October 2018 issue of Leicestershire Builder Magazine by Michael Wilkinson

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Work starts on £2.1m Loughborough Sports Facility WORK IS UNDER way by regional contractor Stepnell on a £2.1 million construction contract to create a major sports facility for Loughborough Schools Foundation.

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Loughborough Schools BARKERS FARM Foundation is a MATHER JAMIE are offering for sale BY CHURCH LANE, LONG CLAWSON, MELTON MOWBRAY, charitable foundation of four independent schools plus a nursery – Loughborough Grammar LE14 4ND INFORMALLEICESTERSHIRE. TENDER an outstanding School, Loughborough High School, Fairfield Prep School, Loughborough Amherst School and An outstanding residential development opportunity benefitting from Planning residential development opportunity Loughborough Nursery – operating under a single Board of Trustees/Directors. The four schools, approval for 4 new barn style dwellings offering a total GIA of 5,288 sqft or benefitting from1 xplanning thereabouts comprising 4 bed detached approval house and 3 x 2for bed. 4 attended by around 2,100 pupils in total, are situated at two neighbouring campuses in south Reserved Planning Approval Granted – Melton Borough Council Ref: newMatters barn-style dwellings. Loughborough. 18/00482/REM. Attractive village location with excellent connectivity to A46 The property Barkers Farm, Church Lane, The Stepnell team began work earlier this summer on the £3.5 million sports complex which will providing-access into Nottingham and Leicester. Long Clawson, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 feature a sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, changing rooms and reception area. The large Online Developer’s Information Pack 4ND - haswww.matherjamie.co.uk/barkersfarm been granted planning consent (ref: multi-use sports hall will offer space for a wide range of sports activities and will be large enough 18/00482/REM) for one four-bed detached house to host all-school and joint school assemblies. For Sale by Informal Tender and Offers 3 two-bed houses. close at 12 noon on Friday 26th October 2018 The centre – set to be used primarily by pupils from Loughborough High School and For sale BY INFORMAL TENDER - with the Loughborough Amherst School – is due to be completed by the end of 2018, ready to open in closing date for offers being 12 noon on Friday 26th Spring 2019. 01509 233433 www.matherjamie.co.uk October 2018. Stepnell regional director Thomas Sewell says: “This stunning facility will give the Gary Kirk - Email: gary.kirk@matherjamie.co.uk more information, or to arrange a viewing, Foundation’s pupils access to a modern, superbly-equipped environment where they will be able ContactFor contact Gary Kirk at Mather Jamie on 01509 233 to play sport, learn new skills and enjoy being active. 433 or email: gary.kirk@matherjamie.co.uk. “Our team is very proud to be the Foundation’s construction partner for this impressive project, There is also an online developer’s information pack using our substantial expertise in building leading-edge educational and sporting facilities for the available at www.matherjamie.co.uk/barkersfarm independent schools sector.”

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NEW CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT FIGURES SHOW RECOVERY IN OUTPUT

COMMENTING ON THE new construction output figures published by the ONS n September which show output continuing to recover following a relatively weak start to the year, Michael Thirkettle, Chief Executive of leading construction consulting and design agency McBains, said: “After the last set of ONS figures showed an upturn following several months of decline, this second successive rise represents another muchneeded boost to confidence in the sector. “Underlying growth remains fragile however, and the real test will be if this can be sustained in the months to come, given the uncertainty over issues like Brexit that have impacted on UK companies’ commitment to new projects over the last two years. “In particular, separate figures published by the ONS recently show the lowest level of net migration from the EU since 2012, which has again raised concerns as to how construction will cope with a reduction of a skilled labour supply from the EU post-Brexit. If sustained growth is to be realised, then the industry will need the workforce with the right skills, but this is far from clear at present.”

Barwell factory site with consent for 42 dwellings ANDREW & ASHWELL are offering for sale a substantial factory with residential planning consent for 42 dwellings. The property – Kingsfield House, Arthur Street, Barwell, Leics. LE9 8GZ – is a mainly single storey industrial building with front offices and yard areas. The floor area measures 61,404 sq.feet and the site extends to 1.97 acres. Planning consent (ref: 15/01188/ HYB) was recently obtained for part conversion (front offices only) and redevelopment of the property to residential. The asking price for the freehold is £1.75 million. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Mike Allwood or Geoff Gibson at Andrew & Ashwell on 0116 254 1220 or email: mra@andash.co.uk or gmg@andash.co.uk

New Homes To Revitalise Former Leicester Landmark

Drawing of the proposed new development on Humberstone Gate, Leicester, which is set to revitalise the former Palais de Dance building into 42 new homes. A PRIVATE residential development set to create 42 new homes in the heart of Leicester city centre has been awarded planning consent following an application from multidisciplinary design practice, rg+p and developer, The Prideview Group. The £6.9m scheme on the corner of Humberstone Gate and St James Street will revitalise the redundant former Palais de Dance building, vacant since 2013, whilst proving much needed accommodation in the city. Situated within the St George’s Conservation Area, the approved scheme will comprise 42 studio, one and two bedroom apartments together with two ground floor retail units. The building’s historic facade will be retained, and a six-storey building erected featuring red brickwork in Flemish bond, stone textured render details and Juliette balconies with frameless glass balustrades, to complement the local vernacular and honour the 1920’s heritage. “It’s especially pleasing to have secured planning permission for this well-known Leicester landmark and be part of the project team regenerating a building which dates back to 1927,” said rg+p’s senior planning consultant, Alan Hardwick. “The project has involved collaboration between three of our in-house disciplines; architecture, planning and QS and we’re looking forward to making further contributions to Leicester’s cityscape as this development takes shape.” Priyen Patel, director, The Prideview Group added: “Construction work at Humberstone Gate is anticipated to begin later in 2018 once we have identified a suitable developer to take the project forward, with the first properties available later next year. “It’s been a pleasure to work with this team and the council to restore a disused building located in a popular part of Leicester and we remain on the lookout for more investment and development opportunities within the region.”

Solving the skills crisis is top of my agenda, says new FMB National President ATTRACTING more young people into the sector is top of the agenda for Arthur McArdle, the new National President of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Arthur McArdle was elected National President of the FMB, the UK’s largest construction trade association, on Saturday 8th September at the FMB’s National AGM and Conference in Bournemouth. Arthur McArdle, National President of the FMB, said: “I am extremely passionate about ensuring that we have enough skilled workers to help build the nation out of the housing crisis. The skills shortage the sector is facing is absolutely dire and the only way we can guarantee enough skilled construction workers in the future is by attracting more young people into the sector and training them to a high standard now. The construction industry is an extremely rewarding sector to work in and it should be viewed as such. I want construction to be a career of choice for young people.” McArdle continued: “Although the FMB has spearheaded steps to make apprenticeships more attractive to young people, including playing a pivotal role in the sign off of two high quality apprenticeships in bricklaying and plastering in June this year, we still have further to go. The FMB is committed to working with the Government to improve the quality and quantity of apprenticeships.” McArdle concluded: “As the FMB continues to grow, I am extremely privileged to be part of the leadership of an organisation that stands for quality and professionalism in the building industry.” At the National Conference, Janet Etchells was voted in as the first female National Vice President.

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Residential development site for 45 dwellings in Market Harborough ANDREW GRANGER & Co are offering for sale a development site in a prominent corner position in the heart of market Harborough

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The site – Millstone Place, Land south of St Mary’s Road, Market Harborough, Leics. – is being sold as two separate lots. It benefits from full detailed planning RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE consent (ref: 16/01663/FUL) for development of 45 residential dwellings and apartments, along with the Millstone Place, Land South of St Mary’s Road, change of use of the Grade II Listed vacant flour mill MARKET HARBOROUGH to B1. A Section 106 Agreement has been negotiated and is available from the agents. Harborough District Council have not requested an Affordable Housing contribution as part of the consented scheme. The site is being offered for sale as two separate lots by way of Private Treaty: Lot 1 consists of the residential element of the scheme consented under the planning application ref 16/01663/FUL. Lot 2 consists of the Grade II Listed vacant flour mill. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Peter Buckingham at Andrew Granger & Co on 01858 431315 or email: peter.buckingham@andrewgranger.co.uk

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WORK UNDERWAY AT WIGSTON MEADOWS

WORK HAS now officially commenced on Barratt Homes North Midlands’ and David Wilson Homes East Midlands’ Wigston Meadows development. The new development is located off Newton Lane and will bring 450 homes to the community. Wigston Meadows is set to offer a broad selection of contemporary styled properties that are suitable for first-time buyers, working

ON SITE: John Reddington (David Wilson Homes) and Chris Southgate (Barratt Homes) at Wigston Meadows professionals and growing families alike. Barratt and David Wilson Homes will also contribute more than £3.2m to Wigston via an S106 agreement with the local authority, including nearly £1m towards education and £300,000 towards community facilities.

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Uplift in July new home registrations with NHBC Five Bedroom Link Detached house in Anstey with development potential: £425k ANDREW GRANGER & CO are offering a rare opportunity to purchase a Grade II Listed period former farmhouse of immense charm and character with extensive range of outbuildings and stores built circa 1767. NEW FIGURES from NHBC have revealed that more than 15,800 new homes were registered to be built in the UK in July, a 35% increase on the same month last year. 12,087 new homes were registered in the private sector in July 2018 (8,421 in 2017), with 3,782 registered in the affordable sector (3,362 in 2018). For the rolling quarter, between May and July, 43,600 new homes were registered compared to 39,421 in 2017 – an increase of 11%. During this period there were 31,264 new homes registered in the private sector (28,056 in 2017: +11%) and 12,336 new homes registered in the affordable sector (11,365 in 2017: +9%). Over this period, London experienced an 86% increase in registrations, partly due to an increase in the number of large housing association and private rental sector developments registered in the capital. As the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, NHBC’s registration statistics are a lead indicator for the new homes market.

The property - Hurds Farm, 1 Groby Road, Anstey, Leics. LE7 7FN - retains many period features and benefits from gas fired central heating and comprises entrance hallway, cloaks /w.c, sitting room opening to dining room, rear lobby, breakfast kitchen with pantry / utility room off. First floor split level landing, three bedrooms and family bathroom. Second floor landing and bedroom further two linked bedrooms. Outside the property has a good sized courtyard with quadrangle of buildings including large barn split into two large rooms measuring 8.50m x 4.18m and 4.20m x 4.93m respectively. Further store, two former stables, detached wood store and delightful courtyard gardens. In 2013 Charnwood borough council gave planning consent (application number P/13/1034/2). Change of use of 3 rooms from residential (class C3) use to a mixed use comprising hair dressing (A1) beauty therapy (SuiGeneris), tattooing services (SuiGeneris) and massage (D1). Offers in excess of £365,000 are invited. For more information, contact Andrew Granger & Company on 0116 242 9922 or call the vendor on 07907 961408 or email: ac@alanchapman.com

New Andrew Granger sales manager appointed AN ESTATE agency in Leicester city centre has appointed a new sales manager to head up its busy residential sales department. Andrew Granger & Co made the appointment to meet the growing demand for property in Leicester. Sales Manager Leigh Chapple Lynch first joined the company in 2011 as a valuer and negotiator. In the seven years that he has worked at Andrew Granger & Co, Leigh has progressed onto senior negotiator before his promotion to Residential Sales Manager. Leigh is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). He also has a Diploma in the Sale of Residential Property from the National Federation of Property Professionals (NFoPP) as well as the NFoPP QCF Level 3 Technical Award in the Sale of Residential Property. The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics show that the East Midlands had the UK’s highest annual growth rate in house prices of 6.3% in the year to May 2018. These figures prove that the property boom in East Midlands cities such as Leicester is showing no signs of slowing down.

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The house that Luke built

Young bricklayer Luke works on his own home at Wigston housing development A TALENTED young bricklayer has recently celebrated moving into a house that he helped to build at a popular housing development in Wigston. Luke Martin (23) completed his bricklaying apprenticeship with Westleigh Homes in 2015 and has moved into his magnificent Mayne at Thornhill Fields, the leading housebuilder’s collection of two, three and four-bedroom homes, where he has been living with fiancée Matia Birch (23), a nurse, since June. During his course, Luke split his time between studying at Leicester College and gaining hands-on experience at Westleigh’s developments across Luke Martin the Midlands, including Thornhill Fields, plus Hawkesbury Place in Coventry and Butterfields in Boothville, Northamptonshire. “When I first began as an apprentice, I quickly learned that Westleigh is a great company to work for,” he said. “During the time that I’ve spent with them, I feel as though I’ve come such a long way and I’ve gained plenty of confidence in myself and my own ability.” It was shortly after construction began on Thornhill Fields and Luke had started working on the development that he decided that it would be the perfect place to live. I always wanted a new build home, and I was really impressed by the scope of the development when I first saw the plans and drawings,” he continues. “Not only is the area really nice, but the idea of working on the same development that I live on was a big pull factor, so I saved up enough money to reserve a house there!” “Knowing that it was my house when I was still working on it was a real labour of love for me. Working in construction appealed to me from an early age and I used to love playing with Lego as a kid, so having built my own home doesn’t seem real! In order to secure their home, Luke and Matia took advantage of Help to Buy, which enables first-time buyers and those with a property to sell to make a move to a brand new home with an equity loan of up to 20% of the full price of the property with just a 5% deposit and a 75% mortgage. The equity loan is interest free for the first five years. Westleigh will soon be opening applications for apprentices in 2019 and a range of schemes are available, specialising in bricklaying, carpentry/joinery and groundwork trades. The Advanced Apprentice (Level 3) programme takes approximately three years to compete, during which time trainees will learn at a local college alongside working at Westleigh’s various developments in the Midlands and beyond. Further information on Westleigh is available at www.westleigh.co.uk.

Building firms must prepare for VAT changes ACCOUNTANTS and tax experts Newby Castleman are urging construction companies to prepare for changes to the VAT system for their industry due to come into effect to protect against fraud. HMRC is implementing reverse charge measures, announced in the Autumn Budget of 2017, which will mean that for certain construction services the end customer will be responsible for the VAT in respect of those purchases, as opposed to the supplier. The changes, which are set to come into effect on 1st October 2019, will affect contractors and sub-contractors in the construction trade, and could possibly have cash flow implications for these businesses. Brent Goodwin, VAT Manager for Newby Castleman, explains: “HMRC has recently been suffering losses to missing trader fraud within the construction industry. In some instances traders have submitted large VAT refund claims in respect of what have turned out to be bogus building projects before disappearing, meaning a substantial loss to the taxpayer. This new reverse charge system is intended to put a stop to this.” The reverse charge will include goods, where those goods are supplied with specified services. The new legislation is currently under review, following a consultation period, and further changes are expected to be announced before it is put in place. Brent continues: “The reverse charge does not alter the liability of the supply and so will not affect a trader’s overall VAT position. A standard rated supply will remain standard rated, even where the trader is not required to charge

Brent Goodwin, VAT Manager for Newby Castleman output tax under the proposed legislation. “This shifting of the responsibility for charging, collecting and remitting the VAT will in some circumstances make life easier for sub-contractors. They will not have to make the difficult decisions about whether to charge VAT or not if their services are being supplied to a contractor or developer - the responsibility for such decisions will shift to the main contractor or developer instead. “It is of course right that the problem of missing trader fraud within the construction industry be tackled, but if traders have not picked up on the forthcoming changes they may be faced with unwanted penalties and interest as a consequence of failing to implement the reverse charge correctly. We would recommend that in the event of doubt, traders should seek guidance from their professional advisors to ensure there are no such unwelcome surprises.” Newby Castleman is one of the Midlands’ leading independent accountancy firms, with offices in Leicester and Loughborough.

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BERRYS are offering for sale a residential development site with planning consent for 2 houses. The property – 36 Arnhill Road, Gretton, Near Corby, Northants. NN17 3DN – is located on the western side of Gretton village. The 0.414 acre site is currently occupied by a large detached house and a detached garage. The existing structures are not safe and therefore should not be entered under any circumstances. Planning permission (ref: 16/00425/DPA) has been granted by Corby Borough Council for demolition of existing structures and erection of 2 detached twostorey dwellings with associated garaging and landscaping. The Guide Price is £430,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Berrys on 01536 532376 or email: kettering@berrys.uk.com Front Elevation (South East)

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Link between housing and health highlighted by NHBC Foundation THE LINK between inadequate housing and poor physical and mental health that costs the NHS £2.5 bn a year is among the key themes of a new NHBC Foundation publication. This relationship with health is explored in ‘40 facts: homes, housing and house building today’, which looks at a range of issues related to the industry as it keeps up with the ever-changing UK population. It is widely acknowledged that a safe, comfortable home is the foundation on which people can build a better quality of life but the reverse of this, as highlighted by 40 facts, is that poor housing, still about 20% of the existing stock, can lead to worse health outcomes. Contributing factors include the age and condition of the house and hazards that pose an immediate risk to a person’s health and safety. These include serious damp and mould, trip hazards and dangerous electrics. The key findings of the report included: • The National Centre for Social Research found a strong link between mental health disorders and poor housing • Poor housing is estimated to cost the NHS £2.5bn per year • Health hazards occur in 26.9% of pre-1919 homes compared to 2.3% post 1990 • Shelter found children living in poor housing were twice as likely to suffer worse health than those in good housing • Lack of a permanent home is associated with multiple depravations, such as poorer health and education NHBC’s Head of Standards, Innovation and Research Neil Smith said: “We have gathered together some interesting facts about UK housing and house building to give you a picture of the homes we live in today. “One key area which demands attention is the link we explore between poor housing and poor physical and mental health. As the population ages it’s important that we take into account issues that have an impact on the health of homeowners and tailor output to meet the needs of all buyer types, particularly those in or approaching retirement.”

Leicester City Mr A Naveed (c/o Agent: Malcolm Goodall, The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – Change of use of first, second and third floors and construction of part infill extension at first and third floor, fourth floor extension with balcony at front to form 4 house in multiple occupation units – at 46-48 Church Gate, Leicester. Ingleby (1245) Ltd (c/o Agent: Chris Dixon, Franklin Ellis Architects, The Old Pumphouse, 5 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DU) – Construction of a four-storey building with ground floor retail unit and 17 apartments – at Site off Marlborough Street, 38 Welford Road, Leicester. N & S Aggarwal (c/o Agent: Paul Cleaver Architect, 5 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HH) – Change of use from shop and storage area to 6 flats) – at 6 Mantle Road, Leicester. Leicester City Council (c/o Agent: Matt Taylor, Net Zero Buildings, 61 Briton Way, Bloomsbury, Wymondham NR18 0TT) – Construction of two-storey teaching block to school – at Marriott Primary School, Broughton Road, Leicester. Mr Vaghela (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Limited, 1B Salisbury Road, Upper New Walk, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Change of use from shop and 3 flats to shop and 4 flats, construction of single storey rear extension, rear dormer, alterations – at 116 London Road, Leicester LE2 0QS.

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Five good strategies to make the most of the UK’s largest construction event Mr Ashish Sisodia (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74A Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Demolition of buildings at side, construction of single storey building to provide 2 self-contained flats at rear of shop with living accommodation – at 4 Gervas Road, Leicester LE5 2EH. Rashid Natha (c/o Agent: Val Harding, Harding Planning Services, 15 Riddington Road, Leicester LE3 2JS) – Construction of part first floor and second floor extension to shop and 4 self-contained flats to form 4 additional self-contained flats and one studio flat plus installation of external staircase to side – at 86 Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester. R Sangra & H Sangra Pickering, Mr Ruvan Sangra (c/o Agent: Nicholas Williams Chartered Architect, 39 Holmdale Road, London NW6 1BJ) – Refurbishment of 2 retail units on ground floor and basement, formation of residential lobby, change of use of first floor retail to residential and eight-storey extension to create 36 residential units – at 176-178 Highcross Street, Leicester. Watkin Jones Group (c/o: 3 Abbots Park, Preston Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 3GH) - Screening opinion requesting respect of proposed residential development comprising student accommodation (up to 500 bedrooms) and 275 residential apartments and commercial units with associated landscaping, car parking and other associated works on a 0.8 hectare site location between Bath Lane, All Saints Road and Jarvis Street – at Phases 2 & 3, Bath Lane, All Saints Road & Jarvis Street, Leicester. Mr H Singh (c/o Agent: Pezhman Ghashghai, HDI Architecture, 32 Clifford Street, Leicester LE3 5RF) – Change of use from house to 2 self-contained flats plus dormer extension and alterations to rear – at 37 Western Road, Leicester LE3 0GD. Westleigh Partnerships Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Marie Stacey, Pegasus Group Ltd, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) – Demolition of buildings and construction of 120 dwellings and associated infrastructure – at Former Advance Tapes and Bus Depot, Abbey Park Road, Leicester.

