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Bringing new homes to Seaton this Spring

Award-winning developer bringing new homes to Seaton this Spring

  • 99 new homes to launch in the west Cumbrian village of Seaton in the coming months
  • Work will start just weeks after Genesis Homes commences on its 90-home development in Carlisle

Just weeks after a 90-home development in Carlisle was given the go-ahead, an established Cumbrian housebuilder is set to build a further 99 new homes.

Genesis Homes has announced it will forge ahead with plans to build close to 100 homes at its Derwent Rise development in the west Cumbrian village of Seaton in the coming months.

The development will be another major milestone for the local homebuilder after it revealed 90 new homes will be constructed at its Sandsfield Way development off Orton Road, Carlisle, starting in February.

Derwent Rise will comprise of 99 houses featuring a range of 2-bedroom to 5-bedroom properties as well as two-bedroom bungalows and is located in the centre of Seaton. There will be 18 homes allocated as affordable housing for local residents.

John Blue, Genesis Homes’ Land and Sales Director, said: “It’s an extremely exciting time for Genesis Homes as we launch brand new housing developments across Cumbria and Lancashire, and the beginning of 2025 marks a busy time as we start work on developments totalling close to 300 new homes.

“Our aim is to build high-quality homes in the most desirable locations across the North West and Derwent Rise is testament to that, boasting a coastal setting whilst also having the Lake District National Park on its doorstep.

“With great links to these areas and easy access to the A595, Whitehaven and Carlisle, there is something for everyone and we can’t wait to provide wonderful new homes in this area.”

As part of the Derwent Rise project, Genesis Homes will fund significant drainage infrastructure works to alleviate flooding risks in Seaton.

An attenuation pond will be created to provide extra drainage capacity in the village, as well as serving the development.

John said:

“Derwent Rise has been sensitively designed to complement the amazing character of this great village, and we are pleased to be providing new homes where there is a demand from local residents.”

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Groundbreaking Pattern Book for Sustainable Housing in Wales

Next-generation pattern book will help deliver more sustainable and affordable homes across Wales

Tai ar y Cyd, a collaboration of 23 Welsh social landlords, have produced a groundbreaking pattern book that will help make building homes in Wales more sustainable, energy efficient and cost effective.

It includes layouts for 15 house types and 18 variants ranging from 1-bedroom flats and 4-bedroom houses to fully wheelchair accessible bungalows and flats.

The benefits of the new pattern book include higher quality homes, economic regeneration, faster construction, use of low-carbon materials, cost certainty, reduced waste, and less disruption to communities.

A design guide is also being launched to support design teams using the pattern book with designing high quality developments that complement the local area and context.

The new homes will utilise natural materials, including timber sourced increasingly from Welsh forests and manufactured in Welsh factories where possible.

The homes are also designed to meet both Welsh Development Quality Requirements and Welsh Housing Quality Standards.

This approach ensures that investment in new homes contributes to local economic regeneration by supporting local businesses and creating green jobs and training opportunities.

The pattern book and design guide will be officially unveiled on 15 January at University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea campus.

Ahead of the launch, the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, visited Celtic Offsite in Caerphilly, a social enterprise within the United Welsh Group that manufactures timber homes from their factory.

The Cabinet Secretary said:

“Tai ar y Cyd represents a significant step forward in our commitment to building sustainable and affordable homes here in Wales.

“We know that there is a real need for good quality and energy efficient homes across our communities and this innovative pattern book give developers the tools they need to build homes more quickly and deliver against our target of building 20,000 affordable low-carbon homes by the end of this Senedd term.

“I am proud that we have been able to support the delivery of these resources to support our local economies, grow the number of skilled jobs across Wales and increase the number of affordable homes.”

Richard Mann, Group Chief Executive of United Welsh said:

“We were delighted to welcome the Cabinet Secretary to our timber frame factory, Celtic Offsite.

“The standardised housing designs from Tai ar y Cyd will enable us to be more efficient in our manufacturing processes, so we can build more homes at a faster rate for housing association and local authority partners.

“We look forward to using the designs to build more much-needed homes for people to enjoy across Wales.”

