Construction growth slows, says FMB

Growth among construction SMEs slowed in most parts of the UK in the third quarter of this year, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Key results from the FMB’s latest State of Trade Survey, which is the only quarterly... View Article

Hawkins\Brown: It’s your building

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2018, the architectural practice Hawkins\Brown is well known for its thoughtful, innovative and sustainable new buildings and refurbishments of all types. With an introduction by the leading architecture journalist Hugh Pearman, this extensively illustrated book... View Article

Major promotions for Barton Willmore’s Scottish team

Leading UK planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore, has revealed a range of high profile promotions for its team operating in Scotland. Euan Revell, who is based at the company’s Edinburgh office on George Street, has been promoted from Senior... View Article

Blog: NPPF – Designs on Success

by Sam Dewar director of DPA Planning The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) provides a comprehensive approach to building more homes, quicker than ever before, in the locations where people want to live and raise a family. But it... View Article

WW+P appoints new partners following exponential growth

International architects and urban designers Weston Williamson + Partners (WW+P) has appointed six new partners to build on the firms continued growth in the UK and internationally. Alex Kirkwood, Beatrix Young, Chie Shimizu, Daniel Moor, Simon Catton and Thomas Griffin... View Article

Hundreds of empty private properties brought back into use

Hundreds of privately-owned properties in the City of Wolverhampton that stood empty for years have been transformed into family homes thanks to the efforts of City of Wolverhampton Council. The figures have been revealed during what is National Empty Homes... View Article

London councils offered more funding for planning

The Mayor of London has announced £10 million for ambitious councils that want to boost their role in building new homes in the capital. Building on previous positive announcements this year – small sites and SME house builder initiatives, increased... View Article

Belatchew Arkitekter partners with sthlmnyc

As part of Belatchew Arkitekter’s internationalization strategy, the company now partners with sthlmnyc. sthlmnyc is an initiative that connects architects, urban planners, real estate developers and academics in Stockholm and New York City, aiming to influence the future of these... View Article

The appliance of science

Claire Alonge of Extension Architecture explains how a considered approach to sourcing kitchen units and appliances can bring dividends for housebuilders and developers looking to please their customers. Whether you are a project manager, architectural or interior designer, builder or... View Article

Rabih Hage. Quiet Architecture by Dominic Bradbury

Ranging from London townhouses to escapist farmhouses, this book provides a comprehensive survey of Rabih Hage’s work. Beautifully illustrated throughout with photographs, drawings and sketches, Hage discusses his process and the development of each of the projects with author Dominic... View Article

The true cost of buy to let property

New Surrenden Invest mortgage and stamp duty calculators to provide financial clarity Number of landlords in UK at record high of 2.5 million Average properties per landlord has risen to 1.8 homes each (Ludlow Thompson) Over the past five years,... View Article