The rebuilding of London Bridge station has been awarded top marks in the prestigious CEEQUAL scheme. The £1bn project, delivered as part of the government sponsored Thameslink Programme, received a 97.3 per cent CEEQUAL score. CEEQUAL is the evidence-based sustainability assessment, rating and awards scheme for civil engineering, infrastructure, landscaping Continue reading
Willmott Dixon Interiors has followed up recent appointments at the National Gallery and London Screen Academy by being chosen to create Grade A office space at Riverside House in London. Willmott Dixon Interiors will work with Riverside House owner Chiswick High Limited to deliver a full Cat A fit-out that Continue reading
The Grohe AG supervisory board has appointed Thomas Fuhr as new Chief Executive Officer of Grohe AG. In addition, Jonas Brennwald, currently Chief Sales Officer, takes on the role as Deputy Chief Executive Officer Grohe AG and joins the GROHE Executive Board. Michael Mager, Executive Director Human Resources & Organization, Continue reading
The village of Bramcote in Nottinghamshire, has been a popular place for home owners with discerning taste since Victorian times, so it’s little wonder that is now attracting fresh interest for twenty first century living with the select Baxter Green development by William May. Envisioned by internationally recognised Leonard Design Continue reading
The SPAB’s Old House Project launches this July at a Grade II* ‘building at risk’ near Maidstone, Kent. St Andrews is a ‘sleeping beauty’ that has been empty for around 50 years. When the SPAB, the UK’s oldest conservation charity, took on the building in November 2018, it was hidden Continue reading
As demand for higher levels of natural illumination grows, the Rooflight Company’s neo range maximises light ingress with style ‘I want more natural light’; say more clients than ever, who are increasingly clued up on the health and wellbeing and energy-saving benefits that natural light provides, but also want to Continue reading
A MAJOR homebuilder is inviting househunters to step inside and discover the completed collection of refurbished apartments in one of East Lothian’s most iconic buildings. With all 21 bespoke apartments at Henderson House now complete, CALA Homes (East) is offering buyers the chance to view the remaining apartments inside the Continue reading
Increases UL’s global footprint in the building materials sector and enhances its building envelope evaluation, testing and certification expertise. UL, a global safety science leader, announces the acquisition of Wintech Testing and Certification, a Telford, U.K.-based firm that provides testing and certification services to architects, building owners, manufacturers and others Continue reading
Golden Gates rededicated following 21st Century tech and thousands of man hours to carefully restore this iconic structure; a 19th Century exemplar of Coalbrookdale’s abilities in cast iron. Following an extensive restoration project that was overseen by Ramboll’s specialist heritage and conservation team, a special rededication ceremony prior to Warrington’s Continue reading
The Scunthorpe branch of Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has donated a large amount of materials to a deserving local family to support the BBC’s flagship renovation show, ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build’. The DIY SOS team transformed the home of Caroline Blanchard and her two children, Paige and Reece, following Continue reading
“If you’re embarking on a house renovation project, this is an exciting opportunity to make your home truly suited to your lifestyle and tastes,” says Jo, partner of Mae House Design and renovation and interiors expert for the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show (4-6 October, ExCeL, London). “I always recommend that you spend Continue reading
Queensgate Investments and Rockwell have today got the green light for their proposed redevelopment of the Kensington Forum. Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, resolved to grant planning permission for the landmark new hotel, serviced apartment and conference scheme on Cromwell Road, to create a truly remarkable, world-class visitor destination. Designed Continue reading
Intratone will demonstrate how its access control solutions give tenants greater control of their security at the Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) Conference and Exhibition at Manchester Central from 25th to 27th June. The access control specialist will have a new-look stand at the exhibition that will reflect its fresh and modern branding Continue reading
East Devon District Council has appointed, Ian Williams, to maintain its 4,200 council homes during a ten-year contract which will see the leading property services company carry out all aspects of the maintenance and improvements of the council’s properties. This includes providing a day-to-day repairs service for tenants and proactively Continue reading
Selco Builders Warehouse has continued its substantial recent investment by launching a £10 million programme to modernise part of its branch network. The leading nationwide builders’ merchant has begun refurbishments of some of its longest standing branches across Birmingham, Reading and London. The branches in Tyseley, Croydon and Reading have Continue reading
