New builds remain attractive to buyers and demand is high for modern touches
A nationwide survey commissioned by Sky, reveals that almost 70% of people would like new build properties to be better equipped for modern living, with people citing a desire for more storage, renewable energy, and pre-wired TV and broadband.
Sika launches innovative online sustainability hub for specifiers
Architects, contractors and clients are set to save time and hassle with Sika’s Sustainability Hub, sarnafil.co.uk/hub, a new website packed with tools for those specifying projects with a sustainability requirement.
Aluk specified for lifetime homes at orchard village to meet current and future occupancy needs
The former Mardyke Estate in Rainham, east London, has undergone a substantial transformation to make way for a new residential development, Orchard Village.
Timbmet makes an entrance: solid walnut creates classy residential staircase
Timbmet’s solid walnut timber has been used to create a dramatic staircase for a multi-million pound new-build private home in Radlett, Hertfordshire. Built by Relic Homes, Aranee Lodge is a 6400 square foot, six-bedroom family residence, complete with formal reception rooms and a cinema room, as well as a master bedroom suite featuring a vaulted ceiling.
Your new colour library
Powdertech Corby has launched Colour Library, a free service, providing a neat and convenient storage system for colour swatches of different powder coating finishes. Colour Library is a handy reference tool for colour selection and matching, and for recording shades and tones used in different projects.
Timbmet makes sure the show goes on
Timbmet’s extensive stockholding, efficient delivery network and strong working partnerships have proved a winning combination in the recent fulfilment of a challenging order.
Massive automated gates swing into action at Eurotunnel
Jacksons Fencing, one of the UK’s leading designers, manufacturers and installers of security fencing and access control systems, have recently installed a 4m x 14m fully automated double leaf swing gates, as part of the ongoing security updates at the Eurotunnel Coquelles site.
Image, skills and productivity: discover how to tackle the construction crises at the 2016 Midlands Construction Summit
Returning for 2016, the Midlands Construction Summit is to be held on the 27 September 2016 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry and for the first time the Summit will be held alongside the Midlands Construction Expo.
Boundary protection from Coopers Fire
Coopers Fire explains how fire curtain barrier systems may be used to provide boundary protection to both new and existing buildings.
What's new from Fibrelite at this years utility week live
Fibrelite’s technical team will be exhibiting and presenting on their newest innovations in composite trench panels and access covers at Utility Week Live at the NEC in Birmingham, (17th to 18th May at Stand A50).