The launch of Tai ar y Cyd is happening on 15th January in Swansea. Tai ar y Cyd – Delivering Net Zero Project Launch Tickets, Wed, Jan 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM | Eventbrite

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Siderise completes journey to receiving CCPI mark on all core passive fire protection product ranges

 

Siderise has successfully completed the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) assessment process for its RH Horizontal and RV Vertical Cavity Barrier for cladding applications, and CT Cavity Tray and EW Cavity Barrier and Firestop for masonry external wall systems. With approval already gained for its CW-FS Firestop range for curtain walling earlier in the year, this means all the company’s main passive fire protection ranges now carry this best-practice mark, providing greater confidence that the information surrounding them is “clear, accurate, up-to-date, accessible and unambiguous.”

To gain a CCPI mark, companies are subject to a rigorous and independent assessment process, which includes assessing that the leadership and business culture aligns with the ethos of the CCPI, as well as providing information and clear evidence of conformance to each of the Code’s applicable eleven clauses. In line with its long-term commitment to ‘integrity in all we do’, achieving CCPI conformance for these core product ranges is just one part of the Siderise’s wider strategy to support accurate specification and a safer built environment. Siderise Technical Director, Lee Nichols, explained:

“Following the introduction of the Building Safety Act and particularly of Gateway 2 for higher-risk buildings (HRBs), we understand that specifiers— whether they are architects, fire engineers or contractors— must feel confident in the information they are using to make decisions and be able to access robust and assessed product data in the format they need. We have aligned getting the CCPI mark for our core products with developing a more holistic specification support package, including creating Specification Packs that summarise the relevant product information for the designated application, and building our partnership with the NBS.”

“By having our core product ranges assessed by the Code, we have not only made a commitment to continuous improvement as the product set remains registered with the CCPI, but we hope to  communicate to our customers that we are actively responding to the challenges they face when it comes to product information —helping the industry to raise its collective understanding of the crucial importance of fire safety and fire testing. ”

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Atlas Aquires Lendlease’s Construction Business

Lendlease and Atlas Holdings have announced they have entered into a binding agreement for the sale of Lendlease’s UK Construction business.

Under the terms of the agreement, Atlas will acquire Lendlease’s construction business and its operations including existing employees and leadership team, ensuring a seamless handover for clients and business partners.

Founded in 2002, Atlas and its affiliates own and operate 26 platform companies which employee more than 50,000 associates across 350 facilities worldwide. The firm’s businesses together generate revenues of approximately US$16 billion annually.

Atlas possesses operational expertise in the construction and manufacturing sectors; and its companies are engaged in a variety of industries including metals, wire and cable, automotive supply, building materials, construction, power generation, food production, industrial machinery and services, packaging, printing, pulp, paper and tissue.

Lendlease Group CEO Tony Lombardo said:

“This transaction builds on our progress to simplify Lendlease as we look to lower our risk profile and increase securityholder returns. It also represents a positive outcome for our talented people and our valued customers and clients, marking a new chapter under the ownership of Atlas.”

 

Peter Bacon, Atlas Operating Partner, said:

“We are excited to acquire one of the UK’s leading construction companies, which has a long track record of successfully delivering large complex projects for both private and public sector clients. We look forward to working with David Cadiot and his team continuing to build the business.”

Lendlease’s UK Construction business was founded in 1885 as Bovis Construction and acquired by Lendlease in 1999. The company has been involved in some of the UK and Europe’s most iconic construction projects including the rebuilding works of Regents Street in 1923, Lloyds of London’s City Head Quarters in 1980, the first phase of Canary Wharf in 1991 and 8 Bishopsgate in the City of London to name but a few.

Completion of the transaction is subject to conditions precedent including regulatory approvals, with completion targeted before the end of the Australian financial year in June 2025. Key contract terms remain commercial in confidence until completion of the deal.

 

Source: Lendlease

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£1 billion Contract for MOD Accommodation

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £1 billion contract for the delivery of modern and sustainable accommodation across the Defence Estate under the Single Living Accommodation-Programmatic Approach (SLA-PA) Framework Alliance Contract (FAC).

The initiative aims to replace sub-standard living quarters with more efficient, high-quality accommodations for members of the Armed Forces.

The SLA-PA programme will see improvements, upgrades, and replacements of accommodation facilities across all four Front Line Commands (FLCs). The contract, which runs from 28 November 2024 to 30 November 2027, focuses on using modern construction methods, including off-site fabrication, to ensure rapid, sustainable delivery while offering value for money to taxpayers.

