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BAM selected as preferred bidder for National Graphene Institute

Friday, 19th July 2013

Leading researchers in the UK appoint BAM to deliver their new cutting-edge building. The University of Manchester has selected BAM Construction Ltd as the preferred bidder to design and build the £61million National Graphene Institute (NGI). The contract value for... View Article

Partners welcome the benefits more homes will bring to Basildon

Friday, 19th July 2013

Partners involved in the Nethermayne proposals in Basildon, Essex, highlight the positive benefits of the project following the decision to approve outline plans for 725 homes on public land. The project is a joint partnership with Basildon Borough Council, South... View Article

UK must learn to L.O.V.E. housing of face financial turmoil

Friday, 19th July 2013

A radical overhaul of house-building is needed to reverse the growing Housing Gap that will continue to make both renting and home-ownership unaffordable and that will see welfare costs soar in the years ahead. This is the conclusion of the... View Article

NFB to host annual conference for its principal contractors’ group ‘UK construction: embracing change’

Thursday, 18th July 2013

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) is to hold its annual conference for its larger members, the Principal Contractors’ Group (PCG) on Thursday 21 November 2013 in association with CITB. Delegates will hear from special guest the Rt. Hon Vince... View Article

Hansgrohe – Raindance select E300 3jet showerpipe

Thursday, 18th July 2013

The innovative Raindance Select collection from Hansgrohe offers the choice of spray modes with a simple push button ‘select’ operation. The new Raindance Select E300 3jet overhead shower (shown here on the showerpipe) features a new third style of spray... View Article

Self builders do it with one shade of grey!

Thursday, 18th July 2013

Experienced self builder Mr Colin Goodwin has recently used Freefoam fascia and soffit in Anthracite Grey to create a striking contemporary roofline on his new four bedroom property. Freefoam added Anthracite Grey, Ral 7016, to its range in response to... View Article

23,000 shortfall of new homes for South West, says Turley Associates

Thursday, 18th July 2013

The South West of England is facing a major shortfall in the delivery of new homes over the next five years, according to a new report published by Bristol planning and urban design consultancy Turley Associates. The report, South West... View Article

SE Controls enhances fire safety and comfort at flagship apartment development

Thursday, 18th July 2013

Berkeley Homes’ flagship Woodberry Park apartment development in North London is using an advanced smoke and natural ventilation system from SE Controls to not only provide protection for residents in the event of a fire, but to also create a... View Article

Helifix confirms CE marking compliance

Thursday, 18th July 2013

Helical wall ties, fixings and masonry reinforcement specialist, Helifix, is pleased to confirm it has completed all CE marking requirements for its new build and masonry repair products. CE-marked Helifix products include the stainless steel new build wall ties TimTie,... View Article

Gerflor provides a ‘£1million sports hall’ for only £25,000

Thursday, 18th July 2013

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, Liverpool, is a specialist sports college, which excels nationally in several sports, and produces a conveyor belt of professional sportsmen in athletics, boxing and football. Steven Gerrard is probably its most famous old boy. At... View Article

£2million investment transforms 1970s block into ‘wonderful’ new homes

Thursday, 18th July 2013

A £2million project has been praised for transforming an unpopular block of flats into ‘wonderful’ homes in one of Manchester’s most sought-after areas. Steven Court, in Chorlton, had become difficult to let and known for problems with anti-social behaviour, before... View Article

Yuill Homes to deliver a new £1.7million affordable homes scheme on Tyneside

Thursday, 18th July 2013

Work is underway to build a £1.7million affordable homes scheme in Blaydon, thanks to a partnership between Yuill Homes and Isos Housing. Leading North East housebuilder Yuill Homes will deliver 15 affordable homes at its successful High View housing development... View Article

DecoMetal is the focal point at new Hilton Heathrow Terminal 5 Hotel

Thursday, 18th July 2013

Formica® laminate was used in the new Hilton Hotel at London’s Heathrow Terminal 5. Following the design concept from Felicia Ng at EPR Architects, Copper Stratos was chosen from the DecoMetal® by Formica Group range to add a stylish flair... View Article

Expona control – Design assured. Safety guaranteed

Thursday, 18th July 2013

Polyflor has unveiled Expona Control, a ground breaking new flooring concept. Expona control combines the design benefits of an LVT with the performance of a HSE compliant safety floor offering sustainable wet slip resistance. Expona Control is the first product... View Article

Detailed look at damp proofing products

Thursday, 18th July 2013

Help with the technical planning of Delta systems for foundation wall protection, drainage and waterproofing, is available in a 40 page brochure from Delta Membrane Systems. The brochure has comprehensive information on how Delta products can be used for the... View Article

Willmott Dixon hands over the key to Birmingham City University’s multi-million pound new building

Wednesday, 17th July 2013

Construction giant Willmott Dixon will officially hand over the keys to Birmingham City University’s Parkside Building this Wednesday. The event celebrates the completion of one of the most sophisticated learning environments in the UK – right in the heart of... View Article

Trusted recommendation from top architect leads to insulation of Schluter-Bekotec-Therm

Wednesday, 17th July 2013

A self-build project on a unique family home has seen the installation of the state-of-the-art underfloor heating system, Schlüter®-Bekotec-Therm, after being recommended by architect firm MPC Partnership. Close to Crackley Wood and overlooking Green Belt, the unique property of Crackley... View Article

Turley Associates wins NLA conservation award

Wednesday, 17th July 2013

Planning consultancy Turley Associates has won the New London Architecture (NLA) 2013 Award for Conservation for the former Queens Cinema development, Bishop’s Bridge Road, London. Michael Lowndes, director at Turley Associates comments: “We are delighted to have won the NLA... View Article