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A house builders technical guide: Avoiding potential pitfalls from the outset
In this technical guide, Premier Guarantee offer advice on how house builders can avoid costly mistakes and ensure quality in their project
Data collected by cities is a valuable but untapped resource
Cities are sitting on useful planning data. They must learn how to make use of this, says Stefan Webb, Head of Projects at Future Cities Catapult
Health and safety in construction is no joking matter
Failing to ensure health and safety in construction can have a detrimental impact on business and individuals, says the APS’ Chief Executive Lesley McLeod
House completions grow four per cent as profits hit £775m, says...
Housebuilder Persimmon has revealed it saw a profit growth as the number of house completions also rose four per cent
Staying warm in winter – protect your new build home
Winter will soon be kicking in and when the weather worsens it’s best to be prepared. We have put together some useful information for...
Construction materials price hike hits 70 per cent of builders
New research has revealed that some 70 per cent of builders have experienced an increase in the price of construction materials due to a depreciation of the pound
Brick merchant sees a rise in pre-tax profit and turnover prior...
Brickability, a brick merchant, has revealed it saw growth as it headed towards a multimillion pound management buyout
Masonry walls – how to avoid unwanted cracking
Premier Guarantee’s technical team provides practical advice for building masonry walls and how to avoid cracking.
Brick shortage damaging house building
A new report has revealed the shortage of bricks is having a detrimental impact on the ability of the construction sector to build new homes.
8 Stages Of Construction
From Foundations to Surface Finishes, and everything in between, the construction process is a lengthy one that requires a lot of time, effort and...
Council house building needs renaissance
The Local Government Association has called for action to help meet the future demand of council housing…
Research published by the Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed...
Crap towns – where are they now?
 ‘Crap Towns’, the book first released in 2003 exposed towns and cities up and down the UK for being generally.. well.. crap. Property portal...
Protecting your construction site from intruders
 Brian Thomson, Team Leader from security firm Protect My Property discusses the different ways that you can keep your construction site secure while you...
Healthy towns scheme to be piloted by the NHS
This week NHS England announced 10 new towns will form the pilot of a new healthy town initiative…
Ten new towns across England are set...
Councils ‘computer says no’ attitude leading to unfair planning rejections
Some 18,500 planning permissions were rejected last year and the figure is set to increase if changes to planning legislation occur…
UK householder appeals specialist...
Smarter homes: How to save money and cut emissions
Freelance writer Russell Bowes outlines how the implementation of smart technologies can impact the way our homes are built and heated…
The home of the future...
Firm fined for bricklayer death
A Cheshire construction company has been fined following the death of a bricklayer in 2011…
Edgemere Projects Ltd of Tarporley, Cheshire, has been fined £397,500...
The specialist contractor – BIM ready?
Joe Cilia, Technical Manager at FIS considers whether specialist contractors are ready for the government’s mandating of level 2 BIM on centrally procured projects by April 2016
The specialist contractor – BIM ready?
Joe Cilia, Technical Manager at FIS considers whether specialist contractors are ready for the government’s mandating of level 2 BIM on centrally procured projects...
The specialist contractor – BIM ready?
Joe Cilia, Technical Manager at FIS considers whether specialist contractors are ready for the government’s mandating of level 2 BIM on centrally procured projects...
Redrow launches graduate scheme recruitment drive
Major housebuilder firm Redrow Homes has launched a recruitment drive for its 2016 graduate scheme…
As the skills shortage continues to gain ground construction employees...
Meeting the housing shortage
For the UK to be successful at overcoming the chronic housing supply shortage, the industry needs to look beyond traditional forms of construction
Concrete strengthens resilience to fire and floods
Engineering resilience needn’t be rocket science. The challenge for designers is to be aware of the issues, and to think ahead, as Jenny Burridge...
Brick shortage starts to ease
Brick producers have begun to replenish their stocks after demands for supplies left reserves depleted...
The construction sector was dealt a heavy blow during the...
Galliford Try signs £46m Birmingham university contract
Construction firm Galliford Try has won a £46m contract to carry out work on behalf of Birmingham City University...
A £46m Conservatoire in central Birmingham...
Brick manufacturer fined after employee seriously injured
A brick manufacturer has received a significant fine after a 45-year old worker sustained serious injuries...
A case has been brought against a manufacturer of...