Pall Mall Press, a new 22-storey tower for Liverpool officially tops out
GRAHAM has officially topped out at Pall Mall Press, a new 22-storey tower in Liverpool that will house 336 apartments for the build to rent (BTR) sector. Ridgeback Group is …
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CPW partners with Court Collaboration to deliver Birmingham’s first skyscraper, One Eastside
LEADING MEP and sustainability consultancy CPW has partnered with developer Court Collaboration to deliver its most ambitious project to date – One Eastside, the tallest building in Birmingham and the city’s first ever skyscraper. …
Understanding power distribution units for outdoor spaces
George Parker, Director of Pop Up Power Supplies, answers five of the most common questions asked by specifiers and site owners regarding power distribution units for outdoor spaces. What is …
UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard coalition launches call for evidence
The team developing the UK’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (the NZCBS) has launched a call for evidence, to help inform and guide the development of the Standard. Once developed, …
Summix announce purchase of Central Quay site in Glasgow from XLB
Property developer Summix Capital has announced the purchase of one of the most exciting development sites in Glasgow from XLB The prime brownfield site includes a current office building at 2 …
Construction to start on 26M industrial park
Building work on 33 units at the iconic Botany Bay site in Chorley will deliver 405,000 sq ft of industrial and commercial space. Construction work on a new £26m industrial …
Landmark museum embraces sustainable wood technology to house vast historical collection
Sleek, sustainable and striking, the recent development by Haslob Kruse + Partners fuses past and present with an expansive wooden exterior made with sustainable leader, Kebony wood, which was selected to house …
Luxury apart-hotel proposed for Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley
North East Developer Modo Bloc has revealed plans to develop a stylish apart-hotel on a site in the Ouseburn, Newcastle. The rapidly growing Newcastle-based company has submitted plans to the …
Social value key as £12million repairs tender goes live
Sovereign Housing Association is today announcing a new tender for responsive repairs to support its in-house property services team. The new repairs framework represents a major investment, with the tender …
Sustainable Enniskillen college campus is RICS UK ‘Project of the Year’
Erne Campus at South West College wins top award at RICS Awards Grand Final The UK’s most outstanding recent building projects went head-to-head for top national accolades at the RICS Awards …
Planning permission secured for £75m student accommodation scheme in Hackney Wick
– The Piano Works will seal the area’s reputation as a growing educational, commercial and cultural hub – Development will provide accommodation to the London School of Fashion and community …
Leeds-based charity awarded ‘Greener Communities’ funding from Esh Construction
Hamara Healthy Living Centre will use the funding to create a new community garden space at its centre in Beeston A Leeds-based charity has been awarded funding from Esh Construction …
Sovereign snaps up Farnborough shopping centre for £17.6 million to create 350 homes
Sovereign Housing Association has bought the Princes Mead Shopping Centre and two adjacent retail assets in Farnborough for £17.6 million from Knight Frank Investment Management (KFIM), on behalf of Local …
CKH agrees contract with Willmott Dixon to build Northminster development
CROSS KEYS HOMES (CKH) has signed contracts with Willmott Dixon to build their flagship Northminster development. Willmott Dixon was invited on to the development team by Peterborough Investment Partnership (PIP) …
Worried About the Concrete in Your Home? The Experts Recommend Concrete Scanning
Concrete scanning offers a fast and reliable way to identify issues within concrete buildings and structures. One leading structural engineering firm suggests that it’s essential for anyone responsible for concrete …
Mock chimney demolition project granted planning approval
PLANNING permission has been granted for a project which will be a key step in preparing for the next stage in the demolition of the iconic Pile 1 chimney at …
A transformation of formal Naval HQ into luxury Mayfair living
This former European Headquarters of the US Navy has been transformed into one of the most prestigious residential living developments in the heart of Mayfair, London. This imposing building is …
Work starts on eco-friendly affordable housing scheme in Penshaw
Construction work has started on a new eco-friendly residential affordable housing scheme for people over the age of 55 in Penshaw. The scheme, which has been named Penshaw Gardens, will …
Green behind the walls: Securing the future of new builds with green plumbing technologies
With an ambitious new build program in the starting pens, the construction sector is gearing itself up to deliver safe, energy efficient, and long-term environmentally friendly buildings that can withstand …
A New Standard in Luxury Living in Belgravia
Chelsea Barracks Phase 1 and 2 is a historic collaboration between planners and architects to create a new standard of luxury living in Belgravia, London’s most desirable neighbourhood. This development …
Lime-based Mortars, Renders and Plasters – preserving the past.
