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Stocksigns takes on Mount Olypus on behalf of the Children’s Trust

Thursday, 1st August 2024

Stocksigns has raised £17,036 for The Children’s Trust through its latest fundraising challenge. This year the team from the Surrey-based signage manufacturer and supplier flew out to Greece to take on a two-day trek of Mount Olympus, climbing an impressive... View Article

Castle Green Homes acquires school site in Colwyn Bay

Thursday, 1st August 2024

CONSTRUCTION of new homes in Colwyn Bay has moved a step closer following the acquisition of land formerly part of Rydal Penrhos School by Castle Green Homes. The homebuilder announced plans to develop the site back in 2021 when it... View Article

2024 RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist announced

Thursday, 1st August 2024

A London Underground line, national art gallery, Council-led housing, inclusive rural retreat and two major regeneration projects have been recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), forming the shortlist for the 2024 RIBA Stirling Prize. The six projects in... View Article

Home building industry welcomes Government’s commitment to delivering 1.5 million homes

Thursday, 1st August 2024

The Home Builders Federation has published a statement of support for Government’s planning reforms The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has expressed support for Government’s steps to tackle the constraints of housing delivery in an industry statement published today, Tuesday 30 July. The... View Article

ADSA Celebrates Dual ISO Accreditation Achievement

Thursday, 1st August 2024

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has secured not one but two ISO accreditations – 9001 45001– a significant achievement that underscores its commitment to excellence in both quality management and occupational health and safety. ISO 9001 certification is a... View Article

Enhancing Safety and Compliance Through Comprehensive Surveying

Thursday, 1st August 2024

Safety and compliance are paramount in architecture and construction. Ensuring that every project meets the stringent regulations and standards is crucial for the safety of all involved and the longevity of the structures themselves. This is where the importance of... View Article

Ask the Expert: Protect yourself to ensure project success

Thursday, 1st August 2024

In a challenging economy, protecting your project from risks has never been more important. Giles Fallan of BuildSafe shares how the right selfbuild insurance can help give you confidence to make your dream home a reality. According to the National... View Article

Gilberts helps hospital safeguard staff when researching disease

Wednesday, 31st July 2024

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundations Trust has opened an extended histopathology laboratory at the Royal Victoria Hospital as part of a five year plan to improve facilities for staff and care for patients. To deliver on the commitment to create... View Article

Why it’s time to digitalise your fire door inspections

Wednesday, 31st July 2024

Fire doors are an integral part of your building’s fire safety. They can stop the spread of smoke and fire, but they can only do this if they are compliant and inspected regularly. Now that the new fire safety regulations... View Article

Staying power

Wednesday, 31st July 2024

The seemingly humble door limiting stay is a key component which enables functionality and safety in entrance design in a range of sectors. Craig Fox of Strand Hardware outlines how architects might apply these little problem solvers Architects strive to... View Article

JELD-WEN supports Golden Thread in data pin doorset launch

Tuesday, 30th July 2024

One of the UK’s leading doorset manufacturers, JELD-WEN has launched a new data pin solution that will promote greater fire safety compliance among customers. The new data pin, provided by Door Data Systems, will now be installed across every Certifire... View Article

Rayner announces ‘golden rules’ for new grey belt sites in planning shakeup

Tuesday, 30th July 2024

The Department of Housing has launched a consultation on reforms to the planning system in order to progress the Labour Government’s target of 1.5 million homes over five years, against new mandatory local building targets. The Secretary of State for... View Article

proteQ10 Guarantee is Simplified

Tuesday, 30th July 2024

VBH, the specialist behind the greenteQ hardware range, has made improvements to the registration process for its proteQ10 profile cylinder anti snap guarantee. Under the guarantee, which covers the popular greenteQ Orion TS007 3 star profile cylinder, consumers can expect... View Article

Altecnic release heat pump focused issue of Idronics UK

Tuesday, 30th July 2024

The sixth issue of Idronics UK offers guidance on heat pump design and componentry selection, aiming to enhance the knowledge of the industry and support the shift to low-carbon heating solutions. Altecnic Ltd, the UK’s leading supplier of hydronic solutions,... View Article

The Retrofit Academy Underlines Commitment to Quality With Revitalised Membership Launching August 2024

Tuesday, 30th July 2024

The Retrofit Academy has further solidified its commitment to quality retrofit with the upcoming launch of an enhanced membership for its learners, graduates and employers. The new membership scheme, launching in August 2024, brings together retrofit professionals working across the UK to... View Article

David Chipperfield Architects London relocates UK HQ to the Langham estate in Fitzrovia

Tuesday, 30th July 2024

The 2023 Pritzker Architecture Prize winner, David Chipperfield Architects, has relocated to The Langham Estate, taking 10,355 sq ft of space at 22 Little Portland Street in a newly refurbished Fitzrovia office. The international architecture practice sought a prime central... View Article

Home Group in top ten for fifth year in a row for best place to work for women

Tuesday, 30th July 2024

One of the UK’s largest housing associations has been named one of the top ten best workplaces for women in the UK, for a fifth year running. Home Group has not been out of the top ten of the Best... View Article

Construction Struggles Due to Continued Housing Downturn

Tuesday, 30th July 2024

The Construction Products Association’s Summer forecasts, published today, have seen a slight downgrade in the construction sector’s near-term growth prospects. Output is forecast to fall by 2.9% this year, steeper than the 2.2% contraction forecast three months ago. This is primarily due to recovery in... View Article