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LGA responds to £30m Waking Watch Relief Fund announcement

Friday, 18th December 2020

Responding to today’s government announcement of a £30 million Waking Watch Relief Fund to pay for the installation of fire alarms in high-rise buildings with cladding, Lord Porter, Building Safety spokesman for the Local Government Association, said: “This fund is... View Article

Residents select development partner for Teviot Estate regeneration

Friday, 18th December 2020

Housing association Poplar HARCA has appointed Housebuilder of the Year, Hill as joint venture partner to deliver the Teviot Estate regeneration in Tower Hamlets, which could include more than 2,500 new homes, new green and play spaces, shops, community and... View Article

Taking a Safety-First System Approach to Residential Construction

Friday, 18th December 2020

LISTEN HERE It is a fundamental of good design that residential buildings should be safe and that measures to enhance their environmental performance should not compromise this essential requirement. Here Steve Thompson, Managing Director for specialist steel framing manufacturer EOS,... View Article

British Property Federation response to Government plan to regenerate England’s cities with new homes

Friday, 18th December 2020

Melanie Leech, Chief Executive, British Property Federation comments: “We welcome the Government’s focus on new housing delivery in urban areas and making best use of brownfield land, and the recognition of Mayoral Combined Authorities as trusted delivery partners and that... View Article

North East Working Men’s Club protected from winter chill with BoilerMag XL

Thursday, 17th December 2020

Newbottle Working Men’s Club have had their heating systems protected ahead of the winter months with the help of Enright Environmental Ltd. and BoilerMag. The Grade II listed building, originally known as the Mansion House, was built in the mid-19th... View Article

Repair principles and solutions for heritage buildings

Thursday, 17th December 2020

When we refer to heritage, we typically mean buildings or structures that require preservation because of their historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic or ecological value. It is our duty to preserve these buildings for future generations. The objective of preservation is... View Article

Advanced at centre of wireless fire detection solution for 18th century listed mansion house

Thursday, 17th December 2020

Industry-leading fire alarm control equipment from UK manufacturer, Advanced, has been installed at the core of a wireless fire detection system protecting Leuchie House in East Lothian on the Scottish Borders. As part of an upgrade to the existing radio... View Article

Construction industry backs long term plan to upgrade homes, says FMB

Thursday, 17th December 2020

The adoption by the Construction Leadership Council, which represents all parts of the construction sector, of a long term plan for greening our existing homes is a significant step forward in tackling climate change, says the Federation of Master Builders... View Article

astudio Completes Innovative Redevelopment of Royal Greenwich Trust School

Thursday, 17th December 2020

Award-winning architectural practice astudio is pleased to announce the completion of the state-of-the-art redevelopment of Royal Greenwich Trust School. The project has increased the capacity of the school and its ability to deliver a broader curriculum, while retaining the specialist... View Article

Resilient year for East Midlands architect with continued growth and expansion plans for 2021

Thursday, 17th December 2020

Lincolnshire-based architectural practice PolkeyCollins is celebrating a strong year in business, despite the uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic presented the construction industry earlier this year. Specialising in commercial architectural services, across multiple sectors including retail, office, science and education, PolkeyCollins has reported... View Article

Brutalist Béton House, Sheffield wins Alumno Developer of the Year Award

Wednesday, 16th December 2020

Béton House, Sheffield wins Alumno Developer of the Year award The recently opened Béton House in Sheffield, which offers unique self-contained townhouses, two and four-bed flats and studio accommodation for 356 students, secured Alumno Developer of the Year at this... View Article

Automatic wall divides stepped lecture theatre

Wednesday, 16th December 2020

As part of a £1.7m investment, Loughborough University recently remodelled Quorn Hall into an impressive 560-seat lecture theatre. Adding functionality to the new facility, Style was contracted to install a 57dB Dorma Hüppe Variflex ComfortDrive moveable wall system with fully automatic... View Article

The Magic of Glass – How to specify (FREE Webinar) 20/01/2021 at 1pm-2pm by webinar

Wednesday, 16th December 2020

As part of its “How to specify” series, George Barnsdale has launched its latest CPD – The Magic of Glass which will explore the importance of glass specification in achieving the best outcome for any given project. It will investigate... View Article

Stelrad launches new CPD covering towel rail radiators

Wednesday, 16th December 2020

Stelrad Radiators has announced the launch of its latest CIBSE and RIBA approved CPD courses covering the subject matter of towel rail radiators. It can be found at https://www.stelrad.com/cpd-online-training/ This new CPD course will help attendees understand the history and... View Article

Gilbert-Ash proud to be fit-out contractor on landmark project for Belfast

Wednesday, 16th December 2020

The future is here as Merchant Square positions NI as a global centre of innovation Leading construction and fit-out company, Gilbert-Ash, has embarked on a groundbreaking project which will help position Northern Ireland as a global centre of excellence for... View Article

CUPA PIZARRAS launches online CPDs for architects and specifiers

Wednesday, 16th December 2020

CUPA PIZARRAS, the world leader in natural slate, is now hosting two online CPDs. The first of the CPDs will discuss the technical and design criteria for specifying slate, while the second will cover the benefits of using a natural slate rainscreen... View Article

Keylite Roof Windows take Margate housing development to new heights

Wednesday, 16th December 2020

LISTEN HERE Over 60 Keylite Roof Windows have been installed to new homes and flats in the Brooke Close housing development in Margate, offering clean and modern aesthetics as well as peace of mind for the building contractor, PCR Projects... View Article

What’s to come in 2021

Wednesday, 16th December 2020

It’s been an interesting year for architects and specifiers, COVID-19 aside. From the early signs of a digital construction revolution, a sea change in building safety regulations and a more concerted push towards our Net-Zero 2050 targets, there are plenty... View Article