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SME Developers help to deliver private home construction output to pre-pandemic levels
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has released its construction output statistics up to September 2020 earlier this month. Evidence within the report shows the construction industry saw an impressive bounce back in quarter 3.
Historic homes at landmark Clifton Village development on track
Works to restore and convert a Grade II listed rectory building into separate homes and build new executive properties within its grounds in Clifton Village are progressing well, with two houses now sold and five available to purchase.
Stunning new housing development launches at Barton Quarter in Beeston
The first phase of luxury homes at the prestigious new Barton Quarter residential development, in conjunction with the Prince’s Foundation, is on track for completion early next year, with buyers able to move in from March 2021.
Phase one of major student accommodation completes in Coventry
Leading consulting engineer Howard Ward Associates (HWA) has assisted in the completion of phase one of The Oaks – a significant student development close to the University of Warwick.
Works progress at £25m luxury riverside development in Nottingham
Construction works are progressing well on ‘The Yacht Club’ – an exclusive 81-home development on the banks of the river Trent, by Leeds-based developer KMRE Group Ltd.
Coronavirus pandemic threatens UK housing emissions crisis, report warns
A new report released today by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has warned that changes in behaviour brought about by the coronavirus pandemic will turbocharge the UK housing emissions crisis without urgent government action.
Works underway on new specialised teaching facilities at Polesworth School
The Bramcote Building replaces five existing teaching blocks which are nearing the end of their usable life and will be demolished by G F Tomlinson following completion of the new building.
RIBA Journal Editor Hugh Pearman to retire
Hugh Pearman joined the journal in September 2006, and is its longest serving post-war Editor, responsible for overseeing 170 issues.
Works complete on phase two of £3.9m King Edward VI School renovation
Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson has completed the latest phase of works on the expansion and renovation of King Edward VI School in Lichfield, Staffordshire.
Innovative modular housing scheme completes in Lincolnshire
Delivered for South Kesteven District Council, through the Scape Regional Construction framework, the scheme comprises two modular housing developments valued at a total of £2.1m, which will provide critical social housing to meet the current requirements of the local authority.