Browser does not support script. Contact us The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (27 July) announced the results of the RIBA Council elections 2015. All RIBA Council appointments will commence from 1 September 2015. National Council Members were elected using a Single Transferable Vote. The first six
Good Energy has promised to freeze its gas and electricity prices until at least March 2017. The independent energy supplier is the first to freeze its prices as wholesale costs rise. The commitment follows price hikes from independents GB Energy Supply and Ecotricity of an average 30
There is to be no place for any of Hope’s senior management team in Breedon’s executive once the acquisition is complete. Breedon Aggregates expects to complete the takeover of Hope Construction Materials later this summer, adding 900 new employees to its own 1200 as well as substantial assets in quarrying
Savills, on behalf of a private vendor, has sold the freehold of Garrick House at 9 High Street in Glinton, Peterborough to a local investor for a guide price of £425,000. The 5,000 sq ft (465 sq m) two-storey building provides 11 serviced offices, 2 residential apartments and car parking.
A beautifully-crafted wooden fishing hut on a small new estate in Hampshire has been awarded the 2015 Stephen Lawrence Prize. The Fishing Hut by Niall McLaughlin Architects has won the coveted annual prize set up in memory of the teenager who was setting out on the road to becoming an
Browser does not support script. Contact us RIBA campaign on the nationwide introduction of minimum space standards for new build homes has convinced the Government to take action Property developers will be required to stop building shoe-box new build homes across the country RIBA calls on all locally
A new 306-home student accommodation development in Acton, west London, approached completion and it now stands at 7-storeys, offering 306 studio apartments complete with communal spaces including a café, student lounge, arcade and gym. Developed by Tide Construction and its offsite manufacturing company Vision Modular Systems, Chapter White City is
A £7.75 million contract for the extension and partial refurbishment of South Cliff Holiday Park in Bridlington for East Riding of Yorkshire Council via the YORbuild framework has been secured by Interserve. The scheme will see the redevelopments of the caravan and camp site, as well as provide new amenity
Kier Construction will be continuing to grow its industrial portfolio with the latest appointment to deliver a £39 million regional distribution hub facility in Wixams, Bedford, for developers UK Land and Property. The facility will be occupied by B&M Retail Ltd and will serve as its Southern Distribution Centre. The
The Leaders Romans Group (LRG) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of another acquisition – GPS Property Management. Based in Ravenshead in Nottinghamshire, the business has been owned and run by husband and wife team, Garry and Sarah Peacock, for the last eight years. The acquisition will see a
Browser does not support script. Contact us The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (27 July) announced the results of the RIBA Council elections 2015. All RIBA Council appointments will commence from 1 September 2015. National Council Members were elected using a Single Transferable Vote. The first six candidates who reached the required quota and are therefore elected are: • Jonathan Ball• Alan Jones• Elsie Owusu• Mark Percival• Lisa Raynes• Helen Taylor The following chartered members were elected as Regional Council Members using a single transferable vote: • Ruth Donnelly (Yorkshire)• Mark Hodson (Yorkshire) • Richard Parnaby (RSAW) The following chartered members take uncontested seats as Regional Council Members: • Timothy Bailey (North East)• Andrew Bourne (Wessex)• Jennifer Forakis (South)• Mark Jermy (East Midlands)• Dominic Kramer (East Midlands)• Ewen Miller (North West)• Nicola Watson (North East)• Richard Wooldridge (North West) Lillian Ingleby was elected a Student Member of Council. Albena Atanassova was elected an Associate Member of Council. – ends – Notes 1. For more information members of the press should contact: Gagandeep Bedi, Press Officer, RIBA: gagandeep.bedi@riba.org 020 7307 3814. 2. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members www.architecture.com 3. Follow us on Twitter for regular RIBA updates @RIBA Posted on Monday 27th July 2015 Source link
