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Evinox Energy supply Canary Wharf’s new district, Wood Wharf

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

A new urban district is being created in London’s Canary Wharf, which when complete will feature up to 3,600 new homes, a GP’s surgery, a two form primary school for 420 children, 490,000sq ft of retail space and eight acres... View Article

PRO GRP Roofing System – No Joints, No Seams, No Leaks

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

Cromar PRO GRP System is exceptionally popular as a flat roofing solution – it provides a modern look and can often be cheaper than a pitched roof as less materials are needed. There are many different coverings that can be... View Article

New MD for CPMG Architects to focus on exporting more design

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

London-based CPMG Architects has announced the appointment of Richard Flisher as the firm’s new managing director. Richard has more than 30 years’ experience as a chartered architect and is responsible for delivering the UK’s first Carbon Negative, PassivHaus certified office building... View Article

Producing edging systems for 25 years

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

For 25 years, EverEdge have been producing steel garden edging systems for use in landscaping projects around the world. In more recent years there has been a boom in the UK green roof market with housebuilders and architects looking to... View Article

BE Design appoints International Associate to fuel European Expansion

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

BE Design, the multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering practice headquartered in Newark, has appointed an internationally-based associate to grow the European arm of the business. Bryan Fish joins the company with a wealth of experience in civil and structural engineering governance,... View Article

Norcros Adhesives pushes into flooring market with Headlam listing

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

Norcros Adhesives, manufacturer of a wide range of preparation, fixing and finishing products for tiling and flooring installation, is extending its presence in the flooring market by forming a new partnership with Headlam. Headlam is Europe’s largest distributor of floorcoverings,... View Article

New MLK Plaza raises the bar for low-income housing with good design and focus on sustainability and quality of life

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

Magnusson Architecture + Planning (MAP) has completed MLK Plaza, a 13-story, 167-unit, affordable residential building in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. It was one of the first developments to use the new Zoning for Quality Affordability regulation, which... View Article

Blog: AI and VR in House Building

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

Technology is advancing at break-neck speed but so far, the construction industry has stayed relatively impervious to it. This is often put down to the very slim margins that developers work to which makes the investment in new technology seem... View Article

Perfect Edge Finishing for a Prestigious Residential Development

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

Schlüter-Systems provided a variety of trims and movement joints to ensure a damage-free finish for the tiled walls and floors of high-end residential project, Landmark Place. The 280,193sq ft Barratt Homes development has an enviable position on the north bank... View Article

MVRDV Breaks Ground on Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market with an Accessible Terraced Green Roof Landscape in Tainan, Taiwan

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

MVRDV has broken ground on a new wholesale market for fruit and vegetables in Tainan. With its terraced accessible green roof, the open-air market will not only be an important hub for Tainan’s food supply chain, but also a destination... View Article

BRE announces winners of the BREEAM Awards 2019

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

BRE has announced the winners of its BREEAM Awards 2019 at a gala event held last night at the London Hilton Bankside Hotel. An annual fixture for built environment professionals, the awards recognise excellence in the sustainable building arena. This year’s gala event... View Article

Millcroft Supports the Renaissance Luxury Living at Athlone House

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

Originally constructed in 1872 as a private home, Athlone House sits in an elevated position in circa eight acres of grounds with exceptional views across London. Requisitioned and used as an RAF Intelligence School during World War II, it later... View Article

The redevelopment of Curtin University Library by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects will modernise a landmark building at the heart of its green campus

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

For the past 47 years, the TL Robertson Library at Curtin University in Perth, Australia has stood as an iconic brutalist structure that welcomes two million visits annually by students, faculty and the greater Perth community. Danish architectural firm Schmidt Hammer... View Article

How Artistic Flooring is Reflecting Architecture

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

Flowcrete is contributing to the latest interior design trend by providing artistic flooring that reflects the architecture of the host building. Architecture can be described as an expression of cultural principles that have been manifested in a deliberate design, often... View Article

Helifix structural repairs reinstate arches at historic Ally Pally

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

As part of a refurbishment and restoration programme at the world famous Alexandra Palace, structural repair experts, HELIFIX, devised a bespoke repair solution to secure an arch window and two adjacent minor arches on the north-west tower. Historic movement of... View Article

Nothing cheeky about Aluk’s Nandos installation

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

Diagonally shaped curtain walling leaning outward and without a singular regular pane of glass or panelling beyond the doors is just the sort of challenge which AluK relishes. This single storey installation, at the newly opened Nandos restaurant and EE... View Article

SuDS is not money down the drain

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

Brian Wilson of Tobermore explores how the changing climate is urgently increasing the need for sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS). Climate change is the talk of the moment, with consumers being encouraged to reduce and monitor their water consumption. Flooding... View Article

Senior picked for Berry Court residential scheme

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

Aluminium doors and windows from Senior Architectural Systems have been used to frame the views enjoyed by the residents of the new Berry Court private rental scheme in Bournemouth. Designed by Bright Space Architects, the new development of 113 high... View Article