Ibstock, the UK’s largest brickmaker and leading manufacturer and supplier of clay and concrete building solutions, has achieved the highest level of accreditation with a newly launched quality mark from the Brick Development Association (BDA). The BDA’s Brickmakers Quality Charter… Continue Reading →

Award-winning architecture and interiors practice, Hollaway Studio is responsible for the extensive restoration and refigurement of the historic two acre site of Twickenham Studios, one of London’s oldest film studios. Combining the refurbishment and development of the existing onsite buildings… Continue Reading →

Capturing the traditional charm of the Tudor period, London-based design studio, Upcircle, designed Chester’s newest student accommodation by taking inspiration from the city’s history and architecture. With the help of Forbo Flooring Systems’ comprehensive portfolio, including its recently refreshed Allura… Continue Reading →

A VAT cut on home improvement works from 20% to 5% for a temporary five year period would generate an economic stimulus worth £51 billion and create 345,000 new jobs, according to new research published today by the Federation of… Continue Reading →

Keystone Group is delighted to announce that Keyhouse – its revolutionary 12 Hour House – has been highly commended in the Innovation category at the 14th Annual Construction Excellence National Awards 2020. The prestigious awards showcase excellence in the built… Continue Reading →

Key points: ▪ Iford Manor in Wiltshire has won the prestigious 2020 Historic Houses / Sotheby’s Restoration Award. ▪ The prize recognises the success of owner William Cartwright Hignett’s efforts to repair and consolidate the Grade II* cloisters built by… Continue Reading →

Hanover (Scotland) has received planning approval from Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park for its first social housing development to be built to Passivhaus standards. The Drymen development at Conic Way and Montrose Way will comprise 15 affordable homes,… Continue Reading →

The £9.2 million transformation of a brownfield site into high quality, affordable housing has begun in Castleford. Leeds Federated Housing Association (LFHA) and WDH are working with main contractor Esh Construction to deliver 82 new homes at Pemberton Road which… Continue Reading →