Lime has a long history of being used in the construction and repair of historic buildings. 6000 years to be precise when in 4000BC, the Egyptians used lime to plaster …
When does cost outweigh conservation?
Paul Trace of Stella Rooflight discusses the importance of maintaining the historical integrity of buildings during an economic downturn. It’s hard to imagine a tougher economic climate. Having emerged from …
BINGO! EcoRight colour matches mortar on new HQ for Europe’s biggest online gaming company
The new headquarters of Tombola has modern and technologically advanced open-plan offices on the first and second floors, and a three-storey-high atrium which will flood natural light throughout the glazed …
The National Trust TRUSTS EcoRight to provide lime-based products for conservation and restoration at Basildon Park
Basildon Park is set in over 400 acres of manicured gardens and beautiful parkland. Surrounding it all is the boundary wall that is the subject of restoration work by AF …
Demand for Open Plan Living Rises in Post-Pandemic Landscape
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on how we work, how we shop, and how we socialise. And now, it’s affecting our property preferences, too. A Berkshire-based firm, …
Improved Safe Digging in Construction Futureproofs UK’s Pipelines
2021 Infringement Report highlights data as key influencer in protecting industry The number of incidents of construction workers and developers working too close to high pressure oil, gas, and chemical …
Construction work begins on new £140m plasterboard plant in Bristol
Due to open in 2023, construction work has now begun on Etex’s new plasterboard facility, which will double production capacity for its Siniat brand and help to tackle sector-wide materials shortages. The 57,000m2 expansion …
Transforming Teesside’s housing choice
A North East construction and regeneration specialist is starting work on a supported housing village in Redcar. Vistry Partnerships North East has secured planning consent and agreed contracts for the …
Phoenix Brickwork reveals plan to build state-of-the-art training academy in Derbyshire
Fast growing national brickwork, scaffolding and drywall business, Phoenix Brickwork, has announced its intention to create a state-of-the-art training academy for apprentices in Derbyshire. Chairman of Phoenix Brickwork, Christian Watson, …
Introducing Pin Yard. New stylish build-to-rent development launching just minutes walk from Leeds city centre
The UK’s largest listed provider of private rental homes, Grainger plc, is expanding its portfolio of build to rent properties in Leeds, with a stylish new residential development, Pin Yard, …
What did the Romans ever do for us?
One of their many achievements was to introduce ecologically-sound building materials in the form of lime which they used to build structurally complicated forms such as The Pantheon and The …
Eight benefits of using lime mortar in building works
Lime mortar is one of the world’s oldest and most durable building materials; it’s also one of the great survivors. Just look at the Great Wall of China where many …
Preserving the Past and Protecting the Future
Lime is fast becoming the building material of choice in conservation, heritage and new build projects where sustainability is high on the agenda. Lime has a carbon-neutral life cycle, being …
Homebuilder makes business case for sustainability
Developer with diverse team combines sustainability with profitability Socially progressive and sustainable homebuilder, Placemakers, is delighted to announce the sales launch of its Beulah Hill, Crystal Palace development of eight …
Constructing Excellence Midlands Launches Infrastructure Forum
ENABLING infrastructure clients to deliver improved outcomes by collaboratively working faster, greener, safer and smarter, Constructing Excellence Midlands has launched its Infrastructure Forum, enhancing the visibility and perspective of infrastructure activities in …
DBR awarded Crystal Palace Subway restoration contract
DBR Ltd, one of the UK’s leading heritage construction contractors, announces it has won the contract to undertake restoration works on the historic Crystal Palace Subway. This follows a recent …
Work begins on £9.7 million affordable housing scheme in Norfolk
Work is underway on a £9.7m housing project that will create 73 new affordable homes in Necton, Norfolk. Named Tower Mill, the development is being delivered by United Living New …
Ceralsio cladding makes a striking, modern and long-lasting impression
Weather-proof, UV resistant and with huge kerb appeal, Ceralsio Nero makes a striking impression when used as cladding on the exterior of a property. The owners of the 1940s detached …
Fire Safety Work Earns Company Top Award
South Tyneside Homes has won a prestigious industry award for its approach to fire safety in residential tower blocks. The housing management company scooped Best Fire Safety Innovation at the …
Centrepoint reveal ‘first look’ at new modular home development to house 33 young homeless people in Peckham, with rent capped at ⅓ of salary
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, has revealed a ‘first look’ at 33 new modular homes built to house young people experiencing homelessness in Peckham, London. The Reuben House …