New Zero Compression Fire Barriers for masonry construction

AIM – Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing – has launched a significant enhancement to Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) to help bricklayers avoid the problems of brick push off associated with cavity barriers fitted under compression, or friction fitted within masonry constructions. This new... View Article

Huntingdon MP tours brand-new development in Somersham

MP for Huntingdon, Ben Obese-Jecty, has visited housebuilder Allison Homes Central’s new development in Somersham, called Cranbrook Grange. Located on The Bank and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Cranbrook Grange offers a high-quality mix of two, three and four bedroom homes,... View Article

Green light for 165 new homes in Chichester

Plans for 165 new homes on land off Madgwick Lane in Chichester have been approved by Chichester District Council’s Planning Committee, paving the way for Persimmon Homes South Coast to start work later this year. Located near the South Downs... View Article

Assent Building Compliance ceases trading

After several weeks of attempts to save the business, it has been reported that Wakefield-based building compliance and inspection firm Assent Building Compliance has ceased trading with immediate effect. The loss of this major independent building control firm, reportedly with... View Article

Trusted Partners: Shaping the Future of Build to Rent

Damian Sheridan at Wren Contract Kitchens discusses the growing trend of BTR developments and why trusted partners are becoming essential to delivering quality and sustainable solutions. The Build to Rent (BTR) sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past... View Article

Marking 125 years of Blue Circle Cement

As Tarmac Blue Circle marks 125 years of supplying trusted cement to the UK construction industry, sustainability remains firmly at the core of our vision for the future. With housebuilders and developers under increasing pressure to deliver more sustainable projects,... View Article

Smarter design starts in the bathroom

Housebuilders and developers are facing increasing pressure to make every component of a home more sustainable; a crucial area that deserves more focus is the bathroom, says Sophie Weston from Geberit. Bathrooms are responsible for a significant share of a... View Article