Marshalls Civils & Drainage’s modular solution is “outstanding” for KCD in Surrey Flat pack wastewater treatment unit makes it mark for Thames Water. Flat pack drainage systems from Marshalls Civils & Drainage have proved an “outstanding” solution to flooding problems at a busy outer London interchange for Thames Water. A bespoke modular flat […]
Stelling Properties believes Modular construction for Meanwhile Housing schemes could be the answer to reducing hospital readmissions for the homeless Following the Government’s announcement that it will provide extra funding for pilot schemes to provide temporary housing and extra care for the homeless that have recently been released from hospital, Stelling Properties is calling […]
The Water Tower (Photo: Channel 4 / Dennis Pedersen) Grand Designs: House of the Year, Channel 4, review: Another year, another shortlist of outlandish houses that don’t represent true British architecture By Barbara Speed Opinion Editor at iNews The House of the Year competition has rolled around again, and the homes on display are […]
Green Life Buildings (GLB) has agreed a strategic partnership with DTM Global Holdings to provide its Advanced Building System (ABS) to Canada, India and South East Asia. The partnership will focus on building greener homes in line with the need for immediate climate action. JV companies will be formed in Canada and India and the […]
The new homes will seek to deliver low-carbon housing with low energy environmental design while exploring modern methods of construction. Glenn Howells Architects has unveiled plans for a 5,000-home masterplan around the National Exhibition Centre in Solihull, east Birmingham The new ‘urban village’ will be built on more than 27ha of surface-level car parking […]
CARDIFF INSTALLS FIRST OF THEIR KIND GREEN, AFFORDABLE HOMES Wates Residential and Cardiff Council lowering nine modular homes onsite at Crofts Street, Plasnewydd First time this method of offsite construction used for permanent family homes in city Homes to be made available to residents on Council’s housing waiting list in just five weeks […]
Timber frame specialist, Blue Sky Property Services, of Norfolk, is always mindful of the environmental impact of its building and renovating projects. This is certainly true of the conversion of an old engineering unit into a luxury two double bedroom eco holiday rental being built in the Norfolk countryside. “We always specify West Fraser products […]
Lindsey Vest, Smart Cities & Smart Spaces Research Analyst at ABI Research explains: “The circular economy is an often-misunderstood concept that goes much further than waste management and can become a blueprint for cities. It is a movement away from our take-make-waste economy to one which designs out waste, keeps products and materials in use, […]
The 1.4 GW Phu Cuong Soc Trang offshore wind project, being developed as a joint venture between Mainstream Renewable Power and the Phu Cuong Group, is located off the southern coast of Vietnam and will be the largest offshore wind farm in South-East Asia In a vital step for the Phu Cuong Soc Trang Offshore […]
by Antonio Lopez of Stelling Properties With the Construction Industry accounting for nearly 40% of global emissions, to deliver the Government carbon reduction targets, traditional thinking and practices are changing, here Antonio Lopez of Stelling Properties explores the role Modular Construction can play in delivering Net Zero Buildings. What first needs to be recognised […]