Beal Homes has appointed an experienced senior executive from national housebuilder Taylor Wimpey as its new Sales and Marketing Director. Ross Clarkson, 40, is joining multi award-winning Beal to lead the next phase of sales growth for the regional housebuilder. Mr Clarkson is currently Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire, a position he has held for the past five years, with overall responsibility for the sales and marketing function. Previously Mr Clarkson was Yorkshire Sales Director for Bellway Homes, while he also has strong experience with independent housebuilders ..read more

SELECT Managing Director Alan Wilson has told thousands of podcast listeners that there are “no second chances” with electrical safety – and it is vital that consumers know that the electricians they use for the ongoing electrification of society are qualified and competent. Speaking on the popular Independent Minds podcast, the MD of Scotland’s largest construction trade association said that regulation of the electrical industry was essential to maintain standards and safety in a society which is increasingly dependent on electricity. And in his conversation with A ..read more

Fast-growing Welsh company Paramount is relishing the challenge of creating an “irresistible dining destination” after winning the contract to play a key role in the multi-million transformation of the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend. The Cardiff-based design, build, fit-out and refurbishment specialist will spearhead the re-development project of the shopping centre after being handed responsibility for revamping its popular food court over the summer. In the coming months, the development will see the Food Court transformed into three modern, and bright restaurants, welcoming new foo ..read more

Mylands,  synonymous with the highest quality paints and polishes, celebrates its 140th anniversary in 2024. With more than a century of craftsmanship and innovation – decorating some of the finest interiors from film sets and palaces, to private homes and national galleries – Mylands is Britain’s oldest family-owned and run paint and polishes manufacturer. Founded in London in 1884, it proudly holds a Royal Warrant and continues to make its quality products at its Lambeth factory. 140th Anniversary Celebrations In celebration of 140 years of craftsmanship and innovation, Mylands announc ..read more

Architecture and interior design practice Palladian has won planning approval for the renovation and extension of a four-storey, stock-brick, mid-terrace townhouse with a rear garden, located in London’s Chelsea. The property, which is not listed, dates from circa 1850 and is situated within ‘The Boltons Conservation Area’ in the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The new plans will see the property transformed, including a new basement level, a newly-raised ground floor, a reconfigured top floor and the removal of a dated rear conservatory in order to extend the new owners’ ground fl ..read more

Miller Homes and Citra Living, which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, have joined forces to deliver 100 Private Rented Sector homes at Miller Homes’ Roman Croft development in Priorslee, Telford. Working together they will provide much needed additional new homes for open market rent which will help to meet the significant demand for high-quality rental properties. The 100 homes for Citra at Roman Croft are being developed with environmental sustainability in mind. Every house is entirely gas-free, using an air source heat pump for heating, and is equipped with an electric vehicle c ..read more

Two prominent London quantity surveying and project management consultancies have announced a merger to strengthen their offer to clients. Long-established QS firm Piercehill Consulting LLP has joined forces with the larger cost management and project management firm, Stature London. Going forwards the combined practice will be called Stature Piercehill. A new board of directors has been established that includes Andy Pilcher and David Heil, previously of Piercehill, along with Adam Lynch and Qingning Chu, formerly of Stature London. They will lead a team of around 20 people, which includes a ..read more

Rapid expansion has seen one of the UK’s fastest growing developers of affordable housing and Extra Care schemes relocate into larger offices. Keon Homes, which is on course to hit £50m in revenue by the end of the year, has taken over 5,000 sq ft of space just a stone’s away from its previous site in Burntwood. More than £150,000 has been invested into the move, a move that gives the company 40% more room to accommodate growing staff numbers, five state-of-the-art meeting rooms, its own car park and electric charging points to boost its move to cleaner mobility. Extensive refurbishment has a ..read more

Situated on Kensington Palace Gardens, One Palace Green is one of the capital’s most anticipated new residential projects. Owing to its nature, situation, and pedigree the road commands the title of one of the world’s most expensive and coveted addresses. REDD has appointed De Group Contracting as principal contractor to lead on the construction and redevelopment of the site, where work has started at pace. Located on a quarter acre site on Kensington Palace Gardens, the project by REDD, one of London’s leading development and private client services brands, is extremely rare. Originally the ..read more

In partnership with E.ON and Green Homes Solutions, Sto has enhanced energy efficiency for Cheshire residents while maintaining the traditional appearance of their homes. Located in Wilmslow, most of the terraced houses are managed by Peaks & Plains Housing Trust with the remainder privately owned. Following funding by the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF), all the properties have been upgraded with Sto’s external wall insulation (EWI) system. Installed by Green Homes Solutions, the EWI system is improving the homes’ thermal performance by reducing heat loss and energy consumptio ..read more