Decorex announces seminar programme
Decorex International, the show of choice for the high-end interior design trade, returns this October, for an exciting new chapter at Olympia London. For 2019, the show will bring together... View Article
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Second Phase Gets Underway in Landmark Cambuslang Housing Project
Work continues apace at the East Whitlawburn Regeneration Project in Cambuslang, with construction set to begin following three months of demolition works. Led by South Lanarkshire Council and Cambuslang-based CCG... View Article
Scottish property developer launches new training programme with the Caribbean
Scottish property developer FM Group has launched a major training and skills programme with the Caribbean. The programme aims to upskill participants from the Caribbean in different sectors such as... View Article
Rising to the challenge of the future-proofed home
Home lifts can offer mobility solutions for multi-generational living and add a design statement to flexible family homes of the future, but safety and sustainability are just as important as... View Article
Demolition begins on second site of £1bn project to make way for modern retirement village
Demolition begins on second site of £1bn project to make way for modern retirement village Demolition has begun on the second site of a £1 billion housing regeneration scheme in... View Article
Making our homes more energy efficient will boost wellbeing, says FMB
Making the UK’s homes more energy efficient will reduce energy bills, tackle the scourge of fuel poverty and help address the climate crisis, according to the Federation of Master Builders... View Article
LACE Housing Unveils New Development for Over 55s
Lincolnshire-based LACE Housing has officially opened the doors to Brighton Place – its £4.4m development of affordable housing for older people in Washingborough. A group of seven pupils from Washingborough Academy and... View Article
GRAHAM supports London City Mission with refurbishment of accommodation for rough sleepers
London City Mission has opened a new short-term accommodation centre, The Corner House, above its Webber Street day centre for homeless people in Waterloo, London. The project was delivered at... View Article
Mayor launches search for development partner for St Ann’s hospital site
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a search for a development partner for the St Ann’s hospital site in Haringey, through his London Development Panel. The Mayor purchased... View Article
Government delay to VAT change is a victory for common sense, says FMB
The Government’s decision to delay by one year the implementation of potentially damaging VAT changes for construction companies is a victory for common sense, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).... View Article
Blog: The nation looks to manufacturers for a permanent germ-free solution for tiles to keep themselves safe from harmful bacteria according to Kastus
Hygiene has always been a priority in kitchen and bathrooms, especially in the hospitality and leisure industries, but given that drug-resistant antimicrobial infections are hugely on the increase, consumers are... View Article
Berkeley releases trading update
The Berkeley Group Holdings plc (“Berkeley” or the “Company”) is holding its Annual General Meeting today, at which it will provide the following Trading Update which covers the period from... View Article
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Here are some of the low cost home improvements you should consider making before selling your home
People more often than not tend to associate home improvements with large expenses. Of course, it goes without saying if you’re planning on entirely renovating key rooms like kitchens and... View Article
Offsite Solutions announces record £32m orders for bathroom pods despite Brexit uncertainties
Offsite Solutions, the UK’s leading bathroom pod manufacturer, has announced £32m of orders for more than 9,500 units in the last six months – a record performance and a significant... View Article
Profile 22 Optima Chamfered Windows used in a social housing development in Telford
Profile 22 Chamfered Windows were specified and commissioned for 39 new build houses in Telford, Shropshire. An ambitious scheme with demanding requirements Nuplace are a quality lettings company, owned by... View Article
Store or sell? What to do with your furniture when planning for a new build
Building your own home is exciting as it often gives you full control over everything. From what size you want the rooms to be to the location of the sockets,... View Article
Concealment enhances high-rise fire safety
British designed and manufactured, Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers are gaining increasing popularity for use on fire doors in high-rise flats, apartments and HMOs. The door closers carry the CE... View Article
Fencemate Durapost® offers an elegant and strong alternative
An industry first, Birkdale’s FENCEMATE DuraPost® is an innovative galvanised steel fence post system that provides a durable, lightweight and wind-resistant alternative to wooden or concrete fence posts. Due to... View Article
Dakea launches new flat roof windows
Dakea has expanded its range of roof windows and skylights with the addition of both fixed and openable windows for flat roofs. The simple to install windows feature a durable... View Article
The Integrated Home – how to make your homes truly “smart”
The integration of smart technology is fast becoming the norm for households up and down the country. It is now more important than ever for design and build professionals to... View Article
Schöck capability at major North London development
The former site of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), on The Ridgeway at Mill Hill, in North London, is being redeveloped by Barratt London as a major residential... View Article
Basildon estate customised with Kingspan Kooltherm
A new build estate of bespoke modular houses, under construction as part of one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration programmes, is benefitting from the outstanding thermal performance of Kingspan... View Article
The place for pro decorators to ‘Build a Better Business’
The professional decorating industry will again convene at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena on November 26 and 27 for the 2019 National Painting and Decorating Show. Now in its 25th year, this... View Article
TeknosPro for professional paints
National Painting and Decorating Show, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, 26 – 27 November 2019. Stand 23. TeknosPro will once again display and demonstrate their portfolios of innovative and high-tech quality paints at the National Painting &... View Article