Refurb Projects

HLM Architects makes Sunday Times list

HLM Architects is one of a handful of architecture practices to make the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work for 2019 list. It has also retained its ‘Two Star’ accreditation status, given to organisations that make an ‘outstanding’ commitment… Continue Reading →

2019/02/26

Housebuilding increasing but doubts remain over Government targets

More than half of housebuilders increased the rate at which they built new homes over the last year and predict a further rise over the next 12 months, according to a new survey published today. Despite this, less than half… Continue Reading →

2019/02/25

Innovation consortium set to modernise how we build homes

A collaborative innovation project, which aims to help tackle the UK housing crisis by using industrialised offsite solutions to deliver high quality homes faster, more reliably and at the same cost of masonry-built homes, has been awarded funding under the… Continue Reading →

2019/02/25

Kebony partners with Brunel University London to launch product design competition

Brunel University’s product design students put their design skills to the test Kebony, a leader in the production of sustainable modified woods, today announces a design competition with Brunel University London in which 140 students will have the opportunity to… Continue Reading →

2019/02/20

Gleeds advises on plans for £20M leisure centre in Bingham

The concept of a new £20 million leisure centre and adjacent commercial development in Bingham, Nottinghamshire, has been approved by Rushcliffe Borough Council. Investigations into the feasibility of a centre at Chapel Lane, Bingham have been underway since October 2018,… Continue Reading →

2019/02/20

Corian® Design Invites Designers to Experience New Ways to “Make Your Space™”

Unveiling new innovations and aesthetics to enable the ultimate in design inspiration WILMINGTON, Del., and LAS VEGAS, Feb. 19, 2019 – Following the tremendous success of the “Make Your Space™” brand introduction, Corian® Design unveils new innovations and aesthetics to… Continue Reading →

2019/02/20

More funding for green spaces is good for the housing crisis

James Brokenshire, secretary of state for communities, has announced £13 million of funding for green spaces. This will include £9.7 million for day-to-day maintenance and creation of new spaces, alongside £2.7 million for the Pocket Parks Plus programme. The Government… Continue Reading →

2019/02/18

Kemper System tops London’s award winning Sun Rain Room

Kemper System has helped to create an award-winning home extension, featuring a unique swooping roof structure. Designed by architects Tonkin Liu, the ‘Sun Rain Room’ forms part of the restoration of a Grade 11 Listed Georgian townhouse in London and… Continue Reading →

2019/02/15

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