Historic churches and chapels in England, Wales, Scotland are set to benefit from  £680,000 rescue funding from the National Churches Trust, the UK’s church buildings support charity. 13 of the churches being helped are on the Historic England ‘At Risk… Continue Reading →

Millions of Brits have tried to have neighbours’ exterior décor removed as they fear it is driving down the value of their property (45 per cent) or is tacky (30 per cent) Over 2.5 million Brits confess they didn’t buy… Continue Reading →

London Mayor Sadiq Khan made headlines when he called for a ban on wood-burning stoves in the city. The announcement comes in light of growing worries over the capital’s worrying levels of pollution, which Khan described as ‘sickening’. This statement,… Continue Reading →

Forbo’s Sarlon acoustic floor coverings in a carefully selected combination of colourways have helped to create a welcoming and uplifting environment for young patients, visitors and staff at the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. In addition to their mood boosting effect,… Continue Reading →

Property developer and consultancy firm, Regency Residential, part of the MCR Property Group, has completed a major conversion of a Grade-II listed building in Manchester’s Chinatown. Situated within the Whitworth Street Conservation Area, 2 Harter Street, once a Victorian paper… Continue Reading →

Two members of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) based in the Midlands have recruited new apprentices to develop a successful career within the industry and help to tackle the skills crisis. Deeley Construction, based in Coventry, has renewed its… Continue Reading →

O. Seaman & Son Ltd, trading as Seamans Building, was awarded the title of Best Local Builder or Traditional Craftsperson at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building… Continue Reading →

– and builders still have the chance to win a holiday of a lifetime. Ibstock Brick has extended its popular Tradesman® Range to include the Windsor Regent, which will be manufactured at its Walsall-based Atlas factory. Sarah Holey, Ibstock Brick’s… Continue Reading →