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What does more extreme weather mean for residential construction in the UK?

Friday, 28th May 2021

The weather is a fundamental topic of conversation in the UK and it’s rare to go a day without hearing about it. Besides the persistent rain and odd pocket of sunshine, ‘extreme’ weather is continuing to drive conversation around the... View Article

140 new homes to be built in Normanton, West Yorkshire

Friday, 28th May 2021

Simple Life has partnered with Vistry Partnerships and Wakefield District Housing to build 140 two and three bedroom, eco-friendly properties in the village of Normanton, West Yorkshire. Simple Life is one of the leading providers in build-to-rent housing having already... View Article

Call for developers and contractors as £5.16 billion Residential procurement framework launched by Southern Construction Framework (SCF)

Thursday, 27th May 2021

Southern Construction Framework (SCF), a leading construction procurement framework delivered by the public sector for the public sector in the South of England, has launched a new Residential Delivery & Development Framework ITT worth a significant £5.16bn. Created to support... View Article

First Homes: Will councils now meet their social housing challenge?

Thursday, 27th May 2021

The Government has announced its First Homes programme, which will see homes delivered at a 30% discount against market value and the first sale value must be no higher than £250,000 (or £420,000 in Greater London). Richard Beresford, chief executive... View Article

Parkside Opens Two More London Design Studios

Thursday, 27th May 2021

Friday 26 May 2021 – Parkside has opened two new Design Studios as it continues to develop its position in the commercial tile market. Parkside Design Studios can now be found in Balham and Notting Hill, London, joining the tile... View Article

Adding bathroom wellness to your offer

Wednesday, 26th May 2021

The shower toilet is one of the most innovative products in the modern bathroom and can provide housebuilders with the opportunity to optimise their offering by adding a touch of luxury to their projects. With a range of Geberit shower... View Article

Old Pump House development wins prestigious construction award

Wednesday, 26th May 2021

A Newland Homes development in Bristol has won an award for high standards of construction and site management. Old Pump House on Bishopsworth Road in Bedminster Down has been awarded The Bricks Development of the Year South award by LABC... View Article

Executive search firm Granger Reis joins forces with Real Estate Balance

Wednesday, 26th May 2021

Granger Reis becomes member of campaigning organisation working to improve diversity and inclusion within the real estate industry. Executive search firm, Granger Reis, joins leading UK real estate industry membership body, Real Estate Balance; a progressive network of organisations working... View Article

GRAHAM wins construction job at Nine Elms

Wednesday, 26th May 2021

GRAHAM has been awarded the contract by South Bank Colleges to build the new London South Bank Technical College at Nine Elms in Vauxhall, London. Procured through Pagabo’s £10 billion Major Works Framework, the 10,000 sq m further education teaching... View Article

UK housebuilding supply chain under enormous pressure due to global timber shortage

Wednesday, 26th May 2021

Global timber shortages have put the UK housebuilding industry’s supply chain in the eye of a perfect storm – with faltering availability and rapidly rising costs of basic materials such as roofing batten. It presents a serious challenge to the... View Article

Made to order,  high quality, metal planter available in a range of sizes and materials

Wednesday, 26th May 2021

EverEdge steel planters have proved to be the perfect finishing touch for any new build, renovation or existing property and a popular addition to the current range of steel landscape edging. Steel planters from EverEdge are designed and made in Britain to the... View Article

NHBC launches new Training Hub to create the next generation of housebuilders

Monday, 24th May 2021

NHBC, the UK’s leading warranty and insurance provider for new build homes, has unveiled a new ‘Training Hub’ in the West Midlands which it will use to help develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople starting out in house building.... View Article

Why you should always carry out a survey when purchasing property

Monday, 24th May 2021

Thanks to the Stamp Duty Holiday extension, the UK housing market isn’t seeing the dramatic downturn that was expected at the start of last year. If you’re one of the millions who’s put in an offer recently then you may... View Article

London Belgravia Brokers secures building warranty cover for 170 unit scheme in Barking

Monday, 24th May 2021

Building warranty specialist, London Belgravia Brokers, was chosen by Shapoorji Palloonji UK to source cover for a 170 unit build-to-rent unit scheme with a total construction value of £22,500,000. The 155 year-old Shapoorji Pallonji group is an international construction company... View Article

Put safety first with fire doors

Friday, 21st May 2021

Scott Francis of Bowater doors explores the standards and accreditations housebuilders should consider when looking for a composite fire door. Choosing fire doors can be a confusing and frustrating process. The internet is awash with manufacturers, installers and so called... View Article

Aico SmartLINK Gateway awarded Best Health and Safety Product

Friday, 21st May 2021

Aico are delighted to announce that their Ei1000G SmartLINK Gateway has been awarded ‘Best Health and Safety Product’ at the Housebuilder Product Awards 2021. The Housebuilder Product Awards were launched in 2013 to celebrate excellence in the products and systems... View Article

A new green focus for bathrooms

Friday, 21st May 2021

Adam Teal of Kaldewei explains why sustainability is now a key aspect for specifiers when planning bathrooms, as the industry restarts in earnest. During World Earth Day this year, Delhi experienced the cleanest air quality on record, Greta Thunberg met... View Article

The sustainable case for PIR

Friday, 21st May 2021

Simon Blackham of Recticel Insulation explores why the sustainability benefits of PIR make it a great choice for smart, energy efficient homes. Polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation panels satisfy two crucial factors for designing effective insulation solutions for new and existing buildings:... View Article