Govette Windows wins Best Domestic Project at the SWA Awards 2024

Govette Windows has won the Best Domestic Project category at the Steel Window Association Awards for work on a house extension in Weybridge, Surrey. John Ramshaw, Technical Editor of Architecture Today and judge for the Steel Window Association Awards, explained “Govette worked hard to ensure... View Article

Ascending to
greatness

Young couple Lianne and James took the design of their home into their own hands, despite a challenging steep plot in Neath, South Wales, and managed to take full advantage of their surroundings while offering a residence that worked well... View Article

Beal gets green light for £105m development

Regional housebuilder Beal Homes has secured planning approval for a £105m development bringing more than 500 high-quality new homes to a growing community on the south bank of the Humber. The development on a 57-acre-site in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire,... View Article

Designing the workplace with neurodiversity in mind

As hybrid working continues to shape the modern office environment, it’s crucial for businesses to prioritise their employees’ mental and physical health and wellbeing, both at home and in the office. This includes ensuring neurodivergent people also feel comfortable and... View Article

Decarbonise your housing stock with SHDF Wave 3

A new surge of funding is on the horizon; Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) Wave 3 is set to hit this summer! The government has allocated £1.2 billion to lift 140,000 additional social homes to EPC C or above. Wave... View Article

Ensuring packaged pumping stations meet utility guidelines

For new, large housing developments that cannot connect to the main sewer by gravity, packaged pumping stations perform a vital task and must be designed to water company standards, writes Helen Wilson, Industry & Infrastructure UK manager at Xylem. Packaged... View Article

Betoconcept combines structure and aesthetics

A large-scale hospital redevelopment site featured a number Betoconcept earth retaining walls from the team at Grass Concrete Ltd. The first retaining wall required a 4-metre high Betoatlas wall in red colour with the rear of the wall incorporating a... View Article

Verta column casings – covering up with style

The demands of architects and specifiers seeking to create stylish finishes on a diverse range of building interior and exterior projects are the main drivers behind the versatility and extensive choice available within the Encasement Verta column casing range. A... View Article

A successful first Steel Window Association Awards 2024

The winners of the inaugural Steel Window Association (SWA) Awards have been announced at a ceremony in County Hall, London.  These new awards have been created to highlight impressive residential and commercial projects which incorporate steel windows, doors and screens.  The members... View Article

Keller excels in Kiwa assessment

Keller Kitchens has been reassessed by Kiwa, a European institute that is involved in the certification of processes, products, employees and organisations; and, once again, passed with flying colours! The Kiwa auditors established that the company’s management system continues to meet the standard requirements of ISO 9001 (quality) and... View Article

T-T Pumps Renews Industry Accreditations

The Woore-based manufacturer has successfully passed another round of annual accreditation reviews amidst continued business growth and development. T-T Pumps, a UK-leading manufacturer of pumps, controls, valves and agricultural equipment, is proud to announce the renewal of its Constructionline Gold,... View Article