As countries around the world face a shortage of homes to house growing populations, BUILD Staff Writer Hannah Stevenson discusses …
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Where are the most and least affordable cities to rent in England, in 2019?
Recent data has shown that rent is unaffordable in over half of the cities in England. To maintain an adequate …
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A Company with a Simple Vision
Architectural Vision Systems is a company founded out of the structural glazing market. Based in Kent, they have become one …
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The Construction and Engineering Awards 2019 Press Release
BUILD Magazine Announces The Construction & Engineering Awards 2019 Winners. United Kingdom, 2019– BUILD Magazine has announced winners of the …
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Pagabo predicts trebling project numbers through second term frameworks
Pagabo, the rapidly expanding framework organisation, is predicting to deliver millions of pounds of social value for communities with support …
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National framework organisation Pagabo is set to launch a new mental health charity
National framework organisation Pagabo is launching a new charity to tackle head on the taboo of mental health in the …
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UK Property Market: Optimism in the Face of Brexit?
As the Brexit deadline looms and figures are being interpreted in varied ways, Staff Writer Hannah Stevenson explores how optimism …
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The laws surrounding building in your own garden
Whether it’s a log cabin or a dream summer house, getting started on building in your garden is an exciting …
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How development is becoming eco-friendly
It would be a fair statement to make, that contractors and developers of new builds and renovations are focusing increasingly …
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Can the building sector have confidence in the print industry becoming a more sustainable partner?
Many industries, including professionals working in building and construction, rely on the print industry. It’s fair to highlight that the …
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The Construction VAT reverse charge – what is it actually about?
The Construction VAT reverse charge – what is it actually about? You have probably heard about VAT changing for the …
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The UK’s most common renovation questions answered
From porches to solar panels, we’ve answered the UK’s most common renovation questions New research highlights and answers the top-searched …
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10 tips for brightening up your space
Creating a bright, inviting space is something that most home owners hope to accomplish. With open-plan living now a leading …
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THE FUTURE IS MODULAR
IT’S no secret that the UK is suffering from a housing crisis. Modular homes are seen as the answer. Modular …
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Why bespoke is better for new developments
When you’re looking to purchase a new home, there are several elements you inevitably have to consider; from location to …
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Taking design and safety to new heights
While everyone understands the dangers of working at height, not everybody is familiar with the challenges or solutions on offer. …
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Expert Advice: 7 simple ways to make a room look bigger
Small rooms in your house can prove to be a challenge, yes, they can be cosy but has a risk …
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Almost half of Brits anticipate soaring rent prices to accommodate tenancy fee scrap
The UK is sceptical and confused over the Government’s plan to scrap tenancy fees, despite its financial advantage to tenants, …
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NEW ADDITION AT NATIONAL PROPERTY DEVELOPER SENIOR TEAM ANNOUNCED
CARL Ward has joined Sladen Estates’ senior team as the national developer’s new projects director, bringing with him more than …
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Landmark Valuation Services supports home survey consultation
Landmark Valuation Services (formerly Quest), the UK’s market leading provider of survey and mortgage valuation software, has aired its support …
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GODWIN CAPITAL CONTINUES NATIONAL GROWTH WITH INVESTMENT IN DONCASTER
GODWIN CAPITAL a leading investment company has completed the purchase of a site in Watch House Lane, Bentley, Doncaster. The …
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Builders’ merchants: the secrets to eCommerce success
To be by-lined to Sam Rutley, managing director at PushON, an award-winning full-service e-commerce agency While much media attention has …
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The 2019 Architecture Awards Press Release
BUILD Magazine Announces The 2019 Architecture Awards Winners United Kingdom, 2019– BUILD Magazine has announced winners of the 2019 Architecture …
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Embracing the Past to Excel in the Present
Founded in 1989, Traditional Clay Roof Tiles Ltd do exactly what they promise from the outset – to continue using …
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Top Tips for a Garden Furniture Revamp – Without the cost!
