Why Shutters Took Over in Essex’s New Builds

The post Why Shutters Took Over in Essex’s New Builds appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Walk into any newly completed housing development across the county and you’ll notice a distinct design trend. In the past, buyers installed premium window fixtures months after moving in. Today, housebuilders integrate these features directly into the design and construction phases. Let’s take a closer look at why this shift makes perfect sense for modern […]

PfP digs for partners on £295m groundworks deal

Housing giant launches 13-lot national deal covering England and Scotland.

Costain secures Norfolk road building contract

Norfolk County Council has selected Costain to finalise the detailed design and build of the West Winch Housing Access Road scheme near King’s Lynn, Norfolk. The post Costain secures Norfolk road building contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Bio-Neighbour report

The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC), in partnership with Trinity College Dublin and supported by The Housing Agency, has published the BIO-NEIGHBOUR report. The report sets out recommendations to enhance The post Bio-Neighbour report appeared first on Construction Industry Federation.

BER scale simplification now live: New A0–G rating scale introduced

Ireland’s simplified Building Energy Rating (BER) system is now officially live, representing one of the most significant changes to energy certification in recent years. Introduced by the Department of Housing, The post BER scale simplification now live: New A0–G rating scale introduced appeared first on Construction Industry Federation.

The B1M - How a 23-Year-Old Solved Urban Sprawl 17052023

Habitat 67 is finally being completed. Find out how this generation of architects worked with Safdie to fully realise his vision

RICS - WBEF - Affordable net zero housing in the world’s urban megacities, 06032023

Affordable and innovative green housing will accelerate the transition to net zero and conversely, if new housing is not climate friendly, it will negatively impact the climate threat. Can net zero, healthy, smart homes be affordable? How are the world’s megacities adapting, and what are the prime examples?

nla - The Kerslake Review, 27072022

Lyn Garner, CEO of the London Legacy Development Corporation, has been appointed to lead on the implementation of recommendations in the review of GLA Group housing delivery by Lord Kerslake. She talks to Peter Murray about a more streamlined approach to delivery across Mayor-led organsitions like TfL, OPDC and the LLDC.

The B1M - Why Our Cities Are So Expensive, 31082022

All around the world it’s getting harder and harder to find an affordable place to rent, let alone buy. London is in the middle of a high-rise building boom that’s reshaping the city Just last year 587 new skyscrapers were in the pipeline. It’s not like there’s no new housing being built. It’s just that a lot of it isn’t really affordable. The B1M looks at schemes predominantly in London such as Battersea Power Station, Nine Elms and Elephant & Castle

nla - The London Plan, 03082015

Introducing the main policies and targets of the statutory spatial development strategy for the Greater London area, this film outlines London’s pragmatic planning system: including the role played by the 33 local borough councils and Mayor of London to strategic bodies like Historic England. Detailing some of the major Opportunity areas, such as Vauxhall Nine Elms and Old Oak Common, the film also introduces some of the key approaches to accommodating the city’s unprecedented growth.

Primus Surfaces

At Primus Surface, we are something other than a countertop merchant; we are the foundation of refinement and sturdiness in surface arrangements. With long stretches of mastery in the business, we have culminated the specialty of organizing premium countertops that upgrade the style and usefulness of any space. Our broad scope of countertops is made from the best materials obtained all around the world, guaranteeing unrivaled quality and sturdiness.

Vellow Wood Architects

Home architects for self-build and extensions, Scotland.

KC National Relocations

Providing serviced apartments nationally across the UK for construction workers either on a short or long term basis.

F&T Terrix Ltd

We offer Polymer spray plaster ,One coat paints renders for new and renovation projefts .Unlike most materials of a similar nature ours will never peel ,delaminate lose colour and is applied to last significantly longer than any other manufactured materials . Now being extensively used in the commercial arena ,construction ,residential housing ,commercial and healthcare sector .As well as naturally being the best solution for heritage projects properties and now being applied on grade 1/2/3 restorations We speed up the build processes ,offers prolonged life span ,an array of significant benefits span compared to basic building materials currently applied in the UK . Once trialled you'll never go back to the aged old methods .