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Aico in the Community – supporting charities and organisations during a difficult time

Friday, 26th June 2020

Understanding that charities currently need help more than ever, Aico have been supporting local charities and community organisations in multiple ways, helping to replenish some of the funds that have been lost due to fundraising events being cancelled during the... View Article

London housing association calls for new development tax as part of major reforms to land market

Thursday, 25th June 2020

Leading housing association Network Homes has released a new report calling for major reforms of the land market, including a flat affordable housing tax for developers to replace the existing system of developer contributions and build more affordable homes. Making... View Article

“Two years is too long” – NFB issues verdict on CITB Consensus Delay

Thursday, 25th June 2020

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has expressed significant concern at the proposals issued today by CITB for supporting the industry’s training and skills delivery. The proposals suggest that the construction sector, which is taxed by CITB to support the... View Article

Aico and EIC collaborate for digital mental health awareness sessions

Thursday, 25th June 2020

Aico and the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) are joining forces to help educate and increase understanding of mental health awareness with virtual, online training. As part of their ongoing commitment and support to the EIC, Aico are organising mental health... View Article

Offsite Solutions launches new bathroom pod range – the UK’s first floorless GRP pods for build-to-rent

Thursday, 25th June 2020

Offsite Solutions, the UK’s leading pod manufacturer, has launched a new range of bathroom pods specifically designed for the build-to-rent residential sector. A UK industry first, the floorless GRP pods have been estimated to reduce operating costs by over 50... View Article

Leeds development for recovering addicts scoops prestigious property award

Thursday, 25th June 2020

A residential scheme near Headingley that houses homeless people who are recovering from addictions, has been named Yorkshire’s best residential development at the inaugural Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) Social Impact Awards. Regent Lodge in Hyde Park is owned... View Article

Localis essay collection unwraps new ideas to kickstart C19 housing recovery

Thursday, 25th June 2020

Independent think-tank Localis has today set out an ambitious set of innovative and practical ideas from itself and 20 leading housing experts detailing how a housebuilding-led recovery could drive economic and social renewal as the nation emerges from the Covid-19... View Article

‘Government must improve dismal track record and deliver quality affordable housing’

Wednesday, 24th June 2020

Responding to calls from senior government aides for major reforms to the planning system, Tom Fyans, campaigns and policy director at CPRE, the countryside charity, said: ‘The deregulation drumbeat is getting louder, but we know from bitter experience the issue... View Article

Why you should take a closer look at fire door certification

Monday, 22nd June 2020

By Kevin Underwood, BWF Fire Door Alliance As an effective passive fire protection product, fire doors fulfil a life-saving role in resisting the spread of smoke and fire for a period dependent on their fire classification. A fire door is... View Article

Regeneration partnership’s 1,000 new home

Monday, 22nd June 2020

As safe and socially distanced work resumes on Sheffield Housing Company (SHC) building sites, the regeneration partnership will shortly complete its 1,000th new, high quality home for the city. Efforts to re-open all four live construction sites are underway, in... View Article

Investigation into remediating dangerous cladding on high-rise buildings

Monday, 22nd June 2020

Progress is being made in removing dangerous cladding from high-rise residential buildings following the Grenfell Tower fire. However, the pace of works has been faster in some types of building than others and progress in the private residential sector has... View Article

Kingspan finds its place on Grade-A office development

Monday, 22nd June 2020

Kingspan Kooltherm K103 Floorboard has been installed in the ground floor of an expansive new development, providing high quality office space at the heart of Cheltenham’s growing Business Quarter. The rise of office to residential conversions has seen available office... View Article

Homeless hub approved in Stratford Conservation Area

Wednesday, 17th June 2020

An innovative approach to preventing homelessness, supported by multiple stakeholders, has received full planning permission from Stratford-on-Avon Borough Council. The former Fred Winter furniture store at 41 Guild Street, Stratford, is set to be a mixed-use scheme encompassing a food... View Article

At your service

Tuesday, 16th June 2020

Applying appropriate measures, Closomat has opened its doors to ensure the UK’s disabled people can still keep their dignity, hygiene and independence. The latest division to resume full operation is the company’s service department. The company’s nationwide team of engineers... View Article

Client toileting assessment needed? Closomat has all the answers

Tuesday, 16th June 2020

Closomat is now able to fully support adaptations professionals in undertaking client assessment for toilet needs, by whatever means are safe for all involved. The company has executed rigorous risk analysis, to enable its team of product specialists to work... View Article

Moda Living unveils major pre-lets and pioneering lettings strategy as Build-to-Rent sector demonstrates resilience in face of COVID-19

Monday, 15th June 2020

Moda Living (Moda), a leading developer, operator and owner of Build-to-Rent (BTR) homes in the UK, and joint venture partner Apache Capital have agreed a major corporate pre-let, signing 50 of 200 available apartments in the tower of the JV’s... View Article

Government urged to integrate major construction sites into test and trace

Monday, 15th June 2020

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called on the Government to set up COVID-19 testing stations on major construction sites around the UK to ensure any outbreaks are tracked and traced as quickly as possible, enabling construction to bounce... View Article

Aluminium decking experts AliDeck launch new extended 8 colour standard range

Monday, 15th June 2020

Aluminium decking specialists AliDeck continued their recent run of innovation and product development with the announcement of the expansion of their standard colour range for aluminium deck boards and joists. Adding six new RAL colours to their range, AliDeck now... View Article