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ESG Solarchromic Glass sees 200% increase in enquiries since Ecobuild/Grand Designs due to exceptional performance

Wednesday, 4th September 2013

Since injecting intrigue and creativity at this year’s Grand Designs Live and EcoBuild shows with its eco-intelligent glass solutions, ESG has experienced a 200 per cent increase in enquiries for its Solarchromic™ Climate Control Glass. With its electronically controllable tint,... View Article

Work begins on £8million extra care scheme

Wednesday, 4th September 2013

The start of work on an £8million housing project in North Yorkshire was celebrated last week when Sanctuary Group was joined by representatives from North Yorkshire County Council, the Government’s Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Keepmoat at a sod... View Article

Construction sector leads jobs market growth for second consecutive month

Wednesday, 4th September 2013

The construction and property sector continues to lead jobs market growth, according to a report published 4th September. The findings from the latest Reed Job Index, which is compiled using data from around 150,000 vacancies advertised on reed.co.uk, showed that... View Article

Essential Living unveils plans for UK’s first office-to-resi rental block

Wednesday, 4th September 2013

London-based Essential Living has unveiled designs for its first office-to-residential rented housing scheme in the heart of Maidenhead, Berkshire. The plans, submitted last week to the council, would see Berkshire House, a 12-storey office building transformed into a striking centrepiece... View Article

Design Museum introduces is 2013 designers in residence

Wednesday, 4th September 2013

The Design Museum’s annual Designers in Residence programme provides a platform to celebrate new and emerging designers at an early stage in their career. The programme is now in its sixth year and is a core part of the exhibition... View Article

Mace named construction manager for prelimenary works at Battersea power station

Wednesday, 4th September 2013

Battersea Power Station Development Company has appointed Mace as construction manager for the Battersea Power Station Preliminary Works. Mace will be responsible for managing the trade contractors who will undertake the £100million works package which comprises brick repairs to the... View Article

Safe access for staff at Bradfield College

Wednesday, 4th September 2013

Kee Systems, a leading supplier of Kee Klamp® fittings, has provided Bradfield College in Berkshire with a permanent safety solution to allow staff members to safely access the roof and eliminate any possibility of slips, trips and falls. With staff... View Article

Propa Pools make swimming pools for life as well as a lifestyle!

Tuesday, 3rd September 2013

Made from Polypropylene to the size and shape you want, they will last at least 50 years and even have a 20 years warranty! Supplied as a one piece unit to fit into a prepared hole, or larger pools will... View Article

More custom build homes proposed through neighbourhood plans

Tuesday, 3rd September 2013

A number of custom build homes could soon appear in South East England according to Neighbourhood Plan proposals published for public consultation. This new, local tier to the planning system, introduced by the Localism Act 2011, enables Town or Parish... View Article

Snickers – the name on Europe’s most popular working clothes

Tuesday, 3rd September 2013

What is it that makes Snickers the most popular working clothes among professional tradesmen and women in Europe? Is it the extensive range of different types of garments and accessories? Or is it the broad range of styles, colours and... View Article

Mortgage lending and house prices stoke fears of “Housing Bubble”

Tuesday, 3rd September 2013

Mortgage lending levels have hit their highest levels since the start of the financial crisis and house prices have climbed again, compounding fears that Government policies may be creating a fresh property bubble. Read... View Article

Social housing sector continues to generate income and remains financially strong

Tuesday, 3rd September 2013

The social housing sector once again continues to access sufficient finance and manage its exposure to the housing market, according to the latest quarterly survey (2013/14 quarter 1) published by the Homes and Communities Agency 2nd September. As the Regulator... View Article

New loan scheme aims to bring empty homes back into use

Tuesday, 3rd September 2013

A new scheme hopes to help solve the country’s housing shortage by handing cheap loans to owners of Britain’s 710,000 empty properties. The cash – up to £15,000 per property – will be offered to help with renovations through a... View Article

Timber frame training dates filling fast

Tuesday, 3rd September 2013

Places are filling up fast for BM TRADA’s three remaining 2013 dates for its popular timber frame training courses. Delivered by members of the BM TRADA frameCHECK team, who regularly attend sites to provide best practice advice, or assist in... View Article

Keepmoat appointed for final phase of Allerton Bywater development

Tuesday, 3rd September 2013

A major regeneration scheme in Yorkshire is one step closer to being completed after Keepmoat was announced as the preferred developer for the final three phases of the scheme. The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has appointed Keepmoat as the... View Article

Persimmon Homes’ £28million development in Worcester

Tuesday, 3rd September 2013

A South Midlands house builder has successfully secured a piece of land off Bransford Road in Worcester. Persimmon Homes South Midlands purchased the 10 acre site known locally as the former Kays Catalogue distribution depot. With the land deal complete,... View Article

Flagship E.ON headquarters a landmark project despite challenges

Tuesday, 3rd September 2013

At 105,000 sq ft, Trinity House in Nottingham city centre is one of the largest pre-let offices outside London. The flagship development, the new call centre headquarters for energy company E.ON, is designed by maber architects, and comprises eight storeys... View Article