WHEN FACED with a huge industry event attended by 35,000 contacts, featuring at least 350 speakers delivering 300 hours of content, and more than 650 stands covering over 70,000 square metres and providing launches, demos and offers on more than 10,000 products, you need a strategy. So, if you have only one day to invest in this year’s UK Construction Week (UKCW), 9-11 October at the NEC, what should you prioritise? Here are five good ways in which to navigate UKCW and specifically the Build Show containing four dedicated areas: Offsite, Roofing, Cladding and Insulation, Tools, Health and Safety and Doors Windows and Glass. 1. Go for the new stuff Ninety percent of visitors to the UKCW say they are there to source new products and suppliers. Four new areas have therefore been added to this year’s show, with more than 100 exclusive product launches covering innovations in offsite construction; doors, windows and glass; roofing, cladding and insulation; tools and health and safety. For the cutting edge inspiration, head to the Future of Construction Hub, providing an immersive experience of digital construction, 3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and experimental methods of construction. The Digital Construction Hub will update you on all things BIM, and follow the UKCW Innovation Trail – a self-guided tour around selected exhibitors with amazing new things to show off. Or why not create your own tour? Arrive at the NEC an hour early, make yourself comfy in a coffee area and use the floor plan and show guide to map out a bespoke route through the halls to ensure you get to see all the brands you want to see. 2. Go for the big hitters The UKCW Stage will see some keynote presentations from UK and international speakers and celebrities you might not otherwise get another opportunity to meet. So why not choose just one day

to camp out at the big stage in the centre of the show to meet and listen to the likes of Barbara Res, the trailblazing engineer who will spill the beans on working with Donald Trump during the years when she project-managed the construction of Trump Tower. Or join BBC Breakfast’s Steph McGovern for hard-hitting discussions on housing policy, quality and how we stop future building failures, the digital future of construction, diversity and political correctness in the industry, economic forecasts, Brexit and the Government’s proposed new quality mark for home improvement and low energy retrofits. 3. Go for the learning If that’s possibly a bit too political for your tastes, the best bet is to get into the show’s free, fully accredited CPD sessions. But watch out – there are more than 35 to choose from, and pre-booking is essential. The BRE Academy will also be hosting CPD workshops on BIM, offsite construction and urban planning and design; OM Group is holding health and safety CPD sessions on its stand; the Access Industry Forum is delivering

working at height CPD sessions; and there are also specialist seminars in the Regeneration Hub and the Offsite areas of the show. 4. Go to do deals The point of attending many trade shows is to come away with new business. For three days, the NEC becomes the building industry’s biggest marketplace under one roof. Key exhibitors at this year’s show include: Containex, Extenda Line, Hekim Yapi, Kensington Traders and Velux to name but a few. But to save hanging around on stands or chasing people around the show, make sure you book online in advance to arrange your meetings with exhibitors. This will save you loads of time. 5. Go for the networking Finally, remember that UKCW is also one massive meeting place. Network with customers, suppliers and industry influencers, or even grab a beer with a competitor. Or choose the informal route – after all, the Beer Festival is bigger than ever this year. Sponsored by Velux, this area features amazing street food, live bands, a gin and fizz bar and rockaoke. FIX Radio will be broadcasting from there from all three days. There is also a central bar in Hall 11, sponsored by the Elliott Group and the Timber Bar in Hall 9 sponsored by Germany Trade & Invest. Where better to meet up with old friends. So get planning now. Keep up to date with the latest information via the website and Twitter at @ BuildShow or using the hashtag #BuildShow2018. Free visitor tickets are available at www.buildshow.co.uk.

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BSS RAISE £100,000 FOR MIND CHARITY WITH ITS FIRST-EVER CAR-AOKE RALLY Border Drive Medical Centre (c/o Agent: Jonah Mastin, TMCS, 9 Coales Gardens, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7NY) – Construction of single storey extensions to front, side and rear plus alterations – at Border Drive Medical Centre, 2 Border Drive, Leicester LE4 2PF. Kier Living Limited (c/o Agent: Alan Hardwick, RG+P Ltd, Waterloo House, 71 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TR) – Reserved matters application (in relation to Outline Permission 20131597) for the construction of 307 dwellings and associated infrastructure – at Parcel 4, Ashton Green, Leicester. Walkers Snacks (Distribution) Ltd (c/o Agent: Rich Chaney, Williams Architects Ltd, Office 7, The Garage Studios, 41-45 St Mary’s Gate, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1PU) – Extension to factory building to provide additional warehouse space – at Walkers Snacks (Distribution) Ltd, Madeline Road, Leicester.

The UK’s market leading distributor of pipeline and heating solutions, Leicestershire-based BSS Industrial, has raised £100,000 for the mental health charity Mind this September with the launch of its first ever Car-aoke Rally. Led by BSS’ managing director Kieran Griffin, the charity event saw BSS colleagues, suppliers and customers rev into action and travel across Europe and back for five days of fundraising fun in a bid to win the inaugural BSS Car-aoke Challenge trophy. The 60 volunteers, in 22 cars, started their engines at BSS’ head office in Leicester last week, heading first to Dover and then through France, Switzerland and Italy before arriving back in England five days later. Whilst travelling across Europe in just five days is a mean feat in itself, as an additional challenge, all those taking part had to use a car worth £1,500 or less, with cars being custom designed with a karaoke or musical theme. As well as sticking to the route at all times throughout the journey, each team had to complete a variety of challenges, with penalty points given to those who didn’t complete them. Speaking at the launch event before heading the Rally off, BSS’ managing director, Kieran Griffin, said: “Here at BSS, we’re extremely passionate about supporting charitable causes, particularly Mind. We run a diverse programme of fundraising initiatives for the charity across our nationwide branches that involve both our employees and customers. For example, so far this year, we have held raffles, took part in sponsored sky dives and two colleagues have cycled coast-to-coast. “The BSS Car-aoke Challenge takes this to the next level. We’ve been inundated with support from staff, suppliers and customers who have been really keen to get involved and help raise money for such a worthy cause. It’s fantastic that we reached our £100,000 target and we can hopefully surpass this further. Jack Matthews, Head of Corporate Fundraising for Mind, said: “We’re tremendously grateful to BSS for choosing Mind as their charity of the year and for their excellent fundraising efforts so far. Money raised throughout our partnership is helping to ensure our helplines, website information and online community can continue to give anyone experiencing a mental health problem somewhere to turn for advice and support.” The event was also supported and sponsored by leading manufacturers that supply BSS, such as Polypipe, Pegler Yorkshire, Geberit and Wilo, helping to raise even more money for the fantastic cause. If anyone would like to support BSS in raising funds for Mind charity, text BSSR99 £5 to 70070 to donate.

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Potential redevelopment site in Leicester City Centre

Airfield Business Park

INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale a four-storey building situated at the corner of Humberstone Gate and Rutland Street in Leicester City Centre. FOR SALE The property – 95 Humberstone Gate, Leicester LE1 1WB - is arranged to have two retail units on the ground floor with offices on the first floor, and currently vacant second and third floors, which have potential for conversion into residential 95 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 1WB accommodation (subject Cityby Centre Freehold Opportunity to planning). The upper floorsSubstantial are served a 10-person passenger lift. Suitable for redevelopment (STP) The total net internal area is 9,322 sq.feet. Total Net Internal Area: 9,322 sq ft (866 sq m) The asking price for the freehold, subject to the three existing occupational £750,000 tenancies, is £750,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Jenny Clarke at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 orandemail: For enquiries viewings pleasejclarke@innes-england.com contact: Jenny Clarke 0116 255 5455 jclarke@innes-england.com

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The property is situated in the eastern part of Leicester City Centre, inside the inner ring road and occupies a prominent corner position at the junction of Humberstone Gate (A47) and Rutland Street in a mixed‐use area made up of a range of uses, but predominantly based on the food and the entertainment industry. It lies just to the east of Leicester's primary shopping areas at Humberstone Gate and Gallowtree Gate and within easy walking distance of both the Highcross and Haymarket Shopping Centre.

The property is held on a freehold basis and is subject to the following occupational leases;

Description

The property comprises an attractive four storey corner building of solid brick construction under pitched and tiled roofs supported on timber queen post trusses. Windows are double glazed and the floors are of suspended board and joist construction. On the Rutland Street frontage there is a three‐storey extension with a vehicular access way through the ground floor and being of brick construction under a flat felted roof.

The property is arranged to provide two retail units on the ground floor with offices on the first floor and currently vacant second and third floors which have potential to be converted into residential accommodation (subject to planning). The upper floors are served by a 10 person/750 kilo passenger lift. There is also a basement area which is utilised by one of the ground floor occupiers as a restaurant. The vehicular access way from Rutland Street leads to two steel fire escape staircases and also provides loading facilities to the rear of the retail units.

1) The ground floor retail unit T/A Grizzlers let on 17th December 2014 for a term of 15 years at a rental of £9,500 per annum. The lease provides for upwards only rent reviews to operate at 5 yearly intervals.

2)The ground floor retail unit T/A Rayan Store are currently in occupation but the lease is yet to be completed, the lease will not be completed prior to the purchase therefore it will be down the purchaser to conclude this matter. The current rent passing is £15,000 per annum. We are advised by our client that this tenant also occupies the basement area under the same lease.

MARKET HARBOROUGH, LE16 7WB Industrial/warehouse units. Design & build offices available.

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Airfield Business Park is situated just north of Market Harborough town centre and offers excellent access to the A6 trunk road and motorway network via the A14 connecting the M1, M6 and M11. Leicester Northampton Birmingham London

13 miles 19 miles 52 miles 85 miles

East Midlands Birmingham

34 miles 44 miles

Main line station with London St Pancras journey time of less than 1 hour

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3) The first floor offices is let to Seed Creativity Ltd. Their lease expired in May 2017. We understand that they are current holding over on terms of their current lease. The current rent passing is £10,000 per annum. This lease is excluded from the LTA 1954. For clarity the 2nd and 3rd floors are currently vacant. Copies of the leases are available from the agent.

Price £750,000

VAT All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT.

Accommodation

Legal Costs

Sq M

Sq Ft

Basement (Restaurant)

140.1

1,508

Ground Floor (Shop)

81.4

876

EPC

Ground Floor (Hot Food Takeaway) 69.9

752

We understand the property has an Energy Performance Certificate of D (91).

First Floor (Offices)

189.6

2,041

Second Floor (Vacant Offices)

215.6

2,321

Third Floor (Vacant Offices)

169.4

1,824

Total

866

9,322

Measurements are quoted on a Net Internal basis in accordance with the RICS Property Measurement First Edition. Please note that not all areas have been inspected by Innes England due to access constraints. We advise any purchaser to undertake their own due diligence.

Each party is to bear their own legal costs incurred.

Viewings Viewings are by appointment with sole agents Innes England.

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Services We understand all mains services are connected to the property.

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Green light for £2.5m affordable housing development in Earl Shilton

Mr Joel Andrew (c/o: Courtwood House, Silver Street Head, Sheffield S1 2DD) – Construction of threestorey extension to front of premises plus alterations – at Mansion House, 41 Guildhall Lane, Leicester. Kenworth Development Ltd (c/o Agent: Mrs Danielle St Pierre, Hybrid Planning & Development, PO Box 61294, 53 Moorefield Road, London N17 1EN) – Variation of conditions attached to planning permission 20160519 two-storey roof extension to existing building to provide 9 student studio flats at fifth floor and 4 residential apartments at sixth floor (Amended plans) – at 2-4 Colton Street, Leicester. Mr N Vanat (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74A Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Change of use from house to 2 self-contained flats – at 10 Equity Road, Leicester.

WORK IS UNDERWAY on a £2.5m project to deliver 16 new affordable homes in the historic town of Earl Shilton near Hinckley, Leicestershire. Leicestershire based property developer Kaplan Property Group has secured full planning permission for the scheme, which will be delivered in partnership with East Midlands Housing Group, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Earl Shilton Town Council and Kegworth based contractor Geda Construction. The £2.5m mixed tenure development at Birch Close, Earl Shilton, will comprise of 16 affordable houses and bungalows. Through the support of Earl Shilton Town Council, Improvements will be made to adjacent Public Open Space as part of the scheme, with improved access for new and existing residents. Work has already begun at the 1.6 acre site close to Earl Shilton town centre. Kaplan Property Group’s commitment in Earl Shilton forms part of a wider £26.4m development program across Leicestershire and the wider region. Michael Gisborne, Property Director at Kaplan Property Group, said: “We are delighted to have secured full planning permission for this scheme”. “The £2.5m investment demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of affordable housing within Hinckley and Bosworth Borough and across the region”. L - R: Mark Jackson (Town Clerk), Michael Gisborne “It is our pleasure to help provide affordable homes (Kaplan property Group), Christine Coe (Town Mayor), for the residents of Earl Shilton. It is hugely important Councillor Paul Statham & Councillor Melvyn Tebbett. for communities in Leicestershire to have access to affordable housing with first-class facilities, and in this respect these 16 new properties are part of a much bigger picture. We will see even greater investment in affordable housing in the region, and Kaplan Property Group will be at the forefront of that. “Now that work has begun on site we look forward to successful completion and welcoming the first residents.”

Plans Submitted for new Hinckley Crematorium BUILDING WORK on a crematorium on the A47 outside Hinckley could start in the Spring if plans are approved by the council’s planning committee. If approved, work could begin on the council-owned site off the A47 Leicester Road between Hinckley and Earl Shilton in Spring 2019, with the crematorium opening in 2020. Earlier this year the council consulted the public on the design and facilities for the council-run facility before the final plans were drawn up. As well as consulting with those living around the site, members of the local community and representatives of parish councils the council spoke to funeral directors to ensure the building works effectively and provides a quality service for residents. Malcolm Evans, Estates and Assets Manager who is managing the project for the Borough Council, said: “The feedback we gained from the consultation was invaluable helping us to fine tune the design of the building in line with how it will be used and to ensure it will offer bereaved families a place of reflection. “One of the most significant changes we made to the draft plans following the consultation was to increase the capacity of the chapel. This has been reconfigured to be flexible enough to accommodate both larger and smaller funerals sensitively, something that we are aware is currently much needed in this area.” With the nearest available crematorium currently located in Nuneaton, the proposed crematorium development could provide an alternative affordable cremation facility with reduced waiting times for services and reduced traveling times for Hinckley and Bosworth residents. The facility would complement the council’s cemetery services, create jobs and enhance the appearance of the site, and would fit well with the burial services provided as a Borough Council. The cost of the project – around £4.6million – is being paid for out of the council’s capital budget, money which can only be spent on large projects, not for providing day to day services. Anyone wishing to view and comment on the plans can do so at: www. hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/comment go to View and comment online and enter Ref: 18/00751/DEEM

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Asfordby site for 55 dwellings – TENDERS INVITED EXTRACT FROM THE INDICATIVE LAYOUT PLAN

Mr Aniz Kasmani (c/o Agent: David Bird, Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Change of use from first floor flat to 9 bedsits over shop with living accommodation – at Flat 131 Bridge Road & 115 Green Lane Road, Leicester. Mr H Singh (c/o Agent: Faizal Osman, Osman Design Partnership Ltd, c/o 8 Coplow Avenue, Leicester LE5 5WA) – Change of use from 2 self-contained flats to 4 selfcontained flats plus alterations – at 123 Wilberforce Road, Leicester. Feuozi Properties (c/o Agent: Mrs Zoe Massey, Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) – Construction of fourth floor extension to create one additional flat to form 17 flats, plus fifth floor roof garden and alterations – at Bourj Tower, 62 London Road, Leicester LE2 0QD. Mr Mike Collins (c/o Agent: Adam Smith, Hickman & Smith Architects, 49 Oxford Street, Leicester LE1 5XY) – Change of use from 2 selfcontained flats to 3 self-contained flats plus construction of single storey extension to rear and alterations – at 34A Glenfield Road, Leicester. Simms Developments Ltd (c/o Agent:Simon Cretney, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Demolition of existing building and construction of nine-storey mixed use building comprising 180 residential flats plus ground floor unit for nursery/retail/restaurant – at 96 Jarrom Street, Leicester. Mr A Haria (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, 1B Salisbury Road, Upper New Walk, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Demolition of existing building and construction of two-storey building to provide 4 flats – at 122A Burfield Street, Leicester LE4 6AN. Mr D Sandhu (c/o Agent: Mr R Kahn, Unit 23 Vulcan House, Vulcan Road, Leicester LE5 3EF) – Demolition of workshop and construction of detached workshop and M.o.T. station – at Garage, 559 Saffron Lane, Leicester LE2 6UN.

8A REGENCY ROAD, ASFORDBY

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The sale includes aJAMIE residential property as 8a Regency Road A separate garage block lies adjacent principalAmenity house which - £4,546 • to theCivic MATHER areknown offering for sale Asfordby. The property and adjoining buildings is envisaged to be benefits from an annex with bathroom. demolished to make way for newTENDER dwellings as shown a on the Indicative • Library Contribution - £1,620 BY INFORMAL residential Layout Plan. The accommodation offered with 8a Regency Road can be Stable Block described as follows: Also adjoining the principal house is a stable block comprising 4 • Offsite Affordable Housing - £25,000 development opportunity with Outline separate stables. Principal Dwelling • Secondary Education Contribution - £155,165 Planning (ref: 16/00539/OUT) The house, which Approval is approximately 21 years old, benefits from mains Ménage for connections in respect of gas, water, electric and foul drainage. It is of Immediately north of 8a Regency Road is a equestrian ménage red brick construction with a pan-tile roof and benefits from timber 55 dwellings. Packblock - £52.85 per dwelling which has been used in conjunction • with the Travel house and stable double glazed windows. and occupies part of one of the fields. The 6.15 acre at Road,Holdover • Kitchen/Diner - 5.25m site x 3.61m– (17’ 2” xSaxelby 11’ 10”) The current approval does not require any of the • Utility Room - 1.87m x 2.96m (6’ 1” x 9’ 8”) The owners of the house, who occupy this as their principal Asfordby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 to holdover be constructed as Affordable Housing. residence, wish to be affordeddwellings an element of (or • W/C - 1.13m x 1.88m (3’ 8” x 6’ 2”) alternatively a tenancy agreement) to allow them to stay in the • Lounge - 5.53m x 4.95m (18’ 1” x 16’parcels 2”) 3TU – comprises four of pasturehouse land for up to 6 months post completion of the sale. • Hallway - 4.95m x 2.96m (16’ 2” x 9’ 8”) For sale BY INFORMAL TENDER – deadline situated between the (12’ fringe and Land • Master Bedroom - 3.96m x 3.96m 11” x 12’of 11”)AsfordbyAdditional tenders is 12 noon on Friday 2nd The owners of 8a Regency Roadfor also own a small parcel of land • Family Bathroom - 2.88m x 2.57m (9’ 5” x 8’ 5”) shown edged right) and are prepared to Bypass Road. Also included within the sale is blue on the plan (shown • Bedroom 2 - 3.53m x 2.67m (11’ 6” x 8’ 9”) November 2018. consider separate offers for the sale of this land. Bedroom 3 - 2.96m x 4.66m (9’ 8” 3”) Regency Road, which the• property known asx 15’8a For more information, or to arrange a viewing comprises a three-bedroom bungalow, garage, appointment, contact Gary Kirk at Mather Jamie stable block and ménage. on 01509 233433 or 07917 851025, or email: gary. The Section 106 Agreement was completed kirk@matherjamie.co.uk on 24th April 2018, and contains obligations for Interested parties are encouraged to view the contributions to: sale website at www.matherjamie.co.uk/asfordby.

