Green-tech adds a touch of green to Edinburgh’s McEwan Hall

LISTEN HERE 🔊 PROJECT: Bristo Square, McEwan Hall LOCATION: Edinburgh CLIENT: The University of Edinburgh LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS: Ironside Farrar Ltd LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR: M W Groundworks PRODUCT/SERVICES SUPPLIED: ArborRaft Tree Pit System & Fortress Tree Grilles Bristo Square sits on part... View Article

Coopers Fire have a new RIBA approved fire curtain CPD

Coopers Fire offer a range of free CPD seminars. Approved by RIBA, the seminars purpose is to educate the fire protection industry and wider building industry about application of fire and smoke curtains in buildings. Aimed at construction industry professionals... View Article

Minibems fits the bill

Complimenting their heat network technology and services, Minibems offer metering and billing solutions that are designed for easy integration in existing or new build developments, while also providing synergy with their heat network performance system. Offering the ultimate in flexibility,... View Article

An education in multitasking and innovation

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The iconic 8,500 square metre former Herman Miller factory on the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal in Bath has been transformed into a new School of Art and Design for Bath Spa University with the... View Article

Mapei cements a tough bond with Mapeproof FBT

Mapeproof FBT by Mapei is a pre-applied synthetic waterproofing membrane with a non-woven fabric backing applied in full adhesion to protect structures below ground level. It is able to withstand up to seven bars of pressure, and provides Radon and... View Article

Putting you in control…

It’s important to provide Boiler Plus Compliant options for installers to work with and as well as offering Boiler Plus compliant units, ESi is one of the leading members of the OpenTherm Association here in the UK, offering access to... View Article

Senior’s fenestration systems make a stand at The Strand

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Complementary and high-performance aluminium fenestration solutions from Senior Architectural Systems have helped create harmony at The Strand Hub, a new award-winning mixed-used scheme in Rochdale. Designed by Triangle Architects, the development has transformed a previously neglected area... View Article

Farrells wins Wakefield City Centre Masterplan

Farrells has been appointed to carry out Wakefield’s ambitious city centre masterplan. Following successful town centre masterplans for Sutton and Bolton, Farrells will be responsible for producing a Vison and Masterplan for the City Centre, together with Urban Design and... View Article

£113 million Research Hub tops out at UofG

The construction of a £113 million research facility at the University of Glasgow has reached a key milestone, with the building topping out. A topping out ceremony marked the completion of the five-story concrete frame, and the half-way point in... View Article

Lower Mountjoy Teaching and Learning Centre

Located at the heart of the university, this important new facility offers a world class space for teaching and learning at Durham University, and has become a crucible for academic endeavour. Designed by FaulknerBrowns Architects and delivered by Space Architects... View Article