Knauf AMF Thermatex Acoustic ceiling planks create a luxurious feel for a new exclusive apartment development in a prosperous area of Newcastle. Knauf AMF Thermatex Acoustic ceiling planks create a luxurious feel for a new exclusive apartment development in a prosperous area of Newcastle. ‘ONE Jesmond Three Sixty’ has been
9 April 2016 – by Mike Cobb The Norwegian finance ministry has raised the real estate allocation of its sovereign wealth fund from 5% to 7%. The NKr7tn (£598bn) Norges Bank Investment Management fund will now be able to allocate NKr490bn into real estate. Last December the world’s largest
Eon chief executive Tony Cocker has been confirmed as the new chair of the Energy and Efficiency Industrial Partnership. Cocker said that he was “proud to stand here as chair for the next phase of this partnership” as he spoke at an apprentice graduation ceremony at the
Category: Construction Industry Today | Subscribe to Construction Industry Today Feed Published Tue, Mar 8th 2016 Concrete Floor Coatings Market (Epoxy, Polyaspartics and Others) for Outdoor and Indoor Applications – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 – 2020 Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on
Legionella risk assessments increase in rented properties, says APHC Published: 24 June, 2016 The number of landlords arranging for essential legionella risk assessments and monitoring to be undertaken in their rented properties is on the increase, according to the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC). Commonly found in freshwater
Moda Living and Apache Capital Partners will build a £145m PRS development on Broad Street in Birmingham. Source link
The case of a Tyneside letting agent jailed after stealing almost half-a-million pounds from her employers proves the need for urgent change in the rental industry warns property boss. Rental manager Angela Clift was this week jailed for two years after pocketing £400,000 she was supposed to be collecting on
Lovell has broken ground on a £320m housing regeneration project in southeast London. Above: Left to right are Cllr Averil Lekau, Lovell regional director Michael O’Farrell, Cllr Danny Thorpe and Asra chief exec Matt Cooney Some 1,500 new flats are being built to transform three council estates in Woolwich. The
FTB DIY disasters can cost twice as much as stamp duty Undertaking ambitious projects with little to no formal training can leave new homeowners seriously out of pocket New research from specialist insurance broker, Towergate, has found that those who have taken their first step onto
Category: Construction Industry Today | Subscribe to Construction Industry Today Feed Published Tue, Oct 4th 2016 After successfully completing the first two phases of a major refurbishment project for the University of Edinburgh, ISG is now preparing to commence the third and final stage of the £3.1 million redevelopment of
Knauf AMF Thermatex Acoustic ceiling planks create a luxurious feel for a new exclusive apartment development in a prosperous area of Newcastle. Knauf AMF Thermatex Acoustic ceiling planks create a luxurious feel for a new exclusive apartment development in a prosperous area of Newcastle. ‘ONE Jesmond Three Sixty’ has been transformed from a 1960s office block into a landmark building with striking architecture and contemporary interior design. Briefed to design a warm and chic interior for 80 apartments, GT3 architects were attracted to Thermatex acoustic ceiling planks for the reception and circulation areas which set the tone for the rest of the building. “We wanted an alternative to the standard square ceiling tile and liked the white unperforated surface which gives the planks its unique appearance. We also liked the repeat pattern the planks form on the ceiling.”The smooth, white elegant appearance of Thermatex Acoustic planks help give the interior a welcoming ambience for residents and visitors. The building’s public spaces have a light, airy, open feel, thanks to the ceiling’s high light reflection (85%) and low air permeability. Thermatex Acoustic planks do not need regular cleaning; the surface can resist dust which helps retain its bright appearance. This bright appearance combined with the ceiling’s high light reflectance reduces the level of artificial lighting required.Thermatex Acoustic ceilings offers excellent acoustic control and are ideal for busy areas. The planks improve privacy for residents by ensuring unwanted noise does not travel from the external hallways to the apartments.At ONE Jesmond Three Sixty, the ceiling planks were fitted using Knauf AMF’s Bandraster grid system. The Bandraster system allowed the architect full creative expression in ceiling design creating a linear look to the ceiling planks as an alternative to standard 600 x 600mm tiles. The parallel suspension sections of the Bandraster grid system can be adapted to the architecture of any building. The ceiling’s versatility allowed the architect to realise their vision for the finished interior. “We wanted plank sizes of 300mm on a suspension system with semi-concealed grid, with a shadowline to the perimeter and a plasterboard upstand edge which we were able to achieve. We also wanted light fittings to be centred to the width of the plank which we were also able to achieve. We would specify Knauf AMF products again.” Fire protection is a key requirement for all public areas. The materials installed in ONE Jesmond Three Sixty had to meet high standards. Thermatex Acoustic planks are classified A2 fire performance (non- combustible) to prevent flame spread with no contribution to the development of a fire. Source link
