Work has officially begun on a £12.4m housing and care development in Darwen, Lancashire, that will provide homes for people over the age of 50 with an assessed need for care. Above: Local dignitaries pose for ground-breaking, along with Keepmoat construction director Jeff Hook on the right Keepmoat is building
Lack of government incentives puts brakes on energy efficiency Published: 05 July, 2016 The TFT Energy Survey 2016, published today by Tuffin Ferraby Taylor (TFT), reports that 80% of commercial property landlords claim a lack of government incentives is the single biggest barrier to widespread energy efficiency measures being introduced
Graham Construction has secured a £14.4m contract to build new facilities for a Catholic school in west London. Graham has been contracted by the Trustees of the Diocese of Westminster to construct a three-storey, 6,700 m2 school accommodation building at St Richard Reynolds Catholic College in Twickenham. Scheduled completion date
September 23, 2016 by: Pilita Clark, Environment Correspondent Ministers need to do more to convince homeowners that the UK’s new £11bn smart meter system is safe from hackers, say MPs, who have been warned the devices could be used to sabotage power grids. Experts from the Royal Academy of Engineering
Category: Construction Industry Today | Subscribe to Construction Industry Today Feed Published Fri, Apr 29th 2016 Plastic Fencing Market Size, Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Application Development, Price Trend, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2016 – 2023 Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday Plastic fencing market
Building services contractor SES Engineering Services has appointed Andy Wall as its new managing director. Above: Andy Wall Andy Wall joins SES from Interserve’s London construction business, where he was a divisional director. At SES he replaces Mark Perkins, who has left after overseeing the transition of ownership from Shepherd
Redrow and Wates Developments have submitted outline plans to Cherwell District Council to build 1500 homes in Bicester. Wretchwick Green would be part of Bicester’s wider ‘Garden Town’ initiative. The developers are proposing that 450 of the 1500 homes would be classed as affordable. It also plans to build a
Category: Construction Industry Today | Subscribe to Construction Industry Today Feed Published Tue, May 3rd 2016 A new philosophy and a new product will headline on Recticel’s Vision stand. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday Leading PIR manufacturer Recticel Insulation (stand 45) is launching its new
One Guarantee has had a successful first 3 months. Since launching the company has had a significant impact in the insurance and construction industries. The team has managed to quote more than £200 million worth of commercial development. These developments are located throughout the UK and cover projects from single-storey
Shojin Property Partners has recently announced the launch of their FCA regulated crowdfunding platform. This platform offers funding solutions to be utilised by property developers. On the 27th September, Shojin launched their new platform that will allow investors the opportunity invest in a range of development projects. Shojin is a
Work has officially begun on a £12.4m housing and care development in Darwen, Lancashire, that will provide homes for people over the age of 50 with an assessed need for care. Above: Local dignitaries pose for ground-breaking, along with Keepmoat construction director Jeff Hook on the right Keepmoat is building the 119-home scheme for Together Housing Association, along with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. The Darwen development will have 85 self-contained apartments, with some communal facilities including a resident’s lounge, restaurant, hair & beauty salon and gardens. A further 34 two-bedroom bungalows will also be built on the same site for applicants over the age of 50. Completion is expected by spring 2018. Keepmoat area director Frank Mondino said: “We have worked in partnership with Together Housing and Blackburn Council on previous projects and this scheme embraces our shared vision of providing quality housing options for the ageing population in Lancashire. We have delivered substantial extra care and specialist projects for older people and this new facility in Darwen will not only provide a safe environment, but the on-site amenities will enhance social inclusion.” This article was published on 1 Sep 2016 (last updated on 1 Sep 2016). Source link
Lack of government incentives puts brakes on energy efficiency Published: 05 July, 2016 The TFT Energy Survey 2016, published today by Tuffin Ferraby Taylor (TFT), reports that 80% of commercial property landlords claim a lack of government incentives is the single biggest barrier to widespread energy efficiency measures being introduced across UK commercial real estate. With a confusing array of disconnected, individual energy regulations, a further 75% have said that the current regulatory framework is too complex to navigate. This follows an overwhelming majority of respondents reporting that attitudes to energy efficiency have improved since the last recession. TFT Energy Survey 2016 is TFT’s first annual survey into the current barriers to delivering truly energy efficient real estate. Specifically targeting property investors and managers, it explores a range of key issues including whether energy efficiency has become a higher priority. Mat Lown, partner and head of sustainability for TFT, said: “With the removal of government incentives, combined with the sheer complexity and scale of the myriad pieces of energy regulation and policy statements, we have the perfect storm creating an erosion of confidence in the sector that has become a major barrier to implementing efficiency measures. 