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July 17, 2023

XLCC Secures detailed planning approval to build UK's first HVDC Cable Factory in North Ayrshire

XLCC Secures detailed planning approval to build UK’s first HVDC Cable Factory in North Ayrshire

BDC News Team July 17, 2023

NORTH Ayrshire Council Planning Committee has granted full planning permission for XLCC’s HVDC subsea cable manufacturing operations in Hunterston, Scotland. The decision paves the way for construction to commence and follows outline planning permission granted last year.   Having received essential management and design support from leading independent construction, property, and infrastructure consultancy Pick

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Oriel celebrates breaking ground milestone

Oriel celebrates breaking ground milestone

Kenneth Booth July 17, 2023

A special breaking ground celebration was held last week to mark the start of construction to build Oriel, a new eye care, research and education centre in Camden. The integrated centre will be the new home to Oriel partners: Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

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330,000 trees planted through HS2 Woodland Fund projects

330,000 trees planted through HS2 Woodland Fund projects

Kenneth Booth July 17, 2023

Video of West Wycombe Estate in Buckinghamshire – one of the projects which has received funding: A £5 million HS2 Woodland Fund, administered by the Forestry Commission, is supporting new woodland creation and Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS) restoration projects around the Phase One route between London and the

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Arrowpoint Advisory supports Balfour Beatty Investments on its entry into the on-street Electric Vehicle charging market

Arrowpoint Advisory supports Balfour Beatty Investments on its entry into the on-street Electric Vehicle charging market

Kenneth Booth July 17, 2023

Arrowpoint Advisory’s Energy Transition and Infrastructure team has advised Balfour Beatty Investments (“BBI”) on its entry into the on-street Electric Vehicle charging market with the formation of Urban Fox – a partnership with Urban Electric Networks, a British EV chargepoint operating company. Balfour Beatty Investments expects to invest up to

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Roma Finance appoints Samantha Williamson as senior relationship manager

Roma Finance appoints Samantha Williamson as senior relationship manager

BDC News Team July 17, 2023

Roma Finance is delighted to announce the appointment of Samantha Williamson to senior relationship manager. Samantha was a senior underwriter before being promoted to bridging & development specialist and now onto senior relationship manager. She has a strong track record across specialist lending and property development and is tasked with

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN LEICESTERSHIRE DESTROYED IN LARGE FIRE

Commercial Building in Leicestershire Destroyed in Large Fire

Kenneth Booth July 17, 2023

Fire crews from the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a massive fire at a commercial building in South Wigston. The early morning blaze at Paragon destroyed much of the facility and will result in work being redistributed and staff redeployed at other locations in the wider group.

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July 17, 2023

XLCC Secures detailed planning approval to build UK's first HVDC Cable Factory in North Ayrshire

XLCC Secures detailed planning approval to build UK’s first HVDC Cable Factory in North Ayrshire

BDC News Team July 17, 2023

NORTH Ayrshire Council Planning Committee has granted full planning permission for XLCC’s HVDC subsea cable manufacturing operations in Hunterston, Scotland. The decision paves the way for construction to commence and follows outline planning permission granted last year.   Having received essential management and design support from leading independent construction, property, and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard, work on the site will start in early 2024 with cable production slated for 2026.   Development of the brownfield site will create a new UK industry to support global decarbonisation targets. By 2025, the facility will support 900 jobs in the area, with thousands more in the wider supply chain.   Santosh Patel, director at Pick Everard who has been working closely on the project, said: “We’re proud to be involved and at the forefront of this project, helping to create a new high tech green industry for the UK. Reaching this milestone and securing full planning permission is a huge step in realising this cutting-edge project’s potential.   “We want the HVDC cable factory to be a beacon for others and an example of commitment to supporting our country’s drive to net zero. To reach our goals, expanding our solar and wind infrastructure is crucial, and this factory will help massively in accomplishing this.”  Demand for high-voltage cables is set to increase six-fold over the next seven years, as many countries look globally to expand their sources of renewable energy. XLCC’s first order is for four 3,800km long cables to connect solar and wind renewable power generation in the Sahara to the UK for the Xlinks Morocco-UK power project. XLCC has also secured additional MOUs for domestic projects.   XLCC CEO, Ian Douglas, said: “To deliver the energy transition and achieve net zero, the improved global transmission of electricity is critical. Put simply, there can be no transition without transmission. As demand for HVDC cables continues to boom, we are excited to bring such a significant project to an area with a proud industrial pedigree.  “We thank the local community and North Ayrshire Council for their constructive engagement and support during the process, and we look forward to working with them and other local partners to ensure the factory delivers maximum benefits to Hunterston and the wider region.”  To learn more about Pick Everard, visit its website here: www.pickeverard.co.uk  Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

