Lily Moore, a painting and decorating apprentice from Bolton, Greater Manchester, has been announced as one of three winners of The Nation’s A* Apprentice Award 2024. The award, launched by Markel Direct, the specialist tradespeople insurer, recognises those who have gone above and beyond in their role as a trades apprentice and aims to celebrate the outstanding work skilled trades apprentices all over the UK are doing within their workplace. Lily faced stiff competition from nominations across the UK, and was selected by the judging panel of Rob Rees, Divisional Director of Markel Direct, Lou ..read more

A planning application has been submitted for the redevelopment of the old primary school site at Milton Road, Oundle to accommodate a new purpose-built boarding house for Oundle School. Oundle School has a reputation for providing the very best of modern co-educational independent education, offering both boarding and day pupil provision. The School recognises the need to invest in the future of its estate to ensure that the quality of care provided to pupils, including physical and pastoral structures, is maintained to the highest standard. A key part of the School’s vision, encapsulated in ..read more

In the realm of interior renovation and design, the quest for both aesthetic appeal and functionality is paramount. With this in mind, the manufacturers at Ventmann have carved a niche for themselves with their innovative frameless diffusers, recently introduced to the UK market. These sleek diffusers are not mere components of a building’s HVAC system; they are a confluence of design finesse and environmental health, poised to redefine interior spaces. In the article below, we’ll delve into how frameless diffusers serve to improve both air quality and interior architecture. Elevating Air Qual ..read more

McLaren Construction Midlands and North has delivered phase one of Konect 62 – a speculative industrial and logistics development located in Knottingley, West Yorkshire. Comprising three sustainable units across the 60-acre first phase which are now available to let, the contractor worked together with C4 architects to complete the first phase for joint venture partners, Henderson Park and Cole Waterhouse. With a capability of providing over 1,500 jobs, phase one units include 161,000, 151,000 and 61,000 sq. ft options alongside a 30-acre service plot, which was delivered with utilities and ac ..read more

Construction is officially underway to deliver hundreds of affordable homes, retail spaces, and community facilities across Blackbird Leys, Oxford, following a recent ground breaking ceremony. Housing association Peabody (formerly Catalyst) is delivering The Blackbird Leys district redevelopment, with development partners Oxford City Council and award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group. The project, which will provide 294 new homes across two sites, will also deliver a district centre with high-quality facilities including green spaces, shops, and a community centre, as well as improved roads ..read more

Consort Claudgen’s new DF2E downflow fan heater has a 7-day timer and six temperature settings per day, allowing you to personalise your comfort. Features include open window detection, a digital lock, a large LCD screen, a digital variable thermostat, and a reliable battery backup to keep the clock running during power outages. The heater continues its heating programme after power is restored. The heater offers quick warmth and allows you to choose between 1kW or 2kW heat output during the installation. As it approaches the desired temperature, it automatically reduces the heat output to 1kW ..read more

Owatrol UK is a versatile partner for architects that offers innovative solutions for a wide variety of projects. We produce a range of high quality, long-lasting coatings which offer exceptional protection and superior finish. With products which have been established for over 70 years, you can be sure that when purchasing an Owatrol product, you are getting something of the highest of quality. We supply a range of solutions for exterior and interior wood, restoration and preservation projects as well as metal protection. All Owatrol products featured on NBS Source are authored to NBS specifi ..read more

A pivotal logistics warehouse scheme now completed in Leeds has met and surpassed its net zero carbon construction targets, delivered by McLaren Midlands and North. Successfully achieving an embodied carbon target to practical completion lower than first proposed, ensuring a more sustainable build and reducing the carbon offset payment, McLaren Construction Midlands and North completed works on Sherburn42 – a 660,000 sq. ft. logistics warehousing space located in Sherburn-in-Elmet at the end of November, appointed by commercial real estate investor and developer, Firethorn Trust. The 37-acre S ..read more

Plans to transform a derelict hospital in Birmingham into a 42-storey skyscraper with 300 apartments have been submitted by planning, design and development consultancy Marrons on behalf of HJB Investments. Dating back to the early 19th century, the Grade II-listed former Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, in 80 Broad Street, was last in use as a bar, restaurant and nightclub, which closed in 2020. The building, known as Islington Villa, has remained vacant ever since and fallen into a state of disrepair. HJB Investments is now looking to restore the historic building and bring the site back into use ..read more

A 55-metre-tall residential tower, designed by architects Hamonic+Masson & Associés for client SOGEPROM, has just completed in Le Havre, France. Named Alta Tower, its twisting geometry and concrete frame make a bold and expressive statement at the heart of French architect Auguste Perret’s celebrated post World War II redevelopment of the city, close to Oscar Niemeyer’s curvaceous Le Volcan leisure centre. The commission to design a new tower was awarded to Hamonic+Masson & Associés in 2015 following a competition including renowned architects Herzog & De Meuron and Rudy Ricciotti ..read more