Build for the future

As we become increasingly aware of the importance of environmental issues, there is one area of our lives in which sustainability is now more crucial than ever – and that’s the construction of the buildings in which we live. The... View Article

Google HQ: Bearing the weight of a grand vision

Landmark developments such as the Google UK headquarters need construction materials that can match the quality of the architectural vision. In Lignacite, Lyons & Annoot found the ideal concrete block partner… The Project As the first Google-designed and owned building... View Article

The sustainability of galvanized steel

Galvanized steel is an integral part of everyday life and is all around us. But how does its prevalence today affect the environment of the future? How sustainable is it? What role does it play in the circular economy? And... View Article

Garage doors – add kerb appeal

Enhancing your property and adding to its kerb appeal is all about making the right choice for your home’s exterior – the windows, entrance doors, landscaping and, of course, your garage door. Often overlooked, the garage can be one of... View Article

How to get started with a self-build

A self-build home is a house that has been built by an individual to tailor their every need – from walk-in wardrobes and sauna rooms, to open plan living spaces and ensuites. The number of people looking to take part in... View Article

Windows fit for future homes

Stuart Judge, managing director of Tradelink (pictured), examines what the new Part L of the Building Regulations mean for the glazing industry Windows are an easy target when it comes to pointing a finger at thermal inefficiencies: arguably, they form the... View Article

And the next train for slate aggregate is stopping at…

Breedon Group extends commitment to sustainable rail infrastructure A joint initiative between Breedon Group, Network Rail and the Welsh Government has brought the disused Llandudno Junction freight yard sidings back to life. The Llandudno Junction freight yard had not been... View Article

Troldtekt v-line is cutting edge

LISTEN HERE Troldtekt’s award-winning ‘design solutions’ range has been extended with the addition of the new v-line variant. v-line 1way and v-line 2way both comprise panels with either 6 or 10 longitudinal grooves milled into the surface of standard 25mm... View Article

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen has died at the age of 96 after a reign of 70 years. A statement from the King said: “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me... View Article

Grow your tile knowledge with CPD sessions

Join Parkside RIBA approved CPD seminar sessions at its Clerkenwell Sustainability and Design Studio to keep your career progressing and expand your knowledge on how tiles can contribute to great design and better sustainability in your projects. Unlocking knowledge on... View Article

The future of self-build homes

Getting your own home can sometimes be your biggest investment to date. Buying and maintaining a new-build home can be costly, with ongoing maintenance. People are after a lot more flexibility for their homes; they want to change the size... View Article

New figures show further decrease in construction output: industry comment

Commenting on the new construction figures for July published by the ONS today (12 September) which show a second consecutive decrease in monthly construction output after seven consecutive months of growth, Clive Docwra, managing director of London-based property and construction consultancy McBains, said: “July’s decrease in... View Article

COMMENT: Energy price cap needed for renters – Assael Architecture

Renters are at the heart of the Britain’s economic crisis. Assael Architecture design build-to-rent schemes that are primarily popular with young people in the UK’s main urban hubs. Russell Pedley, co-founder and director of Assael Architecture’s, comments: “Renters, particularly those... View Article