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Design studio FLINT creates bespoke pottery studio in central London

Monday, 7th October 2019

Studio Pottery London, designed by FLINT, is a newly completed studio and gallery space in London’s Belgravia, for Studio Pottery Director Lucy Attwood and Artistic Director Gregory Tingay. Located within vibrant Eccleston Yards – a development owned and managed by... View Article

HS2 projects dominate the league tables despite reported delays

Monday, 7th October 2019

At first position in the Barbour ABI Top 50 Contractors league table for September 2019 is Galliford Try, jumping up 21 places with a massive 17 contracts awarded valued at a total of £965 million. Major awards came from Highways... View Article

A personal guide to Art Deco buildings in Britain from leading architectural historian Elain Harwood

Monday, 7th October 2019

Nearly a century after Art Deco first lit up the luxury store and cinema screen, it remains as glamorous as ever. The style – variously known as Jazz Modern or moderne until the 1960s – was transported by ocean liner... View Article

Industry leaders comment on government’s new housebuilding figures

Monday, 7th October 2019

In a week full of property and housing-related news, the government has just revealed the latest housebuilding figures. It says there was an 8% increase in the number of new homes built in the 12 months to June 2019, with... View Article

Global design practice Scott Brownrigg has announced new US operating arm SB+C Architecture, D.P.C. throughout the Americas

Monday, 7th October 2019

Global design practice Scott Brownrigg have announced they will operate in the US and South and Central America under the newly created entity, SB+C Architecture, D.P.C. . The move formalises the strategic partnership between Scott Brownrigg and US based Crown... View Article

Building good health

Monday, 7th October 2019

Built on a wooded rural site on the coast near Bristol, a stunning family home has been created that was prefabricated in Germany using natural materials, and designed with health and wellbeing in mind Those who have holidayed in the... View Article

Ashford and The Architect Helping Shape Its Future

Friday, 4th October 2019

Ashford is a town where the landscape is changing through its regeneration programme with a number of high-profile developments coming to fruition. Behind two of the leading projects is architect Guy Hollaway whose work with Elwick Place and The Curious... View Article

Direct from industry experts: key advice on winter roof leak prevention

Friday, 4th October 2019

Did you know that the average UK rainfall during October alone is equivalent to about 13 days of rain? It goes without saying then, that – when it comes to your roofs – it’s best to be fully prepared for... View Article

Brompton announces free bike hire membership for social housing residents in West London

Friday, 4th October 2019

In a first of its kind, Brompton Bike Hire partner with Ealing Council to offer free membership to the Brompton Bike Hire scheme, for social housing residents at a new development in West London. Bike Hire lockers launched to encourage... View Article

Building Safety: You know whats right —Shout it from the rooftops

Friday, 4th October 2019

Neil O’Connor CBE, Director of Building Safety at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) addresses the annual Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) conference and exhibition at in Manchester. Talking at the annual Chartered Association of Building Engineers... View Article

Assael Architecture becomes first UK architectural practice to join the UN Climate Neutral Now initiative to hit net-zero

Thursday, 3rd October 2019

Award-winning architecture practice Assael Architecture has become the first UK architectural practice to sign up to the UN Climate Neutral Now initiative, binding the studio to measure, reduce and offset greenhouse gas emissions now, not in the future. As a... View Article

New heating system cuts costs to council tenants and environment

Thursday, 3rd October 2019

Croydon Council is piloting a low-carbon, ground-source heat pump system to reduce council tenants’ bills while helping the environment. The heat pump being installed at a 10-storey block in New Addington will reduce carbon emissions, help improve air quality, and... View Article

CPMG Architects appoint new associate Gemma

Thursday, 3rd October 2019

National architecture firm CPMG Architects is continuing its strategic growth with the recent appointment of Gemma Pont as its new London associate. Gemma joins the team with several years of international architectural experience across Europe and within the London market. She... View Article

Digital twins and AI help to bridge the construction productivity gap

Thursday, 3rd October 2019

Bam Nuttall, Cranfield University and Iotic create The Learning Camera In a drive to increase on-site productivity and operational performance in the construction industry, BAM Nuttall has teamed up with tech-firm Iotic and researchers at Cranfield University to develop an... View Article

Further decline in construction sector’s fortunes with suppressed sales, turnover and profits: MHA report

Thursday, 3rd October 2019

The UK construction industry has experienced a further year of slowdown in sales, turnover and profits pointing to a sustained downward trend, according to the latest UK Construction Sector Report from MHA, the UK-wide group of accountancy and business advisory... View Article

JACKON puts the environment centre stage with new bee centre initiative

Thursday, 3rd October 2019

JACKON, the leading manufacturer of XPS and EPS solutions for the construction of low energy buildings, is launching a year-long campaign of support for The Bee Centre, near Preston, Lancashire. The campaign starts this month with the donation of 200... View Article

Delivering Housing that is Resilient to Fire and Climate Change

Wednesday, 2nd October 2019

A forthcoming conference, Resilient Housing, a collaboration between Modern Masonry, Brick Development Association, The Building Centre and The Concrete Centre will be providing the latest guidance and technical expertise to enable the design and delivery of long-lasting and high-performance homes.... View Article

THE AA RECEIVES THE POWER TO AWARD ITS OWN DEGREES

Wednesday, 2nd October 2019

The Architectural Association receives Taught Degree Awarding Powers by the Lords of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. The Architectural Association (AA), the oldest independent school of architecture in the United Kingdom, is pleased to announce that it has been... View Article

FUTUREBUILD 2020 LEADS THE WAY IN THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION

Wednesday, 2nd October 2019

Once regarded as a traditional industry, construction has gone through a revolution in recent years with the adoption of digital methods and techniques. While many companies have embraced this shift, there are those who are at a much earlier stage... View Article

Construction input needed for Brexit preparations, says FMB

Wednesday, 2nd October 2019

Construction should not be overlooked by the Government in no-deal Brexit preparation says the Federation of Master Builders in response to the construction PMI data published today showing that output in September declined at second-sharpest pace since 2009. The fall... View Article