Top 6 Trend Predictions for the Bathroom in 2021Trend #1: Luxurious marble features having a moment
Why?Dominic Lees-Bell, Interior Design Specialist at Drench states: “After spending so much time inside this year, it’s no wonder Brits want to make their home a haven. So, we do expect in 2021 Brits will be making their home luxurious as possible, with marble in the bathroom being…
Work begins on new business hub at Wirral WatersConstruction began this week on a new Grade A business hub located at No 1 Tower Road South at Peel L&P’s Wirral Waters.
(Cllr Cherry Povall JP, Cllr Janette Williamson, James Whittaker Executive Development Director for Peel L&P, Cllr Anita Leech, and Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram at the ground breaking ceremony for hythe at Wirra…
Bat’s the way to do it: How Aggregate Industries successfully rehomed rare bat species as part of quarry development
? Aggregate Industries helps to protect two rare species of bat as part of quarry development
? Project includes design and build of a compensatory roost to rehome bats from derelict bungalow ahead of demolition
? Visits…
New energy platform set to revolutionise metering and billing of heat networks
A new smart energy app and portal that gives heat network customers greater control of their energy consumption and spend has today been launched by Vital Energi, helping service operators at one pilot project to reduce debt by 12.5% in under 6 months.
Named Glass, the software gives heat network users t…
The Effects of Subsidence & How to Fix it
As a major, potentially serious problem, subsidence is something that every homeowner dreads. Whether you own a brand new, modern home or a traditional-style office building, subsidence can strike when you least expect it, and for a variety of reasons. From tree roots and hot weather to uneven ground and ill-prepared foundations, subsidence is…
The Build to Rent sector set for growth
Purpose-built Build to Rent housing is only a recent concept, with just over 51,000 dwellings completed across the UK as of Q3 2020. This equates to only around 1% of total Private Residential Sector stock.
In Q1 2020, a large number of schemes completed, driving up the volume of operating units by 42% on Q1 2019, equating to an additional 13,000…
Talented young development surveyor scoops national awardA talented Newcastle woman is building a successful career in the construction industry after winning the title of RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year.
Twenty-seven-year-old Pippa Heron, originally from Durham but living in Gosforth, scooped the prestigious national title in the project management category of the Young Surveyor of…
5 Safety Features You May Want To Include In Your Construction Project
If you’re going to start a construction project in the near future, you’ll want to take a look at the options that are available for making sure that your project goes as smoothly as possible. Apart from hiring the best construction companies around, you also need to make sure that your project is safe, secure, and has…
Heriot-Watt University wins STEM Research Project of the Year
A recycled brick conceived by Heriot-Watt academics has scooped the coveted STEM Research Project of the Year at this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) awards.
The THE Awards – widely referred to as the ‘Oscars of higher education’ – are the biggest celebration in the UK HE calendar,…
Rainscreen Wall Cladding fastest-growing product in the Wall Cladding Sector
The UK wall cladding market has been affected by reduced demand from key end-use sectors since 2017, recording only modest growth of 13% in total installed area between 2015 and 2019.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the market with site closures in early spring 2020 leading to project delays and…