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Property Supply Falls For The Third Consecutive Month AS THE country enjoyed the hottest summer on record, new property listings across the UK fell for the third month running, down 6.9% in August versus July, according to the latest Property Supply Index compiled by online estate agents Housesimple.com New property supply fell below 62,000 last month, the lowest level since January 2018. While in London, there was a 17.1% drop in new sellers last month, more than double the UK average. This drop in new supply can be placed firmly at the feet of unseasonally hot weather, as homeowners chose barbeques and beaches over selling their properties. King’s Lynn experienced the largest downturn in new property listings last month, down 36.4% on July. Rugby in the West Midlands saw almost a third (31.7%) fewer new listings. Conversely, Stoke-on-Trent and Lichfield, also in the West Midlands, experienced a 40% boost in new property stock last month.

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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Hinckley & Bosworth Council (c/o Agent: Ms Rebecca Ballinger, Cemetery Development Services Ltd, Capability House, Building 31, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedford MK45 4HR) – Erection of crematorium building and formation of associated memorial gardens, roadways, parking, footpaths and landscaping – at land east of Leicester Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 3PR. Mr David Cooper (c/o Agent: Mr Muthar Al-Salloum, MAS Architecture Ltd, Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Studio G005, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1QU) – Erection of 6 flats – at 42 Station Road, Earl Shilton, Leics. LE9 7GA. Mr & Mrs P & T Grant-Reason (c/o Agent: Chris Nash, CN Planning, 119 Chaytor Drive, Nuneaton, Warks. CV10 9SU) – Erection of 7 dwellings with associated access (resubmission) – at Newhaven, 12 Wykin Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0HY. Carbide Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: Mis Marie Stacey, Pegasus Group Ltd, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) – Demolition of former DM Rock & Sons Garage and Johnsons Dry Cleaners including associated structures and the redevelopment for mixed uses with associated parking and substation and provision of temporary accommodation for Johnsons Cleaners during the construction phase – at Old Sketchley Garage, Rugby Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 2ND.

Construction output growth eases to three-month low in August Key findings: • Modest overall rise in construction activity • Suppliers’ delivery times lengthen to greatest extent since March 2015 • Input cost inflation eases to 25-month low AUGUST DATA pointed to a renewed slowdown in output growth across the UK construction sector, with all three broad categories of activity recording a loss of momentum since the previous month. That said, there were signs of resilience in terms of underlying workloads, with the latest survey signalling another solid upturn in new business. Employment growth meanwhile held close to the two-and-and-ahalf year peak seen in July. Rising demand for construction inputs meant that stretched supply chain capacity continued during August, as highlighted by the greatest lengthening of vendor lead-times since March 2015. At 52.9 in August, the seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) eased from July’s 14-month peak of 55.8, but remained above the crucial 50.0 no-change mark. The latest reading signalled a moderate overall rise in construction output, with the rate of expansion the weakest since May. Commercial building was the best performing area of construction output in August, followed closely by residential work. However, the latest expansion of housing activity was the weakest since March. Meanwhile, work on civil engineering projects decreased for the first time in five months. A number of survey respondents cited a lack of new work on infrastructure

projects. Mirroring the trend for construction output, latest data revealed a slowdown in new business growth from July’s 14-month peak. Anecdotal evidence cited resilient client demand and supportive economic conditions, but there were also reports that Brexit related uncertainty continued to hold back investment spending. Higher overall workloads encouraged additional staff recruitment across the construction sector in August. Survey respondents noted tight labour market conditions and shortages of suitably skilled candidates to fill vacancies. Purchasing activity increased for the eleventh consecutive month in August, although the latest upturn was the weakest since March. Low stock and labour shortages among suppliers continued to impact on delivery times for construction products and materials. The latest deterioration in supplier performance was the greatest seen for almost threeand-a-half years. Despite stretched supply chains and rising energy-related costs, latest data indicated that input price inflation edged down to its lowest since July 2016. UK construction companies are optimistic that business activity will expand over the coming 12 months, but the degree of confidence eased to its weakest since May. Survey respondents cited confidence about achieving organic growth through new project wins and

geographical diversification, while Brexit uncertainty remained the main factor cited as holding back sentiment. Duncan Brock, Group Director at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, said: “Cracks in the construction sector’s masonry were beginning to show again this month, and the house building sub-sector was hit the hardest as it reported the poorest performance since March this year. “Civil engineering saw a drop off in larger infrastructure projects and found itself in contraction territory. Levels of new work held moderately steady overall, but with any significant growth held back by Brexit uncertainty. It was also the logjams in supply routes that hampered work in hand where material and skills shortages meant vendor performance deteriorated to its worst level since March 2015. “If there is anything positive to note from this month, it would be that the rate of hiring remained strong. However, persistent pressures from skills shortages and slow rates of new orders will continue to hit business optimism still trailing below the survey’s average. “The sector is hovering too close for comfort to the no change mark which makes it a contender for more disappointment next month. Though the path to Brexit is paved with good intentions, without significant progress the sector will soon be building castles in the air rather than on solid ground.”

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Prime investment properties help raise more than £2.6 million at Nottingham auction A RANGE of prime investment properties caught the eyes of keen bidders at SDL Auctions Graham Penny’s Nottingham auction at Nottingham Racecourse, raising a total of more than £2.6 million. The first lot attracted one of the best prices, with the hammer coming down at £127,000 for a detached, two bedroomed bungalow which needed full modernisation at 21 Freda Avenue in Gedling. It had a *guide price of £45,000+. Another impressive price was gained for the second lot, a two bedroomed, mid-terraced house also in need of improvement works at 31 Knighton Street, in North Wingfield, Chesterfield, which sold for £72,000 from a guide price of £30,000+. Other potential investment properties that sold well included a two bedroomed, Victorian terraced house at 30 Port Arthur Road in Sneinton, previously let at £475 per calendar month. This sold for £77,500 from a guide price of £55,000+. A three bedroomed, mid-terraced house at 16 York Street in Sutton-inAshfield sold for £54,000 from a guide price of £45,000+ and a nearby three-storey, three bedroomed terraced property at 24 Silk Street achieved £59,000 from a guide price of £54,000+. The next SDL Auctions Graham Penny Nottingham auction takes place on Thursday 25 October at Nottingham Racecourse. Property owners looking to sell can request a free auction appraisal by calling 0115 958 8702 or emailing nottingham@sdlauctions.co.uk.

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VINCI Facilities Building Solutions seeking construction suppliers for £20M of new work in Coventry, Leicester and Gartree areas VINCI Facilities Building Solutions, the Specialist Building and Refurbishment Arm of VINCI Facilities, is holding a Supplier Engagement Day in partnership with Constructionline as it seeks suppliers and subcontractors local to Leicester for new work. This comes as VINCI develops its supply chain in the East Midlands following the acquisition of over £20 million worth of new contracts for 2019, with Healthcare and MoJ Projects. VINCI is currently set to deliver four significant secured contracts with local suppliers in Coventry, Leicester and Gartree. Details of the new opportunities available will be presented at the Supplier Engagement Day on 26th October 2018, where attendees will also have the chance to meet the team responsible for procurement and project delivery. • Gates, Barriers and Fencing The event will be held at the King Power Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL, and will run from 8:30am to • Glazing 10:30 on 26th October 2018. It will include an informal • HVAC – Supply & Maintenance presentation by Client Relationship Manager Matt • Masonry / Stonework / SFS / Partitions / Hickman followed by opportunities for one-to-one Ceilings meetings with members of the buying team. • Mechanical and Electrical Work categories required include but are not restricted to: • Plumbing & Heating Services • Architectural Metalwork • Renovation and maintenance • Asbestos Removal • Roofing, flooring and cladding • Building Fabric • Security Systems • Carpentry • Demolition and Groundworks Tickets are free for all attendees and are likely to be • Drainage, Drain Cleaning & CCTV Surveys in very high demand. To avoid disappointment please • BMS/Fire/Security/ Hard FM Services book here: http://bit.ly/2QlyqwA

Mr Mark Milner (c/o Agent: Mathew Humby, Richie & Richie LLP, The Manor House, Lichfield Street, Tamworth B79 7QF) – Change of from agricultural building and stables to offices/light industrial units – at Hoo Hills Farm, Bosworth Road, Wellsborough, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 6PB. Mr Andrew Milne (c/o: 21 Westminster Drive, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 2HN) – Demolition of existing warehouse building – at 103 Coventry Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 2HN. Mr P Mac (c/o Agent: George Burton, GB A&E Ltd, Ryton Organic Gardens, Wolston Lane, Rytonon-Dunsmore, Rugby CV8 3LG) – Erection of 2 dwellings – at 52 Heath Lane, Earl Shilton, Leics. LE9 7PB.

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Entitlement to interim payments PROBLEM: My building company was approached by a local business in 2017 and asked us to price for building an extension to an existing warehouse. Having submitted a price, we were subsequently informed that we were in the running for the contract and a meeting was arranged to discuss and agree certain terms, such as the start on site. During the meeting, we also discussed payment. The form of contract agreed was the JCT Intermediate Form, and the client proposed that payment dates as opposed to payment periods, which was something to do with the way the client’s business accounts was set up. We therefore agreed the dates, which worked out roughly every 5 weeks, with the final date being in May 2018, which coincided with the completion date. However, the contract has been severely delayed and come July, we wanted to make a further application for monies on account and although initially the contract administrator said he would process this payment, the client has since stated that we are due no further interim payments until we complete the whole of the works, because the contract stipulated dates for payments and not periods. Our company’s cash flow is really suffering because of this. What can we do?

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This very issue was decided back in 2016 in the High Court case between Grove Developments Limited and Balfour Beatty Regional Construction Limited, and the outcome was not in your favour. In that case, the parties had agreed to a payment schedule and when the works were delayed, the contractor sought monthly payments and relied on part 2 of the scheme for construction contracts. Unfortunately for the contractor, the court held that where a payment schedule was agreed, this satisfied the requirements of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (as amended), insofar that the contract contained an adequate mechanism for determining when payments become due. It is immaterial that the parties had agreed to a payment schedule that ignored delays. Unfortunately, therefore, you are not entitled to any further interim payments until you complete the works. © Michael P. Gerard October 2018 The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

Sustainable Longhouse with roof made from GreenCoat® steel shown on Dutch television WITH A roof made from GreenCoat® colour coated steel, from SSAB, the Longhouse has been featured on the Dutch TV programme BinnensteBuiten, and has further increased interest in sustainable building trends. SSAB supplies innovative architects and building companies around the world with sustainable steel solutions and promotes their use in buildings. The Longhouse, a historic-industrial styled private residence in the Netherlands, designed by Rick Eijsbouts from Architecten Studio-pls, is a good example of this goal. GreenCoat® colour coated steel was chosen for the roof of the uniquely designed Longhouse due to a number of reasons. One of them was the ability to create sharp lines that match the wooden façade, for a very graphical house. Other reasons were proven long-lasting durability as well as sustainability. “Utilizing sustainable solutions was a key requirement from the owners of the Longhouse,” said architect Rick Eijsbouts. “They chose to have solar panels installed, among other things, and the use of sustainable GreenCoat® steel fits very well into this theme. Furthermore, we were not allowed to use zinc because of corrosion and ground water contamination, but that would have been a more expensive and a less sustainable solution anyway.” GreenCoat® colour coated steels use Swedish rapeseed oil in the coating instead of fossil based oils, making them the greenest steel on the market for exterior building applications. Additionally, they are also strongly resistant to corrosion, UV radiation, buckling and scratches.

Michael P. Gerard AUTHOR BACKGROUND Michael is a Solicitor, Chartered Builder & Registered Construction Adjudicator, and is a director at Michael Gerard Law Limited, a solicitors practice regulated by the SRA.

Lucy Ward and Claire Cook Join BHW to Launch Plot Sales Legal Team LEADING Leicester commercial law firm, BHW Solicitors, has made two key strategic hires in the housebuilding and residential development legal sector. Lucy Ward and (L-R) Lucy Ward and Claire Cook Claire Cook join the Grove Park-based firm having spent 16 years at Spearing Waite. Both Lucy and Claire bring with them an abundance of knowledge and experience in acting for housebuilders and developers from site setup to plot sales. Lucy said, “BHW are renowned for their service levels and client care. When the possibility of joining them to assist with the launch of a plot sales team arose, it was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.” Claire added, “I am excited to be joining BHW, the existing team are very experienced and knowledgeable and I can’t wait to get started.” The appointments coincide with the launch of BHW’s Developer Services department, headed by Commercial Property Partner, Ian Sanders. Ian said, “We’re delighted to welcome Lucy and Claire to BHW. Their specialism means we’re now able to offer the full spectrum of services to our developer clients.” BHW Solicitors, which is currently celebrating its 15th year in business, now has 70 staff across its commercial services and residential conveyancing divisions, which includes a specialist New Build Conveyancing department.

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NFB: Making the planning process more efficient should be the top priority THE NFB welcomes the announcement of new funding but remains concerned that the Government’s efforts to solve the housing crisis have moved away from making the planning process more efficient. Housing Secretary James Brokenshire MP has announced a new partnership between Homes England and Barclays Bank to provide £1 billion of loan finance to help support small and medium sized (SME) developers get access to the finance they need to get housing developments off the ground. Aimed at speeding up delivery, the fund is open to developers borrowing between £5million and £10million, building 10 homes or more, with a previous track record and a majority control of the development site. The National Federation of Builders (NFB) welcomes the announcement of new funding but remains concerned that the Government’s efforts to solve the housing crisis have moved away from making the planning process more efficient. Planning remains the greatest barrier for SMEs and regional contractors looking to grow local communities and deliver more homes. The fund may hence struggle to make a difference because developers cannot access the fund unless they already have planning permission in place. The schemes requirements may also struggle to attract new entrants into the market, because it is more appropriate for medium sized developers and those building in high value regions. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB, said: “There is an industry demand for funding, but the majority of builders need an efficient planning process. The Government missed its opportunity to do that through the NPPF review and should be investing in mechanisms that assist underfunded planning departments such as the Planning Deliver Fund. Due to the scheme’s requirements on developments’ size, SME developers may not actually be eligible for the fund.” “With the fund only open to developments above the national threshold for affordable housing contributions, it will still directly increase the supply of affordable houses.”

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£1 million development project in SDL Auctions Graham Penny’s next Leicester auction SDL Auctions Graham Penny will be offering the “Pigeon Factory” for sale in its next Leicester auction at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday 9 October. The former hosiery factory at 41-43 Canal Street in South Wigston is one of the oldest buildings in the area and has been abandoned for more than 25 years. Carl Finch, senior valuer at SDL Auctions Graham Penny said: “We are very pleased to have been asked by Oadby & Wigston Borough Council to sell this historic site in our next auction. “The site is only available at all because the council used its compulsory purchase powers to bring this long neglected Victorian building back into the marketplace. “We are expecting strong interest from investors and developers as the site currently has planning consent for conversion into 12 one bedroomed apartments.” He estimates that the total value of the site, once converted, will be in excess of £1 million. “It would also make a great build-to-rent investment as it could generate a rental income of around £70,000 a year,” he said. The old building got its nickname from local residents because of its rundown condition and the fact it had become a home for hundreds of pigeons. The property retains many original features, with detailed brick work, arched windows, numerous exposed beams, timbers and cast iron columns, along with a superb vaulted ceiling on the top floor. Carl Finch added: “It is extremely well located, close to a great range of local shops, parks and schooling and has good access to the city centre and the motorway network.” Cllr John Boyce, Oadby & Wigston Borough Council leader, said: “This is an important development for residents, especially those who live in the vicinity. The council’s actions and auction sale mean that the building can soon look forward to returning to its former Victorian splendour and becoming a valued asset to the area.” The freehold property has a *guide price of £100,000 but has no reserve price and will not be sold before the auction. The property is one of several dozen lots that will going under the hammer in SDL Auctions Graham Penny’s next Leicester auction at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday 9 October.

Mr Peter Simpson (c/o Agent: Andrew Large, The Estate Office, Staunton Harold, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) – Proposed change of use of agricultural building to 3 dwellinghouses – at Rookery Farm, 6 Church Lane, Fenny Drayton, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 6BA. Mr Mark Daniell (c/o Agent:Neil Goodman, N Goodman Associates, 262 Higham Lane, Nuneaton, Warks. CV11 6AR) – Approval of reserved matters of outline permission 17/01147/OUT for residential development of 6 flats – at 107 Westfield Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0LT. Berkeley Swiss Ltd (c/o Agent: Charles Kennett, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Demolition of existing warehouse and erection of 4 dwellings – at 103 Coventry Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 2HN.

Melton Borough Ms Sally Smith (c/o Agent: Nigel Harris, Boyer Planning, 1A Cedars Business Park, Butt Lane, Normanton on Soar, LE12 5EE) – Approval of reserved matters application for the erection of 60 new dwellings including new access, public open space, landscaping, play area and associated infrastructure – at Fair Farm, 33 Melton Road, Waltham on the Wolds, Leics. LE14 4AJ. Mrs Margaret Swain (c/o Agent: Mrs Elizabeth Rhodes, Swain Architecture Ltd, Sadler Bridge Studios, Bold Lane, Derbyshire DE1 3NT) – Erection of 2 new build three-bed dwellings designed to Lifetime Homes Criteria – at land off 9 Melton Road, Long Clawson, Leics.

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VPS Site Security Shocking facts around asbestos deaths highlighted at backs campaign as equipment theft construction industry event Mrs Caroline Darby (c/o: 30 Sidney Street, Grantham, Lincs NG31 8AZ) – Change of use from 2 agricultural buildings to retail units – at Manor Farm, Stainby Road, Buckminster, Grantham NG33 5RY

Harborough District South Kilworth C of E Primary School (c/o Agent: YMD Boon Ltd, 6B Anson House, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9HW) – Erection of a school hall – at South Kilworth C of E Primary School, Walcote Road, South Kilworth, Leics. LE17 6EG. Waterloo Housing Group (c/o Agent: Mrs Jennifer Oxley, BRP Architects, 1 Millers Yard, Roman Way, Mrket Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PW) – Demolition of existing garages and associated hard standing and erection of 3 houses with external works – at Garages G40, Weir Lane, Houghton on the Hill, Leics. Market Harborough (Valley Way) Estates Ltd (c/o Agent: Mrs Sinead Turnbull, DLP Planning Ltd, 18 Regent Place, Rugby CV21 2PN) – Change of use of Units Q1 & Q2 (approved under ref 12/00010/ FUL) to A1 non-food bulky goods retail, with associated car parking and alterations to internal layout – at Buildings A & D, Valley Way, Market Harborough, Leics. Redrow Homes (c/o: 5 Riverside Court, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8JN) – Erection of 57 dwellings (Reserved matters of 17/01269/OUT) – at land off Angell Drive, Market Harborough, Leics. Bosworth Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: David Granger Architectural Design Ltd, The Old Dairy, Mill Street, Packington, Leics. LE65 1WN) – Prior approval for proposed change of use of an agricultural building to 4 dwellinghouses and associated operational development – at Buildings & Land at Walton Holt Farm, Bosworth Road, Walton, Leics. Bowbridge Homes (North Kilworth) Ltd (c/o Agent: Charles Robinson, 1221 Planning Services limited, 57 Stockley Crescent, Shirley, Solihull B90 3SW) – Erection of 28 dwellings – at The Stables, South Kilworth Road, North Kilworth, Leics.