Good Energy has promised to freeze its gas and electricity prices until at least March 2017. The independent energy supplier is the first to freeze its prices as wholesale costs rise. The commitment follows price hikes from independents GB Energy Supply and Ecotricity of an average 30 per cent and 5.7 per cent respectively. Good Energy managing director David Brooks said: “We’re freezing our gas and electricity price this winter to give our customers peace of mind and no nasty shocks. When it’s colder and darker, most will need to turn the lights and heating on for a bit longer each day. “Customers won’t thank their supplier for hiking up the price at the time of year when they’ll be using it most.” More suppliers are expected to hike prices due to rising wholesale and policy costs. Brooks added: “This year we’ve seen some suppliers tempting customers with what appears to be loss-leading deals. But it’s clearly unsustainable. Wholesale power prices have spiked and, unless they had the ability to forward buy their power in times when it was cheaper; it is inevitable that those loss-leading suppliers will put their prices up. “As the old saying goes: if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. It’s better to offer customers a fair price and keep it stable.” Source link
There is to be no place for any of Hope’s senior management team in Breedon’s executive once the acquisition is complete. Breedon Aggregates expects to complete the takeover of Hope Construction Materials later this summer, adding 900 new employees to its own 1200 as well as substantial assets in quarrying and heavy building materials production. Breedon has revealed the composition of the expanded 10-man executive committee that will run the enlarged company – and it is predominantly Breedon men in charge. Only two Hope executives make the top table, and they are from Hope’s second tier of management. The 10 men who will form Breedon’s executive committee, with effect from the date of completion, are: Executive chairman – Peter Tom CBE Group chief executive – Pat Ward Group finance director – Rob Wood Chief compliance officer – Ross McDonald Group human resources director Stephen Tagg Breedon Southern chief executive – Tim Hall Breedon Northern chief executive – Alan Mackenzie Hope Cement managing director – Ashley Bryan Head of strategy & commercial services – Darryl Matthews Head of communications & marketing – Stephen Jacobs. Of the above, only two come from Hope. These are Ashley Bryan, currently Hope’s industrial director, and Darryl Matthews, Hope’s chief strategy officer. Neither is currently on Hope’s six-man management board. Breedon said that those members of Hope’s executive committee who are not joining the senior team of the enlarged group will remain in their current roles until completion and continue to assist with the smooth integration of the business. That means that Breedon can find no room for Hope chief executive Chris Plant, who previously ran Lafarge UK’s asphalt and surfacing businesses and has overseen some of the UK’s biggest highway and airport runway schemes. There is also no place for Hope chief operating officer Mike Cowell, CFO Dallas Taylor, HR director Jim Verity or legal director James Sirk. Although the executive team of 10 white men appears exposed to questions about diversity, Amit Bhatia, currently Hope’s chairman and son-in-law of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, is expected to join the Breedon board as a non-executive director. Breedon also has one female non-executive director, Susie Farnon, an expert in Channel Islands banking and finance. Breedon chief executive Pat Ward said: “We’re fortunate to have been able to draw on considerable experience and deep industry knowledge from both companies, and externally, in assembling our executive committee. I believe we have selected a strong team to lead the combined business, which will enable us to continue delivering an outstanding performance in the future.” This article was published on 22 Jun 2016 (last updated on 22 Jun 2016). Source link
Savills, on behalf of a private vendor, has sold the freehold of Garrick House at 9 High Street in Glinton, Peterborough to a local investor for a guide price of £425,000. The 5,000 sq ft (465 sq m) two-storey building provides 11 serviced offices, 2 residential apartments and car parking. The offices are currently let to several occupiers on short-term and flexible leases at ‘all-inclusive’ rents, with one suite currently available for occupation. Edward Gee, associate in the business space team at Savills Peterborough, comments: “Serviced office accommodation has become increasingly popular in recent years due to an increased number of start-up companies. We are delighted to have sold the building on behalf of our client and we look forward to working with the new owners.” Source link