There are so many ways you can update your outside space without the mayhem or expense of a complete redesign, …
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An Expert in Transformative Renovation Solutions
Cliffeton Green Design Concepts has made its name through providing transformative renovation works across the greater Harrisburg area. Named the …
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Glistening Success
John’s Waterproofing Co is an innovative, Oregon based firm providing waterproofing solutions to a range of clients. Following their success …
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Whitneybell Perry Architects: Achieving Excellence for Arizona’s Architecture Market
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Whitneybell Perry Architects is an architectural firm specialising in high density residential design and civil engineering. …
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Poetics and Preservation
Wolf Architects, Inc is an award-winning design studio, devoted to delivering innovative buildings to their clients. Earlier this year, the …
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Rediscovering Japanese Design Innovation
METAPH Architecture & Design Studio are a residential design firm based in Japan. Following their success in BUILD’s Design and …
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Innovation and ‘rEVAlution’ in the Footwear Protection Industry
Here at BUILD, we tend to focus on the largest construction companies worldwide who are driving the industry forwards through …
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GRAND FOUNDATIONS FOR GROWING COMMUNITY
When Airfield Farm in the rural town of Market Harborough was selected for a multi-million-pound housing and leisure development, plans …
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Q3 2019
Click the cover to read this issue Welcome to the Q3 issue of BUILD Magazine. As always, we endeavour to …
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Choosing the right windows for your renovation project
Whether you’re taking on a full construction project, or simply renovating your existing property, new windows are a key feature …
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LV Construction Ltd Go from Strength to Strength
Bristol-based subcontractors LV Construction Ltd are celebrating good news at the start of June. They have been shortlisted as a …
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RTPI President visits Taylor Wimpey’s Project 2020 at Dargavel Village, Bishopton
News that the Dargavel Village masterplan was a winner at this year’s UK Royal Town Planning Awards, signalled a visit …
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VERY STUPID-STITOUS? 12 million Brits have let superstitions BLOCK major life decisions
Buying a house, going on holiday and getting married amongst the major decisions affected by superstitious beliefs New research from Paddy …
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Northacre: A Journey of Revival Bridging the Gap Between Past and Present
Northacre, the ultra-prime developer, with over 30 years of creating exceptional living experiences, is announcing the joint agency instruction of …
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Latest NVELOPE NVF2F system offers quicker, stronger floor-to-floor rainscreen installation
SFS, the global leaders in building envelope systems has launched its new generation NVF2F vertical cladding support system. Created by …
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HARNESS Property Intelligence announces expansion with appointment of new head of marketing
HARNESS Property Intelligence, a data intelligence provider for commercial real estate, has announced the next step in its expansion with …
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Glazed extensions: black is the new white
Homeowners are moving away from the long-favoured, white glazed extension and embracing darker paintworks for a more striking exterior. …
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A guide to Japanese gardens for landscapers
Landscaping is both incredibly creative and challenging, with designers having to take a fixed area of land and transform it …
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ART DECO HOMES ARE MOST PRONE TO BURGLARY
Houses built during the Art Deco era in the 1920s and 1930s have the highest burglary rate in the UK …
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Aqualisa makes product range available on NBS National BIM Library
As the inventor of the world’s first digital shower, it makes sense that the words click, drag, and drop, are …
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UK’S MOST TRUSTED BUILDERS REVEALED
Thousands of UK homeowners have revealed the names of builders they trust the most in their home for any DIY …
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Biodegradability: how is it manufactured?
More and more of us are becoming aware of our consumption of single use plastic products, and the negative impact …
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Has technology improved productivity in manufacturing?
It’s not only our cars that are benefitting from technological advances, though — the manufacturing industry is, too. Here, with …
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Complex climate control in buildings around the globe
As technology continues to rapidly evolve, across the world we’re experiencing more and more unusual complex buildings and structures being …
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Ellisons Solicitors secures over £100m worth of commercial property transactions in the last year
The law firm cements its position as the region’s commercial property law firm of choice Ellisons Solicitors is celebrating a …
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DURHAM IS THE CHEAPEST PLACE TO INSURE A HOME
Residents in North East city pay 15% less than the national average for home insurance Insurance premiums over twice as …
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City Relay announce appointment of Simon Kingsnorth as Chief Marketing Officer
City Relay, one of London’s leading short let property management services companies, has today announced the appointment of Simon Kingsnorth …
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A Partnered Software Approach
Recognised in the 2018 BUILD Awards is innovative software providers, Eque2, which specialises in the construction industry. Here, we take …
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ARA : Creating Innovative Designs
André Rösch Architekt (ARA) is a young, multidisciplinary architecture firm. Recently, the firm found success in BUILD’s Design & Build …
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Can the UK’s Construction Sector Overcome Its Plastic Problem?
