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UL and Wintech Testing and Certification combine to provide best in class testing and certification services to the building envelope community

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

Increases UL’s global footprint in the building materials sector and enhances its building envelope evaluation, testing and certification expertise. UL, a global safety science leader, announces the acquisition of Wintech Testing and Certification, a Telford, UK-based firm that provides testing... View Article

Hopkins Architects wins MK:U International design competition

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

Milton Keynes Council (MKC), Cranfield University and MK:U International Design Competition organisers, Malcolm Reading Consultants (MRC) have announced that the international team led by London-based Hopkins Architects has won the MK:U International Design Competition. The distinguished jury, which included Santander... View Article

Demolition begins on £1 billion London regeneration project

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

Demolition has begun on one of London’s biggest housing regeneration projects, marking a significant step forward for the £1 billion scheme. The project will deliver around 5,200 high quality homes over the next 12 to 15 years, doubling the amount... View Article

Howarth Timber & Building Supplies engages chef Peter Sidwell as a brand ambassador

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

Leading builders’ merchant, Howarth Timber & Building Supplies, has partnered with chef and TV presenter, Peter Sidwell on a collection of seasonal recipes. Developed exclusively for their website, each month will focus on seasonality as well as key events in... View Article

Connecting Russia and China with the first ever cross border cable car – UNStudio’s design selected for the Blagoveshchensk Cable Car

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

Following the completion of cable car designs for the cities of Gothenburg and Amsterdam, UNStudio was recently selected as the winner in the competition for the first ever cross border cable car, which will carry passengers across the Amur River to connect Russia... View Article

‘Stand alone’ ventilation solution optimises offsite capabilities

Monday, 29th July 2019

As offsite construction growth outstrips traditional methods, Gilberts has introduced a solution that simplifies incorporation of building services. The company’s MFS (Mistrale Fusion) provides a stand-alone unit, requiring no ductwork or plant, to ensure a comfortable ambient environment within each... View Article

The quietest member of the Norbord family

Monday, 29th July 2019

What is the best sound-reducing floorboard range on the market? CaberAcoustic from Norbord and is a highly versatile and economical sound-reducing flooring solution. Reducing both impact and airborne transmitted sounds, it can be laid over concrete and timber floors in... View Article

92-home development successfully delivered for the Highlands

Monday, 29th July 2019

The final handover of seven new homes to The Highland Council marks the successful delivery and completion of a 92 home mixed tenure residential development in Balgate, Kiltarlity. Delivered by the award winning Highland Housing Alliance, the development, which is situated... View Article

Mayor approves more than 800 new homes in Barnet

Monday, 29th July 2019

A major development in north west London of 844 new homes – of which 41 per cent will be affordable – has been approved by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. Plans to redevelop the disused Pentavia Retail Park in... View Article

UEL architecture graduate wins prestigious architecture award

Monday, 29th July 2019

Charlotte Harris, a University of East London (UEL) graduate who is now a lecturer in the University’s School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering (ACE), has won a prestigious architecture award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). HASA Architects, of which... View Article

Blog: Plastic Rainwater Systems – The First Line Of Defence

Monday, 29th July 2019

With water ingress one of the most common reasons for building failure, it is vital that rainwater systems are not an afterthought to the roof construction itself. Careful consideration should be given to the specification, design and installation of each... View Article

Specification – The key to effective cost management

Monday, 29th July 2019

Avoiding under-specification on UK driveways is key to achieving cost objectives in construction. Consider for example, drainage where manhole covers with inappropriate load-bearing capacities are sometimes causing installations to be revisited by developers to make repairs, costing several hundred pounds... View Article

Stanton Williams brings community living to North West Cambridge

Monday, 29th July 2019

Stanton Williams has completed 264 key worker homes, together with generous social spaces and retail facilities in Eddington, North West Cambridge for the University of Cambridge. A network of communal spaces, framed by 10 new buildings, forms the heart of... View Article

Proctor & Matthews completes Cotswold community for PegasusLife

Monday, 29th July 2019

Proctor and Matthews architects has completed the first phase of the PegasusLife development in the market town of Tetbury, Gloucestershire. Available exclusively to over- 60s, ‘Steepleton’ lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is the practice’s third collaboration... View Article

Foster + Partners wins international competition for Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

Monday, 29th July 2019

The winning proposal for the expansion and remodelling of the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum was revealed today by the president of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia and the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum Foundation Board. Chosen from a shortlist of six,... View Article

EQUITONE are excited to launch our brand new RIBA-approved CPD; The principles and design of rainscreen facades

Monday, 29th July 2019

This presentation covers: An understanding of how to make the correct design and specification decisions when choosing rainscreen cladding. The concept of fibre cement rainscreen cladding. An overview of the benefits to the structure and the fixing systems and some... View Article

Double award win for Sika Sarnafil projects at SPRA awards 2019

Monday, 29th July 2019

Market-leading single ply roofing manufacturer Sika Sarnafil and two of its Registered Contractors have triumphed at this year’s Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) Awards. The awards, which recognise best practice within the single ply roofing industry, saw Exeter-based Progressive Systems Ltd take home... View Article

TROX air conditioning solution perfect for prestigious central London revitalisation project

Monday, 29th July 2019

For the prestigious redevelopment project at 21 Dartmouth Street, London, a premium occupant experience was essential to complement the enviable location. The installation of a TROX air conditioning solution, including TROX X-Cube air handling units (AHUs), and X-AIRCONTROL modules, with... View Article