David Churchill, Partner at Carter Jonas (London), considers what needs to be done to encourage new settlements. From a New Towns Act to a review of the green belt, something...
We are now living in a world where the outdoor public realm is at the heart of everything we do. We are recognising more and more the benefits of access...
There is no greater proof that ‘people make Glasgow’ than to see the city without its crowds. The city centre has been dormant, feeling like a stage without a play....
Bought by Chorley Council in 2013, Market Walk already comprised more than 30 shops and an outdoor parade, with excellent local parking. The local authority has since rolled out ambitious...
In its Clean Growth Strategy, the Government set out its ambitions for a low carbon future with the decarbonisation of social housing high on the agenda. ...
Designing, building and managing social housing is complex and multifaceted, and even more so against a changing dynamic of safety standards, housing demand, environmental targets and build quality. To explore...
Incorporating stylish and durable products into a public realm setting addresses the key characteristics of a well-designed open space, writes John Boyle, Commercial Director at street furniture specialist Broxap....
In this article, Charlie Cooley, Head of Operations at contractor Novus Property Solutions, discusses the three Cs of putting the end-user first when it comes to carrying out public sector...
We all know that outdoor play is vital for children’s physical, mental and emotional health, and post-lockdown, outdoor play will be essential in helping children to recover. However, as the...
Conlon Construction, a specialist provider in the delivery of bespoke special educational needs (SEN) schools, was making great headway on a brand-new campus for The Orchards School, in Stretford, Trafford,...
2020 was one of the most disruptive years in living memory and its effect will be felt long into the year ahead. But the impact of COVID is not the...
Matt Hare, Partner at Carter Jonas Cambridge, talks to PSBJ about the publication of Gear Change – concerning the increase in cycle paths on new developments – and the issues...
Local authorities are no strangers to changing circumstances and that change is made apparent when we look at town hall buildings, whose fortunes track those of the institution of local...
Following the Government’s plans to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and a number of subsequent sustainability pledges and announcements made, Tom Murray, Specification Director at Baxi Heating, discusses what...
The coronavirus pandemic has presented the greatest global challenge in living memory and has had a significant impact on our daily life, society and the economy. It has necessitated all...
Justin Bainton, Partner at Carter Jonas – a multi-disciplinary property consultant, chartered surveyor and estate agent – reflects on how the integration of schools into mixed-use urban schemes can offer...
A new modular council development in Newhaven, East Sussex, is being hailed as a ‘game changer’ for social housing and a window on the future of residential schemes. The entire...
Here, John Shannon, Divisional Director at Seddon, discusses the company’s experiences of building two SEND schools at the heart of their local communities, and what they mean to pupils and...
The impact of COVID-19 on every aspect of life is undeniable. As the pandemic began to spread throughout March 2020, no one could have foretold the ways in which this...
Leading contractor GRAHAM has a lot to talk about this year. Despite a challenging period for the construction industry, the privately-owned contractor recorded a strong financial performance for 2020 and...
