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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

Anchor Hanover announces successful asbestos services tender

Friday, 8th February 2019

Anchor Hanover Group, a specialist housing and care provider for the over 55s, has appointed five companies to a medium-term framework to deliver asbestos survey services and removal works. Franks Portlock Consulting, Thames Laboratories, PA Group UK, AA Woods and... View Article

Housing developer fined for failing to answer customer’s request for personal information

Friday, 8th February 2019

Organisations have been reminded they could face a criminal prosecution if they fail to respect the public’s legal right to access their personal information. The warning came from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after housing developer Magnacrest Ltd was fined... View Article

American tulipwood pavilion showcased at The Design Museum as part of David Adjaye: Making Memory

Friday, 8th February 2019

A collaboration first presented in 2008 by the American Hardwood Export Council and Sir David Adjaye will be part of an exciting new exhibition at the Design Museum, London. Sclera, originally commissioned for the London Design Festival, will be one... View Article

LGA responds to NAO’S planning for new homes report

Friday, 8th February 2019

Responding to the report, Cllr Martin Tett, Local Government Association’s Housing spokesman, said: “Planning is not a barrier to housebuilding. Council planning departments are doing an incredible job with extremely limited resources, approving 9 out of ten applications, with the... View Article

Maggie’s St Barts awarded Supreme Winner at Surface Design Awards 2019

Friday, 8th February 2019

The winners of the 2019 Surface Design Awards have been announced, hailing the best and most impressive use of materials in, and on, architectural projects from around the globe. The beautiful new Maggie’s Centre Barts, London has been declared the... View Article

Mayor launches groundbreaking Creative Land Trust to boost affordable artist workspace in the capital

Friday, 8th February 2019

A new independent Trust has been launched to protect and increase affordable artist workspace following the decline in artist studios in the capital. Speaking today at Bloomberg’s European headquarters, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, outlined how the new Creative... View Article

Constructing Agency

Friday, 8th February 2019

An exhibition at Zaha Hadid Gallery of works in progress by AADRL. In method and practice, the Architectural Association Design Research Lab (AADRL) challenges the orthodoxies of convention in how we discuss, design, fabricate and live within architecture and urbanism... View Article

The perfect choice for balcony applications

Thursday, 7th February 2019

British manufacturer Ecodek have been producing their unique Wood Polymer Composite boards system for over 15 years. In 2018 alone, the production of ecodek® material consumed more than 3600 tonnes of recycled plastic milk bottles and sustainably sourced hardwood fibres.... View Article