Overcoming Financial Barriers In Building Construction

Owning a construction business can be thrilling yet financially challenging. It requires major upfront capital due to its complex nature. This makes financing operations without outside funding difficult.   While financial constraints may threaten profitability and stability, you can overcome them... View Article

SOM Studio yields exceptional student work in MTBVU program

In fall 2023, the world-renowned architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) ran the design studio of the Masters of Tall Buildings and Vertical Urbanism (MTBVU) program, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) and the Illinois Institute... View Article

Home Styling: Bathing in texture

Jorge Hernandez of Bathroom Brands Group explores how applying texture can make it transformative in modern bathroom design. From fluted accents to intricate tiles, discover how tactile and visual approaches can elevate your space Whether you want your bathroom to... View Article

Ask the Expert: Floored by choice?

LISTEN HERE To assist self-builders exploring the myriad structural timber flooring options out there, Scott Wolters of EGGER UK provides a brief overview of the choices and solutions I’M LOOKING FOR A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION, WHAT’S BEST? Given the ongoing climate... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Home Offices

LISTEN HERE Whether it’s a dedicated room or an office nook for occasional home working, striking your balance between comfort and professionalism in a home office can be challenging. Here, we’ve gathered an elegant selection of items to help you... View Article

Bookended
sustainably

A home sitting at the end of a famous Edinburgh terrace has undergone a contemporary sustainable transformation, seamlessly blending with the locality while exuding its own distinct allure TEXT NIK HUNTER IMAGES WILL SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY This self-build project sits on... View Article

Sustainable Retrofit with Nordic Copper

“The copper could be specified with a reduced thickness, due to its strength, which reduced overall material use and embodied carbon emissions.” Adaptive reuse of existing buildings is an essential strategy to reduce embodied carbon, while regenerating our urban environments.... View Article

Futurebuild 2024 Conference Programme announced

Exciting News Unveiled! Futurebuild 2024 Conference is brimming with numerous captivating speaker sessions, all geared towards shaping the future of sustainable construction. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest industry trends, network with professionals, and gain industry... View Article

West Fraser – perfect for your panel projects in 2024

As the expert in innovative engineered wood panels for the UK construction and housebuilding market, West Fraser supports customers in many ways; one is the popular downloadable checklist for housebuilders and interactive product guide which proved invaluable in 2023. The... View Article

Boxing clever with West Fraser donation

West Fraser Europe has donated £600 to support a local boxing gym which provides training and workouts for members of all ages. The Doghouse Boxing Club, located in Stirling near the company’s manufacturing plant in Cowie, Scotland, was established in 2023... View Article

Knauf introduces plasterboard recycling scheme

Knauf UK and Ireland are pleased to announce their new partnership with Encore Environment to deliver an enhanced waste management service to reduce plasterboard waste. The landmark scheme looks to move towards a circular economy by taking waste plasterboard and... View Article

Forbo launches brand new awards for 2024

With the beginning of a new year, Forbo Flooring Systems is excited to launch its brand new Forbo Awards, replacing its previous Forbo Escapes competition. This new iteration of Forbo’s industry-renowned architectural design competition includes three categories, with a special... View Article

Schüco Excellence Awards 2024 now open for entries

Schüco is delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 2024 Schüco Excellence Awards, marking the eleventh year of the event. These industry-renowned awards celebrate outstanding design incorporating Schüco façade, window, and door systems. Presented in partnership with... View Article