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Blog: Architects help businesses drive productivity through happy workplace design

Monday, 11th February 2019

Low productivity has been a consistent issue for the British economy since the 2008 financial crisis. Between 2010 and 2015, UK productivity growth was 0.2 percent a year, far below its long-term average of 2.4 percent from 1970 to 2007.... View Article

Eight things to look for when buying a scaffold tower

Monday, 11th February 2019

If you are looking to buy scaffold towers for construction, you need to mind a few things like reliability, durability, and cost-effectiveness. With that said, following, we are giving you a brief guide for what to look for when buying... View Article

Seven things to look for when finding an architect

Monday, 11th February 2019

Hiring an architect can be a challenge. Employers don’t know what qualities to look for and questions to ask. Following, we are going to share a few things to look for when hiring an architect. 1. Only Choosing Local It’s... View Article

Seven quick tips to secure a construction site

Monday, 11th February 2019

When you overtake a construction project, you will always deal with some security issues. Construction sites are difficult to manage. The unprotected construction site has a high risk of theft. It becomes even hard to protect the equipment and material... View Article

NexSys shower surface from Kaldewei

Monday, 11th February 2019

NexSys shower surface is an innovative new four-in-one complete installation ready system, consisting of a waste channel, sloping support, sealing and an enamelled shower surface enabling ultra simple and fast installation. The elegant design of the narrow waste channel, with brushed... View Article

Taking an alternative route to drainage

Monday, 11th February 2019

When building or renovating a home with no connection to mains drainage for the disposal of sewage, alternative options have to be considered. Burnham Environmental Services’ Mark Newbery explains further The UK currently has four different environmental regulators for surface... View Article

Bauder to showcase its sustainability solutions at Futurebuild

Sunday, 10th February 2019

Flat roof manufacturer, Bauder, will once again be returning to Futurebuild at the ExCEL in March. After the success of last years’ exhibition, Bauder is thrilled to be returning to one of the industry’s most prominent exhibitions with an exciting... View Article

Janet Nash House – City Electrical Factors

Friday, 8th February 2019

Set within rich green landscape on the outskirts of Durham, Janet Nash House is the new European IT headquarters for global electrical business City Electrical Factors (CEF). The building combines a variety of working environments to create a rich office... View Article

AFL Architects set to design UK-wide programme of advanced cancer diagnostic facilities

Friday, 8th February 2019

AFL Architects is delighted to announce their appointment to support Rutherford Diagnostics as they plan to embark on an ambitious programme of healthcare development across the UK. The practice was awarded the programme of works contract in 2018 following a... View Article

Mace begins work on LSE’s Marshall Building

Friday, 8th February 2019

The latest redevelopment project at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has taken a significant step forward this week as Mace began work on the construction of the Marshall Building, the latest addition to the central London... View Article

Brexit – are construction workers leaving or leaving their options open

Friday, 8th February 2019

Results from a survey of over 10,500 construction workers carried out by world leading recruiter Randstad, has revealed that one in three EU nationals have considered leaving the UK because of the Brexit referendum. The truth is that it’s the... View Article

Meet the “start-up” architecture practice that’s 35 years young

Friday, 8th February 2019

Successful businesses drive change, but the larger you get and the longer you have been around, the harder that becomes. Reaching its 35th birthday, expanding architectural practice Maber found a surprising solution – start again. Too often, established traditional businesses see... View Article

Lee Evans Partnership appointed to deliver redevelopment of historic Fort Burgoyne in Dover

Friday, 8th February 2019

Lee Evans Partnership LLP has been appointed by The Land Trust to lead the redevelopment of Fort Burgoyne in Dover. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, Fort Burgoyne was originally constructed in the 1860s on high ground behind the strategically important Dover... View Article

Ocado warehouse fire should not detract from the unrivalled reputation of sprinkler systems – but may ask questions of whether we are reaching the limit of what can be reasonably protected

Friday, 8th February 2019

The Fire Protection Association believes that this week’s Ocado warehouse fire should not detract from the unrivalled reputation of sprinkler systems but may ask questions of whether we are reaching the limit of what can be reasonably protected. Dr James... View Article

Discover the 3 finalists selected for the JEC Innovation Awards 2019

Friday, 8th February 2019

EC Innovation Awards celebrate the fruitful cooperation between players of the composite community. Over the past 15 years, the JEC Innovation Awards have brought in 1,800 companies worldwide. 177 companies and 433 partners have been rewarded for the excellence of... View Article

Virtual reality and robotics are the future of building construction

Friday, 8th February 2019

New research from Glen Dimplex Heating and Ventilation, the heating and ventilation specialist, shows technologies such as virtual reality, smart technologies, 3D printing and modelling, and robotics will have an impact on the future of the building and design industry.... View Article

BAM secures Bath South Quays scheme on bank of the River Avon

Friday, 8th February 2019

Bath and North East Somerset Council has appointed BAM Construction’s Western team to create a transformational development in the heart of historic Bath city. The Bath South Quays development is now in its final design stages and BAM’s specialist design... View Article

Elizabeth Diller and Ricardo Scofidio are awarded the 2019 Royal Academy Architecture Prize

Friday, 8th February 2019

The Royal Academy of Arts today announced that Elizabeth Diller and Ricardo Scofidio have been awarded the 2019 Royal Academy Architecture Prize, honouring their inspiring and enduring contribution to the culture of architecture. The annual prize, supported by the Dorfman Foundation and now... View Article