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Plans to loosen immigration barriers will boost construction, says FMB

Monday, 13th March 2023

The Government’s proposed loosening of immigration rules will be a positive boost for the construction sector which is struggling to recruit enough workers, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said: “The Government’s... View Article

University of Bath architects set to share low-carbon building design expertise on India roadshow

Monday, 13th March 2023

Design experts set to visit New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai to share low-carbon, climate resilient building design ideas and tools University of Bath architecture experts will embark on a roadshow across three major Indian cities this week, sharing their knowledge... View Article

Platinum lighting at the Great Mosque of Mecca

Monday, 13th March 2023

The Great Mosque of Mecca is also known as Masjid al-Haram in the Makkah Province of Saudi Arabia. Also called Holy or Haram Mosque, it was built to enclose the holiest shrine in Islam, the Kaʿbah. The Great Mosque has... View Article

Vortice air purifiers installed in primary school classrooms

Monday, 13th March 2023

Head Teacher Ruth Burton at Packington Church of England Primary School knows how important it is to maintain a healthy environment for her pupils as they start their primary education. In light of Covid 19 and other winter illnesses circulating,... View Article

What are Architects Paying Attention to When Building Commercial Buildings in 2023?

Monday, 13th March 2023

Architects design everything from apartment buildings to museums, and from hospitals to cathedrals. This is the more glamorous side of the profession and doesn’t necessarily represent the role of the regular, everyday architect. However, the job these architects do, while... View Article

Sourcing Heavy Machinery For Your Business: 10 Things To Look For

Monday, 13th March 2023

When it comes to sourcing costly machinery for your business, it is vital to choose the very best. There are many different types of heavy machinery that a company might use, and you will need to find a reputable supplier... View Article

ilke Homes partners with Orbit Homes to deliver 140 affordable properties at brand-new development in Hastings

Monday, 13th March 2023

Leading modular housing pioneer ilke Homes has entered into a land led package deal with Orbit Homes to deliver 140 affordable homes in Harrow Lane, Hastings. Hastings Borough Council granted Reserved Matters Approval for the 12.4-acre site in March 2022.... View Article

Euroform’s Versaroc® MPA1 panel is part of Europe’s largest living wall

Monday, 13th March 2023

Euroform Product’s Versaroc® MPA1 sheathing board has been used in the construction of Europe’s largest living wall at Eden, Salford, which is set to be one of the UK’s most sustainable office buildings. Eden is a £36 million, 115,000 sq... View Article

Triton Waterproofing range looking good for ‘beautiful basements’

Monday, 13th March 2023

A Leicester based company which specialises in waterproofing and the construction of high specification basements, as well as the upgrade of existing sub-structures, has made extensive use of products from the range of Triton Systems in creating a complex new... View Article

(Lunch and) Learn how to optimise healthy, flexible workspace

Monday, 13th March 2023

Changing trends in workspace design mean a growing need for technology that balances the demands of developers and occupants. AET Flexible Space – the global leader in underfloor air conditioning – UfAC – is responding by introducing a knowledge feast... View Article

Aluminium curtain walling sets new standards in house building

Monday, 13th March 2023

Not often associated with residential projects, technical developments have extended the design scope of such systems. Mention curtain walling to any specifier or contractor and it’s an odds on bet they won’t associate the term with residential projects. However, technical... View Article

Newton Waterproofing opens new distribution centre in Leeds

Monday, 13th March 2023

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has opened a new distribution centre in Leeds, giving customers in the north of the UK quicker and easier access to the company’s extensive range of waterproofing... View Article

OFF-SITE COMPONENTS HELP DELIVER ZERO-CARBON CONCEPT HOME

Friday, 10th March 2023

A concept house built with a new off-site system and additional materials supplied by Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions will soon enter a testing period, as part of a project designed to accelerate progress towards low carbon and net zero housing. The... View Article

ROCKWOOL® launches new fire protection CPD

Friday, 10th March 2023

‘Essential Principles – Passive Fire Protection Solutions’ module now available ROCKWOOL has launched a new CPD (Continuing Professional Development), ‘Essential Principles – Passive Fire Protection Solutions’, to give construction professionals a deeper understanding of the 12 key principles of passive... View Article

Small Changes That Can Significantly Impact the Style of Your Home

Friday, 10th March 2023

Changing the look of your home after a while of having the same style and layout is refreshing. However, a major home makeover requires time, effort, and money. If you can’t do this now for whatever reason, and you badly... View Article

Want to add glass balustrades to a residential or commercial project over 11 metres?

Friday, 10th March 2023

Now you can with ONLEVEL’s ‘FLAMELESS’ Glass Balustrading Solution. The system (including glass) fully complies with Approved Document B December 2018, using A2,s1-d0 rated glass (2 panels of fully thermally toughened glass and a nanocomposite gel). Fully conforms to approved... View Article

Bjelin supplies flooring for elegant modernity London showroom in Belgravia’s Pimlico Road design district

Friday, 10th March 2023

Bjelin has continued to expand in the UK commercial flooring market over the past year, with its distinctive hardened wood flooring range. Now it has been featured on an elegant 250 square metre renovation project for design gallery Modernity in... View Article

White Paper: The Future of Tall Buildings

Friday, 10th March 2023

Do tall buildings have a future, in the context of Covid and climate change? Designers of tall buildings sit at a crossroads – will such structures continue to be a major focus for investment in the difficult context that developers... View Article