15 June 2015

World’s largest Mini dealership chooses Johnstone’s

Using Johnstone’s Trade products in a distinctive black and orange, Rotherham-based decorators Renaissance created a finish designed to mirror the Mini brand’s corporate colours. The project was completed ahead of schedule in just five weeks. Renaissance created a finish designed to mirror the Mini brand’s black&orange corporate colours In addition to the large showroom and[…]

11 June 2015

Vortice’s Leto fans specified for Leasowes view development

Built in 2005 using simple Georgian styling, the building has been remodelled into an exclusive collection of twenty two apartments and studios, including a penthouse with a roof terrace and garden room.   Built in 2005, the building has been remodelled into an exclusive collection of twenty two apartments and studios. Vort Leto’s energy saving[…]

10 June 2015

Johnstone’s unveil limited edition charity vinyl matt pack

The eye-catching design can be found on the special edition five and ten litre packs of Covaplus Vinyl Matt in Brilliant White. 10p from each unit sold will be donated the Johnstone’s charity partner, When You Wish Upon a Star. The release also marks Johnstone’s 125th anniversary. The charity fulfils the wishes of children with[…]

09 June 2015

Greenbelt abandoned, Smart Homes video & renewables power surge

BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter and subscribe the Buildingtalk newsletter Whats new in building – read the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter The latest round-up of industry news includes Greenbelt abandoned, Smart Homes video, renewable power surge + new products & project stories Whats new in building Research by Glenigan for[…]

09 June 2015

Will house prices in UK soar with homes for sale at record low?

Amount of homes for sale in the UK at record low The number of properties currently up for sale is at its lowest level in recent years, the UKs largest mortgage lender Halifax has revealed. However, as public demand for houses remains high, its anticipated this could lead to a surge in house prices across[…]

09 June 2015

Greenbelt abandoned, Smart Homes video and renewables power surge

BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter and subscribe the Buildingtalk newsletter Whats new in building – read the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter The latest round-up of industry news includes Greenbelt abandoned, Smart Homes video, renewable power surge + new products andamp; project stories Whats new in building Research by Glenigan for[…]

08 June 2015

H+H to sponsor the Sunday Times’ Homes for Britain

Launched in March by the then Housing Minister Brandon Lewis MP, the British Homes Awards challenges architects and designers to produce a standard house type suitable for Garden City type developments, with a focus on innovative designs which are both buildable and replicable. This year all entries must be designed using H+H aircrete blocks. Architects[…]

04 June 2015

Government’s Chief Construction Adviser visits Senior facility

The Government Construction Board, chaired by Mr Hansford, was created to deliver the Government’s Industrial Construction Strategy Construction 2025. This aims to reduce the cost of construction procurement to the public sector and progress the transition to a low carbon economy. Left to right: Mark Wadsworth (MD, Senior Architectural Systems), Peter Hansford and Bernard Harrison[…]