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Infographic oabout the 11,462 homes in London facing the Mansion Tax Rising house prices in London over the past decade have turned a record number of homeowners in the capital into property millionaires. As our infographic shows, there are 11,462 homes in London worth more than andpound;2m. But instead of toasting their good fortune, Londons[…]
The full suite includes hinges, locks, handles, letterplates, knockers and numbers Affinity is available in the colours chrome, gold and matt black and features a 3D adjustable butt-hinge that is slim and can be adjusted in three dimensions including vertical, horizontal and compression for quick and easy installation. The ABS snap secure lock with anti-bump,[…]
Buildingtalk has come across some unique architectural designs over the past few weeks – the latest being a new footbridge in London that opens up like a 70 foot fan, a house that is literally hanging from the side of a rocky cliff , as well as JK Rowlings plans to build Hagrids Hut in[…]
Secured by Design scheme allows for easy access for disabled people The properties, which will be managed by local housing association, Aspire Housing, are situated on the site of a former public house which had been demolished after being deemed derelict and unsafe for further use. Designed by architect, Ellis Hillman, each house adheres to[…]
Secured by Design scheme allows for easy access for disabled people The properties, which will be managed by local housing association, Aspire Housing, are situated on the site of a former public house which had been demolished after being deemed derelict and unsafe for further use. Designed by architect, Ellis Hillman, each house adheres to[…]
Changing course on mandating SuDS in new developments With the momentum around responsibility for mandating SuDS in new developments having moved to local planning departments, bypassing the Flood and Water Management Act, there is now the clear potential for the emergence of a piecemeal approach. The wider surface-water retention and run-off issues affecting a region[…]
As the energy consumption varies entirely from build to build, it is sometimes difficult to constitute how construction sites can use energy efficiently. While suppliers have been working hard to ensure more carbon-free materials can be utilised – for example cement manufacturer Novacem has been working on a new form of cement that takes in[…]
Tudor downpipe system from Alutec Seminar: 5 Reasons to use Aluminium Eaves Systems Michael Pritchett, Area Sales Manager at Alutec, will be speaking on Saturday 8th November, starting at 11:30am, at a seminar entitled ‘5 Reasons to use Aluminium Eaves Systems’, explaining the benefits of an aluminium system Alutec products featured will include: Tudor downpipe[…]
The PVC-U Tudor Board will be displayed alongside a decorative roofline and gutter system The high strength, high volume guttering system, SuperDeep 170 will be showcased, designed to handle a much higher flow rate than standard guttering systems and suitable for commercial and agricultural building applications. The diversity and flexibility of the Swish product range[…]
The GGF continues to work alongside the government on several campaigns during the course of the year, including the Cut the VAT, Consumer Rights and Fire Safety. Standards such as the Construction Products Regulation and CE marking also became law, with many companies across the industry having to comply. The Annual Report highlights the role[…]
