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Why smart heating and cooling is finding a home in the self-build market

Saturday, 27th June 2020

Two trends dominate the self-build market, which now accounts for around 10 per cent of all completions (and looks set to grow). The first is to build a home that is more energy-efficient and eco-friendly than those currently on the... View Article

Aico in the Community – supporting charities and organisations during a difficult time

Friday, 26th June 2020

Understanding that charities currently need help more than ever, Aico have been supporting local charities and community organisations in multiple ways, helping to replenish some of the funds that have been lost due to fundraising events being cancelled during the... View Article

London Borough of Wandsworth leader joins St William to mark the topping out of new affordable homes in Battersea

Thursday, 25th June 2020

On Tuesday 23rd June, St William, a joint venture between National Grid and the Berkeley Group, hosted a topping out ceremony at Prince of Wales Drive in Battersea to mark the completion of the first affordable homes at the flagship... View Article

London housing association calls for new development tax as part of major reforms to land market

Thursday, 25th June 2020

Leading housing association Network Homes has released a new report calling for major reforms of the land market, including a flat affordable housing tax for developers to replace the existing system of developer contributions and build more affordable homes. Making... View Article

“Two years is too long” – NFB issues verdict on CITB Consensus Delay

Thursday, 25th June 2020

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has expressed significant concern at the proposals issued today by CITB for supporting the industry’s training and skills delivery. The proposals suggest that the construction sector, which is taxed by CITB to support the... View Article

Hunter Douglas Architectural fulfils brief for top 100 UK law firm

Thursday, 25th June 2020

The headquarters of Cardiff-based Hugh James, a top 100 UK law firm, is an impressive corporate space within a newly developed gateway to the city. Occupying 100,000 sq ft of Two Central Square, a 148,000 sq ft office building designed... View Article

The secret to the perfect gravel driveway

Thursday, 25th June 2020

All the finest properties are defined by the first impression they make on prospective buyers. Those first impressions, the property’s kerb appeal, can also make all the difference to its market value, adding an estimated 5-10%. Part of that kerb... View Article

Aico and EIC collaborate for digital mental health awareness sessions

Thursday, 25th June 2020

Aico and the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) are joining forces to help educate and increase understanding of mental health awareness with virtual, online training. As part of their ongoing commitment and support to the EIC, Aico are organising mental health... View Article

Creating Contrast

Thursday, 25th June 2020

The new Contrasti collection by CTD Architectural From cafes and restaurants to hotel bathrooms or front of house, the new Contrasti collection by CTD Architectural Tiles will add interest and character to a wide range of spaces. Guaranteed to make... View Article

Offsite Solutions launches new bathroom pod range – the UK’s first floorless GRP pods for build-to-rent

Thursday, 25th June 2020

Offsite Solutions, the UK’s leading pod manufacturer, has launched a new range of bathroom pods specifically designed for the build-to-rent residential sector. A UK industry first, the floorless GRP pods have been estimated to reduce operating costs by over 50... View Article

Panasonic’s Aquarea J Generation Air to Water Heat Pump: Now Available in Monobloc

Thursday, 25th June 2020

Panasonic Heating and Cooling is pleased to announce the latest addition to its innovative Aquarea Air to Water Heat Pump Range – the extremely efficient J Generation Monobloc with R32 refrigerant. Ideal for new installations and low energy homes, the... View Article

Ventilation is the first step to prepare pubs for reopening in Government COVID19-guidance

Thursday, 25th June 2020

Evaluating ventilation systems, before pubs reopen on 4 July as the COVID-19 lockdown eases, is the first step to take before reopening as laid out in the Government’s new guidance. In ‘Keeping workers and customers safe during COVID-19 in restaurants,... View Article

Prime Minister urged to build 30,000 new homes a year for older people in recovery plan

Thursday, 25th June 2020

Chief executives of the UK’s largest retirement housing providers warn in letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson that his recovery drive will be “running on empty” without action to help millions of older people who want to downsize The UK’s... View Article

Leeds development for recovering addicts scoops prestigious property award

Thursday, 25th June 2020

A residential scheme near Headingley that houses homeless people who are recovering from addictions, has been named Yorkshire’s best residential development at the inaugural Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) Social Impact Awards. Regent Lodge in Hyde Park is owned... View Article

New, spectacular hiking cabins designed by Snøhetta have opened in Luster, Western Norway

Thursday, 25th June 2020

Situated in Luster in the western part of Norway on a small plateau overlooking the beautiful Jostedalen glacier, Tungestølen comprises a constellation of pentagonal tourist cabins designed by Snøhetta for Luster Turlag, a local branch of the Norwegian National Trekking Association. Designed as... View Article

gs8 Announces Carbon and Energy Positive, Zero Waste Residential Development

Thursday, 25th June 2020

Pioneering property developer gs8 brings forward plans for its ground-breaking residential development in East London. Orford Mews is the innovative pilot scheme for a sustainable building framework delivering viable Carbon and Energy Positive, Zero Waste housing. The collection of nine... View Article

Localis essay collection unwraps new ideas to kickstart C19 housing recovery

Thursday, 25th June 2020

Independent think-tank Localis has today set out an ambitious set of innovative and practical ideas from itself and 20 leading housing experts detailing how a housebuilding-led recovery could drive economic and social renewal as the nation emerges from the Covid-19... View Article

Simon Murray elected as new Chair of CPRE, the countryside charity

Thursday, 25th June 2020

CPRE, the countryside charity has welcomed a new Chair, former National Trust Director Simon Murray. Simon has a longstanding involvement with the charity and is Chair of CPRE in the Forest of Dean. He has many years’ experience working at... View Article