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RABY CASTLE CELEBRATES ITS EQUINE PAST AS WORK COMMENCES ON 18th CENTURY COACH HOUSE AND STABLES Restoration work is underway on the 18th century Coach House and Stables at Raby Castle, a key part of ‘The Rising’ development, the ambitious project to restore historic buildings to create a unique new visitor experience for 2024. […]
photography by Fred Howarth. London studio Delve Architects has transformed a Victorian house in Camberwell with a cork-clad extension that introduces a bright open-plan kitchen and dining space for entertaining. Appropriately named Camberwell Cork House, the 20-square-metre extension project replaces an existing kitchen and back room that the studio said was “cramped and dark”. […]
NHBC, the UK’s leading new homes warranty and insurance provider, has released its Technical Standards for 2024. The NHBC Standards define the technical requirements and performance standards for the design and construction of new homes registered with NHBC and provide guidance on how these can be achieved. NHBC’s Standards are rigorously reviewed to drive incremental […]
The government published in December 2023 its delayed new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these should be applied. The focus is on housing delivery, but it does include several other provisions. The main provisions of interest to the sector are summarised below: Plan Making […]
Study highlights divided opinion around construction’s digital capabilities – over a quarter believe the industry is performing well Over a third (36%) already use ‘immersive tech’ such as AR, VR, and MR within building projects One in five (22%) use AI and machine learning and a similar number plan to use it within the next […]
A NEW report setting out the economic and environmental case for more rail freight into Greater Manchester has been published by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) and the Rail Freight Group (RFG). Published this week, ‘Building Better with Rail Freight in Greater Manchester’ highlights the benefits of rail freight over road haulage for transporting essential construction […]
New plans have been published today to remove barriers and drive energy efficiency in historic homes, cutting energy bills for households across the country, while also ensuring that the important historical and beautiful features of these homes are properly protected. The Government wants to see the energy efficiency of historic homes improved but […]
Altro has been appointed as a recommended supplier on ProCure23 (P23), the fourth generation of the ProCure framework for the design and construction of NHS capital projects. With extensive Altro product ranges approved within the scheme, NHS partners can access a comprehensive offering encompassing smooth and safety floors with adhesive-free options, hygienic walls, wall […]
KEY FINDINGS Slowest decline in total activity for four months Renewed rise in employment numbers Suppliers’ delivery times improve again December data indicated another solid fall in UK construction activity, although the rate of decline eased to the slowest since the current phase of decline began last September. A […]
Following the retirement of long-standing Managing Director, Tim Pestell, Saniflo is delighted to announce the appointment of David Cook to the position with effect from 1st January 2024. David joined Saniflo as Sales Director & MD Designate in May 2023 and has spent the last few months shadowing Tim, meeting customers and gradually taking the […]
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