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Lancaster University Library extension now on site

Friday, 28th February 2020

An £11m, four-storey extension of Lancaster University Library, designed by Scott Brownrigg, has started on site. The scheme will expand the amount of study space in the Library by 2,562 square metres. The Scott Brownrigg-designed expansion reflects the University’s growing... View Article

Graal architecture office delivers a recreation centre in Athis-Mons

Friday, 28th February 2020

The construction of the Jaurès recreation centre provided the city of Athis-Mons with an opportunity to equip itself with a facility for small children adapted to open learning methods and at the same time help to reduce the pressures of... View Article

London Landscape Architects, Cracknell, make waves at Cyprus Limassol Del Mar

Friday, 28th February 2020

Merging the Mediterranean Sea with the exterior of Limassol Del Mar has been crucial to achieving an iconic beach resort style for award-winning landscape architecture practice, Cracknell. The London-based outdoor visionaries have been assigned to design the landscape concept around... View Article

Trade body launches workshop to ensure housing associations meet new legal requirements

Friday, 28th February 2020

A national trade body has launched a training programme to meet the growing demand from housing associations across the UK looking to adhere to new legal changes. Following the introduction of the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, the... View Article

Spitfire Bespoke Homes paves the way for women in construction

Thursday, 27th February 2020

It has recently been reported that women are expected to make up 46.8% of the construction industry by 2022. In recognition of International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March, Spitfire Bespoke Homes’ female planning director Emma Foster (34) explains what... View Article

LGA responds to latest rough sleeping figures

Thursday, 27th February 2020

Responding to the annual single night snapshot of the number of people sleeping rough in England, Cllr David Renard, the Local Government Association’s housing spokesman, said: “Any fall in the number of rough sleepers is good news, but while progress... View Article

Lost receipts and expense headaches – Financial admin issues costing tradespeople more than £929 million every year

Thursday, 27th February 2020

A survey has found that UK tradespeople – as a whole – lose out on more than £929 million every year due to issues in financial planning, mis-management of expenses and lost receipts. The figure comes from a new survey... View Article

Empowering Platforms: a new competition to reimagine the Thames Riverfront

Thursday, 27th February 2020

London Festival of Architecture, Westminster City Council and Northbank Business Improvement District announce ‘Empowering Platforms’ competition to reimagine the Thames Riverfront. The London Festival of Architecture, Westminster City Council and the Northbank Business Improvement District have launched a new design... View Article

New entertainment venue to champion the craft and cultural heritage of Bermondsey

Thursday, 27th February 2020

Really Local Group and Southwark Council are working together to create a high street cultural venue for Bermondsey, that aims to restore an iconic landmark at The Blue, a central marketplace. Through positive regeneration, Really Local Group has committed to... View Article

Lovell Partnerships builds Morgan Sindall’s profits success

Wednesday, 26th February 2020

Partnership housing specialist Lovell has made a vital contribution to preliminary results for the year ended 31st December 2019, released today by parent company Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group. Morgan Sindall Group plc delivered strong profit... View Article

Christopher Pincher: New Minister for Housing and Planning, How has he Voted on Housing, Tax, Brexit and More?

Wednesday, 26th February 2020

From Matthew Goldsmith, a writer working with BND Abrasives, specialising in housing, politics and construction policy. The recent cabinet reshuffle has seen the ousting of Esther McVey and the placing of Christopher Pincher, the MP from Tantworth and former minister... View Article

Moda Living unveils plans for 720 home neighbourhood on Great Charles Street

Wednesday, 26th February 2020

Moda Living, specialist developer and operator in the build-to-rent sector, has unveiled ambitious plans to transform Great Charles Street into a residential-led neighbourhood with space to live, work and play. Working closely with the site owner, Birmingham City Council, Moda’s... View Article

How technology is driving change in access control and door entry management

Wednesday, 26th February 2020

Technology developments have brought big changes to access control and door entry provision, enabling local authorities and housing associations to manage door entry & access control in a better and more secure way that’s also more convenient for residents. James... View Article

Spiral UK starts work on prestigious project to create stairs for London apartments

Wednesday, 26th February 2020

Successful Cornish Staircase Manufacturer Spiral UK have started production on bespoke stairs for a prestigious residential project in Kings Cross, London. The company that designs, manufactures and installs high end bespoke staircases has been contracted by McLaren Construction to work... View Article

Water-saving bathroom products

Wednesday, 26th February 2020

A staggering 32% of daily water usage in a household is used for toilet flushing alone, and 36% for washing, bathing and showering so it’s no wonder that many of us are trying to cut down our water consumption, not... View Article

Saunders Boston Architects adds a splash of colour to Waterbeach Community Primary School

Wednesday, 26th February 2020

Saunders Boston Architects’ colourful renovation of Waterbeach Community Primary School, Cambridge, is now complete and open for use to local students. The Cambridge-based practice, which specialises in the education sector, designed the development with the aim of improving existing facilities... View Article

New construction excellence campus hits new heights

Wednesday, 26th February 2020

The University of Wolverhampton’s £100 million investment in a new construction excellence campus on the site of the former Springfield brewery in Wolverhampton has reached another milestone. Contractors, ISG, have now reached the highest point of the new School of... View Article

Walters & Cohen Architects balances industrial heritage with contemporary design at the new International College for The King’s School, Canterbury

Wednesday, 26th February 2020

In 2016, The King’s School in Canterbury asked London-based practice, Walters & Cohen Architects, to undertake a feasibility study for a 1.25-hectare ex-industrial site on the edge of Canterbury’s city centre. The study resulted in an updated masterplan for the... View Article