THE NUMBER of tradespeople in the UK who die each week from work-related asbestos exposure now stands at twenty, far more than those who die through accidents at work. Asbestos-related diseases claim over 100,000 lives around the world every year, and it is estimated it will have caused ten million deaths before it is fully controlled. IOSH vice president, Jonathan Hughes, presented the No Time to Lose (NTTL) asbestos campaign to constructors attending the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS): Image of Construction event at CodeNode in London on 11 September. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) launched the asbestos phase of the NTTL campaign earlier this year. Despite knowing of its fatal properties since the late 1800s, asbestos was used prolifically by industry until it was banned in the UK in 1999. Exposure to asbestos is now one of the biggest contributors to occupational cancer, leaving construction workers at greatest risk of its deadly legacy. Dr Jukka Takala, from the Workplace Safety and Health Institute in Singapore and President of the International Commission on Occupational Health, who revealed the toll of work-related lung cancers last year along with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health in Finland, said: “Latest estimates suggest as many as a quarter of a million lives may be lost every year to the work-related effects of exposure to asbestos. “I have been pleased to support the IOSH No Time to Lose campaign over the past four years as it tackles the global burden of occupational cancer in a practical way by enlisting the support of companies, the occupational safety and health professionals who dedicate their working lives to the health and wellbeing of their colleagues, and transnational organisations like the International Commission on Occupational Health and the Workplace Safety and Health Institute in Singapore, to which I am affiliated.” CCS is a supporter of the NTTL campaign and is committed to help raise awareness of the risks of asbestos exposure in the construction industry. Edward Hardy, CCS Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted to support IOSH’s No Time To Lose campaign – anything that is done to help raise awareness of occupational cancers and the effective prevention programmes that can be introduced by employers will only improve the wellbeing of all involved. “The construction industry is a dynamic and evolving sector and we must do all we can not only to make our working practices ever safer but also to improve the health and wellbeing of all those who work in our industry. “Through the monitoring of the 8,000-plus sites currently registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme, we will continue to raise awareness of initiatives such as this, as ultimately this can only lead to a far greater understanding of how we can best care for our workforce.” To find out more about IOSH’s No Time to Lose campaign and to get free resources to prevent exposure to asbestos, silica dust and diesel engine exhaust emissions, go to www.notimetolose.org.uk

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VPS Site Security, responsible for Europe’s largest fleet of CCTV Towers, has backed a ‘Secure It, Keep It’ campaign to reduce a rising trend in construction crime. Ireland’s Construction Industry Federation, together with Ireland’s National Police and Security Service reported a 35% rise in construction crime last year. Vehicle theft from building sites made up over 40% of these crimes. “This staggering rise in thefts in Ireland is likely to be reflected across the UK and Northern Ireland experience also, where the latest estimates calculate plant and equipment worth up to £2 million a day is stolen from construction sites” comments Mark Wilson, Head of Operations at VPS Site Security. “So little of the stolen tools and equipment are recovered, the key to managing down this cost is to get the security right first time.” VPS Site Security has listed their ‘Great Eight’ Secure It, Keep it checklist tips: 1. Set up CCTV - JCB SmartTowers, with day and night vision cameras, remote control movement and both pre-recorded and live response audible warning systems are “like having several guards 24/7 on site.” 2. Check and secure perimeters Fences or hoardings are effective to keep a compound secure 3. Deploy good lighting especially when the clocks go back (October 28th) 4. Keep the number of gates to site entrance to a minimum 5. Temporary security alarms should be used that can operate without external power and be easily relocated as the construction site develops 6. Control access to the site and use the CCTV to help monitor and check visitors 7. Store your tools and equipment in a secure area some sites use sea containers to lock up and store their equipment 8. Report all thefts and suspicious activity on sites to the police VPS Site Security provide inspections for construction sites to help identify potential security weak spots. VPS www.vpsgroup.com Phone: 0330 005 5300

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Children’s hospice to benefit from SDL Auctions and Together loans agreement Mr Steve Sargent (c/o Agent: Jonathan Weekes, Aitchison Raffety, The Granary, Spring Hill Office Park, Harborough Road, Pitsford, Northants. NN6 9AA) - Erection of 5 dwellings (Reserved matters of 16/01703/OUT) – at land adjacent to 54 Sutton Lane, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Leics. Gladman Developments (c/o: Gladman House, Alexandria Way, Congleton Business Park, Congleton CW12 1LB) – Outline planning application for the erection of up to 46 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system – at land at Leicester Lane, Great Bowden, Leics. Mr S & Ms F Croxford (c/o Agent: Paul Stone, Stone Planning Services Ltd, 9 Yardley Close, Swanwick, Derbyshire DE55 1ER) – Erection of 4 dwellings, part demolition and rebuild/strengthening of western boundary wall, access and associated infrastructure – at land east of Smeeton Road, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leics.

SDL Auctions and Together have today announced a charity donation programme which will see children with life-limiting illnesses given £50 for each loan agreement completed by the auction finance specialists. As the exclusive auction finance partners with SDL Auctions, Together attends all of its auction events across the UK and will now extend this deal to donate to The Donna Louise, SDL Auctions’ charity for 2018, for each loan completed in the auction room. Louise Jefferies, director of business development at SDL Auctions, said: “The Donna Louise is such an inspirational charity and it’s our ambition to raise over £150,000 for them this year. “We’re delighted that Together is helping us to achieve this target. Supporting our communities is part of who we are at SDL Auctions and something we have been passionate about for many years.” The Donna Louise children’s and young people’s hospice in Staffordshire supporting children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Chris Baguley, commercial director at Together, said: “We’re pleased to be working closely with SDL Auctions and it’s even better to know that every loan we complete will now have such a positive effect on an incredible charity.” Liz Gratton, director of income generation at The Donna Louise, said: “We are so grateful to everyone at SDL Auctions and Together for raising what are crucial funds for our hospice. These donations will make it so much easier for us to help families and their children who are going through some very difficult stages to enjoy their time with each other. “A single loan completion will pay for an art therapy session, two will fund a father support group and three will pay for us to hold a youth group.”

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RICS UK Residential Market Survey, August 2018

East Midlands house prices remain firm in increasingly divergent regional housing picture AMIDST varying reports on ‘national’ house prices this summer, the August 2018 RICS Residential Market survey continues to show a diverse regional picture with the market solid in the East Midlands. House prices in the East Midlands remain firmly positive, while London, parts of the wider South East, and to some extent, East Anglia are downbeat; Scotland and Northern Ireland in particular are showing a healthy market. In addition to this, house prices continue to increase firmly across the North West and Yorkshire and Humberside. The offsetting impact on the headline figure is provided by weakness in London and the South East, leading the headline figure to signal no change in prices over the period as far as the national market is concerned. Looking at sales activity in the East Midlands, the newly agreed sales net balance saw 37% more respondents recording a fall rather than rise in August, which represents the most negative reading in three months. Despite this, the East Midlands has sold the

second most amount of properties across England (Scotland/ NI does not feature in this figure), over the last three months with only Wales selling more over the same period. Elsewhere, after a sharp fall in activity at the end of last year, current sales trends are stabilising in London, but momentum is still slipping across East Anglia and the wider South East. Sales in August were solid across Northern Ireland and Scotland, but also in the South West. The survey has previously reported the lack of supply in the East Midlands housing market as one of the main impediments to activity, and the latest results continue to show that the average inventory of unsold stock on estate agents’ books is still close to historic lows. This is not aided by 22% of respondents seeing a fall in new instructions over the month, pointing to a decline in the supply of fresh stock coming on to the market. Interest from new buyers in the region also remains negative, showing a cautious approach from property purchasers. This is not entirely surprising in the wake of the Bank of England’s decision to

increase interest rates in August alongside the broader political and economic uncertainty. Even so, buyer appetite is still reportedly strong in Northern Ireland and Yorkshire and Humberside. Anecdotal evidence from respondents highlight some slight divergences in the East Midlands housing market demonstrating the uncertainty in the current market. Steve Gadsby, BSc FRICS, of Gadsby Nichols in Derby, commented: “Seasonal Holiday effect with reduced enquiry levels, new listings and sales. Prices seem to have stabilised but still uncertainty in market mainly due in our opinion to Brexit” Chris Charlton, FRICS, of Savills in Nottingham, commented: “A surprisingly busy summer but still a standoff between sellers and buyers on pricing. More realistically priced stock is required.” Turning to the lettings market, the latest numbers (which form a part of non-seasonally adjusted series) point to a further decline in fresh rental stock in August, a trend that has been emerging on the back of tax changes on Buy-to-Let properties, with tenant demand

continuing to outpace supply. Rents are therefore expected to rise at a faster rate than house prices in the medium term, with average rental growth projections standing at around 3% per annum over the next five years whilst prices are projected to rise by around 2% on the same basis. Simon Rubinsohn, RICS Chief Economist, commented: “It is clearly very difficult to talk about the housing market at the moment without being acutely aware of the marked differences in trends across the UK. As the latest RICS results highlights, in many parts of the country the housing market actually remains quite firm. “While a combination of a lack of stock and some level of uncertainty, both relating to the interest rate outlook and Brexit, has had an impact on activity, the overall picture in these areas is still encouraging. The story in London and the South East is, as has been widely recognised, rather more challenging but it is important that this is not seen as being indicative of the wider market.”

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Rutland County Alysia Caring Luxury Care Homes (c/o Agent: Mike Etchells, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Erection of a 78-bed care home with 21 linked aftercare apartments including communal facilities, landscaping and car parking – at Former Site of Rutland Agricultural Society, Main Road, Barleythorpe, Rutland LE15 7EE.

NW Leics. District Mr S Stewart (c/o Agent: Lee Alesbrook, Lifestyle Architectural Services, 19 Victoria Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3AG) – Mixed use development comprising B1 (Office) premises and residential development of 6 dwellings, garaging and associated infrastructure – at Crusher Yard Site, Pipeyard Lane, Newbold Coleorton, Coalville, Leics. LE67 8PJ. Mr William Whitaker (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Dairy, Mill Street, Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1WN) – Erection of 8 dwellings (Reserved matters of 16/01476/OUT) – at land north west of 171-205 Occupation Road, Albert Village, Derby. Mr & Mrs McMinn (c/o Agent: Will Aust, WA Architecture, 162 Julian Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5AN) – Erection of 2 detached dwellings – at land at Mill Hill Farm, Station Road, Ibstock, Leics. Cadeby Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Marie Stacey, Pegasus Group Ltd, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) – Erection of 49 dwellings with on-site National Forest planting, areas of open space, and associated highways and drainage infrastructure (Reserved matters to outline permission 13/00956/OUTM) – at land to the south of Grange Road, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leics. Miss Helen Bareford (c/o: David Wilson Homes East Midlands, Forest Business Park, Cartwright Way, Bardon Hill, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1GL) – Erection of 360 dwellings, associated infrastructure and landscaping (reserved matters to outline planning permission 13/00956/OUTM) – at land north of Grange Road, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2BQ.

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THE CHARTERED Institute of Building (CIOB) Academy is launching a brand new course focused on managing and delivering quality in construction. This follows months of work by a Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Commission of Past Presidents into the issue of build quality, and what practical steps can be taken to support delivery of quality construction and development projects. The Commission considered what the CIOB could do to promote a culture of quality in construction, focusing on potential solutions. One of the outcomes is the creation of the CIOB’s Construction Quality Management course. Chair of the Commission, CIOB Past President Paul Nash, said: “Last year the CIOB established a Commission to look into the issue of quality in our industry following a series of high profile failures. We urgently needed to understand what was preventing or promoting the delivery of quality at all stages of the construction process so that we could act to bring about the change that was so obviously needed. Our research highlighted that there was a need to raise standards across the industry. But more than this we needed to change the culture of our industry; we needed people to take pride in the buildings and infrastructure that they were creating. To achieve this, the CIOB has committed to provide practical advice and training to our members and the wider construction community. By creating and promoting the right culture and behaviours I do believe that our industry will change for the better.” Adrian Montague, Head of the CIOB Academy, said: “Poor quality is costing the industry annually more than the combined profits of companies in the industry. Construction quality management can deliver customer satisfaction and value. Setting and meeting quality objectives requires a sound knowledge of processes, legislation and compliance – the core of our new course. We want to see a “get it right first time” approach embedded in the industry, which should prevent these unnecessary costs and improve customer retention. Quality management is as important to a company’s efficiency and reputation as meeting time and cost targets. Our new Construction Quality Management course comes from the extensive research conducted by the CIOB’s Quality Commission, and will cover all the fundamentals of construction quality management.” Those attending the two-day course will gain an understanding of widelyused quality management systems, and will be given the tools to initiate quality management on their own projects and, ultimately, work towards achieving quality on every programme. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: • Understand the fundamentals of quality management for a projectbased industry • Demonstrate knowledge of the theories, principles and processes in quality management • Recognise the differences between quality control and quality management • Apply quality management best practice in construction in terms of both processes and attitudes The first course dates are 14 and 15 November 2018. Venue: CIOB’s London office, Kingsway, WC2B 6XF. Cost: £549. For more information, visit www.ciobacademy.org/product/construction-quality-management/

ORGANISERS of this year’s fbe East Midlands Awards, which recognise and reward some of the region’s best construction projects, have announced the guest speaker for the 2018 Chairman’s Awards Dinner. Maria Coulter, aka The Construction Coach, is an awardwinning coach who works with SMEs and micro-businesses to help them maximise profits and stand out from their competition. A chartered quantity surveyor, whose career evolved into project management and risk management, Maria became a qualified personal and business coach in 2012. She won the Nottingham Post’s Women in Business Construction Award and was a finalist in the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award. In addition, Maria, who has been a judge for the RICS Awards, wrote an online course for the CIOB on ethics in building, which also won an award. In her speech to the fbe East Midlands Awards, she will be providing inspiration for and celebrating the construction industry. Mitsubishi Electric is the main sponsor of the awards event, which takes place from 7pm at the Albert Hall, North Circus Street, Nottingham, on Thursday 4th October. Visit www.fbeonline.co.uk

Over £500k to be invested in bridge maintenance works across city A CITYWIDE programme of road bridge maintenance work has commenced in Leicester. The city council will spend over £500,000 on a phased programme of maintenance and repairs to five road bridges due to be carried out over the next six to eight months. Works to Rayner Road bridge, which spans the Melton Brook in Rushey Mead, started in August. Engineers will replace and upgrade the existing bridge parapets and upstand and install as new waterproofing system, before the road is resurfaced and new railings installed. Work is expected to take up to eight weeks and will cost about £110,000. A second scheme, which will see work carried out to the road bridge on Havencrest Drive got underway in September. The bridge, which carries traffic over the Bushy Brook, will have a new waterproofing system installed before resurfacing is carried out. Repairs to the parapet brickwork and abutment under the bridge will also be carried out as part of the £140,000 project. Work will be funded as part of the annual highway maintenance programme. This year, over £4.5million will be invested in road and footpath repairs, resurfacing and bridge maintenance.

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Skills shortage will hamper housing delivery, FMB research reveals

SMALL HOUSE builders predict that skills shortages in the building industry will hamper housing delivery and will eventually overtake access to finance as a bigger barrier to building new homes, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Key results from the FMB’s House Builders’ Survey 2018, the only annual assessment of small and medium sized (SME) house builders in England, include: • The percentage of SME house builders saying that a shortage of skilled workers is a major barrier to their ability to build more new homes rose to 44% (up from 42% in 2017); • A lack of available and viable land tops the list as the most commonly cited barrier (59%) to increasing housing delivery and almost two-thirds of SME house builders (62%) believe that the number of opportunities for small site development are actually decreasing (up from 54% in 2017); • Nearly half of small house builders (46%) say access to finance is a major barrier to their ability to build more new homes; • More than half (51%) of SME house builders view the planning system as a major constraint on their ability to grow and ‘inadequate resourcing of planning departments’ was again rated as the most significant cause of delay in the planning application process for the third year in a row; • When asked to look ahead over the next three years, more firms cited skills shortages as a likely barrier to growth than access to finance. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “Nearly half of builders believe the skills shortage is a major barrier to their ability to build new homes. The construction sector is heavily reliant on EU workers with just under one in ten workers in the sector born in the EU. Brexit, coupled with the end of free movement, threatens to

further intensify the skills shortages we already face. Given that the UK will leave the EU in less than six months, house builders are understandably concerned that skills shortages could worsen and choke housing delivery. In order to combat this skills crisis, the construction industry needs to encourage more entrants into the industry and develop higher quality qualifications. It is critical therefore that the Government doesn’t pull the rug out from under the sector by introducing an inflexible and unresponsive immigration system.” Berry continued: “Our research also shows that the Government must continue to address the issue of access to finance for SME house builders. Although concerns over access to finance have eased slightly in recent years, in part thanks to the Government’s funding schemes such as the Home Building Fund, there is more that can be done. Our research suggests that it is the low percentages of project cost that builders are able to borrow that remain the greatest financial barrier to increasing their levels of house building. This latest

research suggests that if firms were able to borrow 80 per cent, rather than the current 60 to 65 per cent of project cost, SME builders would be able to bring forward on average 40 per cent more new homes. Given the ambitious house building targets the Government is working towards, we cannot afford to ignore such a chance to significantly increase housing delivery.” Berry concluded: “A lack of available and viable small sites tops the list of frustrations for SME house builders for the fourth year in a row. Worse still, nearly two-thirds of these small builders believe that the number of opportunities for small site development are decreasing. However, the recent reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework, which specify that 10 per cent of a local authority’s housing delivery must be on sites no larger than one hectare, will help to address this problem. This will help to speed up the delivery of homes and lead to a more diverse and resilient housing supply.”

Potential development opportunity in Retford FHP are offering for sale an allocated residential development site of around 4.4 acres in the Elkesley Neighbourhood Plan. The site – Off Coalpit Lane, Elkesley, Retford, Notts. DN22 8AY - benefits from an allocation in the Elkesley Neighbourhood Development Plan under Policy 6 whereby the site is allocated for in the region of 30 dwellings subject to several policy requirements including a provision of public open space, a village green, and a single point of access off Coalpit Lane. Interested parties are advised to submit an Expression of Interest to: Phil Daniels of FHP, 10 Oxford Street, Nottingham NG1 5BG or email: phil@fhp.co.uk

Lychgate Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd, The Old Dairy, Mill Street, Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1WN) – Erection of 10 dwellings including associated access and parking arrangements – at 115 Station Road, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2GB. Alex Smith (c/o: 6 Windmill Close, Ravenstone, Leics. LE67 2BJ) – Prior approval notification for change of use of offices to 15 self-contained apartments including associated off-street parking – at 117 London Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3JE. Mr Mark Hammond (c/o Agent: Ms Helen Prangley, Prangley Planning Ltd, 25 Paddock Close, Quorn, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 8BJ) – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 10 dwellings (Reserved matters to outline planning permission 15/00504/OUTM) – at 224A Bardon Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 4BL. Mr Keith McEwan (c/o Agent: Shane Anderson, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Erection of 4 dwellings and associated infrastructure – at 28 The Green, Long Whatton, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 5DB. Mr Christopher Wesley (c/o Agent: Peter Brown, Stephen George & Partners, Waterfront House, 2A Smith Way, Enderby, Leicester LE19 1SX) – Erection of 9 dwellings and associated infrastructure (Reserved matters to outline planning permission 18/01102/VCU) – at Secura Labels, 50-56 Measham Road, Moira, Derby.

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FIRST MODULAR SCHOOL ON £95M ESFA FRAMEWORK STARTS ON SITE IN BIRSTALL SPATIAL Initiative (Initiative) – the joint venture of property services group Styles&Wood and offsite construction specialists Extraspace Solutions – has begun craning in the first of 38 modular units at Highcliffe School. It’s the first school to be built under the £95m Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) Component Primary Block framework. The JV is delivering the £3.3m project at the school in Birstall, Leicester, rebuilding the 1,228m2 junior block using an off-site, modular approach. The project comprises the delivery of the modular units in addition to the internal fitout, furniture and external works. Completion is scheduled for October 2018. Highcliffe is the first project to be allocated under the four-year primary block framework, which will use modular construction to replace buildings at 16 primary schools across the country. The firm is currently finalising the planning and design phases of two other projects – Abbey Infant School in Smethwick and Pound Hill Junior School in Crawley. Sarah Morton, framework director at Initiative, said: “This project marks both the first step in a four-year investment programme to use modular construction to improve primary schools across the country, and the first scheme to be delivered by our joint venture company. “Offsite construction is particularly beneficial in the education sector, where work has been traditionally constrained by term times, and has the potential to half the average delivery time. By offering expertise in complex project management and offsite modular build, we can provide an efficient model that ensures developments run smoothly with minimal disruption.” Initiative was set up to combine Styles&Wood’s expertise in project delivery and fast-track fit out with Extraspace Solution’s knowledge and experience of offsite modular construction. In addition to the ESFA’s Primary Block framework, the partnership was also appointed to eight lots on the ESFA Contractors Framework in November 2017 for delivery of the ESFA’s £4.4bn Priority School Building Programme and it secured a place on its Secondary Block Framework in July.

