Tom Drew, sports development manager at LK2 Sport and Leisure Ltd

Future watch – March

Norman Hayden hears the case for more urban extensions put by Tom Drew of LK2. All across the country there is a struggle going on to access facilities which support health, well-being, community and leisure. Developments in our industry have... View Article

Abode – urban living in a rural setting

Joint winner of the Sunday Times British Homes Awards’ Development of the Year (with more than 100 homes) Countryside’s Abode community proves that volume housing does not have to look and feel like a faceless executive estate This exemplary development,... View Article

Jury out on need for further housing standards

It was confirmed at the recent Housing Standards Review briefing that the government would consider implementing further standards or regulations in the future if the review process identifies the need. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) head of... View Article

Eight steps to the perfect roof

SIG Design & Technology’s Sales Director Ross Finnie outlines how the perfect roof can be built using a structured approach to roof design and specification. He offers useful guidance which you can apply time and time again to ensure maximum... View Article

The UK’s rooftops to become power stations

Plans to turn the Government estate as well as factories, supermarkets and car parks into solar power “hubs” have been outlined in a new strategy by Energy Minister Greg Barker today. The Solar Strategy, the first of its kind in... View Article