Changing tides

As the high-end residential flagship of an ongoing project to rejuvenate Folkestone’s seafront and harbour, Shoreline represents a complex, curvaceous success for a collaborative project team, as Roseanne Field found out. Like many UK seaside towns, Folkestone has seen times... View Article

Ombudsman launches ‘Call for Evidence’

The Housing Ombudsman has launched its latest ‘Call for Evidence’ to inform its next Spotlight report, titled ‘Repairing Trust’, which will explore common issues in housing maintenance.   This follows an unprecedented rise in complaints relating to disrepair, combined with increasing... View Article

Futureproofing homes forever

For many customers, the ability to continuing to live in the same house as they age is a huge driver. Vaila Morrison of Stannah discusses the home lift types available to fully futureproof your home In the 1980s, people moved... View Article

Schlüter®-DILEX-F movement joints redefining the tiling landscape

Adding to its well established and diverse product range, Schlüter®-Systems has developed the Schlüter®-DILEX-F movement joint system to transform the appearance of tiled floors; completely changing the landscape in terms of visual impact: replacing the discordant intrusion of conventional movement... View Article

Bouygues UK Starts Work to Transform Former Debenhams Store

Bouygues UK has begun works to transform an old retail store in Carmarthen into a state-of-the-art health, wellbeing, educational and leisure hub that will include a high-spec family entertainment centre. As lead contractor on the project, Bouygues UK are now... View Article

To the Manar born

France’s loss was Scotland’s gain when a couple decided to abandon ideas to renovate a French chateau and took on Manar House in Inverurie instead TEXT Nik Hunter IMAGES Elliot Roberts Christina and Dean Horspool have always had big ideas,... View Article

New Studio Director to lead SGP’s London office

AJ100 architectural practice Stephen George + Partners (SGP) has appointed Dan Jones as the new Studio Director of its London office. Jones joins SGP from TateHindle, bringing with him 15 years of post-qualification expertise and leadership across a diverse portfolio... View Article

New Sustainable Transport Hub brings Connectivity to Cardiff

A new £5.5million, state-of-the-art bus interchange, designed by BDP and operated by Transport for Wales has opened in Cardiff. The centralised bus facility located next to Cardiff Central Railway Station creates a sustainable travel gateway to Cardiff, providing improved connections... View Article

Flooring for social housing

Flooring plays a vital role in the social housing sector. Louise Walters, commercial director for Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, explains. Providing a comfortable and safe foundation in homes where more vulnerable people may live, begins with the... View Article

Cavity Tray Capability

The NHBC and LABC advocate the use of preformed trays for complicated junctions, and trays play an important role, wherever the external cavity wall is punctuated by a window or door opening. In the case of arched openings, bespoke preformed... View Article