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Brexit will be a big boost for British builders: New survey shows uplifts in skills, techniques and manufacturing levels

Tuesday, 10th October 2017

UK Construction Week opens on Tuesday, and will bring together a wide spectrum of the construction trade together over three days at the NEC Birmingham (10-12 October). Ahead of the event, UK Construction Week conducted a Brexit survey from over... View Article

UK Construction Week promises more than ever

Tuesday, 10th October 2017

If there’s one event that should take priority in the calendar of any built environment professional, it’s UK Construction Week. For the third year in a row, UK Construction Week will be held at the Birmingham NEC, and attending this... View Article

UK Construction Week offers insight into the rebirth in social housing

Monday, 9th October 2017

UK Construction Week returns next Tuesday to the NEC, uniting over 650 exhibitors with 30,000 trade visitors in what is set to be the largest gathering of the built environment community. This year’s event, running from 10-12 October, is more... View Article

House in Coombe Park, Kingston wins the 2017 Manser Medal

Monday, 9th October 2017

Eldridge London Architects have won the 2017 Manser Medal, the prestigious architectural award recognising the very best home design in the UK. The Manser Medal is widely regarded as the UK’s most coveted award for one-off house design. It was... View Article

Renovate or expand on your building project ideas at the South West Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Monday, 9th October 2017

According to the Self & Custom Build Market Report 2017, the largest of its kind in the UK, the South-West region accounts for 14 per cent of all self-build projects, which is the third highest figure after Scotland and the... View Article

RCI Show covers the best of roofing, cladding and insulation

Monday, 9th October 2017

National and international exhibitors will be on hand at this key trade event on 1-2 November in Coventry, while seminars and CPDs will raise awareness on current issues in housing. The tragedy at Grenfell Tower was a stark reminder that... View Article

2017 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards announces winners

Monday, 9th October 2017

The Penny Drop, a restaurant in Melbourne, Australia designed by Golden, and Westlight, a bar in New York, USA designed by Studio Munge are the Overall winners of the 2017 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards. Another 35 category winners (including Best UK Winners) were revealed... View Article

On yer bike! Charity cycle ride to UKCW 2017 builds support for youth in construction

Monday, 9th October 2017

After a successful campaign last year, New London Architecture Chairman, Peter Murray is once again joining forces with a small group of other keen cyclists to ride 125.7 miles from London to Birmingham. In aid of the Construction Youth Trust,... View Article

RIBA reveals shortlists for 2017 President’s Awards for Research

Friday, 6th October 2017

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the shortlists for the 2017 President’s Awards for Research. The annual awards celebrate the best research in the fields of architecture and the built environment. Research work has been entered from... View Article

Timber Expo to address safety and quality in buildings

Friday, 6th October 2017

Timber Expo announces its return to Birmingham NEC from 10 – 12 October 2017. The show will cover a wide range of timber applications, from timber frame through to plywood, CLT and timber cladding, while exploring the latest developments across... View Article

Call for entries for Vision Style Awards; New category added for inspiring healthcare interiors

Thursday, 5th October 2017

Architects, designers, managers and care home owners are invited to submit their innovative healthcare and retirement properties into the Vision Style Awards as it returns for another year. Formerly known as the Hilden Style Awards, the brand new programme recognises... View Article

Composites UK reveals its industry award shortlist for 2017

Thursday, 5th October 2017

Composites UK has revealed its shortlist for the 2017 composites industry awards, which will be presented at the annual awards dinner on 1st November at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, coinciding with the Advanced Engineering Show. Claire Whysall, Communications... View Article

Kit Miles Studio’s Biophillia wallpaper design captures the majesty, complexity and beauty of plant life across the globe. Available in five colourways. Shown here in Jade / Pink

The finishing touches are taking shape at the Surface & Materials Show 2017

Wednesday, 4th October 2017

The countdown is on to all the variety and fascination of The Surface & Materials Show, the feast of colour, texture, pattern and high-performance finishes at UK Construction Week, which offers nine key exhibitions under one convenient roof. There is much... View Article

If sheer elegance and sympathy with its surroundings is key to choosing an ancillary building, those in the market for additional space should look no further than ÖÖD. Hailing from Estonia and making its stylish debut at UK Construction Week, ÖÖD can be seen in all its distinctive glory within the Surface & Materials Show zone of the multiplex of nine exhibitions under one roof.

ÖÖD: A show-stopping pod solution at the Surface & Materials Show

Tuesday, 3rd October 2017

If sheer elegance and sympathy with its surroundings is key to choosing an ancillary building, those in the market for additional space should look no further than ÖÖD. Hailing from Estonia and making its stylish debut at UK Construction Week,... View Article

Craftsmanship, connectivity and creativity trend at 100% Design

Tuesday, 3rd October 2017

Up to 27,000 architects, designers, specifiers and members of the public attended 100% Design at Olympia last week. The UK’s largest design trade show ran from 20-23 September as the commercial heart of London Design Festival. Combined visitor spending power... View Article

Take one step closer to achieving your property dream at The Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Tuesday, 3rd October 2017

According to the Self & Custom Build Market Report 2017 – the largest of its kind in the UK – the self and custom build sector is growing by 6.25% year on year, marking its third consecutive annual spike. To... View Article

What to expect at UK Construction Week 2017 – the industry’s biggest showcase for the built environment

Monday, 2nd October 2017

In just under two weeks’ time the UK’s biggest names from across construction will be at the NEC, Birmingham. UK Construction Week is returning for its third year, uniting over 650 exhibitors with 30,000 trade visitors from 10-12 October in... View Article

A night of celebration as winners are announced at the 16th annual ABB LEAF AWARDS

Monday, 2nd October 2017

On the evening of 21 September, more than 140 of architecture’s leading figures gathered at London’s Royal Horseguards Hotel to celebrate the projects and personalities that have made the biggest impact upon our built environment, and the international design community,... View Article

Skills shortage in construction – building the future post-Brexit

Monday, 2nd October 2017

The UK construction industry has a chronic shortage of skilled labour. Current circumstances risk making that shortage even more acute. It is widely acknowledged that the need to build more houses will increase the demand for labour. However, the supply... View Article

Jo da Silva wins The Institution of Structural Engineers’ 2017 Gold Medal

Monday, 2nd October 2017

Jo da Silva, Director of Arup’s International Development Group and Arup Fellow, has been awarded The Institution of Structural Engineers’ 2017 Gold Medal. The Medal recognises the outstanding leadership she has provided as both a structural and humanitarian engineer, and... View Article