A hot take on the sustainability agenda

Looking at the Government’s consultation on the proposed Future Homes Standard and also the Heat and Buildings Strategy, Dennis Milligan of the British Flue & Chimney Manufacturers Association says that it’s easy – but incorrect – to assume that there... View Article

Safe roof access & smoke ventilation for flat roofs

Join us on Tuesday 29th November 2022 @ 2.00pm, for our live RIBA accredited CPD seminar ‘ACCESS ALL AREAS’ – Roof Access and Natural Smoke Ventilation for Flat Roofs. Gain exclusive information on managing safe access, fire safety, smoke ventilation... View Article

New podcast: What’s stopping construction going green?

In the first episode of the Building Matters podcast by Lignacite, an expert panel picks apart the thorny subject of sustainability and discusses the foundations for change. Bringing together forward-thinking minds from leading architectural practices and Lignacite’s own team, the... View Article

ZHA to build Hangzhou International Sports Centre

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has won the competition to design the new Hangzhou International Sports Centre. Incorporating a 60,000-seat football stadium and practice pitches, the Hangzhou International Sports Centre’s design also includes a 19,000-seat indoor arena as well as an... View Article

Architects build on impressive 30 year heritage

Leeds’s longest standing architecture firm is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a string of new contract wins in the residential, education, health, community enterprise, arts, sports and leisure sectors. Brewster Bye Architects was founded in 1992 and is renowned for its... View Article

£89m investment announced by Kebbell

Kebbell has revealed the details of three new developments in Berkshire, Hampshire and Buckinghamshire, totalling an estimated investment value of £89 million, spanning first-time buyer one-bedroom homes in Iver to a flagship development in Ascot.   £35 million Cholbury Place... View Article

Returning to nearly normal

Ross Baxter of Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions gives some good news on the supply of standard timber products, in the light of Housebuilder & Developer research on demand in the sector. Pasquill, part of the Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions’ division and the... View Article

Newton Waterproofing delivers nationwide with its own vehicle fleet

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has expanded its tracked delivery service on its own fleet of vehicles across the country, providing its customers with an advanced nationwide delivery system and vehicle tracking.... View Article

A lesson in anodised rainscreen cladding

Taking over ten years from concept to reality, the University of Birmingham Library was described as heralding a new generation of libraries in UK higher education. The state-of-the-art development replaces the old 1950s library and meets modern users’ requirements with... View Article

Insight Magazine

Insight Magazine is a residential construction magazine bringing you industry news, focused features, and on-site spotlights every quarter. Edited and published by Resibuild, our aim for Insight is to keep you informed of the latest industry trends in an educational,... View Article

Addressing the housing emergency

Patrick Mooney argues that post-appointment of a new PM, the case for building more social and affordable homes for rent has never been stronger. A review of official reports and statistics published over the summer has revealed the huge scale of... View Article

Back to business

Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), considers what the new Government must focus on, for construction to prosper as the dust settles. Certainty has finally been restored after a summer with a caretaker government. The lack of... View Article

From ice rink to event space with SterlingOSB Zero

When Gordon Barron, CEO of Inverness Ice Centre Ltd, was looking for a temporary cover for the ice rink, he sought the advice of Inverness-based wood-panel manufacturer, West Fraser (trading as Norbord). The Board of Directors of the Ice Centre... View Article

Classic homes that never date: get the New England look

Timeless and enduring, New England style homes are big news in exteriors right now. Find out how to get the look with Cedral facades. What’s the New England look? Originally exported from the southeast of England, it’s now associated with... View Article

HOMES UK is bigger and better

An unmissable event for asset management, development and sustainability professionals, HOMES UK returns on the 23-24 November 2022 to the ExCel in London Now in its eleventh year, HOMES UK is the largest free-to-attend conference and exhibition of its kind.... View Article