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This Vision structural volumetric building system is a factory-automated system for the manufacture of permanent volumetric structural modules for use in the construction industry. Vision Modular’s System has LABC Registration Details certification.
Each module is manufactured within a…
Recent changes to the UK planning system give greater freedom for building or landowners in town centres to change use, extend upwards (up to two floors) and create new homes from the regeneration of vacant and redundant buildings.
These extensions to permitted development rights will allow…
Shortlisted Finalists Adam Pinder, Peveril Homes LtdRegion: East Midlands Brent Harvey, Robertson Developments LtdRegion: South West Carl Brough, Walton Homes LtdRegion: West Midlands Chris Parker, Countryside Partnerships YorkshireRegion: …
In November 2016 the Building Societies Association (BSA) launched its housing report: ‘Laying the Foundations for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC),’ encouraging the industry to look into off-site house-building as a method of tackling the housing crisis in the UK.
“Buyer demand is already…
Spindrift View, constructed by Ease Manage and designed by Harrison Sutton Partnership was awarded the title of Best Individual New Home at the LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Finals – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.
A panel of industry experts judged…
LABC has welcomed a move by the Government to make housing standards easier to understand and follow by significantly reducing the number of regulations. The move is designed to save councils and developers both time and money, while improving the standard of building.
Publishing the government’…
The new Chadwick Centre for International Bomber Command, constructed by R G Carter Building Ltd, designed by Place Architecture Ltd and nominated by the local authority building control team from North Kesteven District Council was awarded the title of Best Small Commercial Building at the Grand…
Shortlisted Finalists
Alltwen, Abergele
Project Team: Parry Davies Architects Ltd/Edge Architects NW, Alltwen Development
Local Authority: Conwy County Borough Council
Region: Wales…
Did you know permitted development rules relating to extensions have been relaxed for a three-year period? The rule relaxation started on 30 May 2013 and ends on 30 May 2016. The change means you can carry out certain building works without having to make a planning application.
The permitted…
The New Homes Review is a new, independent online homeowner survey and annual report on the new home buying experience in the UK.
This has been launched in response to the recent findings of the All Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment regarding customer…