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The new Hyundai Stage V A-Series excavators are ready to deliver exceptional all-round performance in powerful 13, 14 and 15 tonne machines. With 55-100 kW (74-134 HP), up to 11% fuel savings, 13% more cabin space, advanced control technologies and... View Article

Pocket Living secures permission for 139 homes on Old Kent Road

Innovative affordable housing developer Pocket Living has secured a resolution to grant planning permission from Southwark Council for two new developments in the Old Kent Road Opportunity Area. As two linked planning applications, the two schemes, Ossory Road and Credon House, will... View Article

Casings for transport projects from Encasement

When it comes to durable and decorative casings for transport projects, our extensive range has them covered. Whether it’s an airport, train station or bus terminus, our column casings and building linings provide a wide choice of materials and finishes,... View Article

Local builders are key to levelling up, says FMB

Local builders have a key role in helping the country level up, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the announcement of the Government’s Levelling Up White Paper. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said: “The... View Article

The ROCKWOOL on-demand CPD programme has launched!

To make it easier for construction specialists to access professional development opportunities, we have just launched a brand new on-demand CPD programme which makes four carefully selected CPD modules freely accessible any time, anywhere. The on-demand CPDs complement the wider... View Article

B.O.S.S A1 leads the way for brick soffits

IG Masonry Support’s B.O.S.S. A1 offers true flexibility when creating stunning brick facades. Manufactured to meet A1 fire regulations, B.O.S.S. A1 is, quite simply, the boss of brick soffit systems. B.O.S.S. A1 is an advanced, lightweight, prefabricated brick slip soffit system perfect for... View Article

New CIBSE guidance on building energy performance

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has published revisions to its Technical Memorandum 54: ‘Evaluating operational energy performance of buildings at the design stage.’ The revisions bring the guidance up to date by taking account of regulatory changes... View Article

HLM Architects appoints first Associate Heritage Architect

HLM Architects has announced the appointment of Matthew Morrish as the practice’s first heritage architect. Having previously worked on the Regency-era Brighton Dome and many Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian-era buildings, Matthew brings over 20 years’ experience of working with new... View Article

Issues Facing UK Housing Developers In 2022

The housing development industry is constantly evolving, and responsible developers need to keep track of their moral responsibilities as well as their bank balances if they want to retire happy and rich simultaneously.  Property development has a huge impact on... View Article

A Homeowner’s Guide to Basement Waterproofing

When we talk of houses or buildings there are different floors and rooms can be found in them and one of them is the basement floor. A basement also called a cellar can be partly or completely under the ground... View Article