9 April 2016 – by Mike Cobb The Norwegian finance ministry has raised the real estate allocation of its sovereign wealth fund from 5% to 7%. The NKr7tn (£598bn) Norges Bank Investment Management fund will now be able to allocate NKr490bn into real estate. Last December the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund said it wanted to take the allocation to 10% by including infrastructure in its real estate business. However, that move was vetoed this week. The alternative, an increase to 7%, excluding infrastructure, extends a plan to reduce the sovereign wealth fund’s exposure to low-yielding bonds and move towards the better returns that real estate has delivered. In 2015, real estate returned 10% on investments after currency fluctuations, compared with just 0.33% for bonds and 3.83% for equities. So far Norges has invested NKr180bn in real estate across key cities in the US and Europe. All the content from this weekís magazine, including this article, is available in the new app. Norges Bank real estate management chief executive Karsten Kallevig leads the sovereign fund’s drive into the sector. Its biggest single market has so far been the US, centring on New York offices and logistics with partner Prologis. The UK has been Norges’ second-biggest market with NKr48bn of investment in luxury retail and logistics. The UK was Norges’ first destination for investment following the fund’s move into real estate in 2010. In 2011 it bought a 25% stake in the Crown Estate’s Regent Street, W1, scheme. Source link
Eon chief executive Tony Cocker has been confirmed as the new chair of the Energy and Efficiency Industrial Partnership. Cocker said that he was “proud to stand here as chair for the next phase of this partnership” as he spoke at an apprentice graduation ceremony at the House of Commons this week. This new phase will include work on the first comprehensive energy and utility workforce strategy with input from 29 sector chief executives. This will help to link workforce strategy to the delivery of the government’s £100bn National Infrastructure Plan almost two thirds of which will be delivered by the energy sector. There are also plans to taken forward the “highest value initiatives” from previous years of the EEIP including its Independent Assessment Service for vocational qualifications and training. Cocker takes over as EEIP chair from Steve Holliday, the former chief executive of National Grid who had been chair since the partnership’s inception in 2014. The partnership (EEIP) is a collaborative group of employers, brought together to address sector skills gaps and workforce challenges. The future of the EEIP, which has brought wide ranging benefits to skills provision and the talent pipeline for utilities in recent years, was challenged in 2015 when government funding for its work was withdrawn. Employers members have now confirmed however that they will continue to support the partnership. Source link
Category: Construction Industry Today | Subscribe to Construction Industry Today Feed Published Tue, Mar 8th 2016 Concrete Floor Coatings Market (Epoxy, Polyaspartics and Others) for Outdoor and Indoor Applications – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 – 2020 Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday Floor coatings are an important facet of the construction industry. These are used in a broad range of floor coating applications. Commercial applications of concrete floor coatings include outdoor applications (garage floors, walkways, patios, etc.) and indoor applications (residential floor coatings, commercial floors, industrial floors, restraints, etc.). In terms of revenue, the global concrete floor coatings market was valued at USD 745.8 million in 2013 and is expected to reach USD 1,176.9 million by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2014 to 2020. Epoxy based concrete floor coatings accounted for the largest share of the concrete floor coatings market in terms of both volume and revenue with over 50% share in 2013. Polyaspartics based concrete floor coatings used for floor coating applications was the second largest product segment of concrete floor coatings, followed by others (polyurethane, acrylic, etc.). The concrete floor coatings industry exhibits a high degree of forward integration as most producers of concrete floor coatings are also engaged in the downstream activities. This forward integration provides participants with a distinct competitive advantage in terms of better customer retention and market dominance. The demand for concrete floor coatings is primarily led by growth in the construction industry and increasing awareness about floor coatings globally. Growth in urbanization and population in countries in Asia Pacific has provided an impetus to the demand for concrete floor coatings in the region. Growth in construction activities pertaining to commercial and residential sectors is expected to drive the demand for concrete floor coatings in the region. Recovering construction sector in developed economies is another important factor driving the growth of global concrete floor coatings. The construction industry in countries such as the U.S. has witnessed an up shift of late. This has further increased demand for concrete floor coatings, especially for outdoor applications, in the region. Get Free Research Report Sample: http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/sample/sample.php?flag=S&rep_id=1949 With over 50% share, indoor floor coating was the largest application segment of concrete floor coatings in 2013. There has been an increase in demand for concrete floor coatings used for indoor floor coating applications due to the growing importance of floor coatings, particularly in the industrial and