Construction activity expected to continue to slow

RICS UK Construction & Infrastructure Monitor Q3 2022 Growth in construction workloads eases – and workload expectations for the next 12 months are also downgraded The infrastructure sector is continuing to hold up better than the other subcategories Material and... View Article

Dagenham Green given green light for first phase

Peabody has been granted permission for the first phase of Dagenham Green, with plans to build 935 homes on the site of the old Ford stamping plant, subject to agreement from the Environment Agency. The first phase of the development... View Article

Construction to start on £26m industrial park

Construction work on a new £26m industrial and commercial park at the historic 21-acre Botany Bay site in Chorley will start this month. When complete, the scheme will deliver 33 units for light industrial and commercial use across 405,000 ft²... View Article

Duo of appointments at Marchini Curran Associates

Nottingham-based architects and interior designers, Marchini Curran Associates, has appointed Sara Saadouni as architect and Lauren Leyva as architectural assistant, as part of its plans for growth. The RIBA chartered practice, which provides design and project management services from its office... View Article

Bespoke casing solutions from Pendock

Decorative architectural casings and enclosure solutions have been Pendock’s area of specialism for more than three decades, combining the key attributes of aesthetics and practicality to effectively conceal structural elements and building services. Since the company was formed in 1987,... View Article

Rudiments stands up at Air Canada

With a striking view of one of the world’s busiest airports, the offices of Air Canada feature Rudiments Clay Create carpet planks from IVC Commercial. Air Canada’s Heathrow office has a spectacular view of the airport’s runways and is the... View Article

Winter & Your Plumbing: How to Avoid Issues

The winter months can cause a number of issues for your plumbing. The colder temperatures, as well as the frost and ice, can wreak havoc. Minor issues can intensify during the winter, especially if you have been ignoring maintenance tasks.... View Article

Swifix Innovative Fixings for use with EWI and MMC Systems

The SWIFIX fixing solution has been designed and developed specifically for refitting and installing both lightweight and heavy items through External Wall Insulation (ETICS) systems. The fixings can be used during or after the EWI system installation, providing the most... View Article

Raising a glass

Darren Greenwell of Sto looks at some of the reasons why glazed exteriors remain incredibly popular, with architects continuing to create impressive modern facades in combination with other materials Over 100 years ago, a group of prominent German architects exchanged... View Article

A flexible fit

When clothing brand Joules gave architects Edge the brief to bring its five offices together under one roof in Leicestershire, designing for new hybrid working patterns was high on the agenda, with open, collaborative spaces which echoed brand heritage. Roseanne... View Article

The future of insulation

Paul Barrett, Head of Product Management at ROCKWOOL, explores how innovation in stone wool insulation could support the future of UK housebuilding. Pressure on the housebuilding sector to improve energy efficiency is rising and growing in complexity due to both... View Article