CONTENTS 07.19
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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
4-10 INDUSTRY NEWS
12 HOUSEBUILDER NEWS
14-20 COMMENT
22-23 NEW DEVELOPMENTS
24-28 CASE STUDY
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CASE STUDY SOCIAL CLIMBING IN THE CAPITAL Lollard Street is a social housing JV between the Canary Wharf Group and Qatari Diar in Zone 2, London, which offers high specification at council rent. Constructed initially as enabling development for the JV’s larger scheme, Southbank Place, the project has provided a range of affordable homes to satisfy both the capital’s planning requirements and the community’s needs.
THE SOCIAL NETWORK IS A SOLUTION TO HOMELESSNESS IN SIGHT? Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance, discusses the rise in homelessness in recent years, and takes a look at some potential solutions.
FEATURES: 49
INTERIORS SHAPING THE MODERN HOME As the housebuilding sector continues to evolve, Peter Kelsey of Designer Contracts offers his perspective on how buyer expectations have shaped the modern home.
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GROUNDWORKS SEWERS FOR ADOPTION 8 Martin Lambley of Wavin assesses the predicted impact of new drainage guidelines, and what they will mean for the future of drainage, and SuDS installations in particular
PRODUCTS:
Appointments & News .......................................36-38 Building Fabric ......................................................38-42 Finance & Insurance............................................42-44 Groundworks.........................................................44-46 Heating & Ventilation..........................................46-51 Insulation ................................................................51 Interiors ...................................................................48-51
Landscaping & External Works........................52 Plant & Workwear.................................................52 Safety & Security...................................................52-55 Smoke & Fire Protection ....................................54-55 Structural Elements.............................................56-58
Classified & Directory ..............................................59
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THE INDUSTRY ADVOCATE 300,000 NEW HOMES IS NOT ACHIEVABLE WITHOUT PLANNING REFORM Brian Berry, chief executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), discusses the recent Public Accounts Committee report, and how major bottlenecks in the planning system are jeopardising the Government’s ambitious housebuilding targets.
SMOKE & FIRE PROTECTION A CLOSER LOOK AT THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) explores the intricacies of third-party fire door certification and its benefits.
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OFFSITE ISN’T THE PANACEA As a solution to the housing crisis, the Government is making a big push for modern methods of construction. While offsite has a place in the market, it might not be the panacea many hope it to be – Chris Stanley of the Concrete Block Association discusses why he believes this is so.
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