NEW residential housing development Pelham Waterside has been shortlisted for ‘Best Urban Development Outside London’ at the Inside Housing Development Awards 2021. The 73-home scheme, which is located near the banks of Nottingham’s River Trent …
The £1 billion development of Middlewood Locks, a significant new and award winning 25-acre mixed-use neighbourhood emerging between Salford and Manchester city centre, has reached a milestone as it celebrates five …
Work has begun on a new linear accelerator (LINAC) treatment facility at NHS Lothian’s Western General Hospital (WGH) in Edinburgh, designed by HLM Architects and being delivered by RMF Health …
DLA Architecture has secured planning consent, on behalf of its client Metropolitan and District Securities (MDS), to deliver a major new mixed-use scheme at Quarry Hill in Leeds city centre. …
Tucked away in a quiet corner of rural Derbyshire, a rich and fascinating history is unfolding as Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s Aqueduct Cottage, a 19th century lock-keeper’s situated on the banks …
With the UK hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow this November and the deadline for reaching net-zero carbon looming, what can the construction industry …
Building prefabricated modules off-site can speed up the construction process by as much as 50 per cent and cut costs by up to 20 per cent, according to a 2019 …
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s latest Budget announcement showed an intention from the Government to direct SMEs away from the financial adversity of the COVID-19 pandemic, with financial support …
A luxury holiday park located in ancient woodland is incorporating the attainment of a prestigious environmental accreditation into its construction. Rockingham Forest Park in Northamptonshire is the first location in …
Pura, the natural external facades specialist, is completing a £2.6m contract to supply bespoke Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) panels and associated fixing systems to the landmark Oaklands Rise project at …
Construction work on a new 80-room Travelodge at Cobalt Business Park in North Tyneside has commenced. The £3.6m development of the former Cobalt 3.3 site, which housed office accommodation in …
Construction has started to create a number of new classroom blocks at three secondary schools across Essex – adding 750 much-needed school places for pupils in the county. The modular …
Stella Rooflight has supplied 12 bespoke conservation rooflights for a stunning conversion project in the seaside town of Lytham St Annes in Lancashire. The project to convert a Late Edwardian …
With offsite construction and MMC set to play an increasingly important role in easing the UK’s new homes shortage, particularly in the social housing sector, never before has there been …
Retractable, on-demand power units from Pop Up Power Supplies® will provide power connectivity to maximise the functionality, flexibility and appeal of the outdoor spaces on Liverpool John Moores University’s new …
Cornwall-based property developer, Stephens + Stephens, in collaboration with multi-award-winning interior design agency Absolute, has just launched The Nest; a collection of 15 unique and boutique, two, three and four …
Leading North East practice Space Architects is celebrating 20 years of designing schools, with the submission of plans for their 85th building, a multi-million pound school in Hyde, Greater Manchester. The …
PROPOSALS to transform the former Radford Boulevard Board School building in Nottingham that has fallen into disrepair into high quality, purpose-built student accommodation have been submitted by a joint venture …
Finance Manager, Benedicte Waaler, aged 40, contacted Simply Loft as she wanted to create a new master bedroom and en suite in her mid-terraced home in Penge, South East London. Benedicte lives …
A house designer has been awarded a UK patent for its innovative approach to transforming unwanted and disused garage sites into affordable new homes. The patent covers HUSK’s ground-breaking solution …
The Timber Trade Federation, in collaboration with the Building Centre, announce the virtual opening of the Conversations about Climate Change exhibition from the 12th Feb. Showcasing the six winning designs …
JPG Group has been appointed by Harworth Group to provide civil and strategic land consultancy services for the next two major development stages at Gateway 36 in Barnsley. Gateway 36 …
NATIONAL construction partner Stepnell has recently completed the multi-million-pound redevelopment phase of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s (RSC) Costume Workshop in Stratford-upon-Avon. The renovation of the Grade II listed site, which required retention …
Dinton Pastures new multi-million-pound activity centre, designed by HLM Architects, reached a major milestone on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 January, as modules were lifted into place at the borough’s …
Hand-crafted bespoke garage doors which incorporate ventilation louvres can play an important role in optimising air flow in garage spaces to facilitate air conditioning systems and improve internal air quality …
BDP’s designs for a mixed use 253-home development at the Grade II Listed former cotton factory, Weir Mill, in Stockport have been submitted for planning and listed building consent. The …
With continual and rapid changes to our climate, the gradual increase in global temperatures and our ever exploding population, many countries across the world continue to experience a lack of …
THE TRANSFORMATION of Bury St Edmunds’ former post office has now begun as part of a council’s investment in the future of its high street. The £8.4 million redevelopment project at 17-18 Cornhill will completely demolish the …
Plans for the regeneration of York’s historic Castle Gateway area have taken a major step forwards following the City of York Council’s decisions to grant full planning consent for two …
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published two resources designed to support local authorities in tackling the climate emergency, by driving up the sustainability of new homes. The New …
Endurawood explores how aluminium can improve building project sustainability As the built environment accounts for around 40 per cent of national energy use, and construction materials are responsible for 20 …
Why town planners should use modular construction for Towns Fund projects In September 2020, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick, announced the first part of …
JPG Group has successfully completed engineering consultancy works for logistics developer Tritax Symmetry to deliver the first phase of a major new development at Goole 36 Enterprise Zone. The …
Esh Construction has worked in partnership with Yorkshire Housing to deliver more than 80 affordable homes across two developments totalling £11.4 million in Yorkshire. The first to complete was Bodmin …
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today announced that, since January 2020, UKGBC membership has grown by 16%, and in the first week of 2021, the number of member …
DLA Architecture has completed and handed over a significant new collection of buildings comprising community space and housing in Hackney. The £21 million project was an enabling development between developer, …
We’re seeing boom times for building conversions, especially when it comes to creating new apartments in existing non-domestic buildings. Not surprising when you consider how the reduced demand for traditional …
Modular construction needs to be at the heart of the Government’s housing strategy A report compiled by the Government’s modern methods of construction (MMC) champion Mark Farmer and Mike De’Ath …
Harmet is an Estonian offsite construction company that was founded in 1992 and employs some 800 people across five factories in Estonia and Finland. Harmet’s main products are wooden modular …
All the extra time spent at home during the coronavirus pandemic has prompted us to do up our homes like never before. Olle Berg, Setra’s EVP Market and Business Development, …
