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New appointments support growth for architects

Monday, 14th March 2022

Architects and interior designers Studio Anyo have announced two new appointments as it continues to develop and expand its regional and national operations. Michelle Tang joins as a Part 1 architectural assistant while Alannah Lyons comes in as an interior... View Article

Stockport committed to a greener future

Monday, 14th March 2022

The opening of two environmentally friendly properties for social rent in Cheadle last week signalled Stockport Council and Stockport Homes‘ continued commitment to social development alongside its green energy targets. In a first for the council, the two developments were... View Article

Over 80% of tenants satisfied with renting, new research shows

Monday, 14th March 2022

Most people renting their home in the private rented sector are happy with their property and landlord, new research reveals today. The Social Market Foundation found that – contrary to some narratives suggest renting is an inherently unhappy experience –... View Article

St. Modwen to double housebuilding delivery with strategic land tie-up

Monday, 14th March 2022

St. Modwen’s dedicated housebuilding business plans to double in size over the next five years as it brings together internal capabilities in land buying, planning, pre-construction, and customer delivery. Experts within its previously standalone strategic land business, Strategic Land &... View Article

Councils respond to Homes for Ukraine scheme

Monday, 14th March 2022

Cllr James Jamieson, chairman of the Local Government Association, which represents 350 councils across England and Wales, said: “The humanitarian crisis caused by the Ukraine invasion is heart-breaking. Councils are ready to help new arrivals from Ukraine settle in the... View Article

Construction shows highest level of output since Sept 2019: industry comment

Monday, 14th March 2022

Commenting on the new construction output figures for January published by the ONS – which show monthly construction output at its highest level since September 2019 – Clive Docwra, managing director of property and construction consultancy McBains, said: “This third successive... View Article

Work starts on site to build new homes at Westwood Park in Glenrothes

Monday, 14th March 2022

National housebuilder, Keepmoat Homes, has officially started work on site at Westwood Park, Glenrothes, which kicks off the eight-year building programme to deliver 420 much needed residential homes to the area. The range of two-, three- and four-bedroom houses have... View Article

HOK selected to design modernisation of Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden

Monday, 14th March 2022

Stockholm Globe Arena Fastigheter AB (SGAF) have selected a project team to reimagine Avicii Arena in accordance with previous decisions made by the Stockholm City Council. HOK will be the lead architect for the renovation. They join a team led... View Article

5 ways data reports help house builders grow their businesses

Monday, 14th March 2022

Data can be immensely powerful for decision makers. Multi-layered, complex companies can struggle to collect data from their own operations – a problem that Housebuilder Pro and parent company Shoothill have been solving for hundreds of clients. Centralised data streams help decision... View Article

Breaking the loop – how circular buildings can revolutionise the construction industry

Thursday, 10th March 2022

A circular approach to building: unlocking the economic, environmental and social potential by Austen Bates, head of Building performance, Ramboll UK. A new research report from WBCSD and Ramboll as lead author exemplifies the economic, environmental, and social business case... View Article

First look at new designs for HS2 London Euston station

Thursday, 10th March 2022

HS2 Ltd has published a new updated design for Britain’s new high speed railway terminus station at London Euston. Two brand-new images show the concept design for the exterior and interior of the station. The designs, updated from 2015, are... View Article

Why it’s time to level-up construction’s gender imbalance

Thursday, 10th March 2022

Organised by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Women in Construction (WIC) Week (March 6th to 12th) highlights the increasing role women are playing in the building sector, whilst emphasising the need for a levelling-up of the gender... View Article

Leeds College of Building announces first female principal and CEO

Wednesday, 9th March 2022

Leeds College of Building has announced Nikki Davis as the next principal and CEO and the first woman to hold the post in the 60-year history of the institution. Nikki is currently the College’s vice principal for Teaching, Learning and... View Article

Property developers should face new “health test” for levelling up

Wednesday, 9th March 2022

Property developers who want planning permission for major building projects should face a new “health test” imposed by local councils to see if their plans will promote healthier living in the area, a researcher has proposed. Major developments that can... View Article

Stunning new arena becomes UK’s first major events venue to launch in wake of pandemic

Wednesday, 9th March 2022

A new, multi-million pound arena in Swansea clad in gold and nearly 100,000 LED lights has become the UK’s first major events venue to complete in the wake of Covid-19. The new Swansea Arena, designed by architects ACME, can showcase dynamic visual... View Article

Get to know a SWA member, ASWS

Wednesday, 9th March 2022

Lauren Murphy of Taylor Alden speaks to Kris Bennell, Contracts Director of Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) and long-standing Steel Window Association (SWA) member. How long have you been a member of the SWA? ASWS has been a proud member(s)... View Article

Housebuilding Trio Promote Trade Careers for International Women’s Day

Tuesday, 8th March 2022

Three female apprentices at leading housebuilder William Davis Homes are showing the way in how to build a successful career in construction. The teenage trio are proud to be ambassadors for women working in the construction industry, and on International... View Article

Orbit Homes enters into contract on two deals for 58 affordable homes in the Midlands

Tuesday, 8th March 2022

Orbit Homes has successfully entered into contract on two brand-new sites in the Midlands. The affordable house builder will deliver 58 homes at the sites, with completions during the period of 2022 and 2025. The developments will offer a mixed... View Article

EnviroBuild’s 2021 Environmental Impact Report points the way towards a sustainable construction sector

Tuesday, 8th March 2022

The Envirobuild 2021 Environmental Impact Report is setting new standards when it comes to sustainability and accountability within the carbon-hungry construction sector. The report not only highlights the changes that have been made within the company to meet their own... View Article

Elliott completes new best-value primary school in 32 weeks

Tuesday, 8th March 2022

Development of a new school in Redhill, Surrey, has been completed in just 32 weeks thanks to the speed and versatility of the Elliott permanent modular building system. Built to provide additional school places as a result of new residential developments... View Article