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Oriel celebrates breaking ground milestone

Oriel celebrates breaking ground milestone

Kenneth Booth July 17, 2023

A special breaking ground celebration was held last week to mark the start of construction to build Oriel, a new eye care, research and education centre in Camden. The integrated centre will be the new home to Oriel partners: Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity. Bouygues UK is the leading contractor who will build the centre which is due to open in 2027. The new centre – part of the New Hospital Programme, the biggest hospital building programme in a generation – will harness the expertise of the partners under one roof to enable closer collaborative working between clinicians and researchers. This will speed up delivery of the highest quality treatments and therapies for patients in the UK and globally. Breaking ground is an important construction milestone which publicly marks the start of building work on site. Guests at the event included Lord Markham CBE, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care, key staff involved in the development and design of Oriel, NHS leaders and leadership donors who are supporting the project. Dr Martin Kuper, Moorfields Eye Hospital chief executive, said: “We have been looking forward to this breaking ground event for a long time. It signifies we are now in the construction stage of the project to build the new home for Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to get us to this stage. This centre will support our global reputation for excellence and help us deliver outstanding care for all our patients.” Professor Alan Thompson, Dean of the UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences, said: “Being part of breaking ground really brought home that construction of our new centre is about to start. This is a hugely exciting milestone for Oriel and a great opportunity to celebrate all the work it has taken to get to this point. Oriel will allow us to drive forward innovation to support our work in the long-term and strengthen our partnership with Moorfields to deliver real benefits for patients.” Robert Dufton, Moorfields Eye Charity chief executive, said: “We were delighted to invite our generous leadership donors to this exciting event. It gave us an opportunity to thank them for their support. Philanthropy is a key part of the Oriel funding mix and has a vital role to secure the future of eye health on a global scale. We look forward to talking to more interested donors.” Fabienne Viala, chair of Bouygues Construction in the United Kingdom, said: “In our construction industry, breaking ground is always a very exciting moment. It signifies a huge step forward to start building and is a real opportunity to celebrate. We are so proud to be the leading contractor for this innovative building which will be an exemplar for accessibility, tailored to the needs of patients, and designed flexibly to meet future needs.” Health Minister Lord Markham said: “It was an honour to attend the breaking ground event to mark the start of construction to build Oriel, which is part of the biggest hospital building in a generation. The new centre will advance eye care, research and education to deliver innovative new ways of working, with closer collaboration between clinicians and researchers, enabling quicker delivery of new treatments and therapies for patients. We continue to work closely with the NHS to improve services and Oriel is part of our commitment to build 40 new hospitals by 2030, which is now expected to be backed by over £20 billion of investment.” Natalie Forrest, senior responsible owner of the New Hospital Programme, said: “This exciting event, which marks the start of construction for the new eye care, research and education hospital is such a momentous milestone. I am delighted to see the project move forward as part of the New Hospital Programme, which marks a step change in how we design and build new hospital facilities. This incredible state-of-the-art facility will transform eye care and health for people across the country.” The Oriel site was previously owned by Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust. In February 2023, Moorfields acquired the site through an NHS-to-NHS transaction approved by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and a £300 million contract was awarded to Bouygues UK to build Oriel. Demolition of six buildings on the Oriel site started in late February and construction of the 10- storey, 47,000 sq. m, centre has now begun on site. To see our timelapse video of demolition on the site please visit Demolition – Oriel (oriel-london.org.uk). The new centre will be located in the heart of the Knowledge Quarter, an internationally renowned hub for science and innovation. It is close to several NHS, commercial and charity partners as well as UCL’s Bloomsbury campus. For the second year running, UCL was named second in the world for the strength of its international research network, which is central to their mission as London’s global university. For more information about Oriel, the construction programme and upcoming milestones please visit www.oriel-london.org.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

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House of Commons’ planning reform recommendations sensible and necessary