A beautifully-crafted wooden fishing hut on a small new estate in Hampshire has been awarded the 2015 Stephen Lawrence Prize. The Fishing Hut by Niall McLaughlin Architects has won the coveted annual prize set up in memory of the teenager who was setting out on the road to becoming an architect when he was murdered in 1993. Speaking about The Fishing Hut, Stephen Lawrence Prize founder Marco Goldschmied said: “The Fishing Hut is above all beautifully-crafted, but is about so much more than fishing. Floating elegantly over the lake with sophisticated slats that can be adapted with the passing of the seasons, its design transforms what would otherwise be a simple hut into a place for quiet contemplation. It is a structure in perfect harmony with its surroundings and a worthy winner of the Stephen Lawrence Prize.” The judges for the 2015 Stephen Lawrence Prize were Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, Doreen Lawrence CBE the mother of Stephen Lawrence, Marco Goldschmied, RIBA Past President and Founder of the Marco Goldschmied Foundation, which established the Stephen Lawrence Prize in 1998 and Murray Kerr, founder of Denizen Works, which won the Stephen Lawrence Prize in 2014. The Stephen Lawrence Prize, sponsored by the Marco Goldshmied Foundation, is intended to encourage fresh architecture talent and reward the best examples of projects that have a construction budget of less than £1 million. The winner of the Stephen Lawrence Prize was announced this evening (Thursday 15 October) at the RIBA Stirling Prize party at RIBA in central London. The Architects’ Journal is media partner for the RIBA awards, including the RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize, and professional media partner for the RIBA Stirling Prize. The RIBA Stirling Prize is sponsored by Almacantar. ENDS Notes to editors: 1. For further press information please contact Callum Reilly in the RIBA Press Office callum.reilly@riba.org or 020 7307 3757 2. View and download images of The Fishing Hut here: https://riba.box.com/s/njrg6mz5x5f2am67cbaycuixomaucwb4 3. Almacantar is a property investment and development company specialising in large-scale, complex investments in Central London, with the potential to create long-term value through development, repositioning or active asset management. Since launching in 2010, Almacantar has acquired a number of prime assets with untapped potential in the heart of London, including: Centre Point, Marble Arch Tower, CAA House, 125 Shaftesbury Avenue and One and Two South Bank Place. www.almacantar.com For further information please contact: Finsbury +44 (0)20 7251 3801 Faeth Birch 4. Previous winners of the Stephen Lawrence Prize include House No 7 by Denizen Works (2014); Montpelier Community Nursery by AY Architects (2013); Kings Grove by Duggan Morris Architects (2012); St Patrick’s Primary School Library and Music Room by Coffey Architects (2011); Artist’s House by Gumuchdjian Architects (2010); El Ray by Simon Conder Associates (2009); Sackler Crossing by John Pawson (2008); and Wooda by David Sheppard Architects (2007). 5. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members. Visit www.Architecture.com and follow us on Twitter. 6. For more information on The Architects’ Journal visit www.architectsjournal.co.uk 7. The judges’ citation for The Fishing Hut follows: The Fishing Hut, Hampshire by Niall McLaughlin Architects The primitive hut has a long anthropological pedigree as well as an architectural one. This is a sophisticated primitive hut, worthy of Murcutt or Leplastrier but set not on the edge of the Bush but on a Hampshire lake, close by chalk-filtered streams providing watercress beds and fishing. The timber-framed and clad construction on galvanised supports hovers over the lake, intended as a retreat for fishermen and a place for the owner’s family to unwind. But it as much about time passing as it is about fishing: crafted slatted timber panels which allow the building to ‘hunker-down’ in the winter, open up in the spring to become delicate brises soleils. Timber framed glass screens slide away. Within a few moments in time a solid building is transparent. Posted on Thursday 15th October 2015 Source link
Browser does not support script. Contact us RIBA campaign on the nationwide introduction of minimum space standards for new build homes has convinced the Government to take action Property developers will be required to stop building shoe-box new build homes across the country RIBA calls on all locally accountable Councillors to enforce new housing space standards New hope that UK might lose unenviable position of building Europe’s smallest homes The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has convinced the Government to introduce a new space standard requirement across the whole of England to ensure that the millions of new homes being planned and built are fit for purpose and able to meet the requirements of the people who live in them. The UK has the smallest new build homes in the whole of Western Europe; smaller than countries including The Netherlands which has less space and even higher population density levels. RIBA research has revealed Yorkshire for example, a county with one of the lowest population densities in England, has been building the smallest new build homes in England. 