Matt Greenhalgh, CPMG Architects – My View

My view – March

In a critical look at town planning, Matt Greenhalgh of CPMG Architects argues the need to transform ‘spaces’ into ‘places’. View: Matt Greenhalgh, CPMG Architects In studying and practising architecture in Nottingham for 16 years, I’ve seen the cityscape change... View Article
How to choose the best solution for waste water management

Septic Tanks vs Sewage Treatment: How to choose the best solution

By Dave Vincent, Kingspan Klargester‘s operations director. Kingspan Klargester is one of the UK’s marketing-leading brand offering a full range of waste water solutions. It’s estimated that around 10,000 people became self-builders last year – and numbers look set to grow swiftly... View Article
Cradle to cradle: Making sense of sustainability

Cradle to cradle: Making sense of sustainability

Cradle to cradle sustainability is one of those terms which has been bandied about for some time now, but what does it actually mean and how can it be applied inreality? John Dunnington of Euroclad looks at how to ensure your... View Article
Tom Drew, sports development manager at LK2 Sport and Leisure Ltd

Future watch – March

Norman Hayden hears the case for more urban extensions put by Tom Drew of LK2. All across the country there is a struggle going on to access facilities which support health, well-being, community and leisure. Developments in our industry have... View Article

HOA on how a Brexit might affect homeowners

Paula Higgins, founder and Chief Executive of the HomeOwners Alliance (HOA) has the following thoughts on the impact of a Brexit on Britain’s homeowners: 1. Interest rates: Most economists expect if we do vote for Brexit, it will lead to... View Article

The Vinden Partnership reacts to the Budget 2016

Commenting on the Budget 2016, Peter Vinden, Managing Director of The Vinden Partnership – a leading multi-disciplinary consultant company to the built environment – said: “The Chancellor has talked of uncertain economic times ahead and it would seem that with... View Article

Fast track planning urgently needed, says FMB

Government proposals to offer a fast track planning process for house building are needed urgently, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “It’s very welcome news that the Government has listened... View Article

New SDLT rules a ticking time bomb, says lawyer

A leading residential property lawyer in the Midlands has claimed residential property purchasers are confused and panicked as the new Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rules are set to be introduced in April. “Confusion, and panic, amongst residential property owners... View Article