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New research from the National Housing Federation reveals that the Government must invest £12.8bn a year to finally end the housing crisis in England. Over ten years, this investment would kick start a nationwide housebuilding programme of around 1.45 million social homes to rent and shared ownership properties to buy across the country. It would […]
The Government needs to do more to remove the barriers to small to medium-sized (SME) house builders if its housing targets are to be met, according to industry experts the Federation of Master Builders, in response to the House of Commons Public Accounts Select Committee report, ‘Planning and the broken housing market’. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of […]
SiMBA, the charity supporting families who have suffered the loss of a baby, has opened a new Family Room and Quiet Room at the Royal Alexandra maternity hospital in Paisley. The project, funded by the Lola Commons for SiMBA Fund has been in planning and discussions since 2013. The rooms are for families experiencing the […]
Above image: The roofing installation of the Temple Farm development was praised for demonstrating a sustainable approach and achieving an ‘Outstanding’ BREEAM rating. Market-leading single ply roofing manufacturer Sika Sarnafil and two of its Registered Contractors have triumphed at this year’s Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) Awards. The awards, which recognise best practice within the […]
Rinnai re-imagines home hot water & heating systems Rinnai, global leaders in continuous flow hot water heating products and systems, is introducing the Zen and Zen Plus home hot water & heating system which marries established and proven manufacture durability with new technologies to offer great energy efficiencies, user control and, importantly, unparalleled level of […]
The 2019 edition catalogue has over 100 updates including new products, more approvals and latest technical data. The Type CF2 clamp has been introduced into the catalogue to extend Lindapters existing product range and meet market demand. The new Type CF2 additions are High Slip Resistant Clamps designed to suit larger steel sections with thicker […]
A private development for contemporary urban living in Bristol is benefiting from the latest advancement in vacuum insulation technology and exceptional thermal performance with the Kingspan OPTIM-R E Roofing System. The Old Library is an exclusive new-build featuring 36 spacious studios and apartments in the vibrant, North Bristol neighbourhood of Cotham. The classic exterior design […]
Two thirds (66%) of people aged 60 or over have never considered downsizing their property, according to a recent survey by BLP Insurance, a specialist residential warranty and commercial latent defects insurer. Those from the West Midlands (82%) and London (71%) were the most resistant to the idea of downsizing, while respondents from Yorkshire and […]
Sparkies, chippies and painters might not be the first trades that come to mind when you think about the preservation of Britain’s historic buildings, but according research from the UK’s leading insurer of Grade I listed buildings, Ecclesiastical they are the most important. Chippies (61%), painters (60%), roofers (58%) and plasterers (53%) were also seen […]
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