House of Commons’ planning reform recommendations sensible and necessary

BDC News Team July 17, 2023

Victoria Hills, Chief Executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute said: “These recommendations are both sensible and necessary, outlining the critical need for greater resources to the planning system and the key steps Government should take to support communities. “The Committee is right to warn that reforms will fail if local authorities lack sufficient resources to implement them. Overworked and understaffed Local Planning Authorities are struggling under unmanageable workloads. While recent planning bursary increases from DLUHC are a positive start, Local Planning Authorities still lack the fundamental resources to deliver the homes, services, and infrastructure communities need. Our research shows that over a quarter of local authority planners have left local government in the last seven years. This position is unsustainable. “We strongly support the Committee’s recommendations on National Development Management Policies. We recently warned that agreed opportunities to consult parliament and the public have been critical to the success of similar policy regimes in other nations. Without these steps, English NDMPs could potentially complicate decision-making and are unlikely to address local needs adequately. “We firmly endorse the evaluation of the National Planning Policy Framework. We conducted our own Location for Development research in 2016, 2018, and 2021 to better understand its impact on planning decision-making.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

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330,000 trees planted through HS2 Woodland Fund projects

330,000 trees planted through HS2 Woodland Fund projects

Kenneth Booth July 17, 2023

Video of West Wycombe Estate in Buckinghamshire – one of the projects which has received funding: A £5 million HS2 Woodland Fund, administered by the Forestry Commission, is supporting new woodland creation and Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS) restoration projects around the Phase One route between London and the West Midlands. To date, a total of £1.75 million has been allocated across 35 schemes. This has resulted in the restoration of over 66 hectares of ancient woodland, including the planting of over 110,000 trees; and over 130 hectares of new native woodland, with around 220,000 trees planted. The fund provides support for landowners in the area 25 miles around the Phase One route. This goes beyond HS2’s existing environmental programme to plant 7 million trees and create over 33 square kilometres of wildlife habitat. James Hicks, Biodiversity Policy Specialist at HS2 Ltd said: “We’re designing HS2 to be a railway that respects the natural environment by conserving, replacing and enhancing wildlife habitats with a new ‘green corridor’ along the route. This will create a network of bigger, better-connected, climate resilient habitats and new green spaces for people and wildlife to enjoy in the future. “Over and above our required mitigation, our HS2 Woodland Fund provides important additional financial support for areas near the route to help compensate for unavoidable impacts to ancient woodlands.” Sir William Worsley, Forestry Commission Chair, said: “We must ensure that woodlands and habitats impacted by HS2 are effectively restored and protected. “The HS2 Fund will continue to facilitate the creation of new woodland and bring new life to ancient woodlands around the Phase One route between London and the West Midlands.” The HS2 Woodland Fund on Phase One provides funding to restore and maintain PAWS sites, including restocking with native trees and shrubs, and associated items including fencing, gates and natural flood management items. It also provides funding for creating, protecting and maintaining new native woodland through the England Woodland Creation Offer – part of a suite of Forestry Commission initiatives to support woodland creation and tree planting across England. West Wycombe Estate in Buckinghamshire is one of the projects which has received funding to restore one of their ancient woodland sites and is now seeing the benefits. Over 15,000 native trees were planted on a site that is very well used by the public, which was previously planted with non-native Japanese Larch that had suffered from damage by squirrels. David Hunt, Forest Manager at West Wycombe Estate said: “With the funding available from HS2, it made it an obvious choice for us to opt for going back to restore native ancient woodland on the estate. The benefits of planting woodland on ancient sites is really wildlife conservation, biodiversity and landscape as opposed to commercial woodlands. The funding from HS2 has been really important for us, and anyone interested in this woodland can see the benefits of going back to native tree planting.” HS2 Ltd are working to extend the Woodland Fund for Phase 2a with an additional £2million of funding available. A £1million HS2 Woodland Fund was also announced on Phase 2b in January 2023 which will be launched following Royal Assent.  More information on the HS2 Woodland Fund, including the locations of schemes delivered to date, can be found on the HS2 website: https://www.hs2.org.uk/building-hs2/environmental-sustainability/ancient-woodland/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

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Arrowpoint Advisory supports Balfour Beatty Investments on its entry into the on-street Electric Vehicle charging market

Arrowpoint Advisory supports Balfour Beatty Investments on its entry into the on-street Electric Vehicle charging market

