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Work starts on Saunders’ luxury Caribbean homes crafted with lava rock into the hillside.

Tuesday, 9th March 2021

Saunders have designed four luxury homes on Lanse aux Epines on the Caribbean island of Grenadabin the West Indies, two elegant four bedroom three storey villas with sea views and bespoke bungalows. All are set in a lush landscape surrounding... View Article

Enhance personal proficiencies with StructureCare’s range of informative CPDs

Tuesday, 9th March 2021

StructureCare is sharing its expertise in the structural maintenance and weatherproofing industry with a range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) modules. A range of one-hour seminars is on offer to building surveyors, architects, asset managers and engineers to enhance their... View Article

RICS makes move to unlock market for flat-owners

Tuesday, 9th March 2021

Clarifying the types of properties which will, and those which will not, require additional inspections, as a result of concerns about fire safety, new guidiance from The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is reported to be a “crucial” step... View Article

Fire safety and signage – what to know

Tuesday, 9th March 2021

An effective evacuation strategy in the event of a fire is crucial – and this requires meeting key legislation for exit signage and fire doors. Here, David Saxby, Senior Category Manager at IronmongeryDirect highlights the requirements. There are several aspects... View Article

Foundations of opportunity: How construction can embrace the female workforce

Tuesday, 9th March 2021

Construction has a reputation as an industry which has done little to address the shortfall in its female workforce, but there is evidence of positive change and huge potential for further progress in the coming years. Katherine Naisbitt, Commercial Director... View Article

What can windows add to a self-build?

Tuesday, 9th March 2021

Building your own house requires a balance of budgeting, cost-effectiveness, determination and imagination. When designing and building your dream home, you should consider how natural light will impact your space. Adding windows to a property can transform the overall atmosphere... View Article

Quality doors and windows you can trust

Monday, 8th March 2021

Expert in bespoke glazing, Kloeber offers architects and developers a range of bespoke, quality doors and windows for their client’s unique projects. The award-winning company has a vast selection of products in beautifully engineered timber (with a multi-coat, microporous paint... View Article

‘Easy-fit’ pipe & fire sprinkler boxing and boiler casings from UK Boxings

Monday, 8th March 2021

Easy to fit decorative boxings from UK Boxings have been used for more than 20 years by UK housing associations, local authorities and social housing contractors to hide pipework for fire sprinklers, heating systems and below boilers to save time... View Article

‘Construction is a good place to be’ say female site workers on International Women’s Day

Monday, 8th March 2021

Women working on construction sites marking International Women’s Day say they are seeing more female faces alongside them than ever before – but more needs to be done to encourage others. Stonewood Partnerships, based in Tormarton and Castle Combe, now... View Article

Bristol City Council approves Firmstone’s plans for comprehensive redevelopment of St Catherine’s Place Bedminster

Monday, 8th March 2021

Developer Firmstone’s proposals to kickstart the long-awaited regeneration of East Street at St Catherine’s Place have been approved by Bristol City Council. The plans will deliver 180 much-needed homes, newly refurbished retail units on East Street and increased public open... View Article

Taggart Homes begins construction on innovative new outdoor multifunctional work pods

Monday, 8th March 2021

Taggart Homes has commenced works on the first phase of 100 high spec outdoor work pods suitable for home working and a range of small businesses including beauty salons and gyms. The pods will come in a variety of sizes... View Article

Developer and architect CPD areas you should be working on

Monday, 8th March 2021

Whatever degree you choose, education does not stop when you complete your tertiary studies. On the contrary, learning should carry on throughout your career. But more so if you are in the designing and building sector. The built environment, after... View Article

4 ways to use your home to make money

Monday, 8th March 2021

If the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on your wallet, you’re probably wondering how you can make some extra cash. Here, Peter Watton from OddsMonkey shares four ways you can use your home to make more money. COVID-19 has... View Article

Hayfield commences construction on a £36m ‘green’ development in Hanslope, Buckinghamshire

Monday, 8th March 2021

Five-star homebuilder Hayfield has started construction work at a prime 9.5-acre site in the Buckinghamshire village of Hanslope to deliver 101 eco-friendly luxury homes. The £36m project is Hayfield’s first ‘Green Revolution’ development, featuring Air Source Heat Pumps, energy-efficient underfloor... View Article

Bank of Scotland Revisits its Roots

Monday, 8th March 2021

Based in the heart of Glasgow, the Bank of Scotland’s flagship branch required a makeover that would add personality to the brand, while reflecting the bank’s proud Scottish roots. Specified by M Worldwide, an array of Forbo Flooring Systems solutions... View Article

Budget 2021 – Expert comment from Graven Hill

Monday, 8th March 2021

Karen Curtin, managing director at self and custom build development site, Graven Hill, said: “The recent extension will see millions of people breathing a sigh of relief. Rather than destabilising the housing market and leaving some buyers with an unbudgeted... View Article

LGA statement: Councils respond to Budget 2021

Monday, 8th March 2021

Responding to the Budget, Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association (LGA), said: Local recovery “Tackling the economic challenges ahead is a huge task. It is councils who know their local areas best and must be able to... View Article

Development finance lenders and borrowers – what do they look for in each other?

Monday, 8th March 2021

We are more than two months into the new year and going through two more months of lockdown before a gradual opening up of restrictions. Of course, the Covid pandemic has had an impact on property developers but despite this... View Article