Did you know that the UK uses over 5 million tonnes of plastic, every year? That’s the same weight as …
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Understanding the booming popularity of timber construction
When it comes to construction, timber is in demand like never before. The reasons behind its soaring popularity are threefold: …
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How to hire a more diverse set of candidates
Ahead of the Women’s Installers Together conference in July – an event set up to encourage and support women in …
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CONSTRUCTION PAY SOARS AS BREXODUS SKILLS SHORTAGE BITES
Asking salaries in the construction industry are rising – despite Brexit uncertainty. Our research, into almost 6,800 permanent construction jobs, …
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The top interior trends for 2019
The interior design industry has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with exciting new trends capturing our imaginations. …
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THE ANNEX
A new UK brand of modern garden homes – the complete space creating solution that is both luxury and affordable. …
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Property Management Company announces acquisition of industry leading yield management software
City Relay, one of London’s leading short let property management services companies, has announced the acquisition of OutSwitch, to allow …
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The 2019 Sustainable Building Awards Press Release
BUILD Magazine Announces The 2019 Sustainable Building Awards Winners United Kingdom, 2019– BUILD Magazine has announced winners of the 2019 …
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How Advanced Technology is Keeping Void Properties & Construction Sites Safe
By Guy Other, CEO at Orbis Protect While the UK construction industry contributes millions of pounds every year to the …
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Lovely Jubbly! Del Boy’s Peckham flat would now be worth half a million quid… what would TV’s best-loved homes cost today?
New research carried out by Attic Self Storage reveals how some of British TV’s most iconic homes would be valued …
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Households Urged to Check Filters on Clean Air Day
Sussex-based Vent-Axia, a leading British ventilation manufacturer, is urging households to check their ventilation filters for Clean Air Day on …
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New research report from Uponor shines spotlight on the role M&E experts play in the design and delivery of high rise buildings
The rapid rise in demand for high rise buildings presents significant challenges for M&E experts, who have to challenge 100 …
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MyBuilder gets Mumsnet seal of approval
MyBuilder is proud to have become the first find-a-tradesperson service to win ‘Mumsnet Rated’ accreditation. The website was put …
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Scrapped Tenancy Fees will Liquidate Landlords and Letting Agents
On the 1st June 2019, tenancy fees were scrapped in the UK.• 42% landlords predict landlords and letting agents will …
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Property fraud – are you protected?
We are a nation of property owners and a nation obsessed with owning property. Our home is our castle, it …
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WHAT DOES THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT LOOK LIKE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR?
The Committee for Climate Change (CCC) recently announced an ambition for all new cars and vans to be effectively zero-emission …
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National Home Improvement Month finishes leaving a home improvement legacy
• NHIM found 69% of Brits didn’t love their home before the month started• 56,616,592 home-dwellers were reached during the …
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Let’s ditch reviews for builders, says tradesmen website founder
Let’s ditch reviews for builders, says tradesmen website founder • Reviews and stars tell customers little about actual quality or …
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Over half of tenants anticipate soaring rent prices to accommodate tenancy fee scrap
• From 1st June 2019, it will be illegal for letting agents and landlords to charge tenancy fees. • Currently, …
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WINNERS AND LOSERS OF THE PLANNING PERMISSION POSTCODE LOTTERY REVEALED
Enfield’s Local Planning Authority (LPA) has the lowest approval rate in England with 38% of requests rejected [1] 96% of authorities …
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BIRMINGHAM UNI’S COLLABORATIVE TEACHING LAB NAMED BUILDING OF THE YEAR BY RIBA WEST MIDLANDS
THE BIRMINGHAM team of national built environment consultancy Curtins is celebrating alongside lead architects Sheppard Robson following the announcement that …
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Care Home Fees: New calculator reveals the cost of living in a residential care home vs ‘age-proofing’ your current home
New calculator reveals the cost of living in a residential care home vs ‘age-proofing’ your current home • Analysis reveals …
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Scottish castle open for business following £3.3 million investment
Potential buyers will have a unique chance to live in one of Scotland’s most exclusive castles when show apartment viewings …
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A new permitted development right to support housing delivery by extending buildings upwards to create additional new homes
AIn October 2018 the Government published a consultation entitled “Supporting the high street and increasing the delivery of new homes”. …
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STRIKING SMART HOME ELEMENTS SHINE AT SOUTH CERNEY
Aqualisa’s Infinia digital shower has been specified for six prestigious Redrow properties on the Water in South Cerney, Gloucestershire. …
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National Homebuilding & Renovating Show continues to drive trade and consumer confidence in UK residential house market
Major concerns weighing on the property sector amid continued Brexit uncertainty were quashed at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show …
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Woodlands Edge – the eco-housing development leading the way into a sustainable future
Solar panels and electric car charging points come as standard with every home in Woodlands Edge. But it’s the beautiful …
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Could Building Upwards Benefit Britain’s Housing Crisis?
