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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[…]
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[…]
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) AGM and Conference Maria Powell, Managing Director of the Lorient Group The event in May attracted the industrys key players from both the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Maria Powell, Managing Director of the Lorient Group a respected designer and manufacturer of architectural door seals was appointed Guild President[…]
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[…]
Having been derelict for six years, the site purchased at Kenfig required a £3million development, including: The installation of gantries inside the factory building Refurbishment of the existing offices Installation of nearly 300 photovoltaic roof panels, which will generate 75wh The development cost also included a new 630m2 office building to be manufactured at the[…]
The REHAU Hub exhibition space showcases fenestration, building technology and furniture solutions for commercial projects. The REHAU Hub displays fenestration, building technology and furniture solutions. In addition to celebrating REHAU’s anniversary with the first look at the REHAU Hub, the event will provide the opportunity to speak with specialists and professionals in these areas.
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[…]
GUEST BLOG: Phil Foster, CEO of Love Energy Savings looks at why, despite energy usage declining in summer months, it doesnt mean bills will go down. And why, with energy costs set to soar in the long term, why our focus should remain on energy efficiency to drive down fuel bills. Energy prices expected to[…]
Solid Wood Solutions moves to London venue DATE: 16 September 2015 VENUE: Inmarsat Conference Centre, 99 City Road, London EC1Y 1AX TIME: 9.00am – 5.00pm Solid Wood Solutions Solid wood is defined as heavy structural timber elements made up by bonding timber lamellas together to form units with known structural characteristics. There are two[…]
The scheme originally trialled at five of its branches after the New Year. Encon Group was so pleased with the HappyOrNot initiative it has since been extended to all 20 of its branches, with an exclusivity agreement making it the first in the industry to introduce this approach. HappyOrNot asks customers feedback on their experience[…]
