Factory-built homes – are they the answer to London’s housing crisis?

London needs 50,000 new homes a year to meet its growing needs. [3] To reach this target, an innovative approach is vital. In the seventies, prefabricated housing contributed significantly to supply. The
Posted on August 30, 2017

Durapipe protects art collections

The major £30 million redevelopment of Aberdeen Art Gallery has utilised dual contained pipework from Durapipe UK to ensure valuable artwork is kept protected at all times. The gallery is
Posted on August 29, 2017

Going for gold: Apex Lifts presented with top RoSPA award

Apex Lifts is delighted to receive a Gold Medal for the eighth consecutive year at the RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Health and Safety Awards 2017. The
Posted on August 30, 2017

Baumit External Insulation Ensures Housing Development Crosses Cold Bridging Issue

Baumit supplied the external wall insulation system to ensure the future occupants of a large housing development inherit a home which provides the optimum comfort and well-being. The 72-property scheme,
Posted on August 30, 2017

The true cost of fires in buildings

Building fires occur at an alarmingly high frequency and have an impact that goes way beyond that of the owners and its immediate occupiers. The fire safety guidance of the
Posted on August 29, 2017

Willis Towers Watson completes move to 5 Wellington Place

Following its announcement in May to relocate its office at Wellington Place the leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, Willis Towers Watson is celebrating its move to 5 Wellington
Posted on August 29, 2017

Facelift for listed Scottish school

Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure has been appointed by Moray Council to carry out a £2 million extension and refurbishment project at Milne’s Primary School, in the village of Fochabers,
Posted on August 29, 2017

Living wall to brighten up Covent Garden

The gateway to Covent Garden will be transformed with a living wall covering over 1,500 sq ft of the building facade to be revealed next month on the corner of Long
Posted on August 29, 2017

Huge fit-out deal for new home of FT

McLaren Construction Group has awarded Skanska the MEP package to deliver the commercial fit-out of New Bracken House office building in the City of London. McLaren won the complete refurbishment and fit-out
Posted on August 29, 2017

BAM starts on Edinburgh Airport upgrade

BAM Construction has started work on the first phase of Edinburgh Airport’s Terminal Expansion Project. The three-storey extension will be built from the existing gate 12 area spanning the old east end
Posted on August 29, 2017