Home improvements boosting construction work, says FMB

Repair and maintenance work is supporting recovery in the construction sector, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to today’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The recovery in the construction... View Article

Education award success for Jedburgh Grammar Campus

The Jedburgh Grammar Campus project has been recognised at the Partnership Awards 2020 as it took home a Silver Award in the Best Education category. Organised by Partnerships Bulletin, the Awards recognise and reward the best in Public Private Partnership... View Article

Planning application for Long Marston Airfield approved

Stratford-on-Avon District Council has granted planning permission for 154 new homes at Long Marston Airfield. Pegasus Group successfully achieved the Reserved Matters approval on behalf of Bovis Homes – part of Vistry Group for the residential development at Lower Quinton,... View Article

Time for a fairer private rented sector, say Welsh landlords

Today, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) Wales have released their manifesto for the forthcoming election, explaining that only when the private rented sector (PRS) is regarded as part of the solution to the housing crisis can landlords and tenants... View Article

Senior makes a grand entrance

Senior Architectural Systems’ slimline aluminium curtain walling and its strongest aluminium commercial door systems to date have helped create a fenestration package that is more than fit for purpose at a new leisure centre in Bristol. Fabricated and installed by... View Article

New homes for those in most need

A unique housing development, providing much needed council homes, increasingly in demand in Gateshead, received unanimous approval from the borough’s planning committee today (December 9th). The new housing development, in Wrekenton, will comprise four bungalows, 12 apartments and 28 two... View Article

Reduce the risk of COVID transmission: ventilate your buildings

Social distancing and mask-wearing can only go so far in preventing transmission of COVID-19 indoors. They are not barriers to contaminated aerosols, which can build up in poorly ventilated buildings. Specialist Building Service Engineers, Milieu, bring together the latest research on... View Article

A successful 2020 for connectors and fasteners

Despite the unprecedented nature of 2020 the construction industry is prevailing, and we’ve been working hard at Simpson Strong-Tie to bring you exciting new innovations across all of our main product ranges, backed by brand new catalogues and our first... View Article

5 ways to improve your home in 2021

Whether you’re building your very own home from scratch and simply do not know where to begin with interior and exterior decorations, or if you’re adding an extension and looking to make a few improvements to the existing part of... View Article

LUMA opens in King’s Cross

LUMA, the boutique residence comprising 61 distinctive apartments in the heart of King’s Cross, has opened its doors for the first time. Marking its completion, the final and most exclusive apartments – the Dawn and Dusk penthouses – are now available for viewing. Benefitting... View Article

Wolverton Hall: The only folly is to call it a folly

A folly; an ornamental building with no practical purpose built in a large garden. While aspects of this definition can be applied to describe Wolverton Hall Folly, it certainly contradicts the ‘practical purpose’ element with the most appealing of purposes.... View Article

Mark of Quality: Sentry Doors join Made in Britain

Sentry Doors is pleased to announce their membership to the prestigious Made in Britain membership scheme. As a proud UK manufacturer of fully certified safety and security fire doors, quality and service are the cornerstones of the brand’s philosophy and... View Article

VELUX Rewards – not just for Christmas!

Top up your Christmas budget this year by claiming VELUX Rewards on every purchase of VELUX roof windows, flat roof windows, sun tunnels and blinds! You can spend your rewards with a wide range of top-brands including M&S, Argos, Tesco,... View Article