60% of investors can see the clear investment potential of energy efficiency projects but, to date, investment has been targeted towards the large-scale projects. We hope that with more mainstream banks beginning to provide funding, smaller-scale projects will be able to attract funding streams. “Lack of confidence came across strongly among many respondents. The market could benefit from standardised methodology for appraising the viability of projects. Particularly among investors, knowing that the advice they were receiving is truly independent is clearly a high priority. “Of course, it now remains to be seen exactly how much European legislation will be retained and whether the UK Brexit vote means a more simple approach to energy regulation and policy. The European Union has been instrumental at gently encouraging our government to commit to CO2 reductions as well as setting targets for energy savings and renewable energy generation. What is without doubt is that prolonged uncertainty will begin to impact widespread measures to improve energy efficiency in UK real estate.” Source link
Graham Construction has secured a £14.4m contract to build new facilities for a Catholic school in west London. Graham has been contracted by the Trustees of the Diocese of Westminster to construct a three-storey, 6,700 m2 school accommodation building at St Richard Reynolds Catholic College in Twickenham. Scheduled completion date is August 2017. This article was published on 6 May 2016 (last updated on 6 May 2016). Source link
September 23, 2016 by: Pilita Clark, Environment Correspondent Ministers need to do more to convince homeowners that the UK’s new £11bn smart meter system is safe from hackers, say MPs, who have been warned the devices could be used to sabotage power grids. Experts from the Royal Academy of Engineering and private technology companies have raised concerns about the meters’ security, according to a report from the Commons science and technology committee. Nick Hunn, a wireless technology consultant, said he was worried about the risk of “rogue programmers” in metering companies. “If I were working for one of those companies, I could insert code that would make every meter turn off on a particular date in a year’s time,” he said, adding the inclusion of an isolation switch in every smart meter was “an unnecessary risk”. “If somebody could hack into that or turn off very large numbers of meters by mistake, the sudden shock of taking them off the grid … would cause significant damage,” he said. The academy added that “disruption to energy and gas supplies at a massive scale is possible”. The Commons committee held a private meeting with a representative from GCHQ, Britain’s electronic intelligence agency, after the Financial Times reported in March that the agency had intervened to secure the smart meter system against hackers. Disruption to energy and gas supplies at a massive scale is possible MPs were told that layers of security controls had been built into the system to prevent mass disconnection, and special arrangements had been made to vet people with “access to sensitive system components”. “GCHQ’s involvement in designing the security for the smart metering system gives confidence that security is being taken seriously,” said Tania Mathias, a Conservative MP and the committee’s interim chair. “But the government will need to do more to convince and reassure customers that the technology is safe from being hacked.” The committee’s report added: “It would be unfortunate if unwarranted concerns in media reports about smart meter security diminished public trust in the programme. More than 3.6m smart meters have already been installed in homes and businesses and 53m are due by 2020. Consumers will foot the bill for the £10.9bn programme through their energy bills, at an average cost of £215 per home, the committee said. Advocates say the meters’ ability to show people how much energy they are using will encourage consumers to switch off lights or buy more efficient appliances, lowering their bills and cutting greenhouse gas pollution from electricity generation. Sacha Deshmukh, chief executive of Smart Energy GB, a body supporting the smart meter introduction, described the project as “the biggest behavioural change programme that this country has seen”. British Gas told the Commons committee that people using 100,000 gas and electricity meters installed since 2014 had cut their energy consumption by around 3 per cent a year compared with customers with conventional meters. The former energy department has predicted that by 2020, households could make an annual saving on their dual fuel energy bill of £26, rising to £43 in 2030, while non-domestic customers could expect to save £200 a year in 2020. Ministers also hope the scheme will make it easier to switch energy suppliers and avoid billing problems. The Institute of Directors business group, another critic of the project, said on Friday the costs would work out to more than £400 per smart meter and few people would willingly pay this. It urged the government to review “an overly complex scheme for which the benefits are far from clear”. Sample the FT’s top stories for a week You select the topic, we deliver the news. Source link
