Karen Jones, the group HR director at housebuilder Redrow, said: “It is very promising to see apprenticeship starts since the start of the academic year have risen 8% annually. Apprentices…
The main contractors appointed for a luxury housing development have uncovered a huge historical and archaeological find. For QDTS Construction, their job was to build nine luxury properties with Blewbury…
Society today has an immense focus on sustainability and renewable resources making it hard to understand why any products are made from virgin material. What is the difference between “virgin”…
Boutique holiday letting agency Mulberry Cottages, which specialises in luxury, design-led properties, saw a staggering 71 per cent rise in short-break bookings made in January and February 2019 compared to…
With the 18-month anniversary of its CHP unit, leading pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is investing even further in sustainability. Combined Heat and Power (CHP) units are a…
Wednesday 15th May saw the community of South London unite to celebrate Fraser & Ellis Ltd (a South London-based plumbers’ merchant), with an open day to mark the outstanding milestone…
Window coverings that are kinder to the environment are becoming a top priority amongst UK homeowners¹, according to one the UK’s largest networks of window blinds, curtains and shutters retailers…
Swan Housing Association, along with award winning architects Waugh Thistleton, have today launched their ‘Modular Design Guide’ at Republic, East India, London. Swan, which opened its own offsite modular factory…
As heat pumps become more common as the primary source of heating for homes, Max Halliwell explores why it’s not just performance you need to look at The government has…
Just like a car, a boiler needs to be well maintained in order to keep it operating at its best. Spring and Summer is the perfect time to make sure…
Rinnai, the UK leader in continuous flow hot water heating units and systems, is now offering FREE training courses to any installer or contractor who wants to extend their business…
When the owners bought this 1930s six-bedroom detached house in the Cotswolds in 2011, the rear of the property had an awkward layout and was rather dark and ramshackle. Fortunately,…
First housebuilder to offer buyers the ability to legally complete the reservation of a new home online Redrow, a leading UK housebuilder, is enhancing its customers’ home buying experience with…
The South has seen a rise in the creation of games rooms, as pub closures continue to increase following the enforcement of the smoking ban. As a result, the market…
2018 saw an uncharacteristic six week long heatwave. This hot spell led to a surge in subsidence claims from both homeowners and building owners. The Association of British Insurers (ABI)…
Now that the weather is getting better, many of us are turning our attention to getting the garden ready for the summer months. While general garden maintenance such as cutting…