Is space above shops an existing answer to our housing crisis?
MPs believe converting space above shops could help solve housing crisis according to FMB survey
Consumer Code for New Homes celebrates approval by CTSI
The code was launched in Westminster and was attended by high profile speakers
Driving up industry standards
A Poole-based steel firm has published a guide that contains 10-15 years of technical queries
Knauf Insulation wins NBG’s Supplier of the Year
The manufacturer has won the prize for the fifth year running
“Responsibility for fire safety lies with construction industry,” says APS
APS President heralds call for “specialists with the right skills” to implement fire safety design elements in the construction phase
According to FMB, consumers are twice as likely to be satisfied...
“This research draws a clear distinction between what is being delivered by SMEs and what is being delivered by larger firms,” says Brian Berry
“London Plan is encouraging for SME housebuilders,” says NFB
Sadiq Khan’s New London Plan was welcomed by the National Federation of Builders (NFB) but the House Builder Association (HBA) warned that more needs to be done to ensure the plans are fulfilled
Sadiq Khan appoints CEO of UKGBC as LSDC commissioner
Julie Hirigoyen and the LSDC will advise the mayor on sustainability issues
Students get involved in school roofing project
During a re-roofing project at Ibstock Community College, NRA Roofing ran a competition for students to create their own roof slate and received 550 entries
Roof-Link picks up a RoSPA Award
The award is said to recognise a company's commitment to health and safety