Kenneth Booth July 17, 2023

Arrowpoint Advisory’s Energy Transition and Infrastructure team has advised Balfour Beatty Investments (“BBI”) on its entry into the on-street Electric Vehicle charging market with the formation of Urban Fox – a partnership with Urban Electric Networks, a British EV chargepoint operating company. Balfour Beatty Investments expects to invest up to £60 million of capital in the partnership to fund the roll out of up to 35,000 charge points across the UK over the next decade. Urban Fox offers local authorities a whole life solution to EV chargepoints: funding, building, operating and maintaining a range of fast, rapid and slow chargepoints across the counties in which they will be deployed. Its innovative 7kW on-street chargepoint is the first of its kind to the market. Installed into the pavement, the unit is fully retractable underground leaving pavements clutter free and accessible when not in use. With 43% of British households without access to off-street parking, and the growing demand and uptake of electric vehicles, Urban Fox’s quick installation and replacement process allows additional chargepoints to be easily installed as demand dictates. Ian Brown, Managing Director at Arrowpoint Advisory, concluded: “We are thrilled to have advised Balfour Beatty Investments on this new venture to support the build out of critical infrastructure required for the transition to electric vehicles. We are excited about the potential this partnership with Urban Electric Networks will bring to the UK.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

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Casa by Moda appoints Operations Director as it prepares to launch its first neighbourhoods across the UK

Casa by Moda appoints Operations Director as it prepares to launch its first neighbourhoods across the UK

BDC News Team July 17, 2023

Single-family homes developer operator Casa by Moda has made a key senior appointment as it gears up to welcome its first residents in the coming months, with the addition of new Operations Director Sarah Nelson. Sarah joins the Harrogate-based business, which forms a cornerstone of leading build-to-rent business Moda Living’s single-family rental division, Moda Family Homes, with more than two decades of operational experience at senior leadership level within the property sector. Prior to joining Casa, Sarah was a Director in the Client Relations team at Fresh, a leading third-party management provider of purpose-built PBSA and BTR schemes across the UK. In her new position at Casa, Sarah will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of the operations teams as well as agreeing and implementing the company’s vision to achieve long-term, sustainable, and profitable growth. The role will also see her work with the rest of the senior leadership team to continue to drive the high standards and industry leading innovation that Moda is well known for within the single-family homes market. Sarah Nelson, Operations Director at Casa by Moda, said: “This felt like a very natural move for me. The Casa brand, mission, and values of putting the customer at the heart of everything are aligned to my own personal values, so I feel a very close affinity with Moda Living’s proposition. Straight away I knew I could both passionately commit and add a huge amount of value to the business. “The single-family rental market is growing at speed, so it’s a really exciting time to transition into this emerging sector. I can’t wait to see our new communities come to life later this year as we ensure our future Casa residents have an amazing experience living in our next generation of suburban neighbourhoods.” Stephen Rogers, Associate Director at Casa by Moda, added: “Sarah is a fantastic addition to the growing Casa team at this crucial, exciting moment for the business. With her wealth of experience in the living sector, we’re confident that she will play a pivotal role in the growth of Casa as we look to open our first neighbourhood this year and work towards our goal of securing 5,000 new family homes by 2025. “We know Sarah shares our vision of providing our residents with a best-in-class experience that puts service, technology, wellbeing and sustainability at the very forefront of what we are looking to deliver here.” The news follows Casa’s announcement in May that its first neighbourhood, Casa, Vista Park, will open its doors in Glasgow in the coming months, bringing 156 single-family rental homes to the Glasgow region for the very first time. The brands pipeline is continuing to grow, as it works to revolutionise suburban rental living experiences across the UK for its residents and wider communities with its focus on health and wellbeing, technology, sustainability and best-in-class service. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

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Irwin Mitchell Boosts Real Estate Disputes Team with new Partner Appointment in London

Irwin Mitchell Boosts Real Estate Disputes Team with new Partner Appointment in London