80% of the public would be more likely to choose a home that meets minimum space standards Introducing a minimum space standard has been a major campaign for RIBA and around 2,850 people joined our call for the introduction of this standard during a consultation in 2013 – this is a huge turnout for a response to a Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) technical consultation. Thanks to pressure from a RIBA campaign which was supported by thousands of people, including Kevin McCloud and Stephen Fry – the Government has said it intends to introduce minimum space standards for ALL new build homes across England. Local authorities will be able to sign up to a national minimum space standards for new build homes to ensure that any proposals for new housing in their area is required to meet this national standard and ensure tiny shoe box homes are a thing of the past. RIBA President Stephen Hodder said: “Our RIBA campaign gave people a voice on new housing. They told us new homes were too small and lacked enough space for them and their families. We are delighted that the Government has recognised the urgent need to stem the flow of poor quality housing that is blighting the UK by introducing a standard. The battle to shed our position as building the smallest homes in Western Europe is not over. RIBA urges all locally accountable Councillors to listen to their electorate and introduce a minimum space standard in their area.” RIBA urges all English Councils to sign up to the new space standard to ensure that any new build homes in their areas are fit for purpose. ENDS Notes to editors For further press information contact Howard Crosskey in the RIBA Press Office: 0759 091 0341 howard.crosskey@riba.org The Government has said it intends to bring in a national minimum space standard for all new build homes in England and has just finished a public consultation on housing standards – to view a summary of RIBA’s response to the consultation visit: http://www.architecture.com/RIBA/Contactus/NewsAndPress/Membernews/PolicyNews/2014/RIBAwelcomesspacestandard.aspx Other reports published by the RIBA reveal that space and light are the top concerns for consumers choosing a new home, and that the public believe new homes are too small. See our research reports and the Future Homes Commission report on the dedicated campaign website www.behomewise.co.uk The Government announced a Review of Housing Standards in October 2012, aimed at rationalising current housing standards * Standards only currently exist in London and for new English homes that are publicly funded (e.g. some affordable homes built through HCA funding) The National Planning Policy Framework (2011) specifies that ““Local authorities should identify the size, type, tenure and range of housing that is required in particular locations, reflecting local demand” – for more detail on the NPPF visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/6077/2116950.pdf The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members www.architecture.com Follow us on Twitter for regular RIBA updates www.twitter.com/RIBA Posted on Thursday 13th November 2014 Source link
A new 306-home student accommodation development in Acton, west London, approached completion and it now stands at 7-storeys, offering 306 studio apartments complete with communal spaces including a café, student lounge, arcade and gym. Developed by Tide Construction and its offsite manufacturing company Vision Modular Systems, Chapter White City is located on the site of the former Savoy Cinema. “Chapter White City is a fitting tribute to the famous cinema that once stood on the site, and the students that have chosen to make Acton their home will bring a vibrancy to this historic gateway to central London. Our work here with Vision and HTA is testimony to the versatility of modular construction and what it can deliver throughout London and the rest of the country, in both the residential sector, the hotel sector and the student sector,” said Christy Hayes, chief executive officer at Tide Construction. Manufactured by Vision in their purpose-built factory in Bedford, the modules used precision engineering production line techniques designed to streamline the process and deliver a quality end-product at a faster pace of construction. “Chapter White City is a stunning new addition to our growing London student portfolio, completed in time for the start of the 2019 academic year this September. Vision and Tide have perfected the art of modular construction, with Chapter White City standing as proof of the high-quality craftsmanship which can now be achieved by this innovative construction method,” said Troy Tomasik, Managing Director – Investments at Greystar. In addition, Tide and Vision Modular Systems are also onsite in Holloway delivering a 257-home student accommodation scheme for Chapter. Tide Construction Limited is a unique development and contracting company, utilising both traditional and Offsite Manufacturing Methodologies (OSM). The team provides full turnkey building solutions using highly advanced offsite techniques and are market leaders in modular construction.