Under this agreement, six supply chain partners—Bowmer & Kirkland, the Kier McAvoy Consortium, the Kier Metek Consortium, Laing O’Rourke Explore, and Reds10—have been appointed to work collaboratively on the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) SLA pipeline programme. The partners will be responsible for delivering the project through a Framework Alliance Contract (FAC-1), ensuring that improvements are achieved efficiently and effectively across the UK estate.

The project is part of a broader effort by the MOD to address legacy issues in planning, procurement, and siloed delivery of Single Living Accommodation (SLA), creating a more cohesive and effective approach for capital investments in the UK’s Defence infrastructure.

The SLA-PA programme represents a priority initiative for the MOD, and its success will hinge on the ongoing collaboration between industry partners and the MOD. By delivering modern, modular accommodation, the project will improve the lived experience of service personnel and enhance the resilience of the UK’s Defence sector.

The contract was awarded following a competitive procurement process in line with the Crown Commercial Service’s Offsite Construction Solutions Framework Agreement (RM6184), which ensures the delivery of cost-effective, high-quality accommodation solutions.

Key Details of the SLA-PA Contract:

  • Contract Value: £1 billion
  • Contract Duration: 28 November 2024 – 30 November 2027
  • Procurement Reference: 709304450 – CCS OCS-33671-2024
  • Contract Type: Works (Modular Buildings and Multi-dwelling Construction)

This major contract is expected to significantly enhance the living conditions for UK service members, contributing to the MOD’s long-term strategy to modernise its estate.

 

Source: UK Defence Journal

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Enhancing Sound Insulation

Enhancing Sound Insulation Of Double Leaf Walls With New Stud Types

A novel analytical model reveals the superior acoustic advantages of acoustical and steel studs over traditional wooden configurations.

A new analytical model has unveiled significant insights on the sound insulation performance of lightweight double leaf walls, particularly emphasizing the role of various stud types. This research draws attention to the challenges inherent in predicting sound transmission loss (STL) due to complex structural configurations, providing architects with valuable tools for optimizing acoustic environments.

Double leaf wall structures are prevalent in the construction of modern buildings, such as hotels, open offices, and residential complexes. While their lightweight nature and ease of assembly make them appealing, their sound insulation capabilities have often fallen short of required standards. This study, led by researchers from China, introduces innovative methodologies for evaluating and enhancing the acoustic performance of these walls.

One of the principal findings of this research is the sound bridge effect, which occurs when varying stud types introduce mechanical connections between wall leaves, thereby enabling vibration energy transfer. The analysis demonstrates how traditional wooden studs contribute more significantly to this effect compared to lighter steel studs. Notably, the researchers advocate for using acoustical studs equipped with rubber sound isolation inserts to achieve superior sound insulation performance.

The innovative analytical model allows for rapid predictions of STL for commonly used double leaf wall configurations, including those incorporating wooden, steel, and acoustical studs. This model enhances practicality for architects and builders by streamlining sound insulation evaluations and facilitating informed design choices. Previous methods primarily focused on rigid configurations, lacking comprehensive comparisons across stud types, particularly newer, more flexible configurations.

The research systematically evaluates various double leaf walls’ airborne sound transmission characteristics, offering empirical data derived from rigorous analytical methods. Key findings indicate substantial differences between configurations, highlighting the effectiveness of acoustical studs over wooden and standard steel variants. Specifically, it was found, “We propose using acoustical studs with rubber sound isolation inserts, which achieves high-level sound insulation performance,” showcasing how optimized stud designs can significantly improve acoustic separation between wall leaves.

Parametric studies within the research focused on variables such as stud spacing and wall dimensions, determining their effect on STL within specific frequency ranges. It was observed, for example, reduced stud spacing led to improved stiffness and overall insulation, making smaller stud arrangements preferable for enhancing soundproofing without compromising structural integrity.

This research particularly addresses previous shortcomings faced by builders when selecting stud types for double leaf walls—enabling them to combine optimal sound performance with the lightweight benefits required for modern construction techniques. “Traditional wooden studs contribute more to the sound bridge effect compared to steel studs of the same structure,” adds clarity to choosing materials based on performance metrics.

