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McBains contributes to new Code of Practice for groundwater source heat pumps

A new code of practice for open-loop groundwater source heat pumps (GWSHPs) has been published, marking a significant step forward for the sector in providing minimum standards to ensure good design, installation and operation of GWSHPs.

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Camden’s Highgate Newtown Community Centre scheme highly commended

​The London Borough of Camden's HNCC scheme was highly commended by the Planning Award judges at last night's (June 4, 2019) awards ceremony.

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Project Residential Hotel & Leisure

Two Fifty-One

A 41-storey residential-led, mixed use tower and adjacent commercial office building within the Elephant & Castle regeneration zone.

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Project Transport & Infrastructure Residential

Twickenham Train Station

Train station re-development to deliver a new station building, infrastructure improvements, along with 121 new homes and a public plaza housing shops and a café above a busy operational rail line.

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McBains achieves Cyber Essentials Plus re-certification

Cyber Essentials is a government-endorsed cyber security standard and although it is a mandatory requirement for suppliers of Government contracts, including CCS, it also provides reassurance to our private sector clients too.

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McBains scoops two awards for blue light projects

Lancashire Constabulary’s West Division Headquarters and Cleveland Police’s Community Safety Hub, both of which were designed by McBains, have been announced as category award winners at separate ceremonies held on Friday 26th April 2019.

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McBains oversees final completion of Two Fifty One in London’s Elephant and Castle

Two Fifty One, a mixed use scheme in Southwark’s regeneration area, has reached practical completion after four years of construction.

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McBains nominated for Property Advisor of the Year at annual 'the PROPs' awards

McBains has been shortlisted for the title of Property Advisor of the Year at the 28th annual 'the PROPs' Awards, organised by Variety, the children's charity.

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Maiden Lane confirmed as a Civic Trust Award Winner 2019

The London Borough of Camden's Maiden Lane scheme was selected as one of just 49 projects earlier this year to receive a Civic Trust Award but the final level of recognition – award winner, rather than commendation winner - was only announced on Friday March 1, 2019 at a glittering 60th anniversary awards ceremony at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester.

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Housebuilding Rates Increasing But Doubts Remain Over Government Housing Targets Being Met, Survey By McBains Shows

More than half of housebuilders increased the rate at which they built new homes over the last year and predict a further rise over the next 12 months, according to a new survey published today.

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