A £7.75 million contract for the extension and partial refurbishment of South Cliff Holiday Park in Bridlington for East Riding of Yorkshire Council via the YORbuild framework has been secured by Interserve. The scheme will see the redevelopments of the caravan and camp site, as well as provide new amenity buildings, including toilet blocks, a new reception building and office accommodation. Moreover, it will create new pitches for tenting, touring, clamping, static caravan and lodges. Upgrades and refurbishment works will also be carried out to the existing caravan and camping site to improve the visitor experience. The YORbuild Employment and Skills Plan that will be delivered by Interserve as part of the project will ensure that opportunities for training, apprenticeships and work experience placements are available for local residents, along with assisting the unemployed back into work. “We have previously completed works on the site and are delighted to have been appointed to deliver this next phase; we look forward to continuing our long-term relationship with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, a forward thinking authority that continues to invest in its facilities,” said John Gittins, Divisional Director at Interserve. In addition to contributing to the local community, the expansion of the park will also provide a boost to the wider Bridlington economy. An estimated 158,280 additional visits made to the town each year are estimated to increase the spend in the wider economy by around £4.2 million per year. “I am delighted that, as well as creating new jobs on site, this newly expanded site will increase the number of people coming to stay in Bridlington and spending their money in the town and surrounding area, which will be a huge boost to the local economy,” said Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for strategic asset management, housing and environment.
Kier Construction will be continuing to grow its industrial portfolio with the latest appointment to deliver a £39 million regional distribution hub facility in Wixams, Bedford, for developers UK Land and Property. The facility will be occupied by B&M Retail Ltd and will serve as its Southern Distribution Centre. The equivalent to 12 premier league football pitches, the 21.5 m high, 1 million sq ft warehouse will help meet market demand. The Distribution Centre consists of warehousing and distribution facilities including temperature controlled zones to accommodate chilled and frozen goods, offices, recycling and ancillary areas. There will also be other provisions, including a refuelling area, a maintenance area for vehicles and a gatehouse, surrounding the main building. “First class warehouse space is in real demand and working with UK Land and Property LLP, we are looking forward to delivering this space in a perfectly situated location for deliveries across the country. As the UK is the eighth largest manufacturer in the world, we are proud to be supporting UK businesses and their growth and also help secure thousands of job opportunities in the area,” said Mark Pausey, managing director of Kier Construction Central. “It is an exciting award for Kier and not only is the size of the warehouse going to be impressive, but it also includes 200,000m3 of earthworks and will see us use 4,500 tonnes of steel throughout the build. The finished distribution hub will create around a thousand new jobs and we’ll also be supporting employment growth in the local area throughout the build,” he continued. The news on the Distribution Centre follows on the announcement that Kier will be building a major extension to the Telford-based Müller factory. The £10 million project will see Kier double the size of the existing site and enable Müller to significantly increase its yoghurt production.
The Leaders Romans Group (LRG) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of another acquisition – GPS Property Management. Based in Ravenshead in Nottinghamshire, the business has been owned and run by husband and wife team, Garry and Sarah Peacock, for the last eight years. The acquisition will see a new Leaders office open in Ravenshead, to provide sales and lettings services to local residents and to support the neighbouring Leaders’ branches in Mansfield and Nottingham. The original GPS Property Management staff will continue to manage their strong portfolio of over 400 tenancies, whilst building on the business’ excellent reputation by delivering exceptional customer care through our variety of sales and lettings services. Matthew Light, Group Mergers and Acquisitions Director at LRG, says: “Recent months have seen us continue to expand with numerous acquisitions, adding several new portfolios and branches in key markets across the UK. “We are delighted to have acquired this well-respected business and we welcome its staff members to the LRG community. We are confident that they will continue to provide their fantastic customer service to landlords and tenants in Ravenshead, Mansfield and the surrounding areas.” Having now completed on over 150 successful acquisitions, LRG is the property industry’s leading acquirer, adopting a hands-on approach to help business owners achieve their objectives. The vast majority of employees acquired with businesses are retained and go on to enjoy long and successful careers with LRG, taking advantage of the fresh opportunities LRG are able to offer them. For further information on selling your business to the Leaders Romans Group, contact Matthew via email at mlight@lrg.co.uk