FOCUS CONSULTANTS has completed two key contracts for Huntingdonshire District Council. The company project managed the recent refurbishment and improvements of the swimming pool and changing village at One Leisure St Neots. Focus was also contract administrator, principal designer and CDM advisor for the £260,000, nine-week scheme at the leisure centre. In addition, Focus Consultants has recently completed the project management of a £250,000 redevelopment scheme for the council to create a one-stop-shop Customer Service Centre at Pathfinder House, Huntingdon. Also acting as contract administrator, principal designer and CDM advisor, Focus oversaw the fast-track refurbishment and alterations project which was split into four phases and featured demolition and construction of internal partitions, replacement flooring and furniture, and mechanical and electrical work. Both projects were led by the Focus team from its Boston and Newark offices and follow a successful contract for the council completed last year by the firm, which involved the provision of construction consultancy services for the fast-track refurbishment and alteration project to Burgess Hall Events and Conference Centre in St Ives, near Huntingdon. Focus, which has its head office at Phoenix Business Park, Nottingham, and branches in London, Leicester, Newark and Boston, offers a range of services to the property and construction industry, including building surveying, project management and sustainable development support.

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Mates in Mind welcomes the launch of the online Mental Health at Work gateway THE INTERACTION between work and mental health is complex and sensitive, and remains a challenge for employers. Mates in Mind has, as an industry-partnered initiative launched a year ago, supported many firms create better understanding across the construction supply chain, and we are pleased to be able to support the ongoing work associated with the new Gateway announced recently. Evidence from a study into workplace wellbeing by the mental health charity Mind (2018) shows that lack of awareness remains a barrier to addressing the issue in work and greater awareness and practical training is a valuable investment. But as the research also found, those staff who felt their line manager supported their mental health were 11 times more likely to disclose a mental health problem, compared with those who did not, demonstrates how important it is to embed the change within a workplace. Mates in Mind has already reached more than 150,000 workers in its first year by providing more than 150 supporter and partner construction and construction-related firms with tailored resources and support. Our approach helps all firms, irrespective of their scale and scope, to understand what mental wellbeing means for their workforce, gives them the knowledge to invest in the things that will make a difference and the confidence to know the improvements that they make will bring real and lasting change. Steve Hails, Chair of Mates in Mind and Health, Safety and Wellbeing Director, Tideway, a Mates in Mind Business Champion reflected on their journey over the last year: “Mental ill-health has been on everyone’s agenda but in our industry, which is, despite our endeavours, male dominated, we are more susceptible than most. Thankfully, things are starting to change, but we still have some way to go. Putting the right kind of support in place was the start of the conversation for us, and for many others. Importantly this needs to happen across all levels of the business, and leadership is key. And in our industry, with the nature of the supply chain, it is important also that it’s about recognising that this responsibility is not just about regarding the welfare of our own staff. This is what makes Mates in Mind so special in that we are working collaboratively across the sector through various projects and works, building in the change we need throughout the supply chain. After all, more than three quarters of those working in construction are employed by SMEs.” www.matesinmind.org

Mr Justin Minney (c/o: 74 Silver SDtreet, Whitwick, Coalville, Leics. LE67 5EU) – Erection of 2 single storey detached dwellings with associated off street parking along with works to existing dwelling to enable visibility at the access – at 74 Silver Street, Whitwick, Coalville, Leics. LE67 5EU.

Oadby & Wigston Mr J Phillips (c/o Agent: T Necklen, Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Erection of 2 semi-detached dwellings and associated parking and landscaping – at Co-Operative Supermarket, Launceston Road, Wigston, Leics. LE18 2GL. JPS Investments Ltd (c/o Agent: M N McMinn, Ink/Drawn, Windermere House, 47 New Walk, Leicester LE1 6TE) – Erection of a two to two and a half storey building providing 12 residential flats and an A1/A2 unit with associated access, parking, cycle store, bin store and amenity space – at land adjacent to 26-28 Station Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2DH.

MAC recommendations would cripple construction, says FMB THE MIGRATION Advisory Committee (MAC) report, which sets out a series of recommendations for the new immigration policy post-Brexit, would cripple the construction industry, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Commenting on the MAC report, Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “This report makes very worrying reading for the tens of thousands of small construction firms across the UK who are already deeply concerned about the skills shortage. Its recommendations ignore the pleas of construction employers who have called on the Government to introduce a visa system based on key occupations rather than arbitrary skill levels. Instead, the proposal is to apply the Tier 2 immigration system to EU workers, which would be disastrous for small and micro construction firms. Even if tweaked and improved slightly, the Tier 2 system would not make provision for ample numbers of low skilled workers to enter the UK and these are people the construction industry relies upon. For the Government to make good on its construction and house building targets, it will need sufficient numbers of labourers as well as civil engineers and quantity surveyors.” Berry continued: “It’s not at all clear that EU workers with important skills already in short supply, like bricklaying and carpentry, will not fall foul of a crude and limited definition of ‘high skilled’ worker. In addition, the report explicitly recommends that there should be no migration route for lower skilled workers with a possible exception for seasonal agricultural workers. There is also a vague suggestion that if there was a route for lower skilled workers, it should be aimed at younger people and not be open to workers of all ages. This is far too restrictive and simply won’t meet the needs of the construction industry.” Berry concluded: “EU workers are vitally important to the UK construction sector. Nine per cent of our construction workers are from the EU and in London, this increases to one third. The construction industry knows it needs to do much more to recruit and train many more domestic workers. However, given the important role migrant workers have played, and the already high levels of employment in the UK workforce, it is crucial that the post-Brexit immigration system allows us to continue to hire workers of varying skill levels, regardless of where they are from.”

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HBA: Planning statistics demonstrate we need planning reform WE CAN’T SOLVE the housing crisis without planning reform, says the Housing Builders Association (HBA), the house building division of the National Federation of Builders (NFB). The Construction Index reports that there were fewer planning applications made in the year ending June 2018 compared to June 2017. Statistics released by the Ministry for Housing and Local Government showed a decline of 2% in major residential planning applications, 3% in minor ones and 11% in commercial applications. Efficiency in the planning system has also decreased, with fewer applications decided within the statutory 13 week period. Minor applications are developments of fewer than 10 homes, under a total floor space of 1000 square metres, or under half a hectare in site size. Statistics also show that 42% of minor residential planning applications and 75% of major are subject to extension of time requests, environmental impact assessments or performance agreements. The Housing Builders Association (HBA), the house building division of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), has previously highlighted this concern to show why planning reform is desperately needed. Small and medium sized (SME) house builders are most at risk when planning is inefficient because inconsistency, cost and delay mean they are unable to secure a pipeline of work. A member in East Anglia submitted their planning application statistics for 2014-2017 which showed that of the 13 sites undergoing application, 8 had been successful with an average determination period of 34 weeks. Five applications were outstanding, with the two largest sites, both with fewer than 80 homes, taking more than 120 and 180 weeks for determination. Only one site was determined within the statutory 13 week period. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the HBA said: “Reforms to encourage more robust plan making are welcome but reform of the planning process itself remains paramount. While planning remains inconsistent, expensive and risk driven, we will not be able to diversify the market and encourage new players to help solve the housing crisis.”

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Over £1m of Right To Buy cash to support purchase of new affordable homes PLANS to use over £1milllion of Right To Buy cash to help provide more affordable homes for rent have been announced by Leicester City Council. The city council will provide £1,082,744 of funding to the Riverside Group Ltd to support its purchase of 46 new affordable homes in Beaumont Leys. Whenever a home is sold under Right To Buy, the proceeds of the sale must be used as specified by the government. Only some of the proceeds can be used to support the supply of new affordable homes for rent. The Riverside Group – one of the leading registered providers of social housing in the UK – has confirmed that the council will be able to nominate people from its housing register for the new homes. The Riverside Group will meet all costs for maintaining the properties. The city council struck a similar deal with Clarion Housing Association earlier this summer, providing almost £580,000 of Right To Buy funding to help it buy 22 new affordable rental properties in East Hamilton. City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “By providing Right To Buy funding to the Riverside Group in this way, we can help ensure that dozens of new homes, including much-needed bungalow accommodation, are available at affordable rents as part of a new housing development in Beaumont Leys.” “There is no doubt that the Right To Buy scheme has hit the supply of council housing and contributed to the shortage of social housing we now have. We’re losing homes much faster than they are being built and it’s time Right To Buy was abandoned. “Councils can’t use all of the money raised through the sale of properties sold under the scheme, and can usually only use it to fund up to 30% of the cost of new affordable homes. It is therefore vital that proceeds are carefully reinvested to help ensure that the city can continue to provide affordable homes for rent. This deal provides an ideal opportunity to do that.” The council also recently announced plans to set up its own housing company and invest around £50milllon in building 300 new homes over the next three years. There are currently over 6,000 households on the council’s housing register seeking affordable homes for rent.

East Midlands Good Causes Set For Community Boost CHARITIES and community groups in the East Midlands have been given the chance to get their hands on a share of thousands of pounds to construct a brighter future thanks to a leading builders merchant. Selco Builders Warehouse, which has 66 branches in the UK - including ones in Leicester and Nottingham -, is offering organisations which serve their community an opportunity to benefit from its six month Selco Stars campaign. Each month, two good causes will receive £500 worth of building materials to improve its facility or assist with a project, with the 12 finalists then going into a public vote for the chance to win £5,000 cash in early 2019. The scheme is open to any charity or group which provides a benefit to the East Midlands and entry can be made by explaining in no more than 100 words how they would use the building materials or money to benefit them. Carine Jessamine, Selco marketing director, said: “We are fully committed to reinvesting in local communities across the UK and the Selco Stars competition gives us a fantastic opportunity to do that. “So many organisations in the East Midlands which do sterling work in the community struggle to make building projects or renovations happen due to a lack of funding, so the chance to win materials will offer a huge helping hand. “On top of that, there is a £5,000 jackpot at the end of the scheme which is often enough money to keep some charities or community groups going for a number of years.” Entries can be made by filling in a form on the Selco website www.selcobw.com/stars Selco Builders Warehouse branches supply everything needed to build a house or carry out refurb jobs, including doors, windows, insulation, roofing, heating, plumbing supplies, lighting, electrical products, kitchens, bathrooms and timber. As well as offering trade services, Selco Hire and a café in branch, Selco also has a strong digital presence including a 30 minute Click & Collect service and a free Project List app which allows tradespeople to plan, manage, and quote for all jobs – as well as complete purchases - through their smartphone. For more information on Selco visit www.selcobw.com

Nigerian construction industry adopts updated JCT contracts THE NIGERIAN construction industry is adopting up-to-date editions of JCT contracts as part of an initiative to modernise and adopt best practice. JCT contracts (albeit much earlier editions) have been adapted for use in Nigeria for some time, however this new initiative, spearheaded by the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), aims to put a more formal process in place for the adoption of current JCT contracts and provide the Nigerian construction industry with training, advice and guidance about the up-to-date JCT editions and current legal and contractual processes. JCT council and drafting sub-committee member, Peter Barnes, was invited by the NIQS to present two full-day seminars in July to delegates within the Nigerian construction industry, in order to bring them up-to-date in respect of the current editions of JCT contracts, and current best practice from the UK perspective. The two seminars, held in Lagos and Abuja, were attended by approximately 550 construction industry professionals, including ministers from the Nigerian government, who are keen for the updated JCT contracts to be adopted. Following the seminars the NIQS announced that they would be adopting up-dated JCT contracts, both in practice and for use in their future examinations.

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Leicester Firm Chosen To Deliver Business Support To NHS Mr & Mrs McDonald (c/o Agent: Malcolm Goodall, The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – Outline application, with access, for the erection of a pair of semi-detached bungalows with associated parking and landscaping (Resubmission of 18/00120/OUT) – at The Bungalow, 52 Park Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4QD. Travis Perkins (Properties) Limited (c/o Agent: Ms A Fenton, Quod Ingeni, Building 17, Broadwick Street, London W1F 0DA) – Demolition of existing buildings and erection of proposed food store, mixed warehouse/ retail units, mobile catering unit in car park, amendments to existing access, car parking, landscaping – all as permitted earlier by planning permissions 16/00395/ FUL , 17/00361/NMA and 17/00520/ NMA but now with the addition of a retractable roof canopy on the northern elevation of Unit A as originally permitted – at The Former Premier Drum Site, Blaby Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4DF.

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LEADING Leicester-based property, construction and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard has secured a four-year appointment to deliver a range of services to the healthcare and wider public sector through the NHS SBS Consult 18 framework. The NHS Shared Business Services framework – a vehicle which provides business support services to the NHS and public sector across the country – will see Pick Everard building on its expertise in the management consultancy market, providing advisory and consultancy services. Dr Nicola Thompson, national director at Pick Everard said: “The NHS is a treasured British institution celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and we’re extremely proud and excited to have been appointed to its new Shared Business Services framework. Under the NHS banner, clients in the healthcare and public sectors can be assured of a robust procurement solution from trusted suppliers. The Consult 18 framework – valued at between £20m and £50m – has been divided into 10 lots that cover a range of consultancy services to support healthcare and public sector organisations, from GP practices to major public authorities. Pick Everard will be delivering a number of services for three different lots, with services including: strategy development, management support, capital asset delivery, complex projects and change management. “Pick Everard tendered for this framework as a route for access to the management consultancy market. As a new discipline within advisory services, this long-term partnership with the NHS SBS will allow us to open new doors

and also provides a fantastic opportunity to continue to grow the management consultancy discipline,” continued Nicola. Rod Burton, partner at Pick Everard added: “The rapid, sustainable growth Pick Everard has experienced over the past five years – along with our focus on quality, high levels of service and technical excellence – has been delivered on the back of major appointments such as this one. “Being a multi-disciplinary

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UK plant hire market forecast to grow by 11% between 2018 and 2022

UK plant hire market forecast to grow bySeptember 11% between 2018 and 2018 – Cheltenham, UK 2022 The UK plant hire market was estimated to be worth £3bn in 2017, with growth of around 1% forecast for 2018.

The UK plant hire market was estimated to be worth £3bn in 2017, with growth of around 1% forecast for 2018. The plant hire market extremely with Mr I is Waraich (c/odiverse, Agent: Malcolm equipment ranging fromRoom Goodall, The Drawing dehumidifiers to excavators, and (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, demand for each type of Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) equipment varies, reflecting a – Proposed change of use from combination of factors including 4 residential thevet’s levelpractice of newto work and RMI flats in – at 2such Albion Street, Wigston, sectors as highways and Leicester&LE18 4SA. distribution warehousing. Demand in sectors such as pumping and climate control is also impacted by the prevalent weather conditions. Aldi Stores Limited (c/o Agent:

The plant hire market is extremely diverse, with equipment ranging from dehumidifiers to excavators, and demand for each type of equipment varies, reflecting a combination of factors including the level of new work and RMI in sectors such as highways and distribution & warehousing. Demand in sectors such as pumping and climate control is also impacted by the prevalent weather conditions. Source: AMA Research Ltd / Trade Estimates The market experienced modest growth up to 2013 but increased significantly in 2014 due to improvements in both housing and non-residential building markets, as Source: AMA Research Ltd / Trade Estimates Mr Keeble Brown, STOAS Architects, well as manufacturing and other non-construction endUnit 1, Dunston Place, Dunston The market experienced modest up tolevel. 2013 but increased significantly in 2014 due to use sectors. Since then, the plant hire market has remained positive, though growth has beengrowth at a lower Road, Chesterfield S41 8NL) – improvements in both housing and non-residential building markets, as well as manufacturing Infrastructure remains the key end-use sector, although different parts of the infrastructure sector have performed Demolition of existing food retail and other non-construction end-use sectors. Since then, the plant hire market has remained differently in recent years. Plant hire is a highly competitive market and as such hire rates have been affected, store and erection of end-use new food retail positive, though growth has been at a lower level. Infrastructure remains the key remaining relatively static in recent years. store with associated car parking, sector, although different parts of the infrastructure sector have performed differently in servicing landscaping Earth-moving equipment and lifting equipment together are estimated account two thirds of the plant and as such recent years.toPlant hire for is aover highly competitive market hireand rates have been– at Aldi, Meridian Way, Braunstone affected, remainingcyclical, relatively static in recent years. by hire market by value. The earth moving equipment hire market is traditionally with demand influenced Town, Leicester LE19 1LW. levels of the non-residential construction, housebuilding, construction associated industries such as quarrying, and Earth-moving equipment and lifting equipment together are estimated to account for over two some non-construction activities including waste management. Earth moving one of the first sectors thirds of the plant equipment hire marketisby value. The earth moving equipment hire market is Mr Joginder Matheroo (c/o cyclical, with demand by2022. levels of the non-residential construction, to benefit from construction project starts, and prospects fortraditionally the sector are positive with growthinfluenced forecast to Agent: and RP Design Consultants, 33 housebuilding, construction associated industries such as quarrying, some nonHire demand the lifting sector has also remained relatively strong. Launde Road, Oadby, Leicester construction activities including waste management. Earth moving equipment is one of the “The performance of the plant hire market is highly dependent on the performance of the overall construction LE2 4HH)for – the Subdivision of existing first sectors to benefit from construction project starts, and prospects sector are market” said Jane Tarver of AMA Research “Individual hire company’s experiences tend to vary in terms of product intoalso 2 dwellings plus a new positive with growth forecast to 2022. Hire demand the lifting dwelling sector has remained sectors and regional & geographical trends, with companiesrelatively in the South East, for example, seeing higher demand vehicular access – at Dove House, strong. from the housebuilding sector than those in the North of England, Scotland, etc.” 2 Church Road, Kirby Muxloe, “The performance of the plant hire market is highly dependent on the performance of the LE9 2AD. Prospects for this sector remain positive, although in common withconstruction many sectors of the said hire market, thereofare overall market” Jane Tarver AMA ResearchLeicester “Individual hire company’s likely to be regional variations in performance. Overall, the market is forecast to vary experience modest growth in and regional & geographical trends, with experiences tend to in terms of product sectors 2018, benefiting from the HS2 project which is due to be started in the in Autumn. From 2018 companies the South East, foronwards, example,construction seeing higher demand from the housebuilding sectorfor than thoseinclude in the North of England, Scotland, etc.” sub-sectors forecast to increase output and provide opportunities growth infrastructure, entertainment & leisure, industrial and health as well as housebuilding. Prospects for this sector remain positive, although in common with many sectors of the hire market,now there arecan likely be regional The ‘Plant Hire Market Report – UK 2018-2022’ report is available and be to ordered onlinevariations at www. in performance. Overall, the market is forecast to experience modest growth in 2018, benefiting from the HS2 project which is due amaresearch.co.uk or by calling 01242 235724.

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JAMES SELLICKS Estate Cotes Agents are offering 12-14 Yardfor sale a development site with planning LOUGHBOROUGH consent (ref: P/17/1439/2) for 8 one-bed apartments. The site – 12-14 Cotes Yard, Barrack Row, Loughborough LE11 1JD – is currently occupied by two warehouses (currently achieving a rental income of £820 p.c.m.) which will need to be demolished prior to any works commencing. The asking price is £190,000. For more information, contact James Sellicks on 0116 2854 554 or email: info@jamessellicks.com

Developed in response to today’s operational challenges, the new QAS5 models offer end users in the construction, events and industrial sectors quieter operation, a 20 per cent smaller footprint than comparable models on the market, reduced engine emissions, faster plug-and-play paralleling, enhanced fuel economy, 24hr autonomy and lower total cost of ownership. As a consequence, the QAS5 range helps customers to improve their fleet utilisation and return on investment. The QAS5 range has been developed to provide generator users with a smooth transition towards the phased adoption of EU Stage V engine emission standards in 2019/20. The first five models in the range are new versions of the QAS 80, 100, 120, 150 and 200 generators. All include optimised Stage IIIA engines, a high capacity fuel tank and integrated Variable Speed Drive (VSD motor to power the cooling fan. These features, along with an integrated Variable Speed Drive (VSD) motor, combine to provide users with an average 5 per cent reduction in fuel consumption compared to the industry average for equivalent models. With larger capacity and fully EU Stage V compliant models set to be introduced in the coming years, the QAS5 range offers customers a clear pathway towards Stage V adoption and beyond. Adrian Ridge, President of Atlas Copco’s Power and Flow division commented: “This year we are celebrating 30 years of leadership and innovation in the realm of mobile generators, and are proud to mark the occasion with the introduction of our QAS5 range. The fifth and latest generation of QAS gensets are designed from the outset to meet end-users’ evolving needs for sustainable productivity, increased operational flexibility and compliance with environmental and regulatory obligations.”