Kenneth Booth July 17, 2023

National law firm’s property division now has 29 partners and over 150 qualified lawyers National law firm Irwin Mitchell is expanding its Real Estate Disputes Team with the recruitment of a new partner, William Scott, who will be based in the firm’s London office. The appointment takes the specialist disputes team to 25, including four partners and four senior associates, based in offices across the UK.  The team is jointly led by partners Danny Revitt and Tim Rayner and sits within Irwin Mitchell’s Property Division which will now number 29 partners and over 150 qualified lawyers. Will will be working with London Head of Real Estate Disputes, partner Paul Henson in a team of seven specialist real estate disputes lawyers in London. He joins Irwin Mitchell from Bates Wells where he was Head of Real Estate Disputes since April 2019, having joined the firm as a solicitor in 2008. Will has extensive experience of working for both landlords and tenants advising on all aspects of disputes relating to commercial landlord and tenant relationships. He has particular expertise in acting for corporate occupiers, charities, retailers, unions, educational establishments and individuals. Day to day work includes advising on service charge disputes, dilapidations claims, all aspects of exits from property, lease renewals, forfeitures and possession claims. He has also built up a reputation amongst clients and led on ESG property related matters, business rates, telecoms issues and the Real Estate aspects of the impact economy. He is a member of the Property Litigation Association. Danny Revitt, Joint Head of Real Estate Disputes at Irwin Mitchell said, “Will’s arrival will be a real boost to our national Real Estate Disputes practice, particularly in London, where we are already highly regarded but are keen to develop and grow the team further. His expertise in ESG, business rates and telecoms will further strengthen our offer as these are key issues our clients are concerned about and wish us to help address.” Tim Rayner, Joint Head of Real Estate Disputes at Irwin Mitchell added, “Our national Real Estates Disputes Team has more than doubled in size in the last five years, reflecting the challenges investors, developers and occupiers face in the modern real estate industry. We have a strong and sizeable practice already but look forward to working with Will to further strengthen our offer to clients. We wish him a warm welcome.” Irwin Mitchell has continued to invest heavily in its team focused on the corporate, property and institutions audience. Earlier this year it announced the arrival of construction partner Robert Tunningley, banking partner Jeremy Ladyman,  two corporate/property tax partners, Kate Featherstone and Jennie Newton and most recently corporate partner Geraint Lloyd. The firm is committed to the ESG agenda and has developed its own service for clients. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

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Roma Finance appoints Samantha Williamson as senior relationship manager

Roma Finance appoints Samantha Williamson as senior relationship manager

BDC News Team July 17, 2023

Roma Finance is delighted to announce the appointment of Samantha Williamson to senior relationship manager. Samantha was a senior underwriter before being promoted to bridging & development specialist and now onto senior relationship manager. She has a strong track record across specialist lending and property development and is tasked with enhancing the ‘borrower first’ experience, sharing her expertise, building long term relationships and supporting property investors in reaching their end goal. Roma is the spirit of #lovetolend, building rapport with partners and borrowers to ensure they receive the best possible outcome and feel fully supported throughout the life of their project.   Samantha said, “I am thrilled for this next move. Working with our borrowers and seeing the projects at each stage is a joy. My experience with my own property portfolio and previous roles will be vital in this new challenge and allow Roma to deliver a further improved experience.” Darren Brogden, director for Brytr Properties, commented: Samantha has always been responsive and excellent at building rapport. Approachable and engaging from the first meeting, she is able to empathise with the customer and put them at ease, reassuring them that Roma understands their needs and will help them through their lending journey. Samantha stays in constant contact throughout the application process and takes the time to explain what is required and answer any questions, however mundane. She is a great ambassador for Roma Finance and the company’s values.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN LEICESTERSHIRE DESTROYED IN LARGE FIRE

Commercial Building in Leicestershire Destroyed in Large Fire

Kenneth Booth July 17, 2023

Fire crews from the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a massive fire at a commercial building in South Wigston. The early morning blaze at Paragon destroyed much of the facility and will result in work being redistributed and staff redeployed at other locations in the wider group. The building did not have the benefit of an automatic sprinkler system. The June 15th blaze broke out at the Paragon Building in Saffron Road and required 11 fire crews and more than 100 firefighters from the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service to contain it. The large demand for water to tackle the fire was supported by drawing from the Grand Union Canal and pumping it one kilometre to the site. There were several buildings impacted by the fire which required huge resources including an aerial ladder platform in order to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby businesses. Local residents had to contend with large plumes of smoke shortly after the fire broke out. While the business reports 250 people employed at this inbound mail processing facility, there were 134 present at the site that day. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries in the blaze. The impact on the local community and environment was significant with local road closures, trains halted and nearby residents forced to close windows and doors. There were a number of measures employed to minimise the impact of pollution to the local environment. The business was reported to be initiating a business contingency plan to manage the impact of this catastrophic fire. What remains of their sprawling 15,000m2 facility is reported to need to be demolished and disposed of. This fire is perhaps one of the largest of recent weeks consuming much of a 15,000m2 facility. Many people would be surprised by the scale of the fire given that it was a commercial mail handling operation. However, it is not alone in impacting a company and its operations. Another two businesses counting the cost and damage of a destructive fire are on an industrial estate in Corby. In the early hours of April 25th, fire crews from Northampton Fire and Rescue Service were called to a major fire in a warehouse unit which housed two businesses. This building was a modestly sized floor area of about 2,000m2. At the height of the blaze, there were nine fire engines tackling the flames with appliances from Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. The fire and rescue service contained the fire but were unable to save the building which was completely destroyed. Halting the spread of fire when it is first detected is the best way to limit damage and minimise costs and impacts. Sprinklers have been shown to contain, control or extinguish fires in 99% of cases when caused to operate1. The impacted business can be operational within hours, avoiding the economic and social costs.  Commercial and industrial fires such as these once again underscore the need for an increased emphasis of resilience alongside life safety as a reasonable requirement. Recognising this importance would result in more buildings being designed and constructed to withstand disproportionate damage, using combinations of passive and active fire safety measures. For more information about the BSA visit the www.business-sprinkler-alliance.org Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

