October 14, 2022

TG Lynes ploughs investment into plant hire

The plant hire offering of leading heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has been enhanced by a substantial six-figure investment. The Enfield-based business has used the investment to further increase the size and variety of its range. More than 350 products are now available to hire from

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A winning recipe for making buildings ‘green’

Imagination and creativity are two watchwords to champion when considering how to make Government and public sector buildings more eco-friendly. Record energy costs coupled with ambitious net zero targets will, no doubt, accelerate the pledge to make buildings more eco-friendly. Late last year, the Cabinet Office set out new guidance

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Plans Approved for Former MoD Site in Hounslow

Plans approved for former MoD site in Hounslow

Plans for the major redevelopment of a former Ministry of Defence (MoD) site in Hounslow West have been given the green light. A resolution to grant planning permission has been received for a mixed-use development at Cavalry Barracks to build a vibrant community that includes 1,525 new homes, as well

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Final Phase at Seacroft Hospital Commences

Final Phase at Seacroft Hospital Commences

Work on the final phase as Seacroft Hospital regeneration development has officially commenced and once ready it will be welcoming 185 new homes to the area. To mark the occasion, Keepmoat Homes and Strata welcomed Local Councillors Cllr David Jenkins and Cllr Katie Dye, alongside Homes England representatives Nancy Atkinson

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October 14, 2022

Roann Limited wins contract with David Phillips’ £100 million build-to-rent development

Granite and quartz worktop supplier, Roann Limited, has been appointed by David Phillips FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment), to provide 500 units of kitchen worktop materials to the £100 million flat developments, Central Quay, in Glasgow. Roann Limited is providing over £310,000 worth of Silestone Miami White and Silestone Cemento Spa quartz worktops, to the build-to-rent development, made up of nearly 500 studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments. This project comes following an already prosperous year for Roann Limited, with the Wakefield-based business on track to exceed a £9 million turnover for 2023. Scott Wharton, Sales Director at Roann Limited, comments “As always, we’re thrilled to be appointed as the quartz kitchen worktop supplier for this project! What’s special about this project is the build-to-rent element of the property. Due to the current climate, build-to-rent is growing in popularity, and helps to provide housing for people who want cost-effective and flexible living. We’re delighted to be a part of this scheme and look forward to seeing the finished project!” More information on Roann Limited and its products is available at www.roann.co.uk.

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TG Lynes ploughs investment into plant hire

The plant hire offering of leading heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has been enhanced by a substantial six-figure investment. The Enfield-based business has used the investment to further increase the size and variety of its range. More than 350 products are now available to hire from TG Lynes including benches, compressors, dehumidifiers, drills, gas bottles, pressguns, grinders, ladders, hand tools, staging and trestles. Steven Watts, recently appointed Plant Hire Manager at TG Lynes, said: “This is a significant development for our plant hire offering which already has a strong reputation for reliability and excellent customer service. “Extending our range will make a real difference to the day-to-day work of commercial heating and mechanical services engineers, particularly when they are seeking a piece of equipment they are using sparingly. “Convenience is a big part of our offering and giving customers the chance to purchase their materials and complete their plant hire requirements in a one-stop-shop is a real benefit which many companies operating a solely hire offering simply can’t provide.” Further investment is planned for 2023. Amongst the manufacturers that feature strongly in the TG Lynes hire range are Armorgard, Viega and REMS, for which TG Lynes is an authorised service depot, the only one in London and the South-East. All products are tested before each hire and are available on a minimum one-week agreement. Steven heads up a five-strong hire team at TG Lynes, including Gaetan Rene – part of TG Lynes Plant Hire for more than 45 years – and REMS service and calibration technician Nick Bryce. Leighton Hibbert specialises in Armorgard products while Cyrett Campbell focuses on customer service and latest hire trends. Steven added: “I’m privileged to have a strong, talented and knowledgeable team who are completely focused on delivering the best possible service to our customers and ensuring reliability and availability of hire equipment at all times. “People buy from people and I couldn’t have asked for a better group to deliver our hire offering.”