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Successful major development makes final of infrastructure award A WELL-PLANNED and increasingly popular housing development on the outskirts of Leicester has been named as a finalist for a prestigious construction award. New Lubbesthorpe, an ambitious urban extension which has been years in the planning, was nominated by East Midlands agents Mather Jamie for the Infrastructure Prize in the 2018 ProCon Leicestershire property and construction awards. The awards are the county’s biggest celebration of the built environment and the people who develop, design and construct winning developments. The Infrastructure Prize, sponsored by Pochin, is one of seven in this year’s ProCon Awards. Mather Jamie has been working with local authorities and developers on behalf of the landowners, the Drummond family, to help bring the sustainable urban development of New Lubbesthorpe, which once complete will have 4,250 new homes, from concept to reality. As part of the planning, a new road, including a road bridge spanning the M1, has been built linking Meridian Way to Beggars Lane. Other infrastructure at the site includes a sustainable urban drainage scheme and pumping stations for a foul drainage system. Martin Ward, Director of Mather Jamie, at the New Lubbesthorpe site, A new primary school is well under way at the development, due to near the new road bridge over the M1. open in September 2019, and there are also plans for another primary school, plus a secondary school, a retail hub, a commercial park and public open spaces for residents to enjoy. Martin Ward, Director of Mather Jamie, said; “We’re delighted that New Lubbesthorpe has made the final of the ProCon Awards. This ongoing development, which is proving popular with local homebuyers, has been years in the planning, and we have worked closely with local authorities, developers, residents and other parties to ensure it has gone smoothly.” New homes are currently available at New Lubbesthorpe from Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Davidsons Homes. For more information about the development, please visit www.newlubbesthorpe.co.uk. The winners of the ProCon Awards will be announced at the Awards Celebration Dinner at The King Power Stadium in Leicester on the evening of Thursday 15th November. For more information about the ProCon Awards, visit: www.procon-leicestershire.co.uk

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Help to Buy ‘an unmitigated success’ Tesco Stores Ltd (c/o Agent: Mark Thompson, RPS, 140 London Wall, London EC2Y 5DN) – Variation of conditions 2 & 6 imposed on planning permission 12/0927/1/ PX for change of use of car repair garage to retail use, erection of single storey rear extension, external alterations to create new shop front and new plant area at rear, creation of new single access, provision of 19 car parking spaces and 8 cycle parking spaces (resubmission following refusal of planning permission 12/0465/1/PX) – at Tesco, 164 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester Alex Playfair (c/o: Davidsons, Wilson House, Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6HP) – Revised reserved matters for the erection of 34 dwellings, relating to approval 15/0832/RM – at Parcel R2(1), Tay Road, Lubbesthorpe, Enderby, Leicester. Mr Tim Ward (c/o Agent: Franklin Ellis Architects, 5 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DU) – Erection of a building comprising brewery, offices, visitors centre, ancillary uses, Brewery Tap (public house), and associated parking and landscaping (revised reserved matters for phase 1B of the Everards Meadow Development related to application 15/0888/VAR and 17/0461/RM – at Everards Meadow, Narborough Road South/Soar Valley Way, Enderby, Leicester. Mr T Hubbard (c/o Agent: Robert O’Callaghan Architects, Ivy House, Church Street, Rugby, Warks. CV23 0EW) – Alterations and extensions to existing dwelling to form 7 apartments and erection of new four-bed dwelling and two-bed apartment with garage – at 2 Barry Close, Kirby Muxloe, Leics. .

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170,000 households have used the scheme, 81% FTBs who used it to get on housing ladder Housing supply up incredible 74% since launch Value of Government investment up an estimated 10.5% (C£1bn) 150,000 jobs supported and sustained due to extra supply

A NEW REPORT released in September by HBF illustrates how successful the Government’s Help to Buy equity loan scheme has been. The report, released as Government considers the scheme’s future, shows how it has achieved all the targets specified at launch (to increase home ownership; increase housing supply; and generate economic activity). The report reveals that; • 170,000 homes were purchased through the scheme between April 13 and March 18. Of these more than 4 out of 5 were bought by first time buyers. • In total it is estimated it has enabled some 246k individuals get on to the housing ladder. Despite claims from critics, the scheme is helping those it was set out to. In 2017 the median household income for those using the scheme was £49,000. There is no evidence to suggest that the market could support high loan to value mortgages should the scheme be withdrawn, with just 3.3% of new lending in Q1 of 2018 at 90% or above. • Since the scheme launched housing supply has increased by an unprecedented 74%, the fastest increase on record, to supply levels last seen in the 1950s. Planning permissions, a strong indicator of future supply are up 88% over the same period. • Whilst transactions in the wider housing market remain subdued (down 21.4% on 2006 levels) activity in the new build market continues to rise. New builds now account for almost 15% of mortgaged housing market transactions compared to a long term average of 8.2%. • The value of the Government’s Help to Buy equity loan book has increased significantly – and is still rising. The report estimates that the £8.9bn the Government invested over the first five years of the scheme could now be worth £9.8bn, an uplift of 10.5% or as much as £935m. • The 48,000 homes sold through Help to Buy last year helped sustain an estimated 150k jobs. On an annual basis, the additional house building activity is estimated to provide or fund 20,000 affordable homes; generated £1bn in tax receipts; contributed £73m towards education vis Section 106 taxes - enough to provide up to 34,000 classroom spaces. • Unlike previous attempts at such schemes, Help to Buy has been accessible to builders large and small, with over 3,000 companies, the vast majority of them small local builders, now registered. The report also demolishes critics’ oft made claim that the scheme has driven up new build house prices and demonstrates that the respective increase in price between new builds and second hand homes is remarkably consistent. While new build prices have always traditionally been slightly higher than second hand properties, that may not come with new appliances and may require remedial work, the rate of house price growth for new build properties continues to mirror price rises in the wider housing market. Stewart Baseley, executive chairman of the Home Builders Federation said; “It is quite clear that the Help to Buy scheme has been an unmitigated success and has delivered handsomely on all its objectives. It has enabled hundreds of thousands of people to realise their dream of owning a home, the vast majority of whom are first time buyers on average incomes. It has led to an unprecedented increase in house building activity, created tens of Former Retreat thousands of jobs and boosted local economies theMiners’ length and breadthIofWinthorpe the country. Avenue “Government should celebrate its success and use the hard evidence now available to rebut the claims of its Skegness I PE25 1QY critics. As we look to tackle our acute housing crisis and deliver on the Prime Minister’s target to build 300,000 homes per year the scheme has a key part to play. Government should reflect on the huge impact the scheme Development/refurbishment opportunity – is having on individuals keen to realise their dreams of home ownership, on housing supply and on the wider subject to planning economy. ”Housebuilders continue to invest in the land, materials and people needed to deliver furthers increases in supply confident in the demand Help to Buy is underpinning. Certainty moving forward is now required to enable the increases in housing supply, and the associated and economic benefits, continue.” Circa social 50,000 ft² (4,645 m²) toon 1.81 acres (0.73 ha)

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• Leisure facilities • Training and conference facilities • Care/health sector • • Former hotel property with leisure Special needs facilities andand accommodation ancillary Offers inaccommodation excess of £750,000 are invited. • For Prominent seafront location more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Phil • Scope for Daniels at refurbishment/development FHP on 0115 908 2103 or–email: phil@fhp.co.uk subject to all necessary consents

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Gorgeous new showhome revealed at landmark Leicester housing development

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WESTLEIGH HOMES has now unveiled a gorgeous new showhome for property-seekers to discover at its landmark Wolsey Island development in Leicester. Nestled between the east bank of the River Soar and the Grand Union Canal, the collection of two, three and four-bedroom homes has proven a huge hit with quick-off-the-mark buyers who are eager to make a move to a peaceful and well-connected location that’s rich with history and culture. Featuring an eye-catching façade that pays homage to the development’s industrial heritage, the three-storey Corah boasts a light and airy living room, a dual-aspect kitchen/diner with access to the private rear garden and a guest cloakroom. The first-floor landing leads to two good-sized bedrooms, one of which comes complete with its own balcony, and a family bathroom, while the top floor is home to a further bedroom, a dedicated study which could alternatively be used as an occasional guest bedroom, and a stylish bathroom. The Help to Buy: Equity Loan is available at Wolsey Island, making a move to this sought-after development even easier and more affordable. Help to Buy enables first-time buyers and those with a property to sell to move to a brand new home with an equity loan of up to 20% of the full price of the property with just a 5% deposit and 75% mortgage. The equity loan is interested free for the first five years. A range of two, three and four-bedroom homes is still available to reserve at Wolsey Island, with prices starting from £199,950, £252,950 and £289,950 respectively. To find out more about the range of homes remaining for sale at Wolsey Island, contact the Sales Executives on 0330 058 0911 or visit www.westleigh.co.uk/wolsey-island.

KIRK Estate Agents are offering for sale a detached three-bed bungalow requiring modernisation, set on a generous level plot in a peacefull location. The property - 10 Forth Close, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6JW - is situated in a cul-de-sac and accessed by a shared driveway. Externally, there is a garage and off-road parking for one vehicle, although further parking could be created to the front. Offers in excess of £210,000 are invited. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Kirk Estates on 01572 723495 or email: sales@kirk-estates.com

Government must stamp out outdated housing taxes to help young people buy their own homes, says RICS A HOUSING tax overhaul including ending stamp duty on certain properties could rebalance the UK housing market and reignite activity across all tenures, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) New figures show that nearly half of respondents to the RICS Residential Market Survey suggest using tax incentives to encourage downsizing, while making changes to Stamp Duty and Council Tax would help thousands more young people realise their dream of owning their own home. Over 20% of respondents suggested tax incentives to encourage downsizing, could see the existing UK housing stock distributed more efficiently, matching properties better to housing needs, and benefiting the entire housing chain, as well as addressing the UK’s wider housing shortage. RICS has long called on Government to incentivise downsizing, to no avail. One method suggested is to incentivise those with larger homes to move into smaller properties, by making them exempt from stamp duty. This would bring more second hand properties to market, benefiting the entire housing chain, and addressing the UK’s wider housing shortage. Secondly, a reduction or removing Stamp Duty and adjusting Council Tax rates to account for lost revenue is also seen as a viable option, by just under 20% of respondents. Anecdotally, respondents suggested, scrapping SDLT would shift the burden away from the transactional phase and onto occupation, freeing up funds in the buying process. RICS has long called for Government to make changes to the current tax system when buying houses. The current system of residential property taxation is deterring existing homeowners from moving, especially if they feel the money spent on tax could be put to better use in the current economy. Currently, it is estimated that the average first time buyer requires over £33,000* for a house deposit, with figures significantly higher across the South East and in London.

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AUCTIONS October Tuesday 9th October 2018 - SDL AUCTIONS - Leicester City Football Club, King Power Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester LE2 7FL 11.30am start - www.sdlauctions. co.uk Thursday 18th October 2018 SDL AUCTIONS - at Aston Villa FC, Birmingham B6 6HE - 11am start - tel: 0121 233 5046 - www. sdlauctions.co.uk Thursday 25th October 2018 COTTONS - at Aston Villa FC, Villa Park, Birmingham, B6 6HE - 11am start - tel: 0121 247 2233 or email: auctions@cottons.co.uk Thursday 25th October 2018 SDL AUCTIONS - Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE - 11.30am start - www.sdlauctions.co.uk

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Wednesday 21st November 2018 LOVEITTS - at Village Urban Resort Hotel, Dolomite Avenue, Canley, West Midlands CV4 9GZ 6.30pm start - tel: 024 7652 7789 - www.loveitts.co.uk Thursday 29th November 2018 SDL AUCTIONS - Leicester City Football Club, King Power Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester LE2 7FL 11.30am start - www.sdlauctions. co.uk Thursday 29th November 2018 - SAVILLS - at Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Colwick Road, Nottingham NG2 4BE 2.30pm start - tel: 0115 934 8080 - www.auctions.savills.co.uk

December Tuesday 6th December 2018 SDL AUCTIONS - Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE - 11.30am start - www.sdlauctions.co.uk

Banks lead the way for commercial lots in SDL Auctions Bigwood’s September auction YOU CAN ALWAYS bank on banks to get commercial investors bidding and so it proved in SDL Auctions Bigwood’s September auction at the Holte Suite, Aston Villa Football Ground. The auction of 133 lots raised over £17 million with a success rate of 85 per cent. In Wolverhampton, the former NatWest Bank premises at 65-67 Church Street in Bilston, a freehold building occupying a prominent position in an established retail location, sold for £180,000. It had a *guide price in excess of £180,000. In Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, the former NatWest bank at 130 High Street (pictured, right) in a striking corner location in a busy retail area, sold for £110,000. It had a guide price of £100,000. The former NatWest bank at 1-2 Three Tuns Parade in Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, proved popular with bidders, with the hammer eventually falling at £290,000. It had a guide price of £165,000-£185,000. A former pub with planning consent to convert into a care facility at 85 Old Forest Way in Birmingham sold for £300,000. It had a guide price of £250,000-£275,000. Retail investments are clearly still popular with 55 Rooker Avenue in Parkfields, Wolverhampton, selling for £95,000. It had a guide price of £19,000-£24,000. A freehold day nursery investment property at 32 Ulverley Green Road in Solihull with current annual rental income of £24,000, sold for £332,000. It had a guide price in excess of £265,000. The potential for alternative uses is often a key driver in a lot’s popularity and can drive keen interest in the auction room. The former stores and maintenance workshop at Gailey Wharf, Watling Street in Gailey, Staffordshire, sold for £59,000. It was offered with a guide price in excess of £10,000. A mixed use investment at 55 Station Road in Erdington, Birmingham, also proved popular, selling for £180,000. It has commercial premises on the ground floor and four residential flats to the rear and on the first floor. It had a guide price of £175,000. Further afield in the wider West Midlands region, a freehold former garage/store at 2 Prospect Road, Stourport-on-Severn, sold for £28,000. It had a guide price in excess of £18,000. And The Old Shop, Chapel Court, 78-80 Barton Street in Tewkesbury, a vacant leasehold ground floor former retail premises within a Grade II listed building, which has planning permission for conversion to one residential flat, sold for £44,000. It had a guide price of £40,000. The success of the September auction bodes well for the next SDL Auctions Bigwood auction at Aston Villa Football Ground on Wednesday 24 October. Anyone looking to sell under the hammer can call the team on 0121 233 5046 or click here for a free auction appraisal.

Nicola Smith (c/o: Old Woodlands Farm, Desford Road, Newtown Unthank, Desford, Leics.) – Change of use of woodland area to leisure/camping site including associated access tracks, car park, camping zone, wooden eco pods, amphitheatre, mounds, tunnel maze and ponds – at Old Woodlands Farm, Desford Road, Newtown Unthank, Desford, Leics.

Charnwood Borough Mr Z Esat (c/o Agent: TMCS) – Change of use from agricultural building to dwelling – at land at Platts Lane, Cossington, Leics. Mr Bal Sowan (c/o Agent: Orbit Property Management Ltd) – Conversion of vacant offices/stores on first and second floors to 5 student accommodation apartments – at 31-32 Market Place, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3EB. Mr Walsh (c/o Agent: Amli Design) – First floor rear extension to building and conversion of upper floors from accommodation ancillary to public house to 2 dwellings – at Manager’s Accommodation, 104 Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3AF. Mr Kirit Lakhani (c/o Agent: Volta Designs) – Subdivision of single shop unit into 3 separate shop units and alterations to front elevations – at 18-20 High Street, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2PZ. Fletcher Homes Ltd – Redevelopment of site to provide 8 semi-detached and terraced dwellings with new vehicular and pedestrian accesses onto Garden Street and Margaret Close – at land adjacent to 16 Margaret Close, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 8GL.

Whenever a home is sold under Right To Buy, the proceeds of the sale must be used as specified by the government. Only some of the proceeds can be used to support the supply of new affordable homes for rent. The Riverside Group – one of the leading registered providers of social housing in the UK – has confirmed that the council will be able to nominate people from its housing register for the new homes. The Riverside Group will meet all costs for maintaining the properties. The city council struck a similar

deal with Clarion Housing Association earlier this summer, providing almost £580,000 of Right To Buy funding to help it buy 22 new affordable rental properties in East Hamilton. The council also recently announced plans to set up its own housing company and invest around £50milllon in building 300 new homes over the next three years. There are currently over 6,000 households on the council’s housing register seeking affordable homes for rent.

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Plans for new homes in Frisby on the Wreake approved WORK IS now set to start on a new housing development in Frisby on the Wreake after Bellway’s plans to build 53 new homes in the village were approved. The new homes, ranging in size from two to five-bedroom houses including a selection of bungalows, will be built on land off Great Lane, following the decision by Melton Borough Council. The new development will be known as Steeple Chase and will also feature public open space and a new children’s play area. Sales Director for Bellway’s East Midlands division, Carolyne Watkinson, said: “We’re delighted to have received planning permission for our new development in Frisby on the Wreake, which is a fantastic village in a popular part of Leicestershire. “There’s a real demand for new homes in the area and we’ve worked closely with the local authority to design a scheme which will meet the needs of local buyers and complement the surrounding area. “We’re now looking forward to starting work on site and welcoming our first visitors to the development when it launches in the new year.” As part of the planning agreement for the development, Bellway is set to make significant financial contributions towards infrastructure and facilities in the local area, including £390,000 for schools. Steeple Chase will also include 21 affordable homes, which will give local people and key workers the chance to live in a new-build house in the area.

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Twycross, Warwickshire A development opportunity to convert a traditional barn into a single dwelling house • • • • •

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Guide Price £350,000

Donisthorpe, Leicestershire An exciting residential development opportunity on the edge of the village of Donisthorpe • • • • •

Retention of the existing farmhouse and agricultural land Site extending to 9.07 acres Outline planning permission for 4 detached dwellings North West Leicestershire Borough Council Planning Permission 18/00239/REM

Guide Price £650,000

15 Market Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 1ET 01827 721380 / athrural@howkinsandharrison.co.uk 40A Market Street, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1AN 01530 877977 / ashby@howkinsandharrison.co.uk Branches across the region and an office in central London

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What is ‘Permission in Principle’? ‘PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE’ [PIP] forms a new alternative way to obtain planning permission. The new route to consent is centred upon housing development on brownfield land; however developers are allowed to include elements of non-residential development providing it constitutes the minority of the overall proposal and is compatible (for example a small portion of retail, office or community uses). Applications for PIP which represent minor development are defined as those of nine residential units or less. There are however some exclusions to the use of PIP, which include: • Householder development; • Mineral development; • EIA development; and • Habitats development. The permission in principle consent route has two stages: the first stage ‘permission in principle’ establishes whether a site is suitable in-principle; and the second stage ‘technical details consent’ is when the detailed development proposals are assessed.

