Latest Creative Build News
Stamp duty reduction could isolate homes with poor EPCs
Homeowners of properties with poor EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates) could be left behind if new stamp duty reductions rewarding ‘green homes’ are introduced.
Construction employers call on Government for education rethink to meet future skills demand
Construction employers, decision makers, educators and students called on Government to help plug the construction technology skills gap and safeguard the sector’s workforce future, at an event last week.
'Construction's recovery threatened by Ukraine crisis'
The recovery in construction output to its highest level since September 2019 risks being undermined by the invasion of Ukraine and the impact this is having on the supply of materials and rising costs, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the publication of the Office for National Statistics' (ONS) construction output data.
SME housebuilders could fold if new carbon emission rules happen
A new bill forcing builders to assess the carbon emissions of a new project prior to construction will force SMEs out of business, the industry has warned.
Larders vs. Walk-in Pantries
Creative British interior design specialists, Brandt Design, welcomes the rise in demand for dedicated kitchen storage, as homeowners seek to optimise and refine space management in the home.
A little less is often a lot more… …black accents continue to trend in bathrooms.
Black Bathrooms have been on trend for a while now and they look set to play their part in 2022 and beyond.
A Guide to Outdoor Lighting
Introducing lighting to a garden can completely transform it, not only after dark, but year-round. A garden that is well-lit in winter, as well as on those balmy summer evenings spent outside, truly becomes a garden for all seasons.
Planning a kitchen with natural stone worktops
A key feature of any kitchen, worktops and surfaces will complete the look and feel of a design scheme. A natural stone worktop from Lundhs Real Stone will add a unique and authentic touch to kitchen islands and splashbacks alike, whilst providing numerous aesthetic and practical benefits.
Door sets vs traditionally hanging doors – what’s right for your project?
Whatever the scale, style or purpose of your development, doors are a vital feature of any building, important both aesthetically and functionally, and a significant consideration during the construction process too.
50 years of Preservation Treatments
Preservation Treatments was established in 1972 by Charles Winter-Evans. This year, the Preservation Treatments team celebrates 50 years of expertise in Damp-Proofing, Structural Waterproofing, Condensation Solutions, Structural Repairs and Timber Treatments.