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The Installation of Lifts At Home, an Increasingly Demanded Solution `

The Installation of Lifts At Home, an Increasingly Demanded Solution

Nick Child July 17, 2023

Do you discover that more and more people around you are installing lifts at home? This is because the home elevator is a rising trend, and many people are opting for a new lift installation at home globally. Having a home lift was once considered a luxury. However, now there are many homeowners who require this solution due to a disability or mobility challenge. Moreover, people across the world are installing lifts to enhance their daily comfort and future-proof their houses. Reasons behind the Rising Home Lift Installation Trend With the growing population and prevalence of disabilities, the requirement for home lifts is quickly increasing, making them an essential attribute of modern home design. New lift installation at home is becoming highly popular, especially in bigger homes and multi-story residential complexes. The main reason behind this is the increasing demand for accessibility solutions in houses, particularly for disabled and elderly people. Here are some factors that contribute to the increasing popularity of a new lift installation at home: 1. Home Lifts Are Becoming More Cost-Effective Although home lifts were considered a luxury earlier, now they are widely available and more cost-effective. Home lifts are available at different prices based on their features and size. However, the cost is sometimes outweighed by the perks, including increased convenience, accessibility, and home value. 2. Technology Enhancements Technology improvements are another factor contributing to the rising demand for home elevators. Modern home lifts are available in several styles, sizes, and designs, making them more attractive to homeowners. Also, they are efficient and dependable, with features like easy maintenance, energy-saving modes, and silent function. These features make them a more convenient option for homeowners looking for accessibility solutions. 3. Increased Value of Residential Properties Residential lifts make it easier for people to move between floors, making life easier for seniors and disabled people and lowering injury risks. Furthermore, they increase home accessibility, allowing people to live comfortably at home. In short, home elevators increase the value of houses, making them a great investment for homeowners. 4. Increase in New Housing Constructions This is another factor driving the popularity of home lifts. With increasing urbanization and population, the demand for multi-story houses is growing, making residential lifts more crucial. Also, new home designs focus on convenience and luxury, and lifts are the basic element of such designs. Architects and home builders are including lifts in their designs to fulfil the demands of modern homeowners. Benefits of Having a Home Lift To help deal with mobility issues at home, Shaftless Stair Lift, home elevators, and platform lifts are famous solutions for numerous adults. No matter what type of lift you choose for your house, you will reap a number of benefits. Let’s delve into them! 1. Better Access for Physically Challenged Individuals Accessibility is one of the main benefits of a new lift installation at home. With increasing accessibility to homes, disabled people can take advantage of the space just like others. 2. Safer and More Comfortable A home elevator or stair lift is an amazing way to move around for less mobile homeowners. It is safer and more convenient to use than the stairs. With lowered mobility, there are huge risks associated, and a lift is an ideal way to avoid those risks without restricting your movement. 3. Easy to Maintain and Use Many people consider lifts an expensive investment. However, it is very easy to maintain and use. It just needs cleaning to keep it in good condition. It hardly breaks down and can work for numerous years. 4. Future-Proofing a House for Retirement Living With aging, it becomes a constant struggle for people to climb up and down stairs every day. So, new lift installation future-proofs a house for retirement, adding both resale value and accessibility. Final Verdict If you are ready to be part of the rising trend of new lift installation at home to make your house future-proof, comfortable, and accessible, you must get in touch with Irish Lift Services. They offer a wide range of home lift solutions. So, if you are seeking to install an elevator in your house, they can help you find the lift that best meets your needs.

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