Category: Construction Industry Today | Subscribe to Construction Industry Today Feed Published Fri, Apr 29th 2016 Plastic Fencing Market Size, Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Application Development, Price Trend, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2016 – 2023 Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday Plastic fencing market size was valued at over USD 2.5 billion in 2015, with growth prospects of more than 5% from 2016 to 2023. Mounting demand for these products from numerous sectors such as commercial, residential, agricultural, and construction is likely to drive industry over the forecast period. Global fencing market size was around USD 24 billion in 2015, and is estimated to surpass USD 32 billion by 2023. Browse Latest Industry Research Report on Global Plastic Fencing Market: https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/plastic-fencing-market Escalating demand for these products for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of buildings as well as construction sites is anticipated to propel global plastic fencing market size growth over the next seven years. In addition, rising safety and security concerns among people is also expected to fuel growth over the forecast period. The industry has witnessed growing customer interest in home improvement and home decor. Factors such as low cost, high durability and low maintenance have driven consumption. Get Detail TOC: https://www.gminsights.com/request-sample/upcoming-detail/385 Use of inferior products by unlicensed contractors may pose a challenge to companies operating in the industry. Low plastic fencing market price trend has encouraged adoption among consumers. Based on end-use, the plastic fencing industry can be segmented into residential, commercial as well as agricultural. On the basis of product, the industry can be segregated into vinyl, HDPE, wood-plastic composites (WPC), polystyrene, and polyethylene. Residential segment is predicted to witness substantial growth over the forecast period. Surging remodeling product and construction activity justifies residential demand over the forecast period. Rising need to safeguard crops, farm animals as well as farm areas from wild animals and potential theft is expected to drive vinyl fencing market demand in the agricultural sector. Commercial or industrial segment is predicted to experience considerable growth due to growing demand from colleges, industrial premises and schools over the forecast period. Escalating institutional construction as well as government spending for enhancement of parks, government premises and public places may boost demand. Attributes such as quality, cost, aesthetic value and design are forecast to be the key buying factors. Vinyl and wood-plastic products are expected to witness high growth prospects and are likely to replace wood products. Various plastic fence manufacturers are now developing products with earth tone colors, low gloss, and embossed wood grains to mimic wood. WPC fencing is predicted to have an edge over vinyl counterparts due to the availability of a wide range of darker colors. Privacy fence is predicted to be the most popular type installed in residential applications. Chain link fence is one of the lowest priced products and is a preferred choice for homeowners owing to its high effectiveness for security as well as low cost. North America plastic fencing market size is forecast to continue its dominance owing to presence of large number of production units across the region. Asia Pacific PVC fencing market is expected to experience high growth prospects over the forecast period. Industry participants comprising plastic fencing market share include CertainTeed, Associated Materials, Long Fence Company, Bufftech, Fox Fence Company, Poly Vinyl Creations, etc. Other players are Deqing Huazhijie Railing & Fencing, Chengdu Geelian Safety and Linan Fentech Fence Products. End users differentiate products from various manufacturers on the basis of quality and requirements. The industry is primarily influenced by local manufacturers, therefore branding, quality maintenance, and customer service is an important aspect for success. Innovation in product design is another important factor to gain competitive advantage and reduce operating cost. Contact information Jack DavisGlobal Market Insights, Inc.8, The Green Suite #4594Dover, DE 19901United StatesDover199011-302-257-2444https://www.gminsights.com Global Market Insights, Inc., headquartered in Delaware, U.S., is a global market research and consulting service provider; offering syndicated and custom research reports along with growth consulting services. Source link
Building services contractor SES Engineering Services has appointed Andy Wall as its new managing director. Above: Andy Wall Andy Wall joins SES from Interserve’s London construction business, where he was a divisional director. At SES he replaces Mark Perkins, who has left after overseeing the transition of ownership from Shepherd to Wates. SES Engineering Services was previously Shepherd Engineering Services until its acquisition by Wates in October 2015. SES chief operating officer Dave Smith said: “Andy brings substantial knowledge, enthusiasm and commitment to the business and we are confident that through the implementation of our growth strategy, we can continue to build on our impressive portfolio of high-profile commercial and public sector projects under Andy’s guidance.” This article was published on 10 Aug 2016 (last updated on 11 Aug 2016). Source link
Redrow and Wates Developments have submitted outline plans to Cherwell District Council to build 1500 homes in Bicester. Wretchwick Green would be part of Bicester’s wider ‘Garden Town’ initiative. The developers are proposing that 450 of the 1500 homes would be classed as affordable. It also plans to build a new primary school and a district centre with shops and community facilities. Redrow and Wates Developments have greatly appreciated the time that many people from all parts of the community have already given to discussing the application and providing their feedback, all of which has been carefully considered over the past few months. A spokesperson for Redrow and Wates Developments said: “With the need for housing provision in the UK remaining acute, we are encouraged to be bringing forward Wretchwick Green as part of the broader ‘Garden Town’ initiative in Bicester. This has followed extensive engagement with the town and district council, local residents and the wider community which have significantly shaped our proposals. Should outline planning consent be granted, Redrow and Wates Developments will continue to seek community input into any future detailed plans.” This article was published on 30 Jun 2016 (last updated on 30 Jun 2016). Source link
