Double whammy ahead for renters

Patrick Mooney looks at the end of the temporary ban on evictions Tens of thousands of private sector renters face the prospect of losing their homes in September after the ending of the Government’s temporary ban on evictions for rent... View Article

New developments with permeable paving and SuDS

The trade association Interpave has published a new edition of ‘Understanding Permeable Paving and SuDS’, an essential introductory guide to all aspects of concrete block permeable paving for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) – and much more. This comprehensive guide explores... View Article

Designer Contracts launches mental health volunteer scheme

A large UK flooring contractor – Designer Contracts – is encouraging employees to open-up about mental health. The company has introduced a scheme using mental health volunteers to support colleagues at the company’s 15 regional depots. Each volunteer is undertaking... View Article

Five reasons to choose mezzanine flooring

Mezzanine flooring (otherwise known as Entresol) is a raised platform, which is held in place via steel columns. Mezzanine floors have long been used as a stylish way to add extra space to domestic homes and commercial properties. Not only... View Article

British Home Awards – Goddard Littlefair Wins Best Interior Design: Development category for Canaletto, Beaumont Collection Apartments

London-based luxury interior design house, Goddard Littlefair is delighted to announce its Canaletto project is the winner of the 2020 British Home Awards’ Best Interior Design: Development category. Goddard Littlefair transformed two of Beaumont Collection penthouses in the iconic 31-storey residential building designed by... View Article

Innovative modular housing scheme completes in Lincolnshire

Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson has completed works on an innovative modular housing scheme in Grantham, which is the first of its kind in the region. Delivered for South Kesteven District Council, through the Scape Regional Construction framework, the scheme... View Article

Return to work safely with Yeoman Shield screens

With much of the nation now returning to work, offices and work environments must be made safe. Our workstation pods help stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus by creating isolated and hygienic workstations. Acting as a divide between desks,... View Article

Illuminating roof system specification

In response to increasing focus on sustainable solutions to support the UK target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, Marley has launched its Marley SolarTile® range. The integrated photovoltaics (PV) system that offers easy installation, sleek design, energy... View Article

Black moves into the bathroom

Black is permeating the bathroom. As we enter the shorter months, we’re embracing dark tones and welcoming them into the wash space as we mirror the early nights and moody skies on the horizon. Why black? One of the biggest... View Article

Encourage independence with Horne

Horne’s CARE shower, in use widely across the NHS, extra-care, dementia care and Changing Places facilities, now offers enhanced inclusive design, providing additional support and encouraging further independence for its users. The robust yet lightweight rail is a brand-new design;... View Article

Keeping safe with passive fire protection

Despite its importance, there’s considerable evidence to show passive fire protection solutions are being ineffectively designed, specified and installed in buildings. In this article, Craig Wells, Sales Director at Quelfire discusses the benefits of passive fire protection and how specifiers... View Article

rg+p secures place on £10.4m framework

Multi-disciplinary design practice, rg+p has secured a place on the EN:Procure Consultancy Framework, which will see £10.4m worth of investment in social housing and public sector projects across the East Midlands, North West and Yorkshire & Humber over the next... View Article

CALA Pods partnership makes home office dream a reality

An award-winning homebuilder has struck up a partnership with a luxury garden pod provider to offer buyers across the west of Scotland the perfect opportunity to future proof their home. CALA Homes (West) has joined forces with Livingston-based urbanpods to... View Article

Carlsberg Group Headquarters

Office building, Copenhagen, Denmark Architects: C.F. Møller Architects A “bubbly” facade is part of a major development project A massive transformation of what is (probably) the most famous brewery site in the world, has resulted in a stunning and vibrant... View Article

Roofshield recognised for Royal protection

The prestigious world-renowned Royal College of Music in London has been given an extra layer of protection in the form of Roofshield, which has long been recognised as one of the highest performing roofing membrane solutions, providing a pitched roof... View Article