Permission in Principle applications A ‘permission in principle’ planning application does not require much information to be provided, until the Technical Detail Consent (TDC) stage. Local Planning Authorities will evaluate a PIP application on the basis of: • Its location; • The proposed use; and • The amount of development. This is much less than required under an outline application which requires information on site access, appearance, landscaping, layout and the scale of development. PIP is therefore very reminiscent of the historic red-line outline applications which just required a location plan and an application form to be submitted, which helps keep costs of speculative development down. We consider PIP ideal for landowners who wish to increase the value of their land with the intention of then selling it on for development, or for small-scale development on sites which could be deemed highrisk. The Government estimates that a developer of a four dwelling site that chooses to take up the new option to apply for permission in principle may incur an additional cost of £800 in an instance where permission in principle is granted, but will save on average £22,000 in an instance where permission in principle is refused. Pre-application advice is the current process for a developer trying to reduce planning risk, which is effectively the benefit PIP provides. Under PIP however, the Local Planning Authority will have a statutory five week limit to determine an application, which is three weeks shorter than the eight week period under any current outline consent application. Once the application for PIP is approved the decision notice will be issued. This will provide the location of the site, the type of development approved in principle; and the scale of the development with residential dwellings expressed as a range rather than an exact figure. The site then has three years to gain approval of

technical details before its permission elapses. Unlike with an Outline Application, with PIP no conditions can be attached to the decision notice and the Community Infrastructure Levy [CIL] cannot be triggered until the Technical Details are submitted. This might sound like a positive for the land owner as there is then less cost on the site due to contamination reports and lighting assessments not being required, but it would also mean more risk for a developer taking over the site for the technical detail applications as they will not be aware of any issues with the site or how much the Council is likely to charge them for Section 106 contributions. This means that a developer is likely to be much more cautious when purchasing sites approved via PIP, when compared to those approved under an outline application. If PIP is refused, applicants have the standard right to appeal to the Secretary of State via the Planning Inspectorate. The Secretary of State also has the ability to call-in applications where they are for schemes of strategic importance.

Technical detail consent An application for technical details consent must be decided in accordance with the terms of the permission in principle granted for the site. The requirements that apply to decisions on other types of application for planning permission also apply, including that the decision must be made in accordance with relevant policies in the development plan unless there are material considerations, such as those in the National Planning Policy Framework and national guidance, which indicate otherwise. Planning Conditions can be attached when a decision is issued, following the same guidelines as full applications. The time period for a Technical Details application like a PIP application is 5 weeks, unless the site is a major development where the time limit is 10 weeks; or an Environmental Impact Assessment is required (resulting in a 16 week period).

Brownfield register An alternative route is to seek to have the site included in the Part 2 document of the Council’s brownfield land register. For these sites, PIP applies to the same requirements of sites as the application route; but allows for major developments to be considered. The consent on these sites lasts 5 years which may be attractive to a developer who wishes to delay implementation over the longer-term, given a standard application typically allows just two to three years to implement development. A brownfield land register is a list of redundant/open sites which are deemed appropriate for residential development. This list is maintained by the Council and can only include sites which are previously developed (i.e. brownfield land). Part one of the list is all of the brownfield sites that the Local Planning Authority has deemed appropriate for residential development, whilst Part 2 is just those granted permission in principle. For more information on the Permission in Principle approach or to find out if this approach is applicable to your site please call Andrew Gray, Senior Planner at Aitchison Raffety’s Northampton office on 01604 821133 or email andrew.gray@argroup.co.uk.

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Mr R Kotecha (c/o Agent: The Blueprint Lab) – Outline planning application for the erection of 2 dwellings – at 6 Roman Road, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4BA. Mrs Ingrid Travis (c/o Agent: Halford Jones Architecture) Change of use from Financial & Professional Services to 2 flats – at 1 The Coneries, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1DZ.

Corby Borough Council Mr D Rose (c/o Agent: Peter Hand, Jefferson Sheard Architects, 9 The Forum, Minerva Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6FT) – Erection of 3 buildings comprising a warehouse, storage & ancillary trade desk and offices – at land at Manton Park, Cockerell Road, Corby NN17 5XW.

Rushcliffe Borough Mr Harry Warren (c/o Agent: Dino Labbate, Swish Architecture Ltd, Gordon Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5LQ) – Notification of proposed change of use from B1(a) to 6 residential flats – at Graphisoft UK Ltd, Springfield House, 2 Millicent Road, West Bridgford, Notts. NG2 7LD. Mr Paul Waterfall (c/o Agent: Ian Pick Associates Ltd, Station Farm Offices, Wansford Road, Nafferton, Driffield YO25 8NJ) – Erection of an agricultural building for free range egg production, with associated feed bins, hard standings and new highway access – at Underhill Farm, Leake Lane, Stanford on Soar, Notts. LE12 5QL. Mr James Roy Bradfield-Carrier (c/o Agent: Edward Acres, Acres Architecture, Unit 11, Edison Village, Nottingham Science Park, Nottingham NG7 2RF) – Demolition of existing farm building and construction of 4 new dwellings with garages and shared drive (Revised scheme) – at Holmefield Cottage, London Lane, Willoughby on the Wolds, Nottinghamshire LE12 6SX.

Rugby Borough Council Mr Adrian Baynes (c/o: Baynes & Co, The Assemby Room, 17 Church Street, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire NN6 7QH) – Demolition of existing corn dryer tower and erection of new building – at Corn Dryer, Station Road, Flecknoe, Warks.

If I had to describe myself in one word, it would be ‘bad at following instructions’.

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Marketing team expands at Bloor Homes BLOOR HOMES Midlands has doubled its marketing team as the company continues its expansion.

Builders spend 2 ½ years driving their van, according to new research by the FMB BUILDERS spend 2 ½ years driving their van over the course of their working lives and almost one year trying to locate a particular tool, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Navreet Randhawa has been appointed to the new position of Marketing Manager, while Louise Williams has stepped into the role of Marketing Administrator Louise Williams (left) has joined Navreet left vacant by her Randhawa in the expanding marketing team at promotion. Bloor Homes Midlands Based at Bloor Homes’ regional office in Tamworth, the pair will be responsible for the marketing of developments across Staffordshire, Warwickshire, the West Midlands, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Navreet, 29, was the region’s first Marketing Administrator when she joined the company almost five years ago, and has seen the business grow significantly during that time. She said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be appointed as Marketing Manager with Bloor Homes Midlands and I can’t wait to get started in the role. I’ve really enjoyed being Marketing Administrator as the work is so varied and rewarding, and I’m excited to be taking on the additional responsibility that comes with my new position. “Bloor Homes have given me great support all the way through my time with them and I feel ready to take this next step in my career. I’m delighted that Louise is joining the team and I’m looking forward to working alongside her as the region continues to grow in the years ahead.” Louise, 21, has worked in administrative roles in both the sales and construction departments since joining Bloor Homes last year, and is delighted to be joining the marketing team full time. She said: “The marketing side of the business is something which really interests me so this is a wonderful opportunity for me. I feel I have progressed so much during my time with Bloor Homes and I really enjoy working here. “I’m currently studying part time for a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing at the Open University, and I think the skills I’m learning on the course will help me in my new role.”

Melton site for 34 dwellings SHOULER & SON are offering for sale a residential development site with planning permission for 34 dwellings, including conversion of a historic Grade II Listed former hunting lodge. The site - at Sysonby Lodge, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0NU measures just over 4 acres and is approached by a security gated road. The planning permission includes 10 dwellings forming a conversion of the former Hunting Lodge and 24 stylish new builds within the grounds. A particular feature of the site is that there will be no requirement for any affordable or social housing. The Guide Price is £2.3-£2.6 million. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Shoulers on 01664 410166 or email: housesales@shoulers.co.uk

The FMB asked thousands of builders across the UK how many minutes they spend each day carrying out certain tasks. The figures reveal that over their career, an average builder will spend the equivalent of: • 2 years and 9 months talking to clients; • 2 years and 6 months driving their van; • 2 years and 6 months at the builders merchants; • 2 years and 1 month training or supervising junior colleagues or apprentices; • 1 year and 9 months eating lunch; • 11 months trying to locate a particular tool; • 6 months making tea. Commenting on the research, Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “This new research dispels the myth that builders spend a big chunk of their time drinking tea. In reality, if builders are downing their tools for any reason, it’s so they can chat to their customers and ensure they have happy clients. Less surprisingly, over the course of their working lives, your average builder will spend two and a half years driving their van and two and a half years shopping for materials at their local builders merchants. Of all the activities that might typically fill a builder’s working day, making tea trails at the bottom of the list.” Berry concluded: “Excellent communication with clients is just one of the qualities that top class builders in the UK have. Today, the FMB is launching the Master Builder Awards 2019, which aims to seek out and celebrate the very best builders in our industry. The Awards highlight examples of high-quality craftsmanship, exceptional customer service, high standards and building excellence. Too often, the minority of dodgy builders give the whole industry a bad name. The Master Builder Awards are all about dispelling any misconceptions and showcasing the quality builders who help home owners and clients realise their building ambitions.”

Dame Judith Hackitt Confirmed As Keynote Speaker At Cabe Conference THE CHARTERED Association of Building Engineers (CABE) has today announced that Dame Judith Hackitt will be providing the keynote speech at its Annual Conference and Exhibition in October. A chemical engineer, Dame Judith is the author of Building a Safer Future: Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety. The review was commissioned by Government following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire on the 14th June 2017. Known as the Hackitt Review, its aim was to address and explore regulatory bodies and the construction industry, and to make recommendations on the future regulatory system. Dame Judith is the former Chair of the UK Health and Safety Executive and is currently Chair of EEF, The Manufacturer’s Organisation. Dr Gavin Dunn, CEO of CABE, said: “Dame Judith is the author of one of the most significant reports published in recent times that will have an effect on our industry, not just now, but for future generations. We are delighted to welcome Dame Judith to deliver the keynote speech at our Annual Conference and Exhibition, and to offer our members and other industry professionals the opportunity to hear from her directly on such important issues.” This conference and exhibition will take place on the 4th and 5th October 2018, at Chesford Grange Kenilworth, Warwickshire. For information about attending the event please visit: www.cbuilde.com/conference/ Formed in 1925 as the Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors, the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) is a leading body for professionals specialising in the design, construction, evaluation and maintenance of buildings. Its members practise across the UK, mainland Europe and around the world, and work in both the private and public sectors. For more information about CABE visit www.cbuilde.com.

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CONSTRUCTION GROUP STEPNELL DELIVERS ROBUST BUSINESS RESULTS CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST Stepnell has announced a robust set of financial results for the year ending 31 March 2018. Stepnell, headquartered in Rugby, reported revenue for the year up 15 per cent from £127.4 million to £146.3 million with a significantly improved profit before tax of just over £2.07 million Stepnell has started work on a £13.1 million contract for the University of Leicester (2017: £787,254). The to complete the modernisation of its Percy Gee Building. company’s current order Artist’s impression image courtesy of Shepheard Epstein Hunter architects. book stands at a healthy £190 million. completed the final phase of work transform the derelict Victorian Stepnell’s performance has also on national disability charity Sense’s Catesby railway tunnel in been helped by an increase in £14 million TouchBase Pears centre Northamptonshire into the new project opportunities coming in Selly Oak, and was appointed by Catesby Aero Research Facility, a through a growing portfolio of Cordwell Property Group to build world-class aerodynamic efficiency long-term construction frameworks Wisemore Central, a mixed-use vehicle testing centre. with clients that include National regeneration scheme in Walsall Further south, Stepnell continued Grid; Worcester, Oxford Brookes that will bring a Travelodge Hotel, work in Oxford on a multi-millionand Reading universities and McDonald’s, and a further 15,000 pound phased modernisation Dorset County Council. The firm, sq ft of leisure and retail premises to of Oxford Brookes University’s which has regional offices in the town centre. The project follows Sinclair building which houses Rugby, Nottingham, Kidderminster, the company’s recent completion the Faculty of Health and Life Wantage, Southampton and Poole, of a significant refurbishment of the Sciences. The project which was most recently secured a place on town’s Rugby Central Shopping awarded through the University’s the four-year, £8 billion Education Centre for CT Properties in Rugby construction framework to upgrade and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) where it is also building a new campus facilities, is part of a £220 Construction Framework for the boarding house for Rugby School. million, 10-year estate investment delivery of new school buildings While construction continued programme. in South West and South East on Nottingham Trent University’s Stepnell also started construction England. new flagship £9.1 million Confetti of three new supermarkets for Top contract awards for Stepnell Institute of Creative Technologies, German global grocery chain in 2017/2018 include a £20 million, Stepnell also secured several highLidl in Bedford, Loughborough retirement village in Cheltenham, profile higher education schemes and Droitwich, and a £16 million for retirement living specialist including the Art House, a major scheme to build two 75-bed care Richmond Villages, and a 64building transformation project that facilities for care home developer bed care home and 24-bedroom will create a new teaching, learning Frontier in Flitwick and Stotfold, rehabilitation facility in Cadbury and public exhibition space for the Bedfordshire. The company broke Heath, near Bristol for Brackley University of Worcester, and a £13.1 ground on a development of 28 Investments. The company also million building modernisation for affordable homes in Trowbridge for completed a state-of-the-art new the University of Leicester. Wiltshire County Council and began community medical centre in In Northamptonshire, Stepnell work in Poole on an 80-bed care Churchdown, Gloucestershire, for began a ground-breaking home development with specialist Brackley Investments. infrastructure project for Aero nursing and dementia care facilities In Birmingham, Stepnell Research Partners (ARP), to for the Borough of Poole.

Potential development opportunity in Leicester

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Income £1,600 pax The site comprises a relatively irregular shaped but level Present plot of land, Offers Sought In extending to approx. 0.5 acres and accessed via a single driveway offthe Region Of £125,000 Evington Drive. On site is a timber hut, utilised by the current tenants, The Scouts Association Trust Corporation. The remaining land is grassed and screened by trees. Parties interested in alternative uses or redevelopment are advised to contact the local planning authority, Leicester City Council, on 0116 454 101a Evington Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 5PH 1000. 0116 255 5455 innes-england.com The site is being sold subject to the occupational lease to The Scout Association Trust Corporation, which is due to expire on 28th September 2019. The current passing rent is £1,600 per annum exclusive. Offers in the region of £125,000 are sought for the freehold interest, subject to the terms of the lease.FOR SALE For more information, contact Joe Reilly at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email: jreilly@innes-england.com For enquiries and viewings please contact: Joe Reilly 0116 255 5455 jreilly@innes-england.com

Peter Doleman 0116 255 5455 pdoleman@innes-england.com

The subject site is located in the popular suburb of Evington and occupies a position to the south side of Evington Drive in‐between the junctions of Norwood Road and Mayflower Road, 1.75 miles south east of the City Centre. In close proximity to the subject is Evington Road which is a busy retail thoroughfare, providing direct access into the city via London Road. Other properties in the immediate vicinity predominantly consist of semi‐detached residential dwellings.

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Mr M Rathod (c/o: Romulus Court, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1YG) – Erection of 34 dwellings with detached garages and parking bays (amendment to design, number of units and layout approved by R16/0984 & R11/1521 resulting in 9 additional dwellings – at land south of Coventry Road and north-east of Cawston Lane, Coventry Road, Cawston, Rugby, Warks. CV22 7SW. Capitola Property Ltd (c/o Agent: Chapman Design LLP, Lelleford House, Coventry Road, Rugby, Warks. CV23 9DT) – Change of use from community facility (church) to 2 flats – at Seventh Day Adventist Church, Wells Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 3JB.

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Mr Godfrey (c/o: Rear of 25-29 Newtown Road, Bedworth, Warks. CV12 8QD) – Erection of 2 selfcontained flats – at site 94C007, Rear of 25-29 Newtown Road, Bedworth, Warks. CV12 8QD. Mr Lee Bates (c/o Agent: Tony Keenan, Keenan Project Designs Ltd, 19 Drummond Road, Cawston, Rugby, Warks. CV22 7TN) – Proposed development of one new industrial building for storage/ distribution use – at Exact House, Whitacre Road, Nuneaton, Warks. CV11 6BP.

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INNES ENGLAND are inviting offers for a potential Potential Development development opportunity, subject to planning, at 101a Opportunity Subject to Planning Evington Drive, Leicester LE5 5PH. Area: 0.5 Acres (0.20 Hectares)

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Mrs Kathleen Smith (c/o Agent: HB Architects, The Old Telephone Exchange, Albert Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2SA) – Outline planning application for infill housing within cartilage of retained Shilton House Farm comprising 4 barn-style dwellings with associated access, parking and turning – at Shilton House Farm, 15 Church Road, Shilton, Coventry CV7 9HX.

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Planning We understand the site currently has a planning consent for D2 purposes (Assembly and Leisure).

Offers in the region of £125,000 are sought for the freehold interest, subject to the terms of the lease.

VAT All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT. The property is not registered for VAT at the present.

I was having an awful day at work so I went for a walk to clear my head. The passenger in my taxi was fuming. Description

The site comprises a relatively irregular shaped but level plot of land, extending to approximately 0.5 acres and accessed via a single driveway off Evington Drive. On site is a timber hut, utilised by the current tenants The Scouts Association Trust Corporation.

Parties interested in alternative uses or redevelopment are advised to speak to the Local Planning Authority, Leicester City Council on 0116 454 1000

Tenure The site is being sold subject to the occupational lease to The Scout

Legal Costs

Each party is to bear their own legal costs incurred.

Viewing

Viewings are by appointment with sole agents Innes England.

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Connected lighting project at brick factory saves 50% on energy costs ABTEC Building Technologies (Abtec BT) has recently completed a project to install a connected lighting system at a newly constructed brick factory in the East Midlands. Ibstock Brick, an Ibstock PLC company, has built a new factory capable of producing 100 million bricks a year, helping to address the UK’s housing shortage. With lighting such a fundamental part of any manufacturing facility, the company wanted to install the latest technologies to help save on costs, energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Ibstock Brick is the UK’s market leader in brick manufacture with 20 factories across the country and a total annual capacity in excess of 750 of class-leading technologies, including LED sources, open platform functionality, sustainability and, of course, connectivity. This proposal contrasted notably to the original brief, which was based on fluorescent lighting. Abtec BT’s alternative to traditional lighting and controls facilitated the potential to build an energy-efficient building management system. Significant payback on the proposed solution was demonstrated, along with CO2 savings to match. “We proposed DALi light fittings, which were rated to a high IP (ingress protection) with no metal exposed,” explains Dave Watkins, director of Abtec BT. “This is important as a combination of brick dust and moisture in the atmosphere can cause incorrectly specified light fittings to corrode. In addition to their suitability for the operating environment, the use of DALi lighting would also provide the control and feedback needed at the management graphics end of the system.” In total, Abtec BT calculated the

million bricks. In addition, the firm employs almost 1400 people, with a substantial number in the local Ibstock and Ellistown areas in Leicestershire. Despite the impressive output figures, the UK as a whole is suffering from a housing shortage that is not helped by a lack of bricks. To address the shortfall, it is estimated that a further 400 million bricks will be required annually; a demand that is currently met by imports from continental Europe. In response, Ibstock Brick is increasing its output by constructing one of the most modern brick factories in the world. In fact, the company estimates that the new £54 million facility will increase its production capacity by a further 100 million bricks per annum. All modern factories call for connectivity, and this includes services such as lighting, for which the company was keen to ensure the latest technologies were utilised. The solution proposed by Abtec BT was based on a number

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The well-lit new Ibstock Brick factory need for 300 light fittings above the 295 x 86m factory floor in order to maintain the necessary lux levels. Contamination from the brickmaking process will of course affect lux levels over time, but the nature of the connected lighting solution proposed by Abtec BT means it is possible to account for this eventuality. “At installation, new lights can be dimmed to counter the fact that they will probably emit lux levels that are too high,” says Mr Watkins. “However, as time passes and the lights get contaminated from factory production processes, so we can dim up accordingly. Having a high understanding of issues such as these helped us to secure the

Ibstock contract.” “Constant light control means that we monitor natural light levels across the whole factory and adjust the DALi lighting accordingly,” says Mr Watkins. “For instance, if the sun comes out and natural light levels improve we can slowly dim the lights [not noticeable by the naked eye], thus generating savings.” In total, energy savings of around 50% are anticipated in comparison with a traditional lighting install, along with an annual CO2 reduction of 170,041 kg. When coupled with the automated emergency testing, further savings are expected, leading to an estimated project payback of less than two years.

