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Rethinking fire toxicity – inaugural conference featuring speakers from across the globe – focus on long-term effects of firefighter health

Monday, 17th February 2020

As part of the review of Building Regulations (Approved Document B), and in response to emerging evidence on long-term firefighter health issues, the government is investigating whether the effects of fire toxicity should be a legal requirement when choosing materials... View Article

Christopher Pincher named 10th housing minister in 10 years

Monday, 17th February 2020

Christopher Pincher has been appointed as Minister of State for Housing and Planning as part of the recent Conservative cabinet shuffle. Replacing Esther McVey, who had only been in the role since July 2019, Christopher is the 10th person to... View Article

Homebuilding & Renovating debuts its Custom Build Summit to unlock business growth in the housing sector

Monday, 17th February 2020

To stimulate business growth in the housing sector, Homebuilding & Renovating will premiere its Custom Build Summit on 26 March at the NEC Birmingham, which will run alongside its annual National Homebuilding & Renovating Show (26-29 March). Aimed at custom build developers;... View Article

A clearer view of safety

Monday, 17th February 2020

Among the functions performed by glass and glazing systems as part of the building envelope, fire safety and protecting lives are critical. Darren Wainwright of SE Controls explains systems’ roles in addressing smoke control and compliance issues Within residential buildings... View Article

The need to embrace solar control glass for net zero

Monday, 17th February 2020

Leo Pyrah of Pilkington UK outlines the role of solar control glass in the battle to get to net zero carbon by 2050, and explains what could be holding the solution back from being specified more widely by architects The... View Article

UK construction industry earnings on EU investments tumble since Brexit vote

Monday, 17th February 2020

The UK construction sector has seen earnings on its investments in the EU fall off a cliff since the Brexit vote with profits plummeting 95%, analysis of the latest ONS data has revealed. UK construction companies’ earnings on its EU... View Article

Get your cladding quality right

Monday, 17th February 2020

John Russell of Russwood explains why using a premium quality timber cladding, along with the right fixing system, is vital to ensure your cladding looks good for the long term The popularity of timber as a cladding material is on... View Article

We need to talk about plastic

Friday, 14th February 2020

Charlie Ayers, Managing Director & Founder, SureCav There’s no doubt, tackling climate change is high on the government’s list of priorities. This was recently evidenced by its decision to bring forward the ban on fossil fuelled road vehicles (ICE) by... View Article

Four ways to prevent & protect against house fire

Friday, 14th February 2020

You may not want to picture this, but imagine you are soundly sleeping on your bed and you instantaneously wake up by flames, smoke, and blaring fire detectors. The scariest vision, right? You and your loved ones are left out... View Article

Redevelopment of Millwall FC Stadium at the heart of Regeneration Proposals

Friday, 14th February 2020

AFL Architects is pleased to announce a positive step forward in the proposals for The Den, the home of Millwall FC, following discussions with the club and residential developer Renewal. On the 6th February, Lewisham Council agreed a visionary new... View Article

2020 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture awarded to Grafton Architects

Friday, 14th February 2020

Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, co-founders of Dublin-based Grafton Architects, were awarded the 2020 Royal Gold Medal for architecture, at a special ceremony at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Presented in recognition of a lifetime’s work, the Royal... View Article

COMMENT: Architecture practice reacts to cabinet reshuffle

Friday, 14th February 2020

Félicie Krikler, director at Assael Architecture, said: “There is a total incompatibility between the political cycles and the long-term aspects of housing, and appointing the tenth housing minister in the last ten years makes a complete mockery of the role.... View Article

Be a septic sceptic!

Friday, 14th February 2020

Dave Vincent of Kingspan Klargester breaks down everything that self-builders need to know about the ins and outs of off-mains drainage, from legal issues to the variety of options available Building a home in a quiet rural setting offers the... View Article

Price & performance make Domus Ventilation MVHR system the choice for London affordable homes development

Thursday, 13th February 2020

Domus Ventilation’s HRXE Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems are being installed in to the new Abbey Wharf residential development in Alperton, London. Located in the London Borough of Brent on a former disused industrial site overlooking a canal,... View Article

Domus Ventilation returns to Specifi Building Services Roadshows in 2020

Thursday, 13th February 2020

For the second consecutive year, Domus Ventilation – part of the Polypipe group – will be exhibiting at the Specifi Building Services roadshows throughout the year. The first two events are in Leeds on the 18th March and Bristol on... View Article

MVRDV reveals design to preserve and revive Aldo van Eyck’s office complex in Amsterdam, Uber signs as tenant

Thursday, 13th February 2020

MVRDV have revealed its design for an office building that will renovate and enlarge one of the last projects completed by celebrated Dutch architect Aldo van Eyck, the Tripolis office complex in Amsterdam. Named Tripolis Park, the project comprises the... View Article

Property leader reacts to Esther McVey’s sacking

Thursday, 13th February 2020

Paresh Raja, CEO of Market Financial Solutions, said: “A new parliament, a new housing minister. One has to think whether this cabinet position holds any real relevance anymore – it has become something of a merry-go-round, with Esther McVey’s successor... View Article

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions launches new online product catalogue

Thursday, 13th February 2020

Manufacturer goes online for the latest in its series of product catalogues. Armstrong Ceiling Solutions has released its new mineral ceilings and suspension systems catalogue as an online flip book for ease of use and on-the-go accessibility. The 106-page catalogue... View Article