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House of Wisdom in Sharjah welcomes its first visitors

Monday, 15th March 2021

The House of Wisdom – an iconic library and cultural centre in Sharjah – has opened to the public. The central focus of the 2019 UNESCO World Book Capital celebrations, the project seeks to be the catalyst for a new... View Article

Construction output growth offset by fall in RMI

Friday, 12th March 2021

Following a December lull, the construction sector showed signs of recovery from Covid, growing by nearly 1 per cent in January 2021, according to new ONS data. However, repair and maintenance fell by 4.7 per cent in private housing in... View Article

Schlüter-Systems strengthens team by appointing new Head of Marketing

Thursday, 11th March 2021

As part of an ongoing commitment to delivering a full and diverse marketing mix across all channels, tile and stone installation experts Schlüter-Systems is delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Holey. Sarah joins the team as Head of Marketing,... View Article

Hanover Scotland gets go-ahead for first green social housing development

Thursday, 11th March 2021

Hanover (Scotland) has received planning approval from Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park for its first social housing development to be built to Passivhaus standards. The Drymen development at Conic Way and Montrose Way will comprise 15 affordable homes,... View Article

Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation achieves ISO 45001 across Loughborough and Horncastle sites

Thursday, 11th March 2021

Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation – one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of integrated water management, green asset and network systems solutions – has had its industry-leading performance in operational health and safety recognised by the BSI with the award of ISO 45001... View Article

Green light for social housing on brownfield site at Smethwick

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

Stephen George + Partners (SGP) is delighted to see the start of construction of a new 24 dwelling social housing scheme on the site of a demolished pub in Smethwick, West Midlands. Designing a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments... View Article

Timber refectory space celebrating school lunchtimes

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

A new refectory building for Ibstock Place School in Roehampton. Maccreanor Lavington architects were appointed after winning a competition to design the new wing at the independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 4 to 18 years. The new building... View Article

AIMCH housebuilding innovation project publishes encouraging results for advanced MMC

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH), the innovation consortium set up to transform the housebuilding sector, has today published its second-year progress report showing encouraging results and key learnings for the sector. AIMCH is a three-year research... View Article

C-TEC to host London Build Online panel discussion on residential fire alarm solutions

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, is heading up a live London Build Online panel discussion. Featuring a host of top industry experts, innovators and influencers, “Raising the grade: the evolution of fire protection in residential dwellings – how new fire... View Article

SILGRANIT® sinks and taps from BLANCO – Beautiful, Strong, Clean

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

Sinks these days need to be as strong and reliable as ever; yet design, colour and style are equally important considerations now that the kitchen is the hub of the home. BLANCO’s progressive Silgranit® portfolio boasts contemporary trendy designs which... View Article

What’s possible with Marley Alutec Evoke?

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

We wanted to give you a quick overview of some innovative applications from the past couple of years. Modernist, award winning ‘Rock Lobster’ project on the Scottish coast Methodist Chapel renovation & self-build in Kent Sweeping curves of Magnolia House... View Article

15 years of improving site safety

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

Delta Deck is a low level access platform which is height adjustable and has inbuilt guardrails. The simple one piece design means Delta Deck is quickly assembled and dismantled. Delta deck is height adjustable, its platform can be at any... View Article

HiB launches new website with enhanced features and sleek new design

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

Leading bathroom supplier HiB has improved its website to offer an expanded online experience for retailers, contract customers and consumers. The website includes upgraded navigation, search facilities and has been optimised for mobile devices to improve functionality. The site also... View Article

The Skinners’ School, Kent

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

Bell Phillips Architects have completed a major new extension to The Skinners’ School in Royal Tunbridge Wells – the first completed education building for the practice. Arranged over three floors, the 1,187 m² new building responds to expanding pupil numbers... View Article

Palettone helps provide sports lovers with a vibrant workplace designed for both work and play

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

Czech technology company, Livesport, recently expanded their headquarters in the modern Aspira Business Center in Prague, where they occupy three floors and 7,319 Sq.ft of office space to accommodate employees and other stakeholders. Livesport is known in many countries for... View Article

Simple ways to make your home office more energy efficient

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

Energy overconsumption is a major issue in the country and all over the planet. This is one of the reasons why so many people are looking for ways to reduce it. Running a home office can consume a lot of... View Article

HiB launches new website with enhanced features

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

Leading bathroom supplier HiB has improved its website to offer an expanded online experience for architects, designers and specifiers. The website includes upgraded navigation, search facilities and has been optimised for mobile devices to improve functionality. The site also has... View Article

KEMMLIT Classic Cell Cubicle

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

The KEMMLIT Classic Cell Cubicle looks incredible on display at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. In a brushed stainless steel finish, it was the natural choice in keeping with the raw, modern style. Already a design classic in it’s own... View Article