Reasons to choose an access platform

Scaffolding has long been the go-to solution for working at height in the building trade. But while there are many circumstances when erecting a scaffold remains arguably the only viable option, there are times when it is worth pausing to... View Article

SevenHomes acquires £25m Cheltenham site

SevenHomes, the housebuilding arm of leading UK property investment and development company SevenCapital, has acquired a 5.45 Acre piece of land in Cheltenham for £25 million. Located off Old Gloucester Road, to the North West of Cheltenham, the site, named... View Article

Eurobrick make an impression on Borough High Street

LISTEN HERE Brick slip cladding specialists Eurobrick have been busy in South East London recently, with their approved installers working on two redevelopment projects on the same road, the busy Borough High Street. At 218-220 Borough High Street, ML Brickwork... View Article

Sustainability and sound design at The Chamberlain Hotel

When interior design company Sibley Grove was appointed to re-design the public areas at The Chamberlain Hotel near Tower Hill in London, sustainability was paramount. The company ethos states that design should be a vehicle for positive change – both... View Article

Cheshire homebuilder sets out green agenda

Building A-rated homes is just the first step towards an ambitious Green Agenda, independent developer Archway Homes has pledged. The Cheshire-based family-run business believes the new homes industry can lead by example in helping cut carbon emissions. Rachael Whelan, Land... View Article

SALTO access control chosen for Venture X London

SALTO Systems has been selected to provide a smart access control solution for Venture X, a modern workspace community located in Chiswick Park, West London. This business hub, with great transport links into Central London and Heathrow Airport is home... View Article

Ex-Redrow Group Sales & Marketing Director joins Yourkeys

Dave Bexon, previously Group Sales and Marketing Director at Redrow, the UK’s sixth largest Housebuilder, has recently joined PropTech start-up, Yourkeys. Bexon, who has recently left Redrow, joined Yourkeys, tasked with helping expand their customer base with housebuilders and estate... View Article

Graven Hill invites house-hunters to show home launch event

Graven Hill, the UK’s largest self and custom build development in Bicester, Oxfordshire, is inviting prospective homeowners to take an exclusive look inside its latest show home on Saturday 29 February. The three-bedroom property, designed by Charlie Luxton in partnership... View Article

Be the catalyst for change

Futurebuild 2020 is heading to the London Excel in March this year, aiming to unite construction professionals across the sector to create real change From recent demonstrations to Government declarations, according to the event organisers at Futurebuild 2020, the message... View Article

Connecting the dots

Rupert Kazlauciunas of Zehnder Group UK discusses how technology such as AI assisted ventilation can tackle some of the housing sector’s chronic issues What connects net zero targets, smart devices, social housing, the UK’s housing crisis and healthy homes? All... View Article

Be proactive about gas safety

Bob Kerr of the Gas Safe Register reminds readers of the legal requirements associated with gas installation and maintenance, and highlights contractor management in the housing sector as vitally important to ensuring registration, competence and monitoring Among the array of... View Article

Reducing costly repeat drainage issues

Chris Nelson of Metro Rod discusses the importance of efficient maintenance of drainage to reduce costly repeat visits Blocked drains are a common issue in housing, and can lead to significant costs for providers and local authorities – as well... View Article

Flat roof refurbishment: why choose liquids?

Listen here. Victoria Ramwell of Kemper System discusses the key considerations of flat roof refurbishment in housing projects The refurbishment of any housing complex requires adequate planning to ensure budget and time constraints are adhered to – not to mention... View Article