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The Many Benefits Of A New Build And What To Look Out For

Thursday, 19th May 2022

Buying a home is always a big deal, whether you’re a first-time buyer or have many years of personal experience buying and selling in the property market. Have you previously lived in older, period homes that are more expensive to... View Article

The Right Cladding for the Right Build

Thursday, 19th May 2022

Your cladding of choice makes a significant difference in your building’s appearance, build cost, maintenance requirements and insulation, so it’s crucial to get it right. Your decision should be after careful consideration of the options, keeping in mind the existing... View Article

Bjarke Ingels Group to build the new Vltava Philharmonic Hall in Prague

Thursday, 19th May 2022

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been announced as the winner of the international architectural competition for the design of the Vltava Philharmonic Hall, Prague, against a strong list of 18 other contenders. An international jury decided to appoint BIG to... View Article

Advanced lights the way at University of Bristol

Thursday, 19th May 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The University of Bristol’s emergency lighting upgrade continues with the installation of a further ten LuxIntelligent emergency light testing panels from fire and life safety system manufacturer, Advanced. The new equipment will be installed alongside 21 existing... View Article

£92 million student accommodation project receives Advanced protection

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Five new towers at the University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb Campus are now protected by a fault-tolerant network of MxPro 5 fire panels from global fire systems leader, Advanced. The 13 networked MxPro 5 panels have been installed... View Article

West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero sets the standard for OSB3

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

Manufactured to the highest standards by timber products specialist, West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord), SterlingOSB Zero is a precision-engineered OSB3 board which can now boast of being the greenest of its type in the UK. Produced in Scotland, West... View Article

A. Proctor Group new RIBA approved CPD seminar – Building Refurbishment

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

The A. Proctor Group, synonymous with technically advanced thermal, acoustic and membrane solutions for the construction industry, has introduced a RIBA Approved CPD seminar titled “Building Refurbishment, Systems for Retrofit & Conservation.” Aimed at architects, specifiers and contractors, attendees will... View Article

Introducing the new larger, slimmer bi-fold door from Schüco

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

Schüco is launching its new AS FD bi-fold door, delivering its slimmest frames yet, larger pane sizes and improved performance over its predecessor, the ASS 70 FD. The AS FD 75 will launch in May 2022 and the AS FD... View Article

Designer Contracts ‘Team Massive’ to conquer three peaks for charity

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

Eight employees from Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, are in training for a charity challenge to conquer the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks. ‘Team Massive’ aims to take on the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, in under 12... View Article

New CPD from AluK provides technical guide to aluminium curtain wall design

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

Architects and specifiers can get expert advice on designing and specifying aluminium curtain walling from one of the industry’s leading suppliers. Aluminium systems house AluK has just launched a RIBA approved CPD entitled: ‘Aluminium Curtain Wall Design: A Technical Guide’,... View Article

Our lending develops more than just great property

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

If you’re an experienced property developer or house builder looking to fund your next development, discover how our lending develops more than just great property. Why Aldermore for Property Development Finance? Personal service. Every case individually assessed by specialists, with... View Article

Your complete building envelope solution from Soprema

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

With advanced solutions from basement to roof, backed by global R&D and expert technical support, Soprema UK can provide joined-up specification with a single warranty for the whole building envelope. At Soprema UK, we not only have a wide range... View Article

CITB to invest over £233m in British construction

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

With a strong focus on three core challenges for construction, CITB have just published its Business Plan, announcing it will be investing over £233m across Britain to support construction throughout 2022/23. CITB’s investment plan responds to the estimated demand for... View Article

Pendock Linea for award winning motorway services

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

The award-winning Skelton Lakes motorway services near Leeds is using bespoke manufactured architectural casings from Pendock’s Linea building linings range to conceal structural elements and help achieve a high quality, integrated finish to the retail unit on site. Designed by Corstorphine &... View Article

Partnership to deliver 220 affordable ‘Passivhaus’ homes for London Borough of Newham

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

Higgins is working in partnership with the London Borough of Newham to create 223 affordable ‘Passivhaus’ homes across three new developments. The developments at Greenhill Centre, John Street and Hathaway Crescent have been designed with high levels of sustainability and... View Article

Google opens Bay View campus in Silicon Valley

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

Google has announced the opening of its new Bay View campus in Silicon Valley, representing the company’s first time developing its own major campus. The Bay View campus was designed by architects Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Heatherwick Studio, as... View Article

Ding dong!

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 An exclusive collection of high-end apartments in the heart of London, Chimes offers luxurious homes coupled with a wealth of amenities within a dynamic local community. Providing automatic access to the main entrance of this exclusive development,... View Article

Carbon reduction targets and solar PV

Tuesday, 17th May 2022

With the Future Homes Standard still three years away, the immediate focus for the housing sector is the imminent introduction of changes to Part L of the Building Regulations in June this year. Specifiers will be looking for the simplest... View Article