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Striking a balance between security and aesthetics within public buildings

Monday, 23rd November 2020

Public buildings don’t have to look intimidating and fortress-like to be safe and secure. Simple, innovative solutions can address safety without ruining the overall aesthetic. However, getting the balance right can be a real challenge. We recently commissioned research to... View Article

A work of art

Monday, 23rd November 2020

The London borough of Lewisham has long been a location that has effortlessly encapsulated the charm of old south London alongside its modern cultural counterpart, establishing energetic, creative and diverse communities. With attractive residential neighbourhoods, pockets of open green space... View Article

Caddick Construction completes student accommodation development on Lincoln High Street

Monday, 23rd November 2020

Caddick Construction has completed a new development comprising two student accommodation buildings on 179 High Street Lincoln on behalf of EBW Developments. The Yorkshire-based construction company commenced work in February 2020, replacing the previous contractor which went into administration. The... View Article

Kathleen Fontana becomes RICS President 2020-21

Monday, 23rd November 2020

Kathleen Fontana has become President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Her inauguration as President took place on Friday 20 November after the RICS Annual General Meeting 2020, chaired by Time Neal, the outgoing RICS President. Kath is... View Article

UK construction sector R&D spending jumps 11.5% to record high

Monday, 23rd November 2020

R&D spending in the UK construction industry has jumped 11.5% annually to a new record high, analysis of the latest ONS data by R&D tax relief specialists Catax shows. Total construction sector spending on R&D rose to £417m last year,... View Article

Landlords promote early communication and mediation to solve Covid rental issues

Monday, 23rd November 2020

Scotland’s largest landlord membership organisation has urged landlords and tenants to work together to sustain tenancies at risk due to the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure tenants access all available support to pay their rent. The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL)... View Article

Submission of major brownfield planning applications and securing of three London sites with combined potential for over 1,650 homes

Monday, 23rd November 2020

Inland Homes plc (“Inland Homes”, “Inland” or “the Group”), the leading brownfield developer, housebuilder and partnership housing company with a focus on the South and South East of England, announces that it has submitted two major brownfield planning applications in... View Article

London firm Urbanist Architecture sees 65 per cent increase in demand for homes in rural areas due to pandemic

Monday, 23rd November 2020

Multidisciplinary architecture and planning firm Urbanist Architecture has reported a surge in enquiries for homes in the countryside, a trend seen as a direct result of the COVID-19 crisis, with the practice seeing a 65 per cent increase compared to Q4 of... View Article

Incorporating Classic Styles into Modern Homes

Monday, 23rd November 2020

Modern homes confer many practical advantages over older ones. They tend to be designed with efficiency in mind from the ground up, meaning that you won’t need to worry about age-old building problems like damp when you’re installing new double-glazing,... View Article

A Rewarding Winter Offer from Panasonic

Monday, 23rd November 2020

From November 1st, 2020, Panasonic is running a new Winter Promotion for installers purchasing its Mini VRF and Chiller ranges: Receive a 58” Panasonic Smart LED TV for every three Panasonic Mini VRF systems And receive a 58” Panasonic Smart... View Article

Government ‘out of touch’ with own MPs on new planning system and must rethink

Monday, 23rd November 2020

While the damaging changes to planning would hand more power to developers, over three quarters (78%) of backbench Conservative MPs surveyed think large housebuilders will not provide good quality, well-designed development unless they are kept under rigorous scrutiny to deliver... View Article

Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, for Pestana’s Cristiano Ronaldo CR7 brand, approved at planning

Monday, 23rd November 2020

The 4*plus hotel, with lounge bar and rooftop terrace, located at the corner of Piccadilly and Newton Street has been approved by Manchester City Council. The scheme proposes the re-use of a Grade II listed building and an 11-storey new... View Article

Stunning new housing development launches at Barton Quarter in Beeston

Monday, 23rd November 2020

The first phase of luxury homes at the prestigious new Barton Quarter residential development, in conjunction with the Prince’s Foundation, is on track for completion early next year, with buyers able to move in from March 2021. Situated on the... View Article

Greencold go large with Panasonic CO2 Refrigerated Trailer

Monday, 23rd November 2020

Cooling specialists, Greencold, has taken its refrigerated trailers to a larger specification to accommodate the needs of an established multi-national UK food manufacturer. The project followed on from the success of its Quickfreeze rental trailer, where the Panasonic CO2 Cold Chain... View Article

Clever SterlingOSB Zero Fire Solutions from Norbord

Monday, 23rd November 2020

Leading wood panel manufacturer, Norbord (www.norbord.co.uk), has developed SterlingOSB Zero Fire Solutions to help housebuilders reduce the risk of fire spreading to neighbouring buildings during construction. The Structural Timber Association produces guidelines for reducing fire spread in large timber frame... View Article

Beyer Blinder Belle revitalises historic Franklin School, new home to Planet Wordm D.C.’s inaugural language-arts museum

Monday, 23rd November 2020

Beyer Blinder Belle  (BBB) announces that  Planet Word, a revolutionary museum dedicated to the power, beauty, and fun of language, opened to the public on October 22nd. The Museum is housed in D.C.’s historic and long-vacant Franklin School, which was... View Article

Clyde Radiators Launches New Website

Monday, 23rd November 2020

Clyde Radiators, specialist in bespoke heating solutions, has relaunched its website to make it easier than ever for customers to obtain quotes and specifications for any residential or commercial project. With over 50 years of experience as part of the... View Article

record CLEAN – An Automatic Choice For Healthcare Facilities

Monday, 23rd November 2020

The record CLEAN series of automatic door models is ideal when the highest level of hygiene is required in healthcare facilities. These tightly closing single and double sliding doors support the maintenance of a sterile environment with their hermetic sealing... View Article