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WSP and Terence O’Rourke win Bognor Regis planning project

Friday, 9th August 2013

Arun District Council have appointed WSP, as part of a multidisciplinary team with Terence O’Rourke, to work on a major new planning proposal. The Council is drafting a Local Development Order (LDO) for the 69 hectares of land north east... View Article

Thornton Tomasetti announces topping out of Shanghai Tower, China’s tallest building, after four years of construction

Friday, 9th August 2013

Thornton Tomasetti, the international engineering firm, announces the topping out of Shanghai Tower, the 2,073-foot-tall, 4,090,285 square-foot, mixed-use tower currently under construction in Shanghai, China, for which the firm provided structural services. Shanghai Tower was designed by Gensler, the global... View Article

KI – Unitese is evolving at 100% Design 18-21st September stand number: 0320

Friday, 9th August 2013

KI will be launching Cornerstone, a new acoustic stacking screen system designed by Craig Jones, at 100% design on stand number 0320. This enables a complete system including the breakout areas to be within the same footprint. It is designed... View Article

Endless Stair climbs into production phase as project location is moved to Tate Modern, Bankside

Friday, 9th August 2013

The Endless Stair,landmark project for this year’s London Design Festival,will be sited on the lawn in front of the world?renowned Tate Modern. Professor Alex de Rijke, director of dRMM, the architects leading the design for the structure, said: “Endless Stair... View Article

Ultra Tile creates stylish first impression

Friday, 9th August 2013

Lancashire based Tile Style have refurbished an office block’s reception using Level IT one HDB, Pro-Rapid RS and FlexJoint from the award-winning manufacturer Ultra Tile. Having used Ultra Tile products for over 5 years, Tile Style are happy to endorse... View Article

Bellway Builds on awards success with latest NHBC Win

Friday, 9th August 2013

Bellway Homes Site Manager, George Carty from Cumbernauld has made it two winning years in a row, having secured his second NHBC ‘Pride in the Job’ Award. With a career in the construction industry that spans an impressive 26 years,... View Article

Housebuilder Redrow has been shortlisted for no less that 10 illustrious industry awards

Friday, 9th August 2013

Seven Redrow developments are guaranteed a place in the UK Property Awards’ hall of fame after the housebuilder was shortlisted in seven categories. Each entry could scoop the top 5-star award and is guaranteed at least a Highly Commended at... View Article

Ultrascape beds water features right first-time

Friday, 9th August 2013

Ultrascape’s BS 7533 compliant mortar paving system and EP-R9 resinous mortar are ideal for water features in public realm schemes. The materials have been used extensively across the UK … Londonderry City Centre underwent a major regeneration project to create... View Article

Construction firms must invest early to reap the benefits later

Friday, 9th August 2013

An award winning entrepreneurial building consultant has urged construction businesses to invest in the growing army of young people out of work – even though it might take several years to reap the benefits of their training. Dayle Bayliss, a... View Article

Retail to residential planning consultation to “Boost High Streets”

Friday, 9th August 2013

Comment from planning consultancy Turley Associates. The Government has published a significant consultation that could see empty banks and office buildings turned into new homes breathing new life into the High Street. The consultation – Great Flexibilities For Change Of... View Article

35,000 Shortfall in new homes for Yorkshire and the Humber, says Turley Associates

Friday, 9th August 2013

Yorkshire and Humber is facing a chronic shortfall in the delivery of new homes over the next five years, according to a new report published by Leeds planning consultancy Turley Associates. The report, Yorkshire and Humber Housing Update, examines housing... View Article

Greensquares: porcelain tiles for outside & in!

Friday, 9th August 2013

If you’re looking to give your next building project a magnificent, modern-looking finish, then porcelain paving is the perfect choice. These gorgeous tiles and paving slabs are made from real Italian porcelain, and they’re available for both indoor and outdoor... View Article

Combined cladding and barriers for safe parking and good looks

Friday, 9th August 2013

The new Thames Valley Police Base at Taplow in Berkshire include a two storey concrete car park for both fleet and commuter parking. TTSP Architects specified Berry Systems spring steel mounted safety barriers for perimeter edge protection and made this... View Article

The Big Green Home Show 2013 – return of show demonstrates continued interest in eco living

Friday, 9th August 2013

With winter round the corner, we will all soon be focused on how best we can save money on household bills and make our homes work more efficiently. Whether you’re looking to improve your current home with renewable energy sources... View Article

Celebrating the old and the new in Rayleigh!

Friday, 9th August 2013

There’s more than one reason to celebrate the completion of a new housing development in Rayleigh next week. Rochford Housing, part of leading housing and care provider Sanctuary Group, has just completed the first phase of the Stratford House redevelopment,... View Article

Gavin Dunn appointed as Director of BREEAM

Friday, 9th August 2013

Former Group Operations Director at Elmhurst Energy Dr Gavin Dunn has been appointed as Director of BRE’s flagship brand BREEAM. He replaces Richard Hardy who was promoted to Managing Director of the organisation’s global certification business last year. Gavin has... View Article

New French sports and cultural centre uses RMIG solar shading

Friday, 9th August 2013

A major new sports and cultural complex in France is using 4,000m2 of solar shading manufactured from perforated aluminium by RMIG, to help reduce solar gain and energy consumption, while still allowing natural light to enter the building. Designed by... View Article

Trendsetting industrial style

Thursday, 8th August 2013

With the trend for utilitarian interior design taking hold, Solus Ceramics introduces the stylish Replicate range, a concrete inspired floor and wall tile that embodies a modern industrial aesthetic. Replicate is influenced by urban architectural trends and industrial landscapes, and... View Article