commercial sector. Growth of the concrete floor coatings market is likely to be restricted by volatility in prices and supply of raw materials. Most concrete floor coating products are petroleum derivatives, and are subject to price and supply variations. This puts an added pressure on manufacturers of concrete floor coatings. Demand for bio-based concrete floor coatings is expected to open up new opportunities for producers of concrete floor coatings in the near future. North America and Asia Pacific were the major markets for concrete floor coatings in 2013. With over 29% share in total consumption, Asia Pacific was the second largest regional market for concrete floor coatings in 2013. Leading manufacturers of concrete floor coatings have concentrated on capacity expansion in Asia Pacific to increase their production capacities. Recent growth in the construction industry is expected to be the major factor driving demand for concrete floor in the region. Thus, growing awareness about the importance of floor coatings in developed as well as emerging economies is expected to drive the demand for concrete floor coatings in the next few years. Recently, industry participants shifted their focus towards customer retention and providing quality products to customers. With new market opportunities for floor coatings, particularly in Asia Pacific, competitors are keen to establish themselves in this nascent market. Key players operating in the concrete floor coatings market include BASF SE, Sherwin-Williams, DSM, RPM International Inc., The Valspar Corporation and PPG Industries. Read more: http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/concrete-floor-coatings-market.html Contact information Mr. Sudip .STransparency Market ResearchState Tower, 90 State Street,Suite 700,United StatesAlbany12207+91- 8600924083 Source link
Legionella risk assessments increase in rented properties, says APHC Published: 24 June, 2016 The number of landlords arranging for essential legionella risk assessments and monitoring to be undertaken in their rented properties is on the increase, according to the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC). Commonly found in freshwater areas, legionella is a bacteria which can sometimes enter into artificial water supplies. When people come into contact with the bacteria by inhaling water droplets, they can contract the often fatal lung infection Legionnaires’ disease. By law, all hot and cold water systems within any property that has a commercial use, or is open to public access, must be assessed for risk of legionella. This includes residential properties that are let by private and social landlords, care homes, schools, sports facilities and changing rooms, and APHC has observed a growth in the number of risk assessments undertaken on these types of buildings. One reason for this is an increased demand on landlords by estate agents to have risk assessments undertaken, in line with regulations in this area. APHC’s dedicated scheme, Legionella Risk Assessment and Disinfection, allows property owners to meet their obligations by sourcing and working with plumbing professionals who satisfy the scheme’s criteria. John Thompson, chief executive at APHC, said: “We’ve been pleased to observe a steady increase in the numbers of legionella risk assessments being undertaken on rented properties. Landlords have a responsibility to protect the welfare of their tenants and at APHC there has certainly been evidence to suggest that the legislation in this area is working to achieve this.” Source link
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The case of a Tyneside letting agent jailed after stealing almost half-a-million pounds from her employers proves the need for urgent change in the rental industry warns property boss. Rental manager Angela Clift was this week jailed for two years after pocketing £400,000 she was supposed to be collecting on behalf of landlords for Newcastle property firm Keith Pattinson – in what the judge described as “breathtaking” offending. Police seized expensive handbags, clothing, footwear, jewellery and a sports car from her and her partner’s homes after colleagues became suspicious when Clift had a pair of £500 sunglasses delivered to work. Ajay Jagota, founder of sales and lettings firm KIS, believes the case shows the need for change in an industry where an estimated £500m of rental deposits are believed to be illegally held: “Although I wasn’t in court to hear the exact details of this case, incidents like these are the inevitable outcome of an industry where too much money is flowing around unnecessarily with inadequate oversight over where it ends up. You’ve got tenants handing over hundreds and thousands of pounds in deposits and rent, and landlords acting in good faith that it will be money will dealt with appropriately. Of course most agents do just that, but five minutes on Google will show you that that is not always the case. We’re not just talking about a few quid here and there. We’ve got £500m of rental deposits apparently held illegally and firms collapsing owing hundreds of thousands of pounds – sometimes having been given a clean bill of health by industry watchdogs. And those are just the cases were hear about. That can’t be right. The simplest solution is to stop taking deposits and move to an insurance-backed model. It’s not just that it works perfectly well in other industries, it’s that you’ think it was ludicrous if people did it any other way. If you rent a car, you don’t hand over hundreds of pounds before you’re given the keys on the understanding that you’re guaranteed to crash it! The overall value of UK rental deposits is estimate to be £3.2bn. Having people handing over so much cash to an under-regulated industry is something which can’t continue – not when there are simple and effective solutions under our noses.” Source link