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A winning recipe for making buildings ‘green’

Imagination and creativity are two watchwords to champion when considering how to make Government and public sector buildings more eco-friendly. Record energy costs coupled with ambitious net zero targets will, no doubt, accelerate the pledge to make buildings more eco-friendly. Late last year, the Cabinet Office set out new guidance on how it will seek to reduce emissions and reach a net zero target by 2050. Get it right, and there are huge gains to be made. Making buildings more sustainable is important.  Emissions from public buildings contribute significantly to global warming every year. The benefits of reducing the carbon footprint from so many buildings across the UK is therefore clear to see, and can encourage private sector organisations to follow suit. But it is one thing setting a target and another reaching it. So just how do the Government and public sector agencies get there?  Having worked with public sector agencies and private companies on sustainability projects for many years, we believe there are some fundamental points – or ingredients – to consider. These are: Future focus: Government and public sector leaders should be in no rush to knock down buildings in favour of developing brand new ones in their place. Rather than demolishing and rebuilding these places, the most sustainable way to improve them is to retrofit them.  There’s a saying which reads: ‘the greenest building is the one already standing’. So we need to find ways to improve and adapt our buildings rather than simply replacing them. This is because knocking down and rebuilding is a process which itself creates more embodied carbon and waste. Funding: In terms of the public estate, it’s an aging, underfunded property portfolio which results in maintenance issues and poor performance from a sustainability perspective. Budget needs to be dedicated to this portfolio to help realise the target and ambitions set out with the emissions drive.  Fit for purpose: In addition to this, if the Government is to establish guidance which works to regulate itself, it needs to lead by example. It’s not only a question of sustainability but also comfort. Prisons and hospitals need to be fit for purpose and provide a social value element to better benefit the communities they stand in. Education and Regulation: Government, public sector leaders and Consultants need to lead the discussion, and more importantly educate their teams on the issues and possible solutions which should be considered. The hierarchy of ‘Repurpose’, ‘Refurbish’, ‘Remodel’, Re-build should be the default approach where viable. A review of regulations should also be undertaken, with consideration of a new building regulation part, focused specifically on embodied and operational carbon for new construction. While a huge challenge to meet these emissions targets lie ahead, it is also an incredibly exciting time laden with opportunity to really push for a ‘greener’ future. The Government has also published a Net Zero Estate Playbook which will help inspire and guide public sector organisations on effective ways to reduce carbon emissions. This guide highlights encouraging consistent approaches to using solar panels, greener building materials, EV vehicle charge points and LED lighting. The new guidance for Government buildings aims to make national infrastructure ‘greener’ by giving Government departments, the public sector and government property professionals clear guidance on the design, implementation, and monitoring of net zero strategies and delivery programmes.  The approaches can be applied to existing and new build properties and aims to encourage the use of low carbon materials and provide an improved understanding of a building’s environmental impact over its entire lifespan. The UK was the first major country to legislate for net zero. This ‘road map’ for Government buildings – if followed correctly – can help this country take a big step towards reaching these ambitious, but hugely important targets to benefit us all.

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Plans Approved for Former MoD Site in Hounslow

