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The Grundfos CONLIFT when condensate removal needs a helping hand

Wednesday, 1st April 2020

Condensate can be a real problem when it cannot be removed by a natural gravity fall. For example, due to the location, kitchen cupboard layout or doorway preventing straightforward access to a drain; a condensate pump, such as the Grundfos... View Article

Bathroom model to support “ageing in place”

Wednesday, 1st April 2020

Housing experts are highlighting that, with the number of over 85s in the UK expected to double in the next 25 years, there is a growing priority to create tailored environments where people can continue to live. The “ageing in... View Article

LWK + PARTNERS designs contemporary urban getaway Hebei Grand Hotel, Anyue

Tuesday, 31st March 2020

When it comes to aesthetics and simple living, the past can be a rich source of inspiration. LWK + PARTNERS recently completed Hebei Grand Hotel, Anyue in a new Central Business District of Shijiazhuang; part of the fast-growing Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei metropolitan... View Article

RIBA president Alan Jones steps down

Tuesday, 31st March 2020

In a shock move, RIBA president Alan Jones has announced he is stepping down from the role temporarily, giving no reasons. He reportedly emailed colleagues on the governing council of the RIBA saying that he “needed to take some time... View Article

Welcome relief for construction’s self-employed, says FMB

Tuesday, 31st March 2020

The support package for the self-employed announced by the Chancellor this afternoon is welcome relief for the thousands of self-employed workers in the construction industry, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB,... View Article

Protect Membranes is supplier of choice for flagship modular development

Tuesday, 31st March 2020

A variety of wall construction membranes, roofing underlays and accessories from Protect Membranes has been used by modular construction specialists Totally Modular as part of an innovative pilot scheme, built offsite on behalf of social housing provider Citizen in partnership... View Article

Airtech helps landlords meet NICE guidance and Homes Act

Tuesday, 31st March 2020

Following the recent launch of ‘Indoor Air Quality at Home’ from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE), landlords can be assured that Airtech can provide the ventilation solutions and expertise to help them meet the new guidance.... View Article

Waterproofing historic builds

Tuesday, 31st March 2020

Specialists must collaborate when preserving historic buildings. Richard Walker of Peter Cox explains Almost half a million buildings in the UK have heritage protection. This status is awarded to buildings of historical interest across the country, either for the role... View Article

Protect Membranes chosen for first multi-storey Passivhaus building in Scotland

Tuesday, 31st March 2020

Protect BarriAir and reflective VC Foil Ultra, the air and vapour control layers from Protect Membranes, have been specified and installed by specialist design and build contractors Stewart & Shields in Scotland’s first multi-storey Passivhaus building. Used as part of... View Article

Why property is uniquely positioned to recover quickly from COVID-19

Tuesday, 31st March 2020

Jamie Johnson, CEO, FJP Investment The spread of coronavirus is arguably the biggest global event since the Second World War, having a devastating impact on people’s health and financial markets. Billions has been wiped off the London and New York... View Article

Period Living’s May issue announces opening of submissions for annual Home and Garden of the Year awards

Tuesday, 31st March 2020

The May issue of Period Living, on sale from 26 March, is marking the return of its annual Home and Garden of the Year awards. Britain’s fastest growing home title and best-selling period homes magazine is on the hunt again... View Article

Storage solutions for awkward spaces

Tuesday, 31st March 2020

Megan Baker, head of design at My Fitted Bedroom, discusses how to make the most of awkward bedroom spaces, for maximum storage Bedrooms come in all different shapes and sizes, with awkward spaces being a common problem for many homeowners.... View Article

Southern Grove takes control of former Maidstone library site for fully-affordable housing scheme

Monday, 30th March 2020

Developer Southern Grove has secured a site in London commuter hotspot Maidstone for a significant fully affordable and design-led housing scheme. All 175 units that will be built on the site of the Old Springfield Library will be available through... View Article

Moda Living and Apache Capital submits plans for £258m residential development on Great Charles Street, Birmingham

Monday, 30th March 2020

Moda Living (Moda) and funding partner Apache Capital Partners have submitted a planning application to deliver a 722-home build-to-rent development in Birmingham. The plans were formed following extensive engagement with key stakeholders including Birmingham City Council, the Jewellery Quarter Development... View Article

Conran and Partners appointed to deliver master plan to regenerate historic Hailsham, East Sussex

Monday, 30th March 2020

Leading UK architectural practice Conran and Partners has been appointed by Wealden District Council to develop a new master plan for the historic town of Hailsham in East Sussex. The master plan will offer a clear, strategic vision for the... View Article

Welcome news to support the self employed

Monday, 30th March 2020

The Chancellor has announced a range of packages to support the self-employed, which mirrors the offering made to directly employed workers. The scheme’s eligibility is for anyone earning less than £50,000, is based on the last three years tax returns... View Article

All options on the table: narrow thinking will not enable the green developments we need

Monday, 30th March 2020

Developers are being asked to resolve a UK housing policy contradiction. On one hand, the UK desperately needs more new homes to address long-term systemic shortages. On the other, the environmental impact of buildings is under the spotlight like never... View Article

How the built environment can ditch unsustainable practices

Monday, 30th March 2020

Globally, the construction industry accounts for 39% of the world’s carbon emissions. If we’re serious about protecting the environment, this needs to change. Those of us in the built environment need to be setting our sights higher, and starting to... View Article