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Good indoor air quality with HPV

Monday, 17th February 2020

If you build homes which are super-insulated with superior air-tightness, then good indoor air quality with no formal heating system can be achieved with Heat Pump Ventilation. It provides energy efficient heating, cooling, hot water and heat recovery ventilation all... View Article

Bushboard Nuance Collection: Casablanca Classic

Monday, 17th February 2020

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Bushboard’s Nuance collection of luxury wall panels offer high design, excellent performance and easy maintenance; perfect for making a statement in any bathroom. With wall panels becoming the go-to favourite over tiles in recent years, Nuance brings... View Article

Brand-new residential development receives planning approval in Reigate

Monday, 17th February 2020

AQUA architecture have been commissioned by Harnel Group to provide architectural design services for a brand-new residential development, Ruden Way, Reigate. The scheme will see the demolition of the existing buildings located on the plots, and the comprehensive redevelopment of... View Article

Wall hung WCs made easy with striking glass casing Vitrus from VitrA

Monday, 17th February 2020

VitrA has pioneered easy, fuss free installation for wall hung sanitaryware with its extensive range of in wall frames and has now taken another step forward with the introduction of Vitrus, an elegant glass casing-control panel combination that means wall... View Article

Saunders Boston Architects brings together leaders in sustainable innovation to shape future of architecture

Monday, 17th February 2020

Over 130 leaders in sustainable innovation gathered at Cambridge-based Saunders Boston Architects’ event, SBA100: Looking Forward, to gain insights into how innovations in technology may shape the architecture industry and support sustainable living in the future. Spread over two floors... View Article

HDR | Hurley Palmer Flatt completes Principal Tower; the final part of mixed- use scheme Principal Place

Monday, 17th February 2020

HDR |Hurley Palmer Flatt provided building engineering design services and specialist IT, AV, security, fire engineering and acoustic services for the now completed Principal Tower, which is designed by Foster + Partners in City fringe The tower is formed of... View Article

Sweet shop evoking a nostalgic sense of heritage in an urban fabric

Monday, 17th February 2020

Saransh – an architecture firm based in Ahmedabad, India, have recently completed KBM Sweet Shop – a project involving the renovation of a primary retail outlet of a prominent traditional sweets manufacturer. KBM Sweet Shop is the primary retail outlet... View Article

Metaform wins planning permission for steel louvered offices on London’s Lots Road, in partnership with Naif Alrajhi Investment

Monday, 17th February 2020

UK-based real estate development and investment firm, Metaform has secured planning permission for a 50,000 sq. ft office redevelopment for the creative industries in the heart of Chelsea. The new development, 79-89 Lots Road, is owned by Riyadh-based diversified conglomerate,... View Article

Building better with the Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Show

Monday, 17th February 2020

25-26 March 2020, Ricoh Arena, Coventry The Roofing, Cladding and Insulation Show brings you a host of exhibitors demonstrating the latest tools and equipment, plus a carefully curated programme of conference and workshop sessions designed to inspire and support everyone... View Article

Nordic Copper for Architecture

Monday, 17th February 2020

Copper has an unrivalled lifespan, no maintenance and full recyclability. With a melting point of 1083˚C and ‘A1 (non-combustible material)’ fire classification to EN 13501-1, copper is suitable for cladding tall buildings, using appropriate constructions. Low thermal movement makes it... View Article

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