Work begins at Westwood Park

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

A schooling in planning strategy

Neal Allcock, partner at property consultant Carter Jonas Birmingham, discusses how strategic planning could help address the current shortfall in student accommodation being built across the UK. The shortage of student accommodation is well known. Recently we have seen some... View Article

Building greener homes safely

In the current climate, more businesses than ever are choosing to support the UK economy by purchasing homegrown products and brands. At West Fraser, formerly known as Norbord, all engineered wood panels are made in the UK and the company is... View Article

Case Study: The Stage, Shoreditch, London

The Stage is a 540,000 sq ft mixed-use development in Shoreditch, London EC2. The project consists of a new 37-storey residential tower and theatre, as well as two office buildings providing 25,000m², ca 4,500m² of shops and restaurants on a... View Article

Resin bound paving for housing

Providing a SuDS solution for new and refurbishment projects, we are fully committed to providing specialist resin bound paving Globally for housing schemes by delivering high quality, low maintenance and durable hardscapes. Resin bound paving for housing Request a quote Visit our... View Article

Micro solutions to macro problems

A pioneering modular build to rent scheme, which offers young homeless people the chance to have a place they can afford in central London, has broken ground. Jack Wooler reports on the project. Developed by charity Centrepoint, Reuben House is a... View Article

There may be turbulence ahead

Brain Berry confronts some of the myriad challenges that housebuilders are facing at present, including rising prices, inflation, shortages and new regulations. Not for the first time, small, local housebuilders are facing some tough months ahead. While the industry closed... View Article

Learn through lines at the NSBRC

Nudura and CPG UK, a leading supplier of construction products, has announced the launch of their new and innovative stand at Swindon’s National Self-Build and Renovation Centre (NSBRC). The Education House replicates a real life, one-storey building project and offers... View Article

Wavin gets to the root of the problem with new technology

Leading plumbing and drainage solutions provider, Wavin, is adding its innovative new RootSeal Technology across the OsmaDrain range. The natural additive used in RootSeal Technology actively prevents root ingress in below ground drainage systems, helping minimise the chance of repairs being needed on residential and commercial properties. Root ingress can be a serious problem for drainage systems, with the joints being the most likely point of entry. Blockages caused... View Article

The Aluminium Rainwater System from Yeoman Rainguard

Yeoman Rainguard Aluminium Rainwater Systems fit effortlessly with different styles of building but are particularly desirable for new build, extension or refurbishment projects where budget, style and the environment are considerations. Yeoman Rainguard Aluminium Rainwater Systems are a well-rounded option... View Article

5 Tips For Finding a Property For Sale In The UK

Finding a property, or to be more precise, finding the best property, might be one of the toughest journeys that one can take.  However, with the right tools and guidelines, the process of finding a property can become easier and... View Article

GARADOR LAUNCHES NEW AND IMPROVED BROCHURE RANGE

Garador, Britain’s leading garage door manufacturer, has launched a series of brand-new brochures to cover its extensive range of garage doors, front doors and accessories. Recently, Garador has introduced a number of innovative new designs and technical features into its... View Article