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Tom Atkinson’s Villa Trio wins ‘Spanning Suburbia’ competition September 3, 2019 - ...read more
Quality Street- Why Quality is Always Top of the Agenda at Bewley Homes May 30, 2019 - With this year’s turnover approaching £135 million, Hampshire based Bewley Homes is carving out a growing business with a focus on quality, backed by the financial strength of their PLC status. Associate Director Graham King gives us some insight on their success. Tell us a bit about Bewley Homes Bewley Homes was founded back in 1991 on the simple philosophy… ...read more
Designing a suburban home for the 21st Century – A RIBA Journal Competition March 12, 2019 - In the past, suburban housing has been a melting pot of different styles – from arts & crafts, the archetypal 50s semi, all the way through to post-modernism. These styles have stood the test of time and are exhibited in small towns and villages all over the country. The current housing shortage means the focus is on speed of construction,… ...read more
What is the Value of Third Party Certification in the Construction Industry? January 18, 2019 - Third Party Certification for structural products has never been more important. Claire Curtis-Thomas, Chief Executive of the BBA explains the extensive testing process BBA Approved products go through to ensure customers can buy with confidence. In recent years the choice of building products in every sector has mushroomed as alternatives, including low cost Chinese look-alikes, have flooded onto the market,… ...read more
Spotlight on Women in Construction: Dr Diana Montgomery, Construction Products Association November 28, 2018 - Women make up around 11% of construction industry professionals, but with considerable debate and promotion currently on the subject this number can only be set to rise, with more and more women choosing construction related jobs. Misconceptions about gender specific roles are gradually diminishing and while the initial image is always one of a hard hat on a building site,… ...read more