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Major Leeds Developments In Planning: Is Leeds Becoming The UK’s Developmental Hub?

Monday, 17th April 2023

At the beginning of 2023, there were several new investments towards major developments across the city of Leeds, which has long been a budding hub for development, design and construction in the UK. With these new developments, however, Leeds has... View Article

Are You Ready To Design Your Own Home – And Should You?

Monday, 17th April 2023

There’s something different about getting back from a working day, sitting in a lounge designed by yourself, in a house that was designed by yourself. Not many people have that luxury. Not only is designing and building a home from... View Article

How You Can Effectively Prolong the Lifespan of Your Metal Windows

Monday, 17th April 2023

We all take care to invest in our properties and maintain our investments. Take the windows, for instance. The windows you choose for your property are an investment, and they should be designed to last and contribute to your property’s... View Article

Origin’s unrivalled aluminium window

Monday, 17th April 2023

When viewing a property, modern homeowners are consistently prioritising homes with high-quality finishings. They do this for several reasons – longevity, security, thermal efficiency, and sustainability. Expertly crafted from premium grade aluminium, the Origin Window (OW-70 and OW-80) provides housebuilders... View Article

FIREFLY™ APOLLO Lite specified for Royal Stoke refurbishment

Monday, 17th April 2023

A leading passive fire protection contractor has been involved in the installation of fully compatible products from the range of TBA FIREFLY™ for the creation of half hour fire barriers within ceiling voids to a major general hospital undergoing extensive... View Article

Double Magply deck supports sedum roof in Bishop’s Stortford

Monday, 17th April 2023

One of the UK’s biggest housebuilders is creating a stylish new medium rise development on the outskirts of Bishop’s Stortford five blocks with a total of 174 with one, two and three bedroom apartments located in linked blocks around a... View Article

Benoy announce huge design concept for 1.8bn mixed use development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Monday, 17th April 2023

The global architecture firm Benoy has unveiled its design plans for ‘Konoz’, a cutting-edge entertainment city in the heart of Riyadh – the capital of Saudi Arabia. The project will be developed by Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Company, one of... View Article

Forbo’s integrated flooring helps to refurbish flexible workspace

Monday, 17th April 2023

Forbo Flooring Systems’ contemporary range of floor coverings were specified by Momentum, a leading furniture expert based in Cardiff, to create a warm and vibrant hybrid working space for Newydd Housing Association. Forbo’s Tessera carpet tiles, Allura Luxury Vinyl Tiles,... View Article

MVRDV’s sustainable design for the renovation of the Theater Koblenz, Germany

Monday, 17th April 2023

MVRDV has presented its design for the extensive renovation of the Theater Koblenz, comprising an interior renovation and redesign of significant parts of the theatre’s backstage elements. Working within the boundaries of the existing building, the project carefully balances the... View Article

Major housing association merger concludes

Monday, 17th April 2023

A multi-disciplinary team from national law firm Bevan Brittan has been advising on the conclusion of the merger between Peabody and Catalyst. The outcome from which, has created a single not-for-profit organisation, focussed on improving services and investing in existing... View Article

Torsion Group secures £114m new contracts including first for Manchester

Monday, 17th April 2023

Leeds-based construction and property business Torsion Group has secured four new major construction projects totalling £114m within its Residential and PBSA (Purpose Build Student Accommodation) division, including its first development in Manchester. The recent series of new business wins means... View Article

Ask the Architects: Andrew Chapman & Tim Chestnutt

Monday, 17th April 2023

ADF gets two perspectives from Leeds practice Brewster Bye Architects – residential and student accommodation specialist and newly appointed director Andrew Chapman, and recently qualified architect Tim Chestnutt What made you want to become an architect? Andrew: From an extremely early... View Article

UKCW London makes its return this May

Monday, 17th April 2023

A host of famous faces, interactive demos, new features and ground-breaking products await visitors to the UK’s largest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week (UKCW), when it makes a welcome return to London’s ExCeL from 2-4 May 2023. Registration... View Article

Highlighting reasons to come to Clerkenwell in 2023

Monday, 17th April 2023

Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), now in its 12th edition, will return to EC1 London between 23-25 May. Taking place across the whole of Clerkenwell, the festival is set to offer its biggest programme yet. Featuring more than 600 events and,... View Article

Discreetly ecological, on a grand scale

Monday, 17th April 2023

Nottingham-based CPMG Architects spoke to ADF’s Tom Boddy about their phase of an extensive hotel and spa complex under construction west of Shanghai, which is driven by sustainability and embedded into the landscape Situated two hours west of Shanghai and... View Article

ADF White Paper: Exploring Current Thinking in Offsite Construction

Monday, 17th April 2023

Offsite construction is hailed as the answer to the construction industry’s most pressing problems, including speed of delivery, the ‘performance gap’ in quality, and an increasing skills shortage. With the Government having set a goal of 300,000 new homes per... View Article

Panasonic scores at The Kia Oval cricket ground

Friday, 14th April 2023

England’s legendary cricket ground, The Kia Oval in London, has recently undergone a refurbishment and is now benefiting from an upgraded heating and cooling system with a mix of 14 Panasonic ECOi 2 and 3 pipe units. Home to Surrey County... View Article

Time to give your decking some TLC and transform its appearance

Friday, 14th April 2023

Timber decking really benefits from some TLC at this time of the year in order to protect it from the elements and make sure it’s looking its best ready for the summer ahead. A great start would be to get... View Article