CIAT endorses proposed ‘Part Z’ building regulations

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) has today announced its support for regulation of embodied or ‘whole life’ carbon in construction, through the proposed ‘Part Z’ Building Regulations, as an essential step to delivering a net zero built environment... View Article

National Timber Systems achieves BBA certification

National Timber Systems (NTS) is proud to announce its NTSROOF® suite of products has been awarded third-party certification by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) – Agrément Certificate No: 25/7437 Product Sheet 1 and 2. The BBA’s rigorous assessment process... View Article

Deal will bring 200 affordable homes to Bromsgrove

Housing association Bromford has completed a deal with Taylor Wimpey that will create more than 200 affordable homes in Bromsgrove. The housing association has completed the purchase of a 6.7 acre parcel of land at the homebuilder’s Perryfields Development in... View Article

Foster + Partners wins competition to transform Putuo District

Foster + Partners has won a competition to design a masterplan within Shanghai’s Putuo District. Covering 3.2 km², the project encompasses the regeneration of the urban realm around Shanghai West Railway Station, revitalises the area around the historic Zhenru Temple,... View Article

CAN Design Completes Nanjing’s Next-Generation Social Hub

CAN Design, an emerging architecture and design firm based in Hong Kong, recently completed JLC, a striking new landmark in collaboration with Hongkong Land. Nestled in the heart of Nanjing’s bustling Xinjiekou district, widely recognized as the “No. 1 Commercial... View Article

Vent-Axia supports Net Zero Week

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to support Net Zero Week (5-11 July), the UK’s official national awareness week, backed by the Government and industry. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, it aims to bring together all the stakeholders needed to... View Article

New acoustic floor systems set to improve residential spaces

Saint-Gobain Weber and REGUPOL in partnership with CMS Danskin Acoustics have collaborated to develop, test and launch a suite of new impact sound insulation floor systems designed to reduce sound transmission. The new ‘weberfloor acoustic systems’ are set to help... View Article

Ramboll selected to upgrade St Pancras International station

Global engineering, design, and sustainability consultancy Ramboll will support capacity improvements and operational enhancements at St Pancras International, aligning with HS1’s long-term vision for the iconic London station Ramboll has been appointed by the recently re-branded London St Pancras High Speed... View Article

Quicker delivery for Stelrad coloured radiators

Stelrad has introduced a new quicker turnaround service for the supply of some of its radiators in colour. Initially this new rapid turnaround service will apply to the popular Column and Concord ranges, and to the Classic Towel Rail, Caliente... View Article

New Supported Accommodation in Northamptonshire

Planning has now been granted for the refurbishment of an existing apartment building at Broadmead Court, Northampton, into new supported accommodation for homeless people with complex needs.  West Northamptonshire Council secured funding to develop an outline feasibility proposal to refurbish... View Article