Imagine Montessori School | Gradolí & Sanz Arquitectes

Studio: Gradolí & Sanz Arquitectes Client: Zubi Educational Real State Architects: J. Luis Vilar, María Navarro, Daniel López Quantity surveyor: Francisco Vallet Traditional structure engineering: Adolfo Alonso Timber structure engineering: Albura Wood & Concept Metalwork: Martí Cots Brick vaults: Cercaa... View Article

Planning approvals dip 21% as industry awaits bill

Glenigan’s March 2025 Construction Review reveals project pipeline pressure, with hopes pinned on the newly enacted Planning and Infrastructure Bill to spark a turnaround Project-starts plunged 32% year-on-year, driven by a 49% collapse in major schemes Detailed planning approvals fell... View Article

Planning granted for 93 new home development

Housebuilder Avant Homes West Yorkshire has acquired a 7.51-acre site in Bingley and been granted planning permission to deliver a 93 home, £23.2m residential development. Called Five Rise Quarter and located off Keighley Road, the development will comprise a mix of one-,... View Article

Start of house building in Battle

The project to build 200 high-quality homes within the new ‘Tapestry’ development in Battle, East Sussex has reached another milestone with the signing of the main build contract (Joint Contracts Tribunal – JCT). Representatives from Rother DC Housing Company (RDCHC) and Greymoor... View Article

Electrical Safety: The visual checks to do today

With 53.4% of all dwelling fires in the UK resulting from electrical hazards, it’s clear electrical hazards often go unnoticed and that householders may not be aware of the warning signs to look out for. The consequences of not spotting them can... View Article

Mitigating the Skills Shortfall

Taking the Pain Out of PAS 2035 Compliance How time flies. With the PAS 2035 deadline looming at the end of March, the construction industry is glancing nervously at the clock on the wall as the Landlord threatens to call... View Article

Achieving architectural flow in building exteriors

Ian Chubb, managing director of Deuren, explores the relationship between cladding, facades, and seamless door integration, offering insights into achieving a cohesive and technically excellent building exterior. A property’s facade is one of its most defining characteristics, shaping not only... View Article

Government recommits to updated TIC Policy Roadmap

The Structural Timber Association (STA) has welcomed the announcement by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), confirming the Government’s recommitment to the Timber in Construction Policy Roadmap, which outlines measures to increase the use of timber in... View Article