Lovell has broken ground on a £320m housing regeneration project in southeast London. Above: Left to right are Cllr Averil Lekau, Lovell regional director Michael O’Farrell, Cllr Danny Thorpe and Asra chief exec Matt Cooney Some 1,500 new flats are being built to transform three council estates in Woolwich. The first 684 new homes at the renamed Trinity Walk (CGI below) are now under construction by the Lovell team. Representatives from the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Asra Housing Group and the contractor gathered at the former Connaught estate to mark the beginning of building work. The ground-breaking event followed the completion of demolition work which began at the estate last October. The first homes are due to be completed in late spring 2017. Cllr Danny Thorpe, cabinet member for regeneration and transport, said: “The Connaught estate regeneration project is bringing state-of-the-art, energy efficient homes to the borough while also sparking job creation and economic growth. Through a dedicated programme of investment, partnership working and house-building, we are truly changing the face of this borough for our residents.” Further Images This article was published on 23 Jun 2016 (last updated on 23 Jun 2016). Source link
FTB DIY disasters can cost twice as much as stamp duty Undertaking ambitious projects with little to no formal training can leave new homeowners seriously out of pocket New research from specialist insurance broker, Towergate, has found that those who have taken their first step onto the property ladder are paying twice as much fixing DIY mistakes than on stamp duty as they snap up cheaper properties that need renovating and end up doing the work themselves. With continually soaring house prices, over a fifth of first time buyers who are eager to get on the property ladder are turning to lower priced properties that need ‘doing up’ and cutting costs by carrying out the work themselves, spending £4,600 in the process. However on top of the initial cost of the work, more than a quarter (27%) of new homeowners have had to fork out extra cash for a professional contractor to fix their mistakes – costing an average £2,358. According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS) the average price paid by a first time buyer stands at £180,677 having risen 8.6% in the past year, with a typical new homeowner paying £1,114 on stamp duty – half as much as they are paying fixing DIY disasters. Separate research among members of electrical contracting industry body NICEIC has shown a summer spike in callouts to fix DIY mistakes, with nearly a fifth (17%) of contractors reporting an increase in requests during this time of year. First time buyers are also shunning relaxing summer breaks and taking nearly a week’s holiday allowance (4.8 days) to carry out DIY and home renovation work. Annie Plaskett, Towergate spokesperson said: “Given the cost to get on the housing ladder, it’s not surprising first time buyers are looking for cheaper properties which require work. It also means they are looking to save costs on employing contractors choosing to do it themselves or use family and friends. However, as our research shows, undertaking ambitious projects with little to no formal training can leave new homeowners seriously out of pocket. To make matters worse, often accidents and mistakes aren’t covered by standard home insurance policies, making it more important to speak with your insurer before putting hammer to nail.” Tony Cable, NICEIC spokesperson commented: “Have-a-go heroes tempted to undertake the work themselves should think twice and seek professional advice, as it could end in disaster. Most DIY jobs are not as simple as they may seem and mistakes with electrical wiring, for example, could be fatal. Not using properly qualified trades people is not only dangerous, it’s a false economy and could end up costing the homeowner thousands of pounds and a lot of hassle to put right.” Source link
Category: Construction Industry Today | Subscribe to Construction Industry Today Feed Published Tue, Oct 4th 2016 After successfully completing the first two phases of a major refurbishment project for the University of Edinburgh, ISG is now preparing to commence the third and final stage of the £3.1 million redevelopment of the Ashworth complex for the School of Biological Sciences. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday Forming part of the University of Edinburgh’s King’s Buildings Campus, the five-storey Ashworth 2 building was partially upgraded in 2009 and 2013, with ISG now completing the modernisation of the remaining three floors. The scheme encompasses the reconfiguration of accommodation across these floors to create new office and research laboratory space.This final element sees ISG working across the first floor of the building, and to ensure vital research facilities remain fully operational throughout the duration of the project, ISG has carefully phased the delivery programme, adopting flexible working practices to minimise impact for university staff and students.Andy McLinden, regional managing director of ISG’s Scotland and Northern England construction business commented; “Strong collaboration has been key to the success of our first two phases at the Ashworth complex. These are extremely busy research facilities and we have worked incredibly hard with the university to mitigate the impact of our activities, while undertaking a major and transformational upgrade of accommodation.” Source link