Given the notable benefits stemming from this study, these findings bear significant relevance for the construction industry—especially as demands for more efficient, soundproof environments grow. Builders and architects can leverage this work to implement sound-efficient designs more effectively, ensuring both compliance with sound standards and satisfaction among building occupants.

Future research will likely explore environmentally friendly materials and the integration of advanced technologies to optimize wall configurations, with aspirations to contribute toward carbon neutrality goals within the sector. By refining lightweight wall design practices, this study paves the way for innovative approaches to meeting rising acoustic and structural demands.

Source: The Pinnacle Gazette

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Breathing Buildings’ NVHRe Wins at Energy Saving Awards

 

Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, has scooped the Commercial Ventilation Product of the Year Award at this year’s prestigious Energy Saving Awards. The company won the award for its new NVHRe, Natural Ventilation with Heat Recycling and Heat Recovery (NVHRe), which is its latest addition to its award-winning range of Natural Ventilation with Heat Recycling (NVHR®) systems. This is the second award Breathing Buildings has won for this innovative product, it also won ‘Commercial/ Industrial Ventilation Product of the Year’ category at the HVR Awards 2024 in September. Breathing Buildings was presented the accolade at a glittering awards ceremony at The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London on 6th December 2024.

 

The Energy Saving Awards, organised by leading publications Plumbing, Heating & Air Movement News (PHAM News) and Energy in Buildings & Industry (EiBI), is an event celebrating the very best professionals, products and projects across the Plumbing, HVAC and Energy Management sectors. The awards have been created to acknowledge the important work that has been achieved by manufacturers, installers, contractors, suppliers and organisations to reduce carbon emissions and become more energy efficient. The standard of entries this year was exceptionally high and after a rigorous judging process Breathing Buildings won the award for its innovative NVHRe, which raises the bar on energy-efficient ventilation.

 

Marking the next step in hybrid ventilation technology, the key difference between Breathing Buildings’ original NVHR® range and the new innovative Natural Ventilation with Heat Recycling and Heat Recovery (NVHRe), is the addition of a low resistance heat exchanger cell within the unit. This allows the unit to benefit from both heat recycling and heat recovery, reclaiming even more heat than previous models, saving more energy, providing great occupant comfort, and allowing users to include it within the building energy assessments (SBEM).

Alexis Roberts, Brand Manager at Breathing Buildings said:

“We are delighted Breathing Buildings’ NVHRe won the ‘Commercial Ventilation Product of the Year’ category at the prestigious Energy Saving Awards 2024 and has been recognised by the industry. Our NVHRe takes all the benefits of energy-efficient hybrid ventilation one step further by providing natural ventilation with heat recycling and heat recovery. Providing an industry-leading ventilation product for commercial and public buildings, such as offices and schools.  The Breathing Buildings NVHRe, boasts the lowest energy consumption and delivers 46% heat recovery efficiency with extremely low SFP levels to help building owners achieve their sustainability targets on the journey to Net-Zero Carbon. Breathing Buildings has completed the CIBSE TM65 methodology, these documents are readily available to help specifiers compare the NVHRe to other products in the market, enabling them to select the most efficient, sustainable products.”

Offering the lowest energy consumption for a hybrid heat recovery ventilation unit in the industry, the NVHRe combines 46% heat recovery efficiency with low Specific Fan Power (SFP) of 0.075 W/l/s to help maximise a building’s energy savings. In addition, the NVHRe has several different operating modes to minimise energy use, enhance indoor air quality (IAQ) and improve occupant comfort. An intelligent hybrid system, the unit automatically decides when and if mechanical operation is required, ensuring it only operates when absolutely necessary.

 

Providing excellent thermal comfort and enhanced IAQ, the NVHRe is designed to suit a diverse range of commercial and public buildings with high heat gains, such as schools, colleges, leisure centres, offices, theatres and even churches. The inclusion of the low resistant aluminium cross plate heat exchanger to the unit lowers energy costs by reducing the reliance on space heating to maintain thermal comfort in a room. It operates during colder external temperatures, typically below 7ºC when mixing recycled air alone is not enough to maintain the desired temperature for occupants.

 

The range also includes units that can be the primary source of heat; eliminating the need for other heating sources such as radiators, as well as a system that can offer further cooling. The British designed and manufactured units come in three models with product variations to suit every need with the standard NVHRe 1100 an NVHRe+ 1100 which includes a heating coil and is ideal for buildings in cooler areas; and an NVHRe C+ 1100 which features a heating and cooling coil for year-round comfort and full temperature control.

