The AA and Nigel Coates present Margherissima

The Architectural Association (AA) and Nigel Coates present Margherissima, a Special Project of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition realised by LaBiennale di Venezia inside the Polveriera Austriaca at the historic Forte Marghera, which proposes a vibrant new neighbourhood alongside the... View Article

Groundbreaking Ceremony of Affordable Housing Development

AJC Group has officially broken ground at the former NHS Becton Centre in Barton-on-Sea, marking the commencement of an important local affordable housing development in partnership with VIVID. This milestone event celebrates the transformation of the previously underutilised site in... View Article

Octopus Real Estate Completes £33m Loan

Octopus Real Estate has provided a £33m loan to Wavensmere Homes and Montane Partners to fund the £50m redevelopment of the North Place surface car park, located within Cheltenham’s Central Conservation Area. Arkle Court will comprise 147 houses and apartments,... View Article

Spring Statement shows green shoots of progress

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) has today welcomed the confirmation of skills funding and investment in affordable homes through the Chancellor’s Spring Statement. Responding to the statement, Eddie Weir PCIAT, President, said: “Today’s Spring Statement shows just how... View Article

Future-Proofing Wet Rooms and Bathrooms

Ensuring compliance with current and upcoming legislation is a critical focus for architects and specifiers aiming to create sustainable, future-proofed buildings. One such area of increasing importance is waterproofing in wet rooms and bathrooms, with the NHBC Technical Guidance 9.2/06 now setting stricter... View Article

Dandara receives award for customer satisfaction

Independent housebuilder Dandara has achieved the highest accolade in the latest Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Survey, achieving five stars for customer satisfaction for the fifth consecutive year. The HBF New Homes Survey is one of the largest... View Article

Cameron Homes begins work on new development

Midlands-based homebuilder, Cameron Homes, has started works on the site of its new development in Cheslyn Hay. The Paddocks is a collection of 17 new homes catering to a wide range of buyers. Offering a mix of two, three and four-bedroom... View Article

Heat pumps: New builds vs retrofits

The last few years has seen increased demand for heat pump installations in both new build developments and retrofit projects. However, while the end goal is the same, the approach to installation varies significantly, explains Gary Muir, Regional Specification Manager... View Article

Is Labour’s housebuilding target actually achievable?

Labour’s housebuilding targets are ambitious, but is the industry ready to meet them? Neil Bills, Director of Landscaping Products at Bradstone explores what must change to turn ambition into reality.  The ambition from the Labour government to drive a new... View Article

The Role of Access Control Systems in Enhancing Building Safety

Jane Elvins, Specification and Business Development Manager at GEZE UK, delves into the role of access control systems in enhancing building safety. In today’s environment, ensuring building safety has become a top priority for businesses. Access control systems – including... View Article

Meadfleet celebrates 30 years of open space management

Leading open space management company, Meadfleet, proudly marks 30 years of maintaining high-quality open spaces across England and Wales. Founded in 1995, Meadfleet is the UK’s longest-established specialist open space management company, offering housebuilders a trusted, award-winning approach to creating... View Article

London Build 2025 Returns Bigger Than Ever

London Build 2025 is making its biggest return to Grand & National Halls at Olympia London on 19th – 20th November to celebrate its 10th birthday. The UK’s leading and largest construction show has again broken its record, attracting 35,000... View Article

Reduce sound transference with CaberAcoustic

What is the best sound-reducing floorboard range on the market? CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a highly versatile, effective and economical sound-reducing flooring solution. Reducing both impact and airborne transmitted sounds, it can be laid over concrete and timber floors... View Article

Why office acoustics need to be fit for purpose

Commercial workspace has seen its most significant shift in decades, starting with the rise of remote working and rapidly evolving into hybrid and flexible arrangements. While hybrid work has become the standard for millions, an increasing number of UK businesses... View Article