New accreditation scheme set to bring skill boost to the roofing industry

Plans to create an accreditation to protect and support the growth of the roofing industry were announced at the annual National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) Suppliers Conference. The certification,
Posted on November 21, 2017

Planning application submitted for new purpose-built student accommodation development in Cardiff

Crosslane Student Developments, part of the Crosslane Group, is pleased to announce that it has formally submitted a full planning application for a new purpose-built student accommodation scheme at the
Posted on November 21, 2017

SPSenvirowall expands into cladding market

Leading external wall insulation and render provider SPSenvirowall has announced an exclusive UK partnership with specialist cladding manufacturer Dynamic Cladding. The move marks SPSenvirowall’s first expansion into the external rain
Posted on November 21, 2017

World’s first Biological House unveiled

The world’s first ‘Biological House’ has opened its doors to visitors and sets a new high standard for eco-friendly buildings. The leading forces behind this innovative build, Een til Een,
Posted on November 21, 2017
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Pre-Budget briefing from The Housing & Finance Institute

The Housing & Finance Institute is today publishing its pre-Budget briefing. Housing is set to dominate tomorrow’s Autumn Budget, but it is not yet clear what type of Budget the
Posted on November 21, 2017

Video: Large student residential project scoops prize

Redesigning the site of a former Leicester bus depot as a major new student living complex has earned maber architects and contractors Winvic the prize for Large Residential Scheme of
Posted on November 21, 2017

Architectural Terracotta and Faience experts share Best Practice alongside Prime Minister Theresa May in The Parliamentary Review

Darwen Terracotta and Faience appears alongside Prime Minister Theresa May in the 2016/17 Parliamentary Review. The company was formed by Jon Wilson and Steve Allen two years ago, saving skilled
Posted on November 21, 2017
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Rural property industry to benefit from rise in self-builders

Self-builders in the UK are more likely to build in rural locations rather than urban areas. According to The Self & Custom Build Market Report, the proportion of self-builders with
Posted on November 21, 2017

NFRC launch Blue Roof guidance

Technical guidance for the construction and design of blue roofs has been released by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors. The information was put together by the NFRC Joint Flat
Posted on November 20, 2017
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Two Nottingham City Homes projects win national awards

Two Nottingham City Homes construction projects have been named national winners of prestigious safety awards. A new-build development in the Meadows area of Nottingham, which was created using BIM (Building
Posted on November 20, 2017