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Mixed-use urban intensification is the key to designing better living for older people, says BDP

|Date: 16 April, 2021

Mixed-use urban intensification is the key to designing better living for older people, says BDP

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of interconnections between our housing, the built e ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of interconnections between our housing, the built environment, social inequalities and governance systems while also demonstrating the adaptabilit ...

16 April, 2021
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Appointments: Catalyst appoints new development directors

|Date: 16 April, 2021

Appointments: Catalyst appoints new development directors

Catalyst has appointed four new development directors across the group this month, bolstering its develop ...

Catalyst has appointed four new development directors across the group this month, bolstering its development leadership team as it continues its plans to deliver more affordable housing across London ...

16 April, 2021
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A. Proctor Group | Solid situation

|Date: 15 April, 2021

A. Proctor Group | Solid situation

Iain Fairnington, Technical Director at A. Proctor Group, looks at the evolution of solid wall solutions. ...

Iain Fairnington, Technical Director at A. Proctor Group, looks at the evolution of solid wall solutions. The issue of how to address thermal insulation in the refurbishment of existing solid wall bui ...

15 April, 2021
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Plans to build 40 modular homes gets the go-ahead

|Date: 14 April, 2021

Plans to build 40 modular homes gets the go-ahead

A social housing provider is partnering with a local modular buildings manufacturer to provide new, susta ...

A social housing provider is partnering with a local modular buildings manufacturer to provide new, sustainable and affordable homes in Peacehaven, East Sussex. The partnership between Stonewater and ...

14 April, 2021
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ENGIE gets the green light for Rugeley redevelopment

|Date: 14 April, 2021

ENGIE gets the green light for Rugeley redevelopment

ENGIE, leading energy, services and regeneration specialist, has been granted outline planning permission ...

ENGIE, leading energy, services and regeneration specialist, has been granted outline planning permission from Cannock Chase District Council and Lichfield District Council, for the significant redeve ...

14 April, 2021
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White Paper: Data shows disconnect between retirement housing offering and public perception

|Date: 14 April, 2021

White Paper: Data shows disconnect between retirement housing offering and public perception

A cross-industry steering group and research report has highlighted a significant disparity between publi ...

A cross-industry steering group and research report has highlighted a significant disparity between public perception and actual offering at retirement housing schemes, as well as identifying clear is ...

14 April, 2021
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RHP transforms 155 homes to new standard in first six months

|Date: 13 April, 2021

RHP transforms 155 homes to new standard in first six months

South West London housing provider RHP is now investing £750,000 annually to fit their empty homes in lin ...

South West London housing provider RHP is now investing £750,000 annually to fit their empty homes in line with their new home standard programme, before customers move in. RHP’s home standard, which ...

13 April, 2021
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Optivo appoints ENGIE for essential fire safety work

|Date: 8 April, 2021

Optivo appoints ENGIE for essential fire safety work

ENGIE, leading energy, services and regeneration specialist, has been appointed by housing association Op ...

ENGIE, leading energy, services and regeneration specialist, has been appointed by housing association Optivo to deliver vital fire remediation work worth £120m. Optivo have been proactively surveying ...

8 April, 2021
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Residents in Kingsthorpe to benefit from warmer, greener homes thanks to government funding

|Date: 8 April, 2021

Residents in Kingsthorpe to benefit from warmer, greener homes thanks to government funding

Northampton Partnership Homes (NPH) is delighted to have been awarded funding from the Government’s Socia ...

Northampton Partnership Homes (NPH) is delighted to have been awarded funding from the Government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund. Homes in Kingsthorpe will benefit from this funding in the firs ...

8 April, 2021
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Vistry Partnerships selected to build dozens of extra care homes in Wigan

|Date: 8 April, 2021

Vistry Partnerships selected to build dozens of extra care homes in Wigan

Wigan Council has appointed Vistry Partnerships to oversee the construction of its Wharfdale Extra Care f ...

Wigan Council has appointed Vistry Partnerships to oversee the construction of its Wharfdale Extra Care facility in Leigh. The £7.5m contract means Vistry Partnerships will work with the local authori ...

8 April, 2021
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