15 May 2015

British Homes Awards announced for UK Construction Week

UK Construction Week will take place at the Birmingham NEC between the 6th and 11th October. Entries are now being considered across the 10 categories for the Great British Homes Awards from homebuilders, developers, housing associations, architects and interior designers. Homes For Britain In partnership with H+H UK and supported by government and BRE, this[…]

  • 15 May 2015

13 May 2015

Two architectural events announced for Vision London

The RIAI Forum – part of the London Festival of Architecture – will offer visitors a chance to see the best of Irish design in architecture, construction and craft. The Vision London exhibition will take place at Olympia on 2-3 June. The exhibition will be launched at the RIAI stand on Tuesday 2 June at[…]

  • 13 May 2015

12 May 2015

Johnstone’s celebrate 125th anniversary with award ceremony

The annual event has become a highlight on the decorating calendar, as decorators from across the UK gather to celebrate achievements within the industry. Chris Green is the reigning holder of the Johnstone’s Painter of the Year Award. Chris Green, the reigning holder of the Johnstone’s Painter of the Year Award, has spoken of the[…]

  • 12 May 2015

05 May 2015

Eight construction world records

World’s tallest dam: Completed in 2014, China’s Jinping-I Dam stands at 305 metres tall and 568 metres long.   Construction records have been continuously made and broken in recent years as architects, engineers and developers push the boundaries of the industry to create some awe-inspiring structures. Here are eight world records that have set the[…]

  • 05 May 2015

28 April 2015

Novus Property Solutions re-accredited Responsible Business Award

Having been named Santander Responsible Small Business of the Year in 2014, Novus has endured continued success by being re-accredited by Business in the Community (BITC) thanks to its continued impact championing responsible business in the UK over the past 12 months. Responsible Business Awards Assessed by a judging panel of business and industry experts,[…]

  • 28 April 2015

27 April 2015

Derby County secure National Johnstone’s Award

Derby County claimed the prestigious National Johnstone’s Award at the event, held on April 19th, which recognised the achievements of the Derby County Community Trust. Over six hundred guests from clubs, sponsors and the football industry were in attendance at The Brewery in London. The Sky Bet Championship club secured the prestigious award thanks to[…]

  • 27 April 2015

23 April 2015

Waste vinyl flooring recycling scheme shortlisted for award

Recofloor collectors can make disposal cost savings of up to 75% The National Recycling Awards have been developed to celebrate the achievements of those in the recycling and resource management sector. Success for Recofloor Recofloor was founded by Polyflor and Altro in 2009; since then, it has collected over 2,200 tonnes of vinyl flooring waste.[…]

  • 23 April 2015

09 April 2015

Structural Timber Awards for the best in timber innovations

Tuesday 06 October 2015 National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham Structural Timber Awards The awards will be presented at a high profile dinner, the awards are taking place on Tuesday 06 October 2015 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham. This major inaugural event will attract 500 national business leaders and high profile decision makers from[…]

  • 09 April 2015

24 March 2015

UK Roofing Awards’ finalists list includes IKO

IKO has been shortlisted in the UK Roofing Awards’ Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Category for 2015 The company has been recognised for its work with contractor Tower Asphalt on a series of 1960s three-storey housing blocks. It has been shortlisted in the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Category alongside Tower Asphalt. IKO has also contributed to[…]

  • 24 March 2015

11 March 2015

MRA Marketing retains top position in CMA Agency League

With 4 finalist nominations and a win for Door-Stop at the Construction Marketing Awards, MRA Marketing was able to retain its top spot in the CMA Agency League The Construction Marketing Awards’ Agency League is composed by the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Construction Industry Group (CIMCIG). To assemble the league, the CIMCIG assess the performances[…]

  • 11 March 2015