Construction saw an impressive bounce back in Q3, bolstered by SME Property Developers, seeing an impressive 84% bounceback.
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The Build to Rent Sector Set for Growth
Purpose-built Build to Rent housing is only a recent concept, with just over 51,000 dwellings completed across the UK as of Q3 2020.
Read More »£636m Market Value – 15% Drop for Panelised Modular Building Systems
The UK panelised modular building systems market was worth £753m in 2019 but the impact of the Coronavirus sees AMA Research forecasting a 20% decrease.
Read More »Unshackling and Promoting the Flooring Industry’s Latest Advancements
'Innovation' may be an overused word but rest assured, the flooring industry is renowned for true innovation.
Read More »How to Stop Condensation in Your Loft Space
Condensation is one of the most common issues faced by British homeowners. It’s estimated that at least 1 in 5 UK homes suffers from excess condensation, often in the loft space. There are many reasons for this which we’ll discuss further below, but one of the most common causes includes the measures we take to make our homes more energy …
Read More »CHAS and Checkatrade Announce New Partnership
CHAS, the Health & Safety accreditation specialist, has signed an agreement with Checkatrade that will see the two organisations work together to help their trade members boost their accredited status and availability for work. Checkatrade is one of the UK’s leading directories of recommended, vetted and monitored trade experts, while CHAS helps construction clients to find certified contractors. The joint …
Read More »Delighted Retired Teacher Opens the Door on Shared Ownership
Of the 600 homes which the council is delivering in the next five years, 20% will be for shared ownership. A retired York teacher who has bought a half share in city centre flat with the council, tells us how the scheme has worked for him by halving his monthly accommodation costs.
Read More »Canon EOS M50 – Is This a Good Vlogging Camera?
The Canon EOS M50 is a good option if you're thinking about starting vlogging because it's a decent camera that doesn't cost the earth.
Read More »Baxi IFOS In Flue Outdoor Sensor
Baxi has officially launched the pioneering Baxi IFOS In Flue Outdoor Sensor, which is designed to help make Boiler Plus compliance simple.
Read More »Bosch launches thermal camera
Bosch Professional has added a high-quality thermal camera to its measuring device range. Its development is said to draw on the manufacturer’s deep understanding of practical problems faced by electricians, plumbers, builders and other trade professionals. The Bosch GTC 400 C Professional Thermal Camera is designed to bring competitive advantage to their businesses at an affordable price. Multiple uses It …
Read More »What Will The New Year Have in Store for the Construction Industry?
Ian Anfield, Managing Director for construction audit and contract provider, Hudson Contract, shares his construction industry predictions. “This time last year, I shared my thoughts on what would dominate the construction agenda in 2017. Some of the observations I made, such as Brexit being linked to skills shortages, were fairly safe, while others, like losing one of the major contractors …
Read More »Construction Industry Warns Against Brexit ‘Cliff Edge’ for EU Workers
The construction sector has come together to warn the Government of the dangers of the industry facing a ‘cliff edge’ regarding EU workers.
Read More »Why the UK housing market is broken and what can be done about it
Michael Holmes, property expert and spokesperson for The Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show (3-5 November 2017, HCC, Harrogate), offers some thoughts on the state of the UK housing market. “The cause of the housing crisis in the UK is simple enough for any GCSE economics student to understand: there are too many people chasing too few homes to either buy …
Read More »FMB Welcomes May’s Brave & Bold Stance on House Building
The Prime Minister announces measures to enable councils to build a new stance on house building and end the growing housing crisis.
Read More »Web Based Tool Allows Builders to Easily Share Portfolios of Their Work
A new web-based tool designed to transform the way that building professionals market and sell products and services, has been launched worldwide.
Read More »Westferry Printworks demolition begins in London’s Docklands
Westferry Printworks owner Northern & Shell and development manager Mace have this week started demolition of Westferry Printworks in London’s Docklands, paving the way for a new waterfront neighbourhood just minutes from Canary Wharf. Richard Desmond, founder and owner of Northern & Shell, together with his wife Joy and son Valentine, were on site for the proceedings. The Westferry Printworks …
Read More »Welsh properties get thermal upgrade
External Wall Insulation by Saint-Gobain Weber has been specified for the thermal upgrade of social housing properties in Bangor and Y Bala, North Wales. They have been transformed with the application of the webertherm XP External Wall Insulation (EWI) with u-values that have been dramatically reduced while the aesthetics of the properties have been changed completely. Residents are praising these …
Read More »Irwin Mitchell planning team to advise on £180 million mixed use scheme in Lewes
Work to develop a 15- acre brownfield site in Lewes, East Sussex is to begin following the completion of final legal requirements. Planning for the North Street Quarter development was approved in December 2015 by the South Downs National Park’s planning committee. Permission was granted in May 2016 and the judicial review period has just concluded. The way is now …
Read More »Industry urges Lords to protect homes from flooding
Leading civil engineers, environmental scientists, water experts, water companies and architects have appealed to the Lords to ensure the incoming housing law protects new and existing homes from flooding. Contributing to the Housing and Planning Bill debate currently passing through the Lords, the coalition said that new development will place additional pressure on critical drainage and flood defence infrastructure. The …
Read More »Rainwater harvesting and stormwater attenuation in a single system
Flatform Rainwater Harvesting has added a wall tank rainwater harvesting and stormwater attenuation system to the Halsted Rain Flatform range which the company was exhibiting at Ecobuild 2016. It is an innovative approach to rainwater management on properties where space is severely constrained or a retrofit solution is required. The system collects rainwater run-off for toilet flushing, irrigation and/or to …
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