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W A BARNES Estate Agents are offering for sale a development opportunity comprising a farm house with outbuildings. The property – Park Hall Farm & Barns, Park Hall Road, Mansfield, Notts. Park Hall Farm And Barns, Park Hall Road, Mansfield, Notts, NG19 8QX NG19 8QX – has planning consent (ref: 2015/0032/NT) for extended the Offers around dwelling and conversion of the stone outbuildings to 9£650,000 dwellings with car A rare opportunity for a builder/developer to acquire an existing farm house with Planning parking/garages. Consent to extend the dwelling together with a traditional range of stone buildings to develop into 9 detached dwellings with carthe parking / garages. The agents may consider Offers around £650,000 are invited for whole. Occupying a pleasant splitting and selling as separate lots. rural location on the edge of Mansfield Woodhouse. For more information,Will orconsider to arrange viewing, W A Barnes on splitting anda selling as separate contact lots. 01623 554084 or email: sales@wabarnes.co.uk

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Hinckley Architects Chosen For Prestige Project

J Tomlinson completes school refurbishment in Carlton

J TOMLINSON has handed over a newly refurbished primary school in Nottinghamshire – in time for the start of the new school year.

A HINCKLEY-BASED firm of architects has landed a prestige project to design a “dream development” near Market Bosworth. Hayward Architects in Station Road has been commissioned by developers Springbourne Homes to produce the plans for 20 bespoke homes on a 10 acre site in Bosworth Road, Wellsborough. The luxury homes will replace the former Hornsey Rise Care Home which closed in 2012 and has since become a focus for anti-social behaviour and arson attacks with the once grand buildings now badly burnt out and vandalised. Jeff Hayward, Managing Director of Hayward Architects, says he’s delighted to have been handed the responsibility to transform the current, eyesore site into an idyllic location. Hayward, whose firm has been delivering residential and commercial properties for 32 years, said: “In my view this is the best location for new homes in the area so we are excited to have been asked to create the designs for such a prestigious development. “We can’t wait to begin work on transforming what’s now a nightmare, problem site into a dream development that will be a real boost to the area.” Springbourne Homes Managing Director Adrian Burr said: “This is a very special site which demands very special homes and I’m confident that, with Hayward Architects on board, we will create something memorable. “We have worked with Jeff and his team for 25 years now and we both agree that this site will be the pinnacle of our partnership, our best development ever.” Work on demolishing the ruins of the derelict care home and clearing the site is scheduled to begin this autumn with plots for the stylish new homes going on sale by the end of the year. For more information on the exclusive Hornsey Rise development visit: www. springbournehomes.co.uk and www.hayward-architects.co.uk

Located in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, Haddon Primary and Nursery School specialises in the education of pupils aged between three and 11, and is part of the Flying High Trust – a multi-academy trust (MAT) comprising 22 primary schools located across the East Midlands. Since its creation in 1976, the school had been confined to one level, with classrooms separated by curtains. J Tomlinson was appointed by the Trust to undertake refurbishment works throughout the school, which would include the creation of permanent classrooms, updated toilet facilities, and new flooring. The project, which commenced in July 2017, also entailed the construction of a new assembly/sports hall, a library, and a sensory room.

Canalside site for 6 dwellings in Cotmanhay INNES ENGLAND are inviting offers over £200,000 for a 0.38 acre site with Outline Planning Consent (Erewash Borough Council ref: 1016/0046) for the creation of up to 6 residential units. The site – at Bridge Street, Cotmanhay, Derbyshire DE7 8RD – comprises a 0.38 acre plot of land that previously formed part of the garden of The Bridge Inn Public House. It is to be accessed via a private driveway and sits adjacent to the Erewash Canal, providing rural views to the north eastern boundary. There is potential for canalside properties to secure garden moorings. Offers over £200,000 are invited. For more information, contact Craig Straw at Innes England on 0115 924 3243 or email: cstraw@innes-england.com

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Sales Consultant Sonia welcomed to Westleigh at Huncote housing development

Fourteen homes to be built in Austrey

THE BRAND new Sales Consultant at Westleigh’s freshlylaunched Forest Green development in Huncote says she is loving the opportunity to guide purchasers through the homebuying process. Sonia Bunn was recently appointed to her role at Sales Consultant Sonia Bunn the development of two, three and four-bedroom homes, which was unveiled to would-be buyers at the launch of the Sales and Marketing Suite and beautiful Buttermere showhome. Born in Liverpool but having lived in Leicestershire for the majority of her life, Sonia worked previously as a Sales Consultant for another housing developer in the North Midlands. “I felt as though I wanted a change and started to look into other housebuilders in the region,” she explains. “I had interviews lined up with a few major developers but I knew that the job with Westleigh was the one I wanted. The company was very approachable and I got a really good feeling about it. “I spent the first few days working at the Head Office and I found everyone to be so friendly and I was made to feel really welcome. “What’s more, Westleigh offers a fantastic package and the standard of their product is exceptional and is delivered to a high specification.” On a day-to-day basis, Sonia’s responsibilities include maintaining the presentation of both the Marketing Suite and the showhome, responding to enquiries from potential purchasers, welcoming visitors to the development and dealing with financial advisors. Her favourite part of the job is leading buyers through the process, from the moment they walk through the doors of the Marketing Suite to the point of getting the keys to their dream home. Sonia adds: “Seeing how happy people are when they’ve made that step to reserve a property is just the best thing. It’s probably the biggest purchase they will make in their life and to be involved in that moment is really special. “I’m also enjoying the attractive, rural setting of the development. I’m meeting local villagers all the time, who are coming in, saying hello, and telling me all these stories about Huncote, which is good because I get to learn even more about the village. “I’m hoping that Westleigh will be my forever job and I will stay with the business until retirement.” Lisa Morris, New Homes Manager for Westleigh, said: “We are delighted to have welcomed Sonia to the team at Forest Green “She has brought her experience, as well as her passion for and commitment to helping purchasers through the homebuying experience to the role and I have every confidence that she will continue to thrive with us.”

FOURTEEN new homes are set to be built by developers Meadowview Homes in the village of Austrey, following the sale of a plot of land through property experts Mather Jamie. The 1.53 acre site, off Norton Hill, in the south east of the village, will be the Derby-based luxury housebuilder’s first ever development in Warwickshire, with an exclusive selection of brand new high-specification properties. With views over open farmland, the site is in an attractive location, and already has Reserved Matters Planning Approval for 14 dwellings and an access road approved by North Warwickshire Borough Council. Austrey, a vibrant and historic village, sits on the northern edge of Warwickshire, near the borders of Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire, making it ideally located for commuters. The village has plenty of amenities for all types of homebuyers, including a Post Office and shop, a primary school, a village hall, two churches and a thatched pub. Gary Kirk, Associate Director of Mather Jamie, said; “Following their acquisition of this site which is sits in an enviable position on the edge of the village, Meadowview Homes will be building its first development in this area, bringing much needed new homes to Austrey.”

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Celebrations At Leics Charity’s Rehab Centre As Official Opening Draws Near PROUD project partners from across the Midlands construction scene gathered on site at the state-of-theart Get Busy Living Centre in Leicestershire recently to celebrate its official completion. The Matt Hampson Foundation’s Get Busy Living Centre, near to Melton Mowbray, has seen the transformation of a former aircraft hangar into a state-of-the-art facility for those who have suffered lifechanging injury through sport, like former Leicester Tigers prop Matt in 2005. Seventy businesses, many of them local to the centre, contributed George Chuter and Matt Hampson to the build and representatives gathered at the centre to celebrate Speaking of the completion, Matt Foundation’s beneficiaries. the completion of the centre, said: “The Foundation relies on The Get Busy Living Centre has with both Matt Hampson and a the generous support of so many been delivered by a number of number of former Leicester Tigers people and we could not have local partners, many of which and England rugby players in reached this stage without the hard offered their time, services, attendance, including Graham work and generosity of our project materials and expertise for free, Rowntree, George Chuter, partners and we’d like to extend a including: Louis Deacon and Malcolm huge thank you to those who have Design and building partners: Foulkes-Arnold. contributed to the build, whether it Corporate Architecture, Willmott Foulkes-Arnold, whose is materials and supplies or simply Dixon, MDA Consulting, Couch architecture practice Corporate their time and expertise. Perry Wilkes, Salus, Derry Building Architecture designed the facility, “The support we have received Services and BSP Consulting said: “It has certainly been a very from these businesses has been Funding and development interesting and touching project absolutely invaluable and has partners: GRS Roadstone, Furniture to be involved in, particularity as allowed us to make our dream a Village, Atlas Foundation, The I have a proud history in rugby reality – we simply wouldn’t be Bennie Group, Samworth Brothers myself. We’ve transformed this here without them. To our project and Bailey Wistow Trust iconic building into a sustainable partners, thank you for making Supply Chain: site for decades to come and it has this dream come true, this place • A Plant Hire, been a privilege to be part of the is so special and really is changing • ACO Drainage, build. It is a success all around; I people’s lives.” have loved being a part of it and • Aggregate Industries, The facility will be a home for Land Permission for 3 dwellings • AHM Installations, AR look forward to seeing it in with use.” Planning injured athletes and their families Nick Heath, director of Demolition, Aspex, where they can spend time with Lutterworth Road, Dunton Bassett operations for the wider Midlands their families and build relationships • Bakers Waste, Barton Plant, region at Willmott Dixon, the hall, in master bedroom with ensuite, 2 further Description with others similar situations, • Bonham & Berry, A rare opportunity to purchase a development bedrooms and family bathroom. Double car port. primary contractor for the site with the Get benefit of Full Planningas Consent wellforasTenure offering services such and Possession • Breedon, 4,620 sq ft of new build dwellings adopting a property is offered for sale Private Treaty Busy Living Centre, traditional said: “This courtyardhas barn conversion on Therehabilitation. asscheme physical Itbywill with Vacant Possession given on Completion. • Cartwright Communications, a plot of approx 0.642 Acres approx The Vendors will retain a 20cm strip between the been an extraordinary project for also house specialist rehabilitation points marked A, E, F, D and C around the Location • Central, on the plan.for the us to work on and an Theoutstanding plot sits off and with access toand Lutterworth gym boundary equipment Road on the outskirts of the village of Dunton example of collaborative working Bassett. The site sits to the rear of an existing Rights & Restrictions dwelling, Hollyhurst, occupied by the Vendors. The land and driveway will be sold subject to a across both our supply chain and Dunton Bassett is a sought after village with a restrictive covenant for the benefit of the Primary School, pub and provides excellent road retained dwelling that requires the land to only beyond to deliver a links project that will to the M1, M6 and M69, as well as airports be developed as per the approved plans for 3 dwellings. The purchaser will be required to at Birmingham and East Midlands. erect a close board fence between the points almost certainly change the lives of marked A to B and C to D. The specification of Planning Planning permission was granted for the the fencing will be approved by the vendor. those using the facility. dwellings on the 1st June 2018 under application Procedure WELLS MCFARLANE number 18/00125/FUL. comes Office “I know every person within the The Permission with 10 conditions, a copy of which can be "The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) obtained from the Vendors agent. are inviting offers over firm that has met Matt has been Regulations 2017" require us to verify the Barn A (1,679 sq ft NIA) comprises the following of the purchaser prior to acceptance of Kitchen/diner, living room, w.c, identity for completely humbledaccommodation: by his energy, £500,000 a development hall, study, master bedroom with ensuite, 3 an offer by the seller. Our practice is to request further bedrooms, one with ensuite and family that you bring both a driving licence and eternal optimism and unwavering site with full planning passport for all parties to accompanied viewings. bathroom. Double car port Barnothers. B (1,948 sq ft NIA) comprises the following Please contact us prior to submitting an offer if determination to help The wenew will then build discuss other permission for 3 accommodation: Kitchen/diner, utility, living this is not possible, w.c, hall, centre has been his room, dream for study, a master bedroom with acceptable methods to verify your identity. dressing room and ensuite, 3 further dwellings, bedrooms, Viewing adopting a ensuite and family bathroom. Double Strictly by appointment with the Agents only. long time and now, one wewith are very car port with office over. traditional courtyard Please contact: Wells McFarlane barn Barn C (993 sq ft NIA) comprises the following T: 01455 559030 I E: info@wellsmcfarlane.co.uk pleased to say, his reality.” accommodation: Kitchen/diner, living room, w.c, conversion scheme on a Matt Hampson, the driving force plot of approximately 0.642 behind this new facility, suffered acres. a life-changing accident during a Telephone: 01455 559030 Fax: 01455 558529 Email: info@wellsmcfarlane.co.uk Web: www.wellsmcfarlane.co.uk The plot sits off, and with access to, Lutterworth Road on the outskirts of training session with the England Dunton Bassett, Leicestershire. The site is located to the rear of an existing U20s squad in 2005 and set up the dwelling, Hollyhurst, occupied by the vendors. foundation to offer support and assistance to those who have also For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Wells McFarlane experienced similar life-changing on 01455 559030 or email: info@wellsmcfarlane.co.uk events.

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The centre will be officially opened by former England international and Matt Hampson Foundation patron Mike Tindall n October. For more information on the centre, please visit: http:// matthampsonfoundation.org/.

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Restoring Stanford Hall for seriously wounded service personnel

THE NAME Stanford Hall invokes a picture of splendour, with vast gardens on a manor estate. It has a rich history dating back to 1558, when the property was first granted to a goldsmith named Robert Raynes by Queen Mary I. Since then it’s been passed to various families favoured by the royal family and has changed its image in line with the ambitions of those who have lived within its walls. Extensions were added right up until the 1950s when Stanford Hall eventually served as accommodation for the Co-operative Union’s rapidly growing college. The history of the property is important to understand, as the building’s array of different period styles created a seriously complex restoration process. The sumptuous fabrics and expensive materials used throughout the centuries within Stanford Hall meant the restoration required careful consideration to ensure the building would retain its character. This year the hall will reopen as part of The Defence and Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC). It will be able to accommodate up to 300 injured servicemen and women, thanks to the funding of donors and the Duke of Westminster, who bought the estate in 2011. The Stanford hall estate was chosen as the location for the DNRC due to its central location, size and proximity to the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, where wounded members of the armed forces are treated prior to their clinical rehabilitation.

Property restoration specialists Peter Cox first started working at Stanford Hall in December 2014, when we were asked to undertake a survey due to our extensive expertise in property restoration and preservation. During this initial site inspection we identified dry rot in multiple locations, including the roof voids and the basement. To ensure a comprehensive survey we returned in early 2015 with trained sniffer dogs, to sniff out all the dry rot not visible due to its location in voids and beneath floors. Nothing escapes a dog’s nose, and after providing a detailed report Peter Cox was selected as the main preservation contractor in December 2015.

The problem with wood Many of the rooms in Stanford Hall suffered woodworm infestations, made obvious due to the insect’s flight holes appearing in the timber. Alongside the dry rot, woodworm damage posed a threat to the structural integrity of parts of the building if left untreated. Peter Cox’s scope of work included multiple timber resin splice repairs to the main roof and structural timbers. The joists and beams had decayed with age, insect and fungal activity, so were no longer a strong enough frame for the infrastructure of the building. Technicians also removed and catalogued the floorboards and removed affected timbers. Fungicide treatments were carried out to areas of wood that could be preserved, and new pieces installed to provide longevity. We also sprayed the wood to protect it against insect attack and fungal decay. Treatment like this not only coats the

surface of the wood but penetrates it up to 3mm, to effectively break the insects’ lifecycle and greatly reduce the risk of further damage. Basement conversion Basements are an often unused but valuable space. The DNRC wanted Stanford Hall’s to be habitable, and so we carried out a bespoke waterproofing job onsite. Peter Cox technicians worked on cavity drainage membrane installation and Fibrous Flow screed to ensure the spaces are water tight and can be lived and worked in. We also used a meshed membrane on the umbrella and barrel vaulted ceilings to retain the stunning features within basement. This required a specialist design so that the basement’s walls met the ceiling in a way that safeguarded the rooms underground from moisture and ensured that they would remain dry. Rodney Smith, Local Surveyor for Peter Cox, said: “We’ve been working at Stanford Hall for over three years to ensure the property is ready and habitable for the injured servicemen and women of our armed forces. To ensure the DNRC can become operational by the end of 2018, we have carried out a variety of specialist treatments that really demonstrate Peter Cox’s expertise in all aspects of property preservation. “To date we have completed all the timber resin splice repairs to the main roof frames, which also included dragon tie, joist and purling replacements. The wooden floorboards and staircases have been replaced in necessary areas and we are well on the way to completion of our works. The estate will make a spectacular home for wounded service personnel, and myself and the team take a great sense of pride in knowing our work will have made a valuable contribution to a new lease of life at this property.”

The future This summer the gift of the DNRC was handed over to the nation. It was received by the Prime Minister at a special event held in the presence of HRH The Duke of Cambridge. Readying the Stanford Hall building for occupation, as well as future-proofing it, has taken several years and plenty of teamwork and cross-collaboration. It’s a step-by-step process that requires expertise from property and construction experts able to advise and act upon a plethora of treatment across multiple specialist areas. If you would like to find out more on property restoration, or enquire about work on your estate then get in touch with Peter Cox at www. petercox.com or call 0808 256 6495

Ravenstone site for 9 dwellings SANSOM Hamilton & Co are offering for sale a freehold residential development opportunity with Outline Planning Permission (ref: 17/00240/OUT) for 9 dwellings. The site – at Jennys Lane, Ravenstone, Near Coalville, Leics. – extends to 0.71 acres and includes Nos 26 & 28 Jennys Lane, which are to be demolished as part of the redevelopment. The Guide Price is £650,000. For more information, contact Sansom Hamilton on 01530 274548 or email: mjs@sansomhamilton.co.uk

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The property - Home Farm House, East Farndon, Market Harborough, Leics. - has three reception rooms, dining kitchen, utility room, downstairs wc, master bedroom with ensuite, four further double bedrooms, family bathroom, several outbuildings, rear gardens and a paddock with orchard. The outbuildings comprise a stable, garaging, outside stores, and a twostorey barn, all of which have been granted planning permission (ref: DA/2017/0834) for conversion to a separate four-bedroom dwelling with a one-bedroom annexe. The Guide Price is £900,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact James Sellicks on 01858 410008 or email: mh@jamessellicks.com

BuilderStorm teams up with Conker BUILDERSTORM LTD, Award Winning Cloud-Based Project Management Software Providers for the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry, has announced a partnership agreement with Conker Ltd, a leading provider of hardware across Education, Retail and Construction, to offer its solutions to BuilderStorm clients. Conker’s rugged devices provide the purpose-built functionality construction companies need to manage resources and operations via the BuilderStorm platform, which is a mobile, cloud-based software platform. BuilderStorm started in 2012 when founder and CEO David Lawrence, who was then a Civil Engineer, was becoming disillusioned with the way he was working in the construction industry. The software available at the time left a lot to be desired. Overly complex, and only aimed at the biggest companies, with no suitable system for the SMEs. What started as something he designed to make his own life easier as a civil engineer quickly evolved, expanded and became a solution adapted by many companies today. Visit the website at www.builderstorm.com

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The Codebreakers guide is competing in the ‘Trade Tool of the Year’ category and is the only publication to be up for nomination in the Awards. In 2017, NAPIT created the original, industry first Codebreakers guide to assist inspectors with coding observations found during Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs). Since the publication of Codebreakers, NAPIT have received an overwhelmingly positive response to the guide as it is the first of its kind and provides clear and concise guidance on how to code EICR observations. NAPIT’s Chief Technical Officer, Frank Bertie, and NAPIT’s Technical Development Engineer, Richard Townsend recognised a lack of guidance and information within this area of the industry, which led to them creating not only the Codebreakers guide, but also their interactive Codebreakers presentations. NAPIT’s Chief Executive, Michael Andrews said “We are incredibly proud that our Codebreakers publication has been recognised for the Electrical Industry Awards ‘Trade Tool of the Year’ category. Prior to the release of Codebreakers, the information regarding how to code EICR observations was limited at best. We recognised that this could lead to mistakes and danger within the industry, which is something we are continuously striving to prevent. To have our Codebreakers publication selected as a finalist and to be the only publication competing in the Electrical Industry Awards is a real mile stone, and we are delighted.’ NAPIT’s Codebreakers guide has been updated to align with BS 7671:2018 and is available to pre-order on www.napitdirect.co.uk.

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