Plaswood raised beds – for the sustainable gardener

The latest product range from Plaswood has been designed with the sustainable gardener in mind. Made in the UK from 100% recycled plastic, Plaswood raised beds and planters provide year-round vegetable or flower space that require no maintenance painting or... View Article

GGF set for Glazing Summit

With the Glazing Summit almost here, headline sponsor the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is prepared for what promises to be an important and unique industry event. The Glazing Summit takes place on Thursday, September 12 at Edgbaston Stadium and... View Article

Stepnell completed multi-million pound premier yacht club

Award-winning construction firm Stepnell has completed a multi-million pound state-of-the-art yacht club in Poole, Dorset. The contractor was appointed by Parkstone Yacht Club and collaborated with architects Boyle & Summers to design and build a new three storey clubhouse, with flexible accommodation that can be... View Article

CABE confirms We Build The Future as President’s charity

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), the leading body for professionals specialising in the design, construction, evaluation and maintenance of buildings, has announced that built environment cancer charity We Build The Future will be one of the President’s charities for... View Article

Local partnership pays dividends

When it comes to keeping services in their local economy Bristol City Council (BCC) are right on the money. With a comprehensive housing stock and many, many residents relying on lifts to access their homes every day, BCC needs a... View Article

Freefoam help Key Partnership Homes reduce wastage

With statistics regularly quoted about the amount of waste we are all sending to landfill, businesses are looking to play their part in reducing waste and operating more efficiently. The housebuilding industry are working to meet these challenges throughout the... View Article

Forget help to buy, the UK needs help to retire

The key to alleviating the pressure on the housing market is better development of later living accommodation, a new survey has shown, but this will not be achieved without bold action being taken.    Research undertaken by law firm Shakespeare Martineau and the Housing Learning and Improvement Network (Housing LIN), revealed that a re-think of... View Article

First MOBIE cohort showcase ground-breaking home designs

Ground-breaking developments in architecture and design have been showcased at Teesside University’s first ever MOBIE degree show. Architect and television presenter George Clarke, who founded MOBIE (Ministry of Building Innovation and Education), praised the eleven students who have just completed... View Article

Blog: Wellbeing in the Workplace

By Daniel Brooks-Dowsett and Daniel Wade, Trident Building Consultancy If any company was to carry out a straw poll asking employees whether they would prefer to work from the office or at home, the majority would probably select a combination... View Article

AT Awards 2019: Finalists announced

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is delighted to announce the Finalists for its 2019 Architectural Technology Awards, recognised as the premier accolades that demonstrate outstanding achievement in the discipline and celebrate the technology of architecture. Winners will be... View Article

How to transform your fireplace this autumn

By Niall Deiraniya, general manager DRU Fires UK. Consumers are looking for ways to transform their existing fireplaces. And if they live in homes where there is no chimney, they are seeking solutions to create new fireplaces. The passion for... View Article

Anthracite grey: trendy gutter from Marley by popular demand

With a velvety warmth and subtle hint of luxury, the anthracite grey shade has taken the construction industry by storm. Rainwater systems from Marley Plumbing and Drainage in the popular anthracite grey now perfectly match Pantone colour 7016, allowing specifiers to create... View Article

A happy home is a well-designed home

Jason Orme, property expert and presenter of The Real Homes Show, explains how house design can make the home a happier place to be in. It’s a common belief that when we improve our homes, we improve our wellbeing.  Our homes... View Article