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The six degrees of active buildings

Friday, 31st January 2020

From Jo Clarke, Head of Design, Active Building Centre. If housebuilders are going to adopt a new approach to house design in 2020, then I would whole heartedly encourage them to consider an ‘Active’ one. Highly sustainable, the Active Home presents... View Article

The Structural Awards open to entries, with new emphasis on sustainable practice

Friday, 31st January 2020

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has opened entries to the Structural Awards, its annual celebration of the most outstanding engineering projects from around the world. This year the entry criteria have been revised in the light of the climate... View Article

More than just homes

Friday, 31st January 2020

A new £6m Places for People social community is being handed over in Salford, Greater Manchester. Michael Dong, CEO of developer Investar Property Group, and Mike Watson, director of housebuilder Watson Homes, walk Jack Wooler through the Melody Gardens project.... View Article

London Borough of Wandsworth approves plans for the regeneration of Winstanley & York Road Estate in Battersea

Thursday, 30th January 2020

On Tuesday (28.01.20) London Borough of Wandsworth’s Planning Applications Committee resolved to grant consent for 2,550 new homes alongside a range of new community facilities at Winstanley & York Road Estate in Battersea. The proposals, submitted by Winstanley & York... View Article

‘Building Better, Building Beautiful’ – reactions from Knight Frank

Thursday, 30th January 2020

Today the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission released its ‘Living with Beauty’ report which proposes a new development and planning framework that will “ask for beauty”, “refuse ugliness” and “promote stewardship.” Below are comments from Knight Frank on its content.... View Article

MPA Sustainability Report 2019 confirms highlights continuing performance improvement

Thursday, 30th January 2020

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published its Sustainable Development Report 2019 which covers a range of data from 2018/19 and is aligned with MPA’s 7 main strategic priorities and the corresponding objectives and targets. Despite challenging market conditions, not... View Article

Stonewall names Sunderland housing provider as one of Britain’s top 100 LGBT-inclusive employers

Thursday, 30th January 2020

Sunderland-based housing association, Gentoo Group, has been named as one of the most inclusive employers in Britain by lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) equality charity Stonewall in its Top 100 Employers list for 2020. Gentoo has placed second on... View Article

Award-winning homebuilder installs its first modular homes in Stoke-on-Trent

Thursday, 30th January 2020

St. Modwen Homes, has installed two new modular properties at its Victoria Park development in Stoke-on-Trent. The installation of the new homes, which were manufactured offsite by ilke Homes,marks the first time the multi-award winning housebuilder has delivered modular homes.... View Article

CABE awarded Licensed Member status of Engineering Council

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) is delighted to announce it has received approval to become a Licensed Member of the Engineering Council. The awarding of the licence will pave the way for CABE members to be formally eligible for... View Article

Robert Shirville appointment adds strength and experience to Rockpanel sales team

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

We are pleased to announce that Robert Shirville has joined the company as Area Sales Manager for the London and South East Region, covering Central London, Hampshire, Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Robert has 15 years’ construction industry experience and, having... View Article

One security solution doesn’t fit all

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Security companies come in all different shapes and sizes, from sole traders working in a specific locality through to large international companies with considerable resources and accreditations. And there are a lot of them! If you’re looking for a new... View Article

Lovell Partnerships receives Tpas accreditation for 13 consecutive years

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Thirteen is the lucky number for leading partnership housing developer Lovell, which has recently received Tpas accreditation for its commitment to working in partnership with residents, clients and sub-contractors, for 13 consecutive years. Lovell was the first ever UK contractor... View Article

How confident are UK property investors in the Conservative government?

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

From Jamie Johnson, CEO of FJP Investment. The past decade of British politics has been characterised by one theme: change. Compare this period to the 2000s under the leadership of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, which saw successive parliamentary victories... View Article

Builders waiting for the ‘Boris bounce’, says FMB

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Workloads for small building companies fell in the final quarter of 2019 but builders are more optimistic for 2020 according to a recent survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The key results of the FMB’s State of Trade... View Article

ZHA to build new OPPO headquarters

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Following the international competition, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been selected to build OPPO’s new headquarters in Shenzhen, China OPPO launched their first phone in 2008, growing to become China’s leading smartphone manufacturer and the fifth largest worldwide with over... View Article

Naturalness and sophistication are the starts of Architects@Work London 2020

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Sensory design and the return of ‘nature into spaces’ are some of the themes that will inspire professionals this year at Architect@Work A wood-clad floor that reverberates through space, the brilliant marble of a workbench that invigorates the spirit, the... View Article

Magnusson Architecture and Planning wins multiple 2020 AIA Design Awards for St. Augustine Terrace and MLK Plaza

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) announces the firm’s recognition by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as a leading firm in architectural excellence in New York City, State, and the Tri-State region. For their projects, St. Augustine Terrace and MLK... View Article

Policy Exchange Report on Planning – expert comment

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Following The Times’ story on the Policy Exchange report on planning and plans to overhaul the system, Paul Smith, MD of Strategic Land Group commented: “The planning system is very recognisably the one that existed in 1947 when the socio-economic... View Article

Guaranteeing an invaluable roofing solution

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

When a roofing defect occurs, it is often the housebuilder or developer that ends up picking the hefty repair bill. Mark Parsons, technical director at leading pitched roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, highlights the importance of manufacturer’s guarantees. The... View Article

New deadlines help landlords reduce energy bills and tackle Climate Emergency

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Scotland’s largest and only dedicated national landlord organisation today welcomed the laying of regulations before the Scottish Parliament today for a new timetable for rules to improve the energy efficiency of rented homes. Under proposed new rules, homes in the... View Article