Millcroft, the specialist in complex scaffolding and access solutions, has been awarded a £380,000 contract by contractor GRAHAM to provide all internal and external scaffolding and protective gantries for the £25 million Gramophone Works project on the banks of the Grand Union Canal. Fast becoming a highly sought-after waterside location Continue reading
GRAHAM has completed work on Senator in St Paul’s. Developed by Vantage, a joint venture partnership between Legal & General Capital and PGGM, the building provides 150,000 sq ft of premium commercial space in one of London’s most sought-after locations. Designed by Ben Adams Architects, the building has undergone a Continue reading
A neglected early Victorian chapel in Deptford has been given new life and purpose as a personalised studio space, gallery and family home for an artist. The chapel had fallen into disrepair after years of disuse, and was being used as a temporary studio space before NIKJOO was tasked with Continue reading
Homeowners must plan up to seven months ahead if they want a successful home improvement project, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Existing research from the FMB revealed that consumers should expect to wait at least four months’ for a quality builder to be available. Continue reading
People will be able to visit the restored Stracey Arms Mill near Great Yarmouth thanks to Norfolk County Council’s successful bid for £554,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Works have begun to safeguard the mill and create a building onsite for people to learn about the history of the Continue reading
On Tuesday 25th September, the restoration of the roof has been completed on the 1797 Grade I listed Main Mill at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, marking a key moment in the restoration of this unique group of buildings. The Main Mill is one of the most extraordinary buildings in the world Continue reading
Leading developer and asset manager, Canmoor, has been appointed by the owner of Anchorage, Salford Quays, and will be undertaking an extensive £8million refurbishment programme at the 220,000sq.ft., four building office complex. Phase one of the works commenced in August and will see the atrium of Anchorage 2 completely reconfigured Continue reading
Method’s beautiful bins ensure the waste management in your refurbishment helps you simply reach your sustainability goals. Designed to be out in the open, Method Recycling Stations are a creative and effective solution for your renovation. Launched in 2013 by New Zealand designers Steven and India Korner, Method has reimagined Continue reading
T. Gunning Ltd, the Chartered Building Company specialising in interior/exterior refurbishment, has opened a new headquarters building in Dagenham to accommodate current and future growth. The new building comprises an open plan office, meeting rooms, additional storage and a training facility to ensure its multi-skilled tradesmen and women are fully Continue reading
Lifton Home Lifts combine advanced technology with outstanding design providing homeowners with a simple way of moving between the floors of the home. If you are looking for a premium product for your renovation project, Lifton domestic lifts are a masterclass in style with its muted colours, curved profile and Continue reading
Two former World War Two barrage balloon hangars have been extensively refurbished to create unique warehouse space, one of which is available to let. Named Boyd and Lincoln, after two commanders of the RAF Balloon Command during World War Two, Air Vice-Marshal Owen Tudor Boyd and Air Commodore P L Continue reading
Contractor Novus has been appointed to deliver planned maintenance works across Croydon as part of a contract worth £1 million. The project will see Novus carry out kitchen and bathroom maintenance and replacements to CCHA’s properties. It will also perform windows and door replacements and internal and external redecoration works. Continue reading
Roger Bisby cleans up with the Allsaw from Addex. Dust is a hot topic right now, with sites being closed while people sort out their extraction. For the smaller builder working in occupied houses dust has always been an issue – you simply can’t get away with it. Customers will often recommend you (or not) solely Continue reading
Historic England is mainly responsible for the management of historic environments and guides Government Departments and Local Planning Authorities on development proposals that can considerably affect Listed buildings or conservation areas. Fortuitously, conservation professionals as well as heritage organisations understand that historic buildings need to be adjusted in order to Continue reading
Adding yet another canopy system to an already impressive portfolio, Birchwood Trading are delighted to now be able to offer the Kit Canopy. This versatile canopy system is supplied as a complete kit of parts, ready to be installed using the easy to follow installation instructions. Providing a wide variety Continue reading