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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

ONS figures show largest fall in construction output on record

Friday, 12th June 2020

Construction output fell by 40.1% in the month-on-month all work series in April 2020, according to the Office for National Statistics. This was driven by a 41.2% decrease in new work and a 38.1% decrease in repair and maintenance; all... View Article

Designer Contracts moves to new HQ

Thursday, 11th June 2020

The UK’s largest flooring contractor, Designer Contracts has moved into new headquarters, four times the size of its former premises. The impressive space, located in Chesterfield, boasts 8,000 sq ft, with room to accommodate 50 people plus meeting and conference... View Article

Knight Frank – Lettings market surges a month after lockdown lifts

Thursday, 11th June 2020

Lettings market activity has rebounded in the four weeks since the property market re-opened on 13 May, according to Knight Frank. The number of valuation appraisals for lettings properties in the week ending 6 June was the highest number on... View Article

Planning application submitted for £1bn east London estate regeneration

Wednesday, 10th June 2020

Havering Council and Wates Residential have submitted plans for the Waterloo Estate in Romford, east London. The proposal – which is the largest council estate regeneration planning application to be submitted this year in London – will see 1,380 new... View Article

CIOB, RICS and RIBA welcome new fire safety measures in high-rise blocks

Wednesday, 10th June 2020

Three leading professional bodies in the built environment, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have jointly welcomed new measures from the Government which will ensure... View Article

Langley further demonstrates commitment to mitigating fire risk with a system approach to flat roofing

Tuesday, 9th June 2020

Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd, the leading roofing and waterproofing systems supplier, has invested further in British Board of Agrément (BBA) independent assessment – to continue to demonstrate its commitment to, and the importance of, mitigating fire risk in construction through... View Article

Small is beautiful on World Green Roof Day

Thursday, 4th June 2020

Small roof spaces – from bike sheds to bus stops, kitchen extensions to home offices – make perfect homes for beautiful green roofs and industry experts supporting this year’s World Green Roof Day on June 6th are encouraging everyone to... View Article

WGRD’s window of opportunity for urban greening

Thursday, 4th June 2020

Market-leading modular green roof manufacturer Wallbarn has joined forces with World Green Roof Day organisers in calling for people to look out of their windows and identify flat roofs that would be perfect for transforming into insect and bird friendly... View Article

Major milestone for Cambridge Investment Partnership as first residents move into their brand new council homes

Wednesday, 3rd June 2020

With construction sites being given the green light to reopen following lockdown restrictions, Cambridge Investment Partnership is welcoming new residents to their brand new council rented homes at Anstey Way in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge Investment Partnership has been able to... View Article

LGA responds to housing for ageing population report

Wednesday, 3rd June 2020

Responding to a new report from the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation, ‘Too Little, Too Late? Housing for an ageing population’, Cllr David Renard, LGA housing spokesman, said: “As we look to restart the housing market and build the... View Article

High quality 100% affordable rental housing development by Morris + Company given green light

Thursday, 28th May 2020

A modern mews of 56 high-quality affordable rental homes in Barking and Dagenham, designed by Morris + Company for developer BeFirst, has been given planning permission via virtual committee. The homes are designed for residents ranging from single occupants to... View Article

Renters feeling confident to move again, as lockdown measures start to ease

Thursday, 28th May 2020

The news that anyone in England can now move house, as long as they follow new government guidance, will be welcomed by the 450,000 buyers and renters who have been unable to move since March. After the government announced plans... View Article

Designer Contracts helps hospice’s emergency appeal

Wednesday, 27th May 2020

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has stepped in to help a local charity’s emergency appeal. The company has donated a further £10,000 to Ashgate Hospice which is based near to the company’s Chesterfield headquarters. The boost towards the... View Article

Saunders design 100% affordable homes in Perivale

Saturday, 23rd May 2020

Saunders are working on a new development for Perivale in Greater London which will provide 100% affordable homes. The site in the London Borough of Ealing is owned by housing association A2Dominion and sits on the southern side of the... View Article