Taylor Wimpey has completed the construction of a housing development in Walsall. The Saddlers Brook scheme in the Rushall area is a tranquil community, close to a number of local amenities. It is less than 20 minutes travelling distance from Birmingham and two miles from Walsall town centre, providing it with Continue Reading
Construction ‘vital to UK’s fiscal recovery’
The construction sector ought to be a vital part of the UK’s economic recovery. This is according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), which made this statement in response to figures from the Office for National Statistics revealing the UK has fallen into another technical recession. Gross domestic product Continue Reading
Interior design ‘is becoming personalised’
Personalisation is becoming more commonplace in interior design, according to Dulux colour and design manager Rebecca Thompson, who claimed members of the public “want to be putting their own stamp on the place”. People who are engaged with decorating are using colours instead of blank canvasses, with red “filtering down from Continue Reading
Construction and economy re-enters recession
First quarter of 2012, the UK’s gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 0.2 per cent, with the output of the construction sector falling by 0.3 per cent, figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed. In volume terms, GDP remained flat in this timeframe when compared with the same Continue Reading
CIOB Facilities Management Promotes Partnerships
The Chartered Institute of Building’s Facilities Management Group in conjunction with Partnership Sourcing Limited (PSL), is launching a seminar about the new British Standard (BS11000) Collaborative Business Relationship Management The seminar will be of interest to facilities, estate, property, finance and procurement professionals who have responsibility for facilities management services Continue Reading
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Colours ‘have emotional impact’
Choose your colours wisely, the colour a homeowner chooses when painting a room can have an emotional impact on them, a chartered psychologist has said. Dr David Lewis explained people are “hugely influenced” by this factor. Earthy hues, blue, brown, green and other “subdued colours” are useful for encouraging relaxation Continue Reading
Layperson ‘can fix small plumbing problems’
It could be possible for laypeople to perform a few plumbing tasks without professional assistance. Editor of Build It + Home Improvement magazine Anna-Marie DeSouza pointed out a regular person could replace blocked or eroded pipework, as well as move a pipe in the bathroom. However, major tasks such as Continue Reading
DIY ‘is undergoing renaissance’
Interior design and home improvement is currently undergoing a kind of renaissance due to the global economic downturn. This is according to a spokesperson from Ideal Home Magazine, who noted members of the public are trying to undertake projects themselves, with women in particular more likely to attend DIY classes. Continue Reading
People ‘only want white bathrooms’
White is now the only colour people want in their washrooms, a Bathroom City spokesman has said. Aubergine, avocado, pink or primrose tones are not desired in this room any more, the representative continued. He argued members of the public want to see “very modern, very chic, straight-line products”, which Continue Reading