Don’t kerb your enthusiasm for brick

Jason Hughes of Imperial Bricks explains how variations in brick colour, texture, size, and laying pattern all have a direct affect on the kerb appeal of your project, which impacts its future value Choosing the right cladding material is one... View Article

Futureproofing timber frame homes

Matthew Evans of Kingspan Insulation discusses how to ensure your timber frame home is well insulated so you don’t lose energy efficiency benefits Timber frame constructions are growing in popularity in the UK and now account for around 25% of... View Article

Fernox heat pump filter wins prestigious industry award

Fernox has been awarded the ‘Domestic Heating Product of the Year – Components’ for its Sigma TF1 HP Filter at the H&V News Awards 2023. The H&V News Awards brings together the entire HVAC supply chain, including manufacturers, contractors, consultants... View Article

Combining safety and aesthetics at new Dutch Academy

When it comes to constructing schools, colleges and universities, it’s important to balance aesthetic design with building safety. It’s about creating spaces that are not only safe and functional but also welcoming and inspiring for both staff and students. The... View Article

Mapei protects new homes in historic building conversion

A Mapei waterproofing membrane & watertight concrete system has been designed by Lainton Services, Stockport as part of a sympathetic conversion of a former medical Centre in Altrincham, Cheshire. Following relocation of the centre, the character building has been transformed... View Article

Setting your architecture firm up to support freelance consultants

Tim Whiteley, co-founder, Inevidesk Recent Census data shows 22.6% of architects are self-employed, significantly higher than the wider UK working population (16.8%). This could be attributed to a post-pandemic reset in demand for architects, meaning architects are doing freelance work alongside their main job.... View Article