Dumbo’s Front & York rises to the Brooklyn Skyline

Front & York, the highly-anticipated mixed-use development in Brooklyn’s sought-after DUMBO neighborhood, recently celebrated its official topping out, with each of its two residential towers reaching 21 stories. Designed inside and out by renowned architect Morris Adjmi, Front & York... View Article

KMS appoint Steve Tickle

KMS has appointed Steve Tickle as National Sales Manager. With over 27 years experience in the security industry, predominantly access control Steve has held sales roles at regional, national and international levels over his career. He is experienced in large scale multinational commercial access... View Article

How Remodelling Can Extend a Building’s Lifespan

From Ben van Berkel, founder and principal architect of UNStudio Circularity and sustainability are some of the many buzz words used in architecture and design today. From the design process, to the selection of materials, through to the performance of... View Article

wedi Nonstep® ProS – the all-round acoustic solution

A modern building now has to perform better than it ever has — reducing its environmental impact, being more energy efficient, looking the part and meeting the requirements of the ever-more critical end user. With noise being one of the... View Article

Rent arrears fear for landlords despite pandemic discounts

Scotland’s largest landlord membership organisation has warned that despite almost half of landlords offering discounts to tenants affected by Covid-19, arrears are continuing to rise and could reach unsustainable levels unless government takes action to help tenants pay their rent.... View Article

Snickers’ NEW 4-way stretch trousers give maximum mobility

These NEW slim-fit stretch trousers deliver extreme working comfort all day, every day. Hi-tech fabrics and body-mapping designs in the NEW multi-purpose ALLROUNDWork 4-Way Stretch Trousers from Snickers Workwear ensure maximum working mobility wherever you are on site. The 4-way... View Article

Court Collaboration submits plans for former Irish Centre

Specialist residential developer, Court Collaboration, has submitted its plans for a 48-storey Build To Rent scheme at the site of the former Irish Centre in Deritend. The residential development, bounded by Stone Yard, Chapel House Street and fronting the busy... View Article

Award success for town centre housing development

The development of the former White Lion pub in Stockport town centre has scooped a top gong at a regional awards ceremony. The joint entry from Stockport Council and Trafford Housing Trust took the top prize in the ‘Best Change... View Article

Stair safety – accessibility and the self-build project

Home accessibility and functionality are important considerations when planning a self-building project. Typically however, the stairwell and adjoining areas are often seen as the ‘poor relatives’ after the glamour of the kitchen and family rooms. Yet this area of your... View Article

Designer Contracts shortlisted for National Business Award

The UK’s largest flooring contractor, Designer Contracts, has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Lloyds Bank Business Awards. The company has been shortlisted for the bank’s ‘Mid-Market Business of the Year Award’ with the winner being announced in... View Article

Double benefits with Velux® rewards scheme this autumn

Installers and builders urged to take advantage of extra rewards available throughout autumn with purchases of selected roof windows. Installers, builders and homeowners across the UK and Ireland can now benefit from a rewards boost from August until 31 October... View Article