Heat networks drive decarbonisation of high-rise housing

Neil Fitzsimons, Managing Director of Power On, looks at how housing associations and local authorities can deliver more sustainable, low-carbon solutions for high-rise residential developments using heat network technology.  The UK housing sector remains a significant contributor to carbon emissions.... View Article

Espire: Advanced fire and carbon monoxide protection

The Professional Standard in Safety Introducing Espire – the ultimate solution for advanced fire and carbon monoxide protection in residential and commercial spaces. Designed for optimal performance and reliability, each alarm is packed with cutting-edge features and rigorously tested to... View Article

Commercial solar on pitched roofs: key considerations

Solar energy has quickly become a significant part of sustainability and energy efficiency strategies for businesses globally, including the UK. Installing solar panels on a pitched roof offers a cost-effective and environmentally responsible solution for harnessing renewable energy. However, when... View Article

Betoconcept Vertical landscaping combines structure and aesthetics

Retaining walls around property boundaries, commercial or housing developments and road highways can feature planting, colour, shape or textured finish. Grass Concrete the Betoconcept range to meet growing demand for both retaining walls that combine attractive vertical planted landscapes with... View Article

Vistry to deliver ambitious City Centre Community

One of the UK’s most ambitious city centre regeneration projects has taken a major step forward, after the appointment of Vistry Group as the preferred developer of the new Sheepfolds neighbourhood at Riverside Sunderland. Vistry North East is set to... View Article

Award‑winning Site Manager joins Newland Homes

Newland Homes has bolstered its construction team with the appointment of Simon Blackburn as Site Manager. With a wealth of experience delivering both zero carbon and traditional home builds, Simon is leading the team at The Limes in Tetbury, where... View Article

Going greener with British bricks

Robert Flello of the Brick Development Association (BDA) explores how locally sourced clay bricks offer a lower-carbon, resilient solution for sustainable construction, blending heritage with environmental responsibility in modern building. From residential to commercial buildings, the UK’s built environment is... View Article

Resistant glazing for modern safety requirements

Stephen Malkin of Promat UK explains why a complete system approach to fire resistant glazing design and specification is key, post-Building Safety Act. Building products of all kinds are understandably being subjected to much greater scrutiny since the publication of... View Article

Stainless steel column casings at UCL East Campus

Brushed stainless steel column casings from the Pendock Radius range are being used to conceal structural steelwork at University College London’s East Campus at One Pool Street on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford. Designed by architects, Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands (LDS), UCL... View Article

Knauf to Open Low-Carbon Insulation Plant in North Wales

Knauf Insulation, one of the leaders in sustainable building materials, is proud to  confirm the intended location of its new state-of-the-art rock mineral insulation  manufacturing plant in Shotton, Clwyd, North Wales (UK).  Strategically located less than two miles from the... View Article

ARDEX supports Roman-style mosaic collaboration

A 50m2 Roman-style mosaic has been unveiled at a sea viewing platform in North Yorkshire – designed by Turner Prize-winner Jeremy Deller and Sculptor Coralie Turpin. The project has been installed as part of the town’s Wild Eye coastal art... View Article

Placefirst completes £21m Build-to-Rent Scheme in Halifax

Build-to-rent (BTR) developer Placefirst has completed a £21m, 122-home residential scheme in Halifax town centre, further expanding its portfolio of high-quality, professionally managed rental communities. At a ribbon-cutting event attended by the Mayor of Calderdale, Ann Kingstone, Placefirst and Calderdale... View Article

Sound support for schools

Holly Rivers of Heckmondwike FB discusses how noise in schools impacts learning and teaching, highlighting the need for better acoustic standards and the role of carpets in creating quieter environments that allow pupils better focus. In recent years, research has... View Article

Notts home-grown talent takes AI Design Prize

Nottingham-based architectural practice CPMG has seen success in its ranks through the award-winning AI design capabilities of one of its young rising stars. Qasim Iqbal, a Part 2 architectural assistant at CPMG, has recently been credited through the International AI... View Article