New recruit reflects ongoing growth of Rhodes & Partners

Structural and civil engineering specialist Rhodes & Partners has recruited graduate engineer Michelle Kiboi, in a move designed to help the company with its growing workload. The company is undergoing a period of carefully managed and sustainable growth, and this... View Article

Windows of opportunity

The Browns had never considered building their own home, but the chance to create a ‘Glasshouse’ with views of the Forth Bridge and Edinburgh Castle was too good to miss. Roseanne Field reports Alan and Lucy Brown had been looking... View Article

Waterproofing of Structures BelowGround

Triton’s newest CPD seminar provides a complete overview of all aspects of structural, below ground waterproofing as covered in BS 8102 (2009), describing each type of waterproofing in the standard in detail and the systems used to achieve them. It... View Article

Rose Court secures planning for extensive refurbishment

The Rose Court building, located at 2 Southwark Bridge Road, London, has received planning permission for extensive refurbishment. BDG architecture + design has obtained planning permission on behalf of WPP. The BDG refurbishment will dramatically improve the performance of the existing Rose... View Article

RGU researching innovative robotic timber construction methods

Researchers from Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment are conducting a research project into an innovative housing construction method which could help to bring down the cost for house-buyers. In collaboration with the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre... View Article

tp bennett completes landmark office in the City

Located on one of the most historic streets in the City of London, the tp bennett designed office development at 30 Lombard Street for McKay Securities PLC has reached completion. The 58,500 nett sq. ft landmark building, known as Aurum,... View Article

The UK’s biggest self-build opportunities

Thanks to TV programmes like Grand Designs, it’s no surprise that 1 in 7 Brits are currently in the research process of building their own home – dubbed as self-builders. In fact, this form of building development is on the... View Article

Small ceramic facade elements, great effect…

The municipal site between the Jewish Museum, the new TAZ building and the former flower wholesale market hall at Kreuzberg was not simply awarded to the highest bidder, but to the one who submitted the best concept for a development.... View Article