 

The NVHRe hybrid ventilation system’s ultra-efficient facade-based mixing ventilation allows single-sided, enhanced natural and hybrid ventilation in deep plan spaces whilst making the most of internal heat gains, with the addition of heat recovery to deliver superb thermal comfort and IAQ. Hybrid ventilation focuses on the vital balance of IAQ, thermal comfort, and efficiency by choosing the most appropriate mode of ventilation based on the internal and external conditions, allowing the NVHRe to be in the most energy-efficient mode possible at all stages.

 

Allowing low-energy hybrid natural ventilation, even in buildings with limited facade and roof space, highly efficient mixing fans mitigate cold draughts in winter and provide a ventilation boost in summer, with the addition of heat recovery to bolster winter thermal comfort, minimising the need for a primary source of heating for the space, such as radiators or air conditioning units, this reduces energy costs. Supplied with an external temperature sensor, and an internal temperature and CO2 sensor, as well as an intelligent controller the system monitors conditions to create an ideal indoor environment, boosting both productivity and wellbeing.

 

NVHRe optimises IAQ, comfort and efficiency by automatically switching between natural, hybrid and mechanical ventilation, maximising benefits. The unit has four modes: Summer Natural Mode, Summer Mechanical Mode, Winter Mode: Mixing and Winter Mode: Mixing with Heat Recovery. The Summer Natural Mode enables the unit to maximise the benefits of passive ventilation by opening the high-quality motorised damper and ventilating with zero cost. The Summer Mechanical Mode enables the hybrid technology to maximise ventilation by working in conjunction with other openings and providing cooler air. In Winter the Mixing Mode and Mixing with Heat Recovery strategies offer huge heating-bill savings as they recycle and recover heat while providing ventilation to ensure excellent IAQ and thermal comfort that enhance occupant comfort, health and productivity.

 

In addition, the NVHRe features a dedicated control panel seamlessly built into the side of the unit for easy access on-site, this is pre-configured. A micro-SD card is included free of charge, this collects operational data for up to 15 years. The data can easily be exported for analysis enabling the building owner to ensure the units are running efficiently.

 

Manufactured using high-quality components, the unit is easy to install and maintain. All core components are easily accessible by removing the panel beneath the unit. Each component can be serviced in-situ to ensure it operates efficiently and for as long as possible enhancing the overall longevity of the unit, rather than needing to replace a whole unit. In addition to incorporating the most energy efficient components and ensuring they are easily maintained. Breathing Buildings has given careful thought to the entire lifespan of the NVHRe, ensuring that all key components are recyclable at the end-of-use.

 

Breathing Buildings’ multi-award-winning natural ventilation with heat recycling (NVHR®) range has won a raft of awards. The company’s NVHRe won the ‘Commercial/ Industrial Ventilation Product of the Year’ category at the prestigious HVR Awards 2024. Meanwhile, its NVHR® range won the Energy Efficient Product of the Year Award at the prestigious Energy Awards, and also won three awards for providing ventilation to the East Anglian Air Ambulance project with the Breathing Buildings’ NVHR® range.

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GF BUILDING FLOW SOLUTIONS LAUNCHES NEW CPD ON MLC PIPEWORK

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The new CIBSE accredited CPD from GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor) offers valuable insight into the many benefits of multi-layered composite (MLC) pipework, with a particular focus on its hygienic and sustainability credentials. The hour long, face-to-face session for building service engineers will look at the relevant legislation, best practice installation methods and dispel common myths surrounding MLC to support well informed specification decisions. 

 

The comprehensive CPD entitled: ‘The popularity and multiple benefits of MLC pipe systems,’ covers the size of the pipe market, legislation and megatrends. Following a review of the material’s features and benefits, the CPD goes on to look at hygienic considerations and how to prevent legionella, installation methods, project examples, as well as detailed technical aspects of MLC pipe systems including jointing technology and temperature ranges.

 

Rob Oakley, Business Development Manager at GF Building Flow Solutions said:

“MLC pipework has several advantages when compared to other materials. Our CPD aims to deepen the attendees’ knowledge of these systems and really showcase how they can deliver reliable, hygienic and sustainable solutions.”