Category: Construction Industry Today | Subscribe to Construction Industry Today Feed Published Tue, May 3rd 2016 A new philosophy and a new product will headline on Recticel’s Vision stand. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday Leading PIR manufacturer Recticel Insulation (stand 45) is launching its new “Feel good inside” philosophy and debuting a self-supporting room-in-a-roof system for pitched roofs at this year’s Vision built environment exhibition for architects, specifiers, clients and suppliers (June 7-8, Olympia). The next-generation product, L-Ments™, comprises roofing underlay, counter battens and integral structural timber in one PIR insulation panel as a single lightweight cost-effective modular roofing element, making it exceptionally quick and easy to install. The innovation new system enables specifiers and contractors to design and build roofs without the risk of thermal bridging, providing them with a future-proof solution thanks to its high-performance insulation core.Using L-Ments in conjunction with Recticel’s full fill cavity wall insulation Eurowall + provides specifiers and contractors with a holistic building solution for the complete building envelope that showcases this “feel good inside” approach. It also showcases Recticel’s fabric first approach to build as well as Modern Methods of Construction via the use of fewer materials and speedier installation. Representatives from Recticel’s technical department will man the stand to answer technical questions, advise on building materials, installation, prices, grants and bespoke solutions for specific needs. Source link
One Guarantee has had a successful first 3 months. Since launching the company has had a significant impact in the insurance and construction industries. The team has managed to quote more than £200 million worth of commercial development. These developments are located throughout the UK and cover projects from single-storey care homes to more expansive hotel casinos. The company has been featured in Insurance Age and has also presented One Guarantee products for a range of industry events. The team working for One Guarantee has managed to build on their reputation for providing structural warranties. The company has also had an impressive few months after receiving positive feedback from both clients and established brokers who have expressed an interest in forming a relationship with the new warranty market entrant. The One Guarantee scheme has also been praised for its swift response time as well as offering a personalised and friendly service to clients and competitive premiums offered for a wide range of comprehensive AA-rated policies. Looking ahead, the team at One Guarantee are wanting to build on their first few months. There are plans to grow the technical services offered by the team as well as introduce their own residential warranties at some point next year. One Guarantee is a service that has been offered by One Broker Ltd, and the company has expressed their delight in regards to the progress of their commercial building warranties. These warranties have managed to make it into the latent defect market. Those working on One Guarantee have managed to form a number of promising relationships over the course of a very short period of time. Going forward it will be essential for the company that they consistently evolve their product offering to offer their clients and potential clients a service that suits their requirements.
Shojin Property Partners has recently announced the launch of their FCA regulated crowdfunding platform. This platform offers funding solutions to be utilised by property developers. On the 27th September, Shojin launched their new platform that will allow investors the opportunity invest in a range of development projects. Shojin is a specialist provider of equity funding that offers developers up to90% of the equity required for their project. The platform allows developers to scale and work to diversify their portfolios while at the same time mitigating the risks involved in these types of investments. This unique product that has been brought to the market by Shojin aligns that interests with those of their investors The Property Partners business doesn’t charge any fees but co-invests their own money for each development project. Shojin works this way in order to offer additional support and to help maximise the profits that are gained from each investment. Each of the developments invested in by Shojin Property Partners is handpicked and then undergoes three different levels of due diligence before then being presented to the platform for potential investors to look into. The co-founders behind Shojin come from a development and investment background and, therefore, have a wealth of knowledge in regards to what developers need. Shojin ensures that they share the profits of the investment at the back end with the developers and work with them in order to make sure that the maximum available profit is reached and risk is mitigated. The platform seeks to bring together experienced investors and those who are looking to invest in property. The company has a number of high net worth investors on their database that are searching for projects to invest in. The company has worked in the past on a range of large development projects is as short a time as just two weeks.
