A new edition of the Code of Practice for fire alarms in housing – BS 5839-6:2019 – has just been published, with important implications for all types of housing, as Kidde reports. The latest edition of the Code was published… Continue Reading →

For maintenance deal worth up to £28m Repairs and maintenance specialist Morgan Sindall Property Services has been selected by South Essex Homes, the arm’s length management organisation of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, to deliver property maintenance services for the council’s portfolio… Continue Reading →

An integrated portfolio of products provided by Sto has been used to help refurbish one of the most famous theatres in London’s West End. Sto provided a combination of bespoke architectural profiles, external wall insulation, external render and paint finish… Continue Reading →

Sika’s Refurbishment division has appointed a new Area Technical Manager. Based in Leeds, Ben Piercy will cover the North of England in a role which involves working with engineers and specifiers to propose the best solution for the repair and… Continue Reading →

Interior design specialists Nanu Soda have just completed their largest project to date at the Emerald Headingley Stadium in Leeds, devising a total transformation of the main function room and private dining areas to create cutting edge leisure and dining… Continue Reading →

Construction has begun on 91 homes at Mackie Village on Ury Estate, by FMR Construction for Hillcrest Housing Association. Local stakeholders including Andrew Bowie MP, Cllr Sarah Dickinson and Cllr Sandy Wallace joined Andrew Rae from FM Construction and Angela… Continue Reading →

The NHBC Foundation today publishes a guide that helps site managers oversee the many commissioning activities that are important to a smooth build programme and delivering high quality homes for home buyers. At your services – What to expect during… Continue Reading →