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GF Building Flow Solutions, a division of GF, is a leading global provider of sustainable and innovative solutions, making water flow in buildings. The division, stemming from the 2023 acquisition of Uponor by GF, provides safe solutions for hot and cold water supply and control, noise-reducing wastewater systems, as well as energy-efficient heating and cooling. Its focus is to enable its customers in the residential and commercial space to be more productive and sustainable, while ensuring comfort, health and efficiency. GF Building Flow Solutions has sales companies in 30 countries and production sites in 13 locations across Europe and the Americas. 

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Companies Suspected of Colluding to Rig Bids

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has reason to suspect that several companies providing roofing and construction services – including building contractors and technical advisors – illegally colluded to rig bids to secure contracts funded through the government’s Condition Improvement Fund (CIF). The CMA has particular concerns in relation to roofing contracts.

CIF money is awarded annually by the Department for Education (DfE) and can involve significant sums of money. Funds are primarily awarded to schools with buildings in poor condition, to ensure educational buildings are safe and remain in good working order – this includes funding projects that address health and safety issues and building compliance.

Juliette Enser, Executive Director of Competition Enforcement, at the CMA said:

This fund is incredibly important and ensures that essential building improvements can be made to schools throughout England, meaning students are learning in safe and suitable environments.

While no assumptions should be made that competition law has been broken at this early stage, we will be investigating this issue thoroughly. We will now be making enquiries and assessing the evidence to see whether or not bid rigging has taken place – and what further action may be needed.

The investigation, launched this week, has commenced with unannounced inspections by the CMA at several business premises. The purpose of the inspections is to gather any relevant evidence, including physical or digital documents, to assist the CMA in its enquiries. The CMA has also worked closely with the DfE throughout its investigation.

If the CMA provisionally decides that the companies have broken competition law, after assessing the evidence gathered, it will issue what is known as a statement of objections. This details the CMA’s concerns and businesses have an opportunity to respond. However, not all cases proceed to a statement of objections, and, at this stage, no assumptions should be made that the law has been broken.

Public procurement represents around a third of public expenditure and evidence from around the world suggests it is highly vulnerable to anti-competitive behaviour. The CMA provides advice to government and public authorities across the UK on the design of competitive procurement processes. In addition, last year the CMA issued fines totalling almost £60 million to firms involved in rigging both public and private sector bids.

The CMA’s investigation comes in advance of the new debarment regime, which is expected to come into force in February 2025. This means that any businesses which break competition law could also be banned from bidding on public contracts in the future – in addition to the risk of financial penalties and potential director disqualification, which are available under the current regime.

Further details about the CMA’s procedures in competition cases are available in its CMA8 guidance, and any updates to this investigation will be made on the CMA’s dedicated case page: Suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of roofing and other construction services.

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Championing Innovation in the Building Sector

Place North West will continue to support the specialist contractor as it continues to grow and affect positive change within the construction sector.

Mansell Building Solutions will join forces with Place North West throughout 2025 to champion innovation in the sector and highlight the role specialist contractors can play in helping the government achieve its ambitious 1.5m homes target by the end of the parliament.

Angela Mansell, managing director of the business and an outspoken advocate for modernisation and adaptation within the industry, said partnering with Place aligns with the company’s ambitions.

“Place is at the epicentre of the North West’s property market and, as a specialist contractor operating across the same geography, it makes perfect sense for us to be partners.

“So much of the news reported and events hosted by Place are about our clients, supply chain partners, and projects we’re involved in and so we’re looking forward to continuing our relationship throughout 2025.”

In previous years, Mansell and Place have gathered professionals from across the property industry for frank and honest discussions about how the industry needs to change.

In the summer, a roundtable discussion in Manchester asked how development can move away from old ways of thinking and embrace modern methods of construction to tackle the housing crisis.

In 2025, the two companies will partner again to drive Mansell’s message home.

“Working with Mansell Building Solutions these past two years has been a pleasure,” said Dino Moutsopoulos, managing partner at Place North.

“Angela and her team know what they want and are keen champions of change. Their continued and increasing investment in Place North West, as well as Place North at MIPIM, are signs of ambition for the future with 2025 shaping up to be an exciting one for the firm.

“We look forward to supporting the team and raising the profile of the business to new partners and clients next year.”

Source: North West Place

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