Tag: step
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Step inside an extended Victorian house with sea views
Homeowners Alan and Suzy had a very specific brief for their architects: “To fix all the problems with our quirky old house without losing any of its magic, so that we could feel joy every time we arrived home,” says Alan. The three-bedroom Grade II-listed Victorian property stands in a National Landscape area (formerly known…
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‘Gateway 2.5’: should we expect a new step in the building control process?
As industry and the Building Safety Regulator trade blows over the reasons for delays in Gateway 2 approvals, does Dame Judith Hackitt’s reference to a ‘Gateway 2.5’ reveal how government might try to break the logjam? Angus Dawson examines this issue. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Kier CEO to step down in the autumn
Kier’s chairman, Matthew Lester, said: “I would like to thank Andrew for his exceptional leadership over the last six years, which has transformed Kier. We proudly remain one of the UK’s leading infrastructure services, construction and property groups. Under Andrew’s leadership, the group has increased its resilience, strengthened its financial position and currently has a…
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Step inside a beautiful waterside home in a flood risk area
Homeowner Chris has an enduring passion for property and design. “I’ve always had a feeling for homes and space,” he says. And that instinct came into play when he acquired a riverside plot in the heart of a Wiltshire town – land that he bought from his mother. Despite the site being in the centre…
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Clients must ‘step up’: MP backing for new CIOB guide
Mike Reader MP spoke at the launch of the CIOB’s latest client guide The latest version of CIOB’s client guide was launched in Westminster this week with backing from an influential MP. The reception was hosted by Mike Reader MP, a former Mace director who is now Labour’s business champion for construction and chair of…
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Clients must ‘step up’: MP backing for new CIOB guide
Mike Reader MP spoke at the launch of the CIOB’s latest client guide The latest version of CIOB’s client guide was launched in Westminster this week with backing from an influential MP. The reception was hosted by Mike Reader MP, a former Mace director who is now Labour’s business champion for construction and chair of…
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Kito Crosby Debuts ER2 Hoist with Second Step Function
Kito Crosby, a global leader in lifting and securement solutions, is pleased to highlight again the ER2 Second Step Variable Function — an innovative enhancement to the trusted ER2 Dual Speed Hoist. This advanced function, available for the past two years, is now ready to be spotlighted for operations seeking the ultimate in precision lifting.…
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Step inside a renovated terrace with award-winning interiors
After selling their first home, a two-bedroom flat in London, in 2018, homeowners Michael and Davina chose to rent with a view to buying a family home that would be large enough to raise their two children. Two years later, when their daughter started school they decided to look for a house nearby. “While our…
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Mandatory licensing of domestic builders gets step closer
FMB CEO, Brian Berry, said: “For over a decade, the FMB has campaigned for a mandatory licensing system of building companies because we have seen first-hand the devastating impact rogue builders can have on innocent homeowners. Too many families have suffered financial loss, emotional distress, and even unsafe living conditions at the hands of unqualified…
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Modern driveway ideas to step up your home’s kerb appeal
Your driveway might serve a practical purpose, but that doesn’t mean it has to be plain. With the right approach, your driveway design can instantly boost kerb appeal, set the tone for your home, and even elevate the look and feel of your front garden. Modern driveway ideas now go far beyond basic concrete or…