Time To Re-evaluate Terracotta?

Adam Sumner, specification manager at Pura Facades, thinks it’s time to re-evaluate the use of natural clay facades in building design.  Meaning “baked earth” in Italian, terracotta has a rich history as a building material dating back thousands of years.... View Article

The natural and technological unite at the NQCC

The new £33m National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) in Harwell, Oxfordshire, is a landmark laboratory created to drive quantum technologies for the future. Not only is the facility state-of-the-art in terms of technology but also in design. Rated BREEAM Excellent,... View Article

Keepmoat boosts growth ambition with director appointment

Top 10 housebuilder, Keepmoat, has strengthened its North West team with the appointment of a new Sales Director. Lynton Dudgeon, who brings 28 years of industry experience, will join the team based in Speke to deliver ambitious growth plans across the... View Article

Placemaking around rail is a winning blueprint

The Government has announced that around 40,000 new, high-quality homes will be built on surplus railway land, as the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, unlocks brownfield sites across the country for development. Richard Beresford Chief Executive of the National Federation of... View Article

Building your dream outdoors

To help self-builders transform muddy plots into luscious garden havens, Anita Magee of Tobermore looks at the top trends inspiring garden design. Current garden trends are seeing a strong focus on blending luxury with sustainability, creating outdoor areas that are... View Article

Councillors visit Abri sites

Bracknell Forest and Town Councillors were this week shown around two Abri sites which are being regenerated to provide 57 social rented homes for the local community. Abri is redeveloping two existing sites at Barn Close and Bay House, both... View Article

Pick Everard expands Building Safety Act training

Design consultancy Pick Everard has introduced dedicated Building Safety Act training for clients on compliance obligations and best practice guidance on how to meet the new regulation standards. With a dedicated Building Safety Act division in place, the consultancy, which... View Article