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SGP delivers £1.2million Grade II listed synagogue redevelopment in Leicester

Tuesday, 9th March 2021

Stephen George + Partners LLP (SGP) are pleased to announce the completion of a £1.2 million redevelopment and refurbishment of the Victorian Grade II listed Highfield Street Synagogue in Leicester. SGP’s design creates an expansive glazed foyer to link the... View Article

HLM Architects and Llewelyn Davies transition to Employee Ownership Trust

Tuesday, 9th March 2021

HLM Architects and Llewelyn Davies are marking 2021 with the transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), effective immediately. The move means 100% of the shareholding has been placed into a Trust, putting its future firmly in the hands of... View Article

Work starts on Saunders’ luxury Caribbean homes crafted with lava rock into the hillside.

Tuesday, 9th March 2021

Saunders have designed four luxury homes on Lanse aux Epines on the Caribbean island of Grenadabin the West Indies, two elegant four bedroom three storey villas with sea views and bespoke bungalows. All are set in a lush landscape surrounding... View Article

RICS makes move to unlock market for flat-owners

Tuesday, 9th March 2021

Clarifying the types of properties which will, and those which will not, require additional inspections, as a result of concerns about fire safety, new guidiance from The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is reported to be a “crucial” step... View Article

Fire safety and signage – what to know

Tuesday, 9th March 2021

An effective evacuation strategy in the event of a fire is crucial – and this requires meeting key legislation for exit signage and fire doors. Here, David Saxby, Senior Category Manager at IronmongeryDirect highlights the requirements. There are several aspects... View Article

‘Construction is a good place to be’ say female site workers on International Women’s Day

Monday, 8th March 2021

Women working on construction sites marking International Women’s Day say they are seeing more female faces alongside them than ever before – but more needs to be done to encourage others. Stonewood Partnerships, based in Tormarton and Castle Combe, now... View Article

Bristol City Council approves Firmstone’s plans for comprehensive redevelopment of St Catherine’s Place Bedminster

Monday, 8th March 2021

Developer Firmstone’s proposals to kickstart the long-awaited regeneration of East Street at St Catherine’s Place have been approved by Bristol City Council. The plans will deliver 180 much-needed homes, newly refurbished retail units on East Street and increased public open... View Article

Taggart Homes begins construction on innovative new outdoor multifunctional work pods

Monday, 8th March 2021

Taggart Homes has commenced works on the first phase of 100 high spec outdoor work pods suitable for home working and a range of small businesses including beauty salons and gyms. The pods will come in a variety of sizes... View Article

Hayfield commences construction on a £36m ‘green’ development in Hanslope, Buckinghamshire

Monday, 8th March 2021

Five-star homebuilder Hayfield has started construction work at a prime 9.5-acre site in the Buckinghamshire village of Hanslope to deliver 101 eco-friendly luxury homes. The £36m project is Hayfield’s first ‘Green Revolution’ development, featuring Air Source Heat Pumps, energy-efficient underfloor... View Article

Bank of Scotland Revisits its Roots

Monday, 8th March 2021

Based in the heart of Glasgow, the Bank of Scotland’s flagship branch required a makeover that would add personality to the brand, while reflecting the bank’s proud Scottish roots. Specified by M Worldwide, an array of Forbo Flooring Systems solutions... View Article

Budget 2021 – Expert comment from Graven Hill

Monday, 8th March 2021

Karen Curtin, managing director at self and custom build development site, Graven Hill, said: “The recent extension will see millions of people breathing a sigh of relief. Rather than destabilising the housing market and leaving some buyers with an unbudgeted... View Article

LGA statement: Councils respond to Budget 2021

Monday, 8th March 2021

Responding to the Budget, Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association (LGA), said: Local recovery “Tackling the economic challenges ahead is a huge task. It is councils who know their local areas best and must be able to... View Article

Development finance lenders and borrowers – what do they look for in each other?

Monday, 8th March 2021

We are more than two months into the new year and going through two more months of lockdown before a gradual opening up of restrictions. Of course, the Covid pandemic has had an impact on property developers but despite this... View Article

Budget 2021: a boost for construction?

Thursday, 4th March 2021

An extension to the furlough scheme, a £10m MMC taskforce, a new ‘Infrastructure Bank’ totalling £12bn in capital, £15bn to be spent on the transition to net zero by 2050, an extension on the stamp duty holiday, and the introduction... View Article

Keyline to provide new employment opportunities for young people with Kickstart Scheme

Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

Keyline Civils Specialist has joined the Government’s Kickstart Scheme – a placement programme designed to support young people into the workforce – as part of its ongoing commitment to bridging the skills gap in the construction industry. Keyline is offering... View Article

UnderFloor Climate Management service launches to provide HVAC design expertise

Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

An experienced team of HVAC technical specialists is launching a new service to provide design expertise and systems for commercial developments. UnderFloor Climate Management (UFCM), which is a part of the Polypipe group, will work with architects, developers and contractors... View Article

Refurbishment work continues on historic building for Acciona in Madrid

Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

Construction on a new office building for Acciona, the Spanish sustainable infrastructure and energy company, is in full swing. The project seeks to revitalise an abandoned old industrial building built in 1905, creating a sustainable exemplar for building reuse and... View Article

Architects of Tomorrow: GT3 offers virtual work experience

Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

Leading architecture practice GT3 Architects has launched an innovative virtual work experience for students interested in design and the built environment but unable to undertake studio placements due to Covid-19. The work experience, which is aimed at students aged 14-18, will... View Article

Taylor Wimpey Full Year Results 2020

Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

Pete Redfern, Chief Executive, Taylor Wimpey “2020 was a very challenging year, during which our priority has continued to be the health and safety of our colleagues, customers, suppliers and subcontractors. Operating performance has bounced back strongly in the second... View Article

Grenfell Inquiry resumes on Zoom with shocking revelations

Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

The public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire resumed its hearings after being suspended amid the national lockdown, but with a similar message ‘maximising profits took precedence over safety’. Internal communications from within Arconic revealed that staff were aware the... View Article