Godwin Developments submits outline plans for new homes

National residential and commercial developer Godwin Developments today announces that it has submitted outline plans for the creation of up to 50 new family homes on land south of Ashby Road Central, in the Leicestershire town of Shepshed. The proposed scheme,... View Article

Why developers are digitising home user guides with Resi-Sense

The fully populated digital home user guide for residential developments. We want to tell you about Resi-Sense: the web service that is transforming the delivery of resident handover information using digital data. Traditional printed handover packs are cumbersome and the information... View Article

Trains, planes and buses!

When it comes to durable and decorative casings for transport projects, the extensive Encasement range has them covered. The constant footfall and traffic created by passengers, places specific demands on column casings and wall linings, as they need to be... View Article

Government handling of green homes grant voucher scheme

A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) on the ill-fated Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme, has found that a rushed delivery and implementation significantly reduced the benefits that might have been achieved. The report examined the performance, implementation, procurement... View Article

A Guide to Concrete for Home Renovators

When it comes to home renovation work, there are always a lot of different materials that are used, and concrete is one of them. When working with any material, it is important that you do your research and learn how... View Article

3 Signs Your Construction Site Needs Pest Control

Construction sites are some of the most suitable targets of pest infestation. With all the materials and potential food supplies found in such areas, they’re a natural location for all kinds of nuisance animals, insects, and pests. The many nooks... View Article

Springbourne homes scoop two UK property awards

Top Midlands developer Springbourne Homes has scooped two top design awards for its stunning £19m Hornsey Rise site in Leicestershire. The luxurious location, near Market Bosworth, has been recognised in the Residential Development and the Architecture Multiple Residence categories of... View Article

Cluttons reveals how frequent revaluation is to impact landlords

The Government’s latest business rates consultation (Fundamental review) proposes reforms that will effectively lock property owners out of the appeals process for their tenanted properties meaning ratepayers could face triple business rates. Strategic property consultancy Cluttons have looked at what the Fundamental Review proposals that have been put forward are and how this will affect property... View Article

How Quintain triumphed at Wembley Park with Zutec

With the help of Zutec – Quintain went all the way to Wembley and got a dream result. Using Zutec’s full suite of solutions, the multi award-winning developer and asset owner/manager streamlined its information management throughout construction, handover and operation... View Article

Driving growth

Following the lifting of the final restrictions, construction businesses across the UK are preparing for a future beyond covid. Leeds-based C80 Group is one of those companies, with ambitious targets for post-pandemic growth in its sights. We spoke to Group... View Article

Titon Shortlisted in H&V News Awards 2021

We are extremely proud to announce that we are once again finalists in the 2021 H&V News Awards. Our innovative Titon Ultimate® dMEV and Titon FireSafe® Air Brick products have been shortlisted in the ‘Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year’... View Article

Planning overhaul to be watered down

The Government’s plans to overhaul planning laws are set to be drastically watered down to appease Conservative MPs and voters, according to a recent report. According to a report from the Times, the plans, which included a zonal system to... View Article

SIGnature Rooflights Configurator

With so many rooflight options on the market it can be confusing to know which is the best solution for your project. To help guide architects and contractors through the different options available and simplify the specification process SIG Design... View Article

Callisto stars at Premier League Training Ground!

Callisto from Luceco has been installed at an academy base for a Premier League Training Ground near Birmingham. Callisto is a contemporary and stylish linear LED surface mounted luminaire, offering over 100,000 hours of maintenance free, operational life and was... View Article

Defra-exempt wood burning stoves for smoke control areas

A perfect all-in-one package when you are designing your dream home. Wood burning stoves are a desirable feature for many homes but come with caveats and issues around smoke zones and chimneys. A new all-in-one package from a reputable manufacturer... View Article