With the housing crisis increasing year-on-year, Britain needs to look at alternative housing methods – and fast. Despite the government’s …
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Construction begins on £12.5 million village outside Stonehaven
Construction has begun on 91 homes at Mackie Village on Ury Estate, by FMR Construction for Hillcrest Housing Association. …
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Best Regions to Start a Construction Business
Starting a construction company is no simple task, and many things need to be considered before starting, such as research …
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Multi-family Functionality
Johnny Moseley founded Moseley Construction Group more than a decade ago. In the wake of the 2018 BUILD Awards for …
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Rising Star
St William is a new joint venture launched by the Berkeley Group and National Grid. Recently, Rachel Burgess found further …
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Designing the Future, Restoring the Past
SA Architectural Services is based in Norfolk, England. Following their recent success in BUILD’s Design and Build Awards, we profiled …
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Overcoming Unique Business Challenges in IIoT
SkyLab is a Digital Performance Company that optimises the delivery of Content, Software and Machine Data for mission critical applications …
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Passion for Architecture
C + L Architecture Inc is a young but ambitious Montreal based architecture firm. Following their success in BUILD’s Design …
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Leveraging Visitor Locationing to Make Smart Cities Smarter
With more than 30 years’ experience in the market, KeyOptions is a technology and development organisation specialising in both indoor …
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Gender: De-constructing the employment barrier
Breaking down the traditionally hypothetical barriers which exist within employment and industry over the past few years has received a …
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Yourkeys: Wins Best New Technology for Housebuilders by Taking Property Buying Online
Since its inception in 2017 Yourkeys has been a pioneer in the property industry as the first property platform to …
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Change Your Termite Treatment & Save 1 Full Day Of Cycle Time
Bora-Care® is a revolutionary new construction termite treatment that is applied to wood during the dried-in phase of construction. It …
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Transforming Spaces
Wonder Wall aims to create the feeling of a natural garden in spaces whose characteristics do not allow. Recently, the …
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UK materials manufacturer announces senior appointments in growth plans to support Modern Methods of Construction
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of timber- and metal-faced composite insulated panels has made two senior appointments to help …
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TWO THIRDS OF MILLENNIALS DRESS THEMSELVES LIKE THEIR INTERIORS – SURVEY BY ARGOS
From curtains to cushions, sofas to throws, new research shows that almost two thirds of millennials* (aged 25-34) in the …
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Major housebuilder launches pilot scheme to address the needs of future generations
Local MSP and Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, Derek Mackay MSP has revealed two prototype …
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NEW LIFE BREATHED INTO FORMER STEELWORKS SITE WITH 48-ACRE LOGISTICS PARK
A SIGNIFICANT new development will breathe new life into a former steelworks site in Sheffield, creating two distribution logistics units …
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UK’s Most Wanted Home Smart Tech is Revealed
• Popularity of smart technology is rising, with almost a quarter of us owning at least one smart device. • …
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BUILDERS WANT TO FIX INEQUALITY AS NEARLY TWO THIRDS IDENTIFY AS FEMINISTS
Forget wolf-whistling and mugs of milky tea, modern tradesmen are coffee-loving feminists who will call out sexist colleagues and choose …
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Scrapping Section 21 could dampen housing supply warn rental experts
• Four million households in the UK are privately rented.• The Government’s recent announcement to scrap Section 21 will enable …
