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Build to Rent and the future of housing

Build to Rent and the future of housingAn insightful new video from the timber industry’s campaign Wood for Good shines the spotlight on the growing Build to Rent sector and examines the unique nature of this market.
According to the British Property Federation, there are now almost 120,000 Build to Rent units already built, under construction or in planning across the UK; a 30% increase over…

The government’s Clean Growth Strategy – what is it?

The government’s Clean Growth Strategy – what is it?The UK government has launched its Clean Growth Strategy as part of its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the nation. It outlines a proposed approach to building a lower-carbon future for the UK.
 
You can read the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) comprehensive report by downloading…

Network Rail starts race for £5bn trio of trackwork deals

Network Rail starts race for £5bn trio of trackwork deals

Network Rail has officially started the hunt for firms to deliver its programme of trackworks for the next 10 years.

It wants design suppliers and contractors to pre-form as consortia to express interest and pre-qualify for the forthcoming invitation to tender on 15 August.
Three partner consortia will be selected to deliver t…

Scotland to require sprinklers in all new social housing

Scotland to require sprinklers in all new social housingThe Scottish Government has agreed to introduce legislation to make sprinkler systems compulsory in all new social housing of over 10 tenants.
Scottish Housing Minister Kevin Stewart confirmed that the Scottish Government will take forward David Stewart MSP’s proposal for a Members’ Bill to make it a legal requirement for all future new…

ISG clinches £34m Twickenham campus scheme

ISG clinches £34m Twickenham campus scheme

ISG has secured a £34m contract to build a major new teaching block at Richmond upon Thames College’s Twickenham campus.

The project starts a wider masterplan to transform facilities at the highly-rated London higher education institution.
It was awarded via the Pagabo framework, which drives efficiencies and best value across public sector…

Architecture practice Maber has reorganised its top management to drive growth in London and the Midlands

Architecture practice Maber has reorganised its top management to drive growth in London and the MidlandsArchitecture practice Maber has reorganised its top management to drive growth in London and the Midlands.
Managing Director Mark Hobson becomes CEO and will focus on the practice’s growing London office and portfolio of projects in the capital.
Ian Harris, previously head of Maber’s…

Gary Neville £200m Manchester tower gets the final nod

Gary Neville £200m Manchester tower gets the final nod

Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs’ £200m St Michael’s skyscraper scheme in Manchester has got the full green light.

The consortium of investors supporting the footballers-turned-developers has been told the scheme will not be called in by the Secretary of State upholding earlier city council full planning approval.

Jackson’s Row…

Applications open for energy balancing workshop

Applications open for energy balancing workshopStudents and building design enthusiasts are being offered the chance to learn the basics of one of the world’s most successful environmentally-friendly building solutions.
The Green.Building.Solutions. Summer School, Passivhaus Austria and the Passive House Institute of Innsbruck are hosting a DesignPH Workshop in the stunning city of Vienna to…

What you can do to deal with fly-tipping

What you can do to deal with fly-tippingFly-tipping is a growing problem across the UK. Many lawbreakers will illegally use large areas like building sites as a dumping ground. For those in the construction industry, it can be time consuming, hazardous and costly, having to deal with someone else’s illegally disposed rubbish. The following guide, produced by agricultural insurance specialists…

Strong Structures: 5 Construction Materials Used to Construct Durable Buildings

Strong Structures: 5 Construction Materials Used to Construct Durable BuildingsSince the dawn of time, mankind has constantly been evolving. Ancient Neanderthals took advantage of nature’s resources and used caves, forests, and mountainous regions as places of refuge. These natural shelters provided protection from the elements, ferocious predators, and rival tribes.
Throughout history, mankind…

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