Recent years have seen a surge of updated regulations for the construction and property management sectors, particularly in the wake of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. According to industry expert, CADS, measured surveys could be the answer to meeting stringent laws, particularly for those unsure of the latest requirements. “In the last few years, we’ve seen new regulations including the Building Safety Act 2022. There can be confusion over how to comply with them, so many of our clients have turned to a measured survey to give them the up-to-date data they need for compliance” says Iain Tubby ..read more

David Wilson Homes has set out to help its existing homeowners take the next step on the property ladder at two housing developments near Newark. The leading developer is encouraging second steppers to make use of the Part Exchange scheme available at its Fernwood Village and Hunters Place developments off Pheonix Lane in Fernwood, where it can help to take the hassle out of the sales process. This scheme aims to simplify the home buying process and offers customers a seamless transition into their new property. Part Exchange enables customers to bypass the traditional selling process, offerin ..read more

Procure Partnerships Framework are inviting companies to tender for its second-generation Professional Services Framework for public works. The new professional services agreement will run for 4 years alongside its established national contractor framework. The body has been operating and delivering successful frameworks across England for the past seven years, supporting the delivery of over 400 public sector projects. The tender documents have now been released after a successful market engagement session was delivered on 22 April, attended by over 350 professional services organisations. Th ..read more

Bolsover Town Juniors FC Under 8s is enjoying its season in style thanks to a brand-new kit sponsored by leading housebuilder Barratt Homes. The team has been playing together for around four years and is looking forward to building on its previous successes in the new kit. Adam Holloway, Manager at Bolsover Town Juniors FC U8s, said: “We’re extremely grateful for this donation from Barratt Homes. It’s saved us a big financial output, so we’re all very thankful and appreciative. “Myself, the club and the players are so pleased about the kit. The team are delighted to have a new kit that fits t ..read more

The opening marks a major milestone in the trailblazing partnership between Thakeham and Plunkett UK A pioneering community-owned shop, placed at the heart of Thakeham’s Woodgate development near Pease Pottage in West Sussex, has opened its doors.  The launch is a significant milestone in a trailblazing partnership between leading local developer Thakeham and national charity Plunkett UK. The first of its kind, the newly-opened Woodgate Community Shop has been built by Thakeham and gifted to the community to be run as a community-owned business, for the benefit of residents at W ..read more

As one of the capital’s busiest and most vibrant arteries, renovating the ageing steel windows within the frontage to a very popular events venue on the Edgware Road posed particular challenges for metal window specialist, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS). This involved careful planning and flexible working, including some very early morning and weekend shifts. In fact, Etc. Venues, at 86 Edgware Road, extends to four storeys with the ground floor being occupied by a Tesco store.  Furthermore, the client’s business, which rents out different sized function rooms to multiple clients ..read more

Magpas Air Ambulance has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes to assist its vital work providing pre-hospital emergency care. Since 1971, the charity has treated over 70,000 patients, and in 2023 experienced its busiest year on record responding to over 1,900 emergencies and saving countless lives.  The donation came as part of The Barratt Foundation, which is designed to support national and local charities, large and small, across the UK to leave a legacy in the communities in which the housebuilder operates. Magpas Air Ambulance is located at Alconbury Weald n ..read more

The Sovini Group Golf Day brought together 80 golfers from the housing and commercial sector at Childwall Golf Club to compete in the sold-out event, which was hosted by local comedian Willie Millar. The guests and 20 sponsors in attendance collectively raised £19,000 for Zoe’s Place Cycle India Challenge. Zoe’s Place cares for babies and young children with life-limiting, life-threatening or complex conditions. Their hospice in Liverpool has been on the same site for the last 28 years, but they now need to raise enough capital to ensure that their new hospice can facilitate their current serv ..read more

Glasgow, 30 April 2024 – Blackfinch Property has announced an £11.1 million investment into a residential development in Partick, one of Glasgow’s most vibrant commuter areas. This project, undertaken by Nixon Blue, will see the construction of 48 two-bedroom flats designed to meet high sustainability standards. The development will contribute positively to the local housing market, offering modern amenities and green technology, including solar panels and waste-water heat recovery systems. A key feature of the development is its encouragement of cycling and public transport usage, reflecting ..read more

Historically renowned for its terraced landscape, Burnley is undergoing a transition to move away from its traditional housing and deliver more brand-new homes. As noted in Burnley Borough Council’s Authority Monitoring Report 2022-23, 47.6% of Burnley’s housing stock consisted of terraced properties, according to the 2021 Census. Whilst the overall proportion of terraced housing has now fallen below 50%, the proportion is still greatly above the regional average of 28.2% and the England average of 22.8%. Highlighted by Inigo, an estate agency for historic homes in the UK, terraced houses were ..read more