The National Trust and the Hamish Ogston Foundation have announced a new partnership programme that will train apprentices in key heritage skills.   An ageing workforce and lack of training opportunities has led to a sharp decline in the traditional building… Continue Reading →

Final pre-commencement approvals have been given to restore Folkestone’s historic Leas Pavilion as part of a stunning residential development overlooking the town’s seafront. With all pre-commencement approvals now in place, work to return the Grade II-listed building to its former… Continue Reading →

The versatile W40 window profiles, specifically developed by the Steel Window Association (SWA) for its members, are a stylish and modern solution that suit both new-build and refurbishment applications. While the classic W20 section continues to be preferred by conservationists… Continue Reading →

The thermal regulations for façade products will change from June 15th 2022, with U-value requirements and Window Energy Ratings being upgraded as part of the new Approved Document L. The changes are detailed on the Government website, and everyone within… Continue Reading →

Pye Homes’ Church Farm development in Radley, Oxfordshire, has been named as a finalist in the upcoming South East Centre for Built Environment (SECBE) ‘Constructing Excellence’ awards. The project, which will provide 240 sustainable homes with community areas and natural… Continue Reading →

SuperFOIL insulation has secured deals with some of the UK’s biggest retailers, including Travis Perkins, Aldi, ScrewFix and Wickes, to heat homes for less. Lincoln-based SuperFOIL Insulation is supplying 70,000m² of insulation to every one of Travis Perkins’ 48 stores… Continue Reading →

The Whitehill & Bordon Regeneration Company (WBRC) is delighted to have received planning permission to start construction on Phase 1 of the Whitehill & Bordon Town Centre which includes the new Morrisons supermarket, 175 new apartments, a high street shopping… Continue Reading →

Screwfix, the multi-channel trade retailer, has been honoured at the highly esteemed Retail Week Awards which celebrates excellence within the retail sector. The award was presented at a special evening held on 26th May 2022 at Old Billingsgate in London,… Continue Reading →