Plans approved for former MoD site in Hounslow

Plans for the major redevelopment of a former Ministry of Defence (MoD) site in Hounslow West have been given the green light. A resolution to grant planning permission has been received for a mixed-use development at Cavalry Barracks to build a vibrant community that includes 1,525 new homes, as well as commercial space and more than 10 acres of open space. The new masterplan focuses on creating high-quality homes in a sustainable environment that celebrates the site’s history and supports the ongoing regeneration of the area. Housing developer and regeneration specialist Inland Homes developed the plans on behalf of the project’s investor, together with architects tp bennett and planning consultants Planning Potential. At nearly 37 acres, the former Ministry of Defence site is one of the largest remaining undeveloped brownfield sites in London and benefits from excellent public transport links to nearby Heathrow Airport and central London. Alongside much-needed homes to suit a wide range of residents, the redevelopment will bring 2,700 square metres of commercial space for shops, cafes, workspace and community uses. The old parade ground will be revived as a new public park twice the size of Trafalgar Square, with sports pitches, play areas and green open space. Other landscaped areas will help form an ecological corridor that connects to nearby Hounslow Heath and Beaversfield Park. With a permanent barracks on site from 1793 to 2021 and links to Oliver Cromwell, Florence Nightingale and Winston Churchill, Cavalry Barracks and the surrounding area is steeped in history. Heritage assets across the site will be celebrated and restored, with key buildings opened up for wider community benefit. In total, 14 Grade II listed buildings and 9 locally listed buildings will be refurbished. “Cavalry Barracks is an exceptional development site with its historical significance, excellent location and sheer scale of opportunity. We are delighted to have received a resolution to grant planning permission on behalf of the project investor to secure additional new housing for Hounslow, in a way that celebrates the site’s rich history and builds on its legacy for the whole community benefit. We look forward to seeing the next chapter in the Cavalry Barracks story come to life,” commented Nish Malde, Interim Chief Executive Officer at Inland Homes. Inland Homes is now working to finalise the terms of the section 106 agreement as quickly as possible on behalf of the project investor. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Home of Construction and Property News

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Final Phase at Seacroft Hospital Commences

Final Phase at Seacroft Hospital Commences

Work on the final phase as Seacroft Hospital regeneration development has officially commenced and once ready it will be welcoming 185 new homes to the area. To mark the occasion, Keepmoat Homes and Strata welcomed Local Councillors Cllr David Jenkins and Cllr Katie Dye, alongside Homes England representatives Nancy Atkinson and Marie Kiddell, on site for a sod cutting ceremony. “We are extremely excited to have commenced work on the final phase in Seacroft. The development is part of a wider regeneration project in East Leeds and aims to provide a tremendous opportunity for the city’s growth, and the much-needed high-quality homes will contribute to making the area a great place to live and work for both local residents as well as those new to the area,” said Michael Orgill, Regional Managing Director at Keepmoat Homes. “We have a strong track record of breathing new life into brownfield land such as this and are driven to make a big impact on the local community. By generating local employment and training opportunities during the construction period, we aim to deliver real value to the area and ensure the re-development is a benefit for all.” Comprising one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom houses, available for both open market sale and affordable housing provision, the development is due to complete in Summer 2025 and will bring the total homes delivered at the scheme to 686. “The development has been a flagship scheme for developers, Leeds Council and Homes England, showcasing brownfield regeneration, the construction of mixed tenure homes, fast paced delivery, key infrastructure investment and socio-economic outputs for local people,” commented Mark Leaf, Director of Land and Planning at Strata. “A Skills Hub, in partnership with Leeds College of Building has also been implemented to maximize the use of local labour and skills development; ensuring local people and businesses are benefitting from the investment. We look forward to completing this scheme and working in partnership with Homes England and Leeds Council on forthcoming sites to continue to transform brownfield sites and assist helping local people with job and training opportunities.” As part of its commitment to the local community and the city of Leeds, Keepmoat Homes has pledged to support local people and maximise the use of local labour through the use of sub-contractors, along with creating opportunities in training and work placements, with an aim of creating the next generation of workers. Finally, Nancy Atkinson, Project Manager for Homes England, the Government’s housing agency, added: “We’re excited to see the start of the final phase of the Seacroft Hospital development, unlocking land for over 680 new homes. This final phase of development reflects the strong partnership work with Homes England, Keepmoat Homes and Strata to bring much needed housing to meet demand in the area. “Homes England have assembled the site over the past ten years, re-purposing surplus public sector land for much needed housing contributing to the Government’s housing targets,” she concluded. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Home of Construction and Property News

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