Ready for Disrepair claims?

Winter is approaching! As colder months develop, there is a greater emphasis on ensuring properties are ready including being comfortable, warm and healthy for the occupants. However, as with previous periods, it’s expected a significant number may develop damp, condensation... View Article

Construction completes at £22 Loughborough commercial park

National contractor Wates Construction and property, construction and infrastructure consultancy, Perfect Circle have jointly completed £22m worth of works at the Loughborough University Science Enterprise Park (LUSEP) for Leicestershire County Council (LCC). Situated off Holywell Way in Loughborough, LUSEP is... View Article

Period dramas

Period properties are aplenty in Britain but with their age comes a plethora of issues for architects. Peter Daniel of The Rooflight Company discusses the minutiae that can’t be overlooked when working with historic buildings There is no binding definition... View Article

The importance of permanent ventilation solutions for dwellings

Damp, condensation and mould growth remain perennial problems for housing maintenance. With the introduction of the Homes Act 2018, ventilation and condensation control have never been more important. Reduced maintenance costs. Avoiding expensive structural repairs. Maintaining property values. Glidevale Protect’s... View Article

Hale unveils new look

Fine builders Morton Hale Construction has rebranded as Hale and unveiled a new look. The move follows a period of growth which has seen the company successfully deliver a significant number of substantial projects. Founded 12 years ago, Hale specialises... View Article

General hospital banks on Gilberts to help deliver extensive care

A £22m construction programme to expand intensive care facilities is progressing apace despite COVID disruption, as a result of “impressive” performance by Gilberts Blackpool. The UK’s leading supplier of air movement solutions has completed the supply and installation of 11... View Article

Luceco “works out” at The Hornsea Hub!

Luceco has supplied energy efficient LED lighting to new facilities at Hornsea Hub working alongside East Riding Infrastructure & Facilities (ERI&F). East Riding of Yorkshire Council awarded the £7.5 million contract for the redevelopment. ERI&F operate on a commercial basis,... View Article

Homebuilder rebrands under new ownership

Castle Green Homes has been revealed as the new name for regional homebuilder Macbryde Homes. The rebrand forms part of its plans for major growth, notably across the North West. The changes follow the multi-million-pound buy-out of Macbryde Homes in... View Article

Norbord leads the way with carbon negative status

Norbord now holds a net carbon negative status across all its products and operations, locking up more CO2 than it emits. Leading the way in tackling the issue of climate change, the company’s four European sites and three product ranges... View Article

Roofing sealed with approval

As a leading UK Manufacturer of Hybrid Sealants Bond It have now launched their “next generation” Hybrid Roofing Membrane on to the market. Seal It Liquid Membrane, an easy to apply one coat roof seal, is a modern alternative to... View Article