Northumbria student architects celebrate success at RIBA awards

Architecture students at Northumbria University have triumphed for the second year running in the region’s most prestigious award scheme for students of the subject. The North East branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) named Evelina Somoglou and... View Article

Outdoor Living Design and KönigOutdoor

KönigOutdoor, a new division in the established Königstone family, is a specialist in high-end, quality designs for outdoor living and dining. The luxurious sintered stone surfaces, with durable weatherproof structures, combine to provide the glamour and functionality of an indoor kitchen – outdoors. There is... View Article

How To Become A Successful Real Estate Investor

Although many see real estate as a safe investment avenue, it is not a decision that should be taken lightly. Real estate is a challenging business. In order to invest in this area successfully, you need to acquire a lot... View Article

RIBA CPD: Fire and Smoke: Access Solutions

Join us on Friday 28th October 2022 @ 9.30am, for our live RIBA accredited CPD seminar ‘FIRE & SMOKE – ACCESS SOLUTIONS’, to gain exclusive information on managing access, fire safety and security requirements in your building for fire rated... View Article

Make a difference for construction’s charity

Construction charity CRASH is calling on businesses to support its vital work with the launch of the annual Christmas Card fundraising appeal. CRASH helps people who are homeless and sleeping rough – and adults and children who need end of life care... View Article

Story on Tolent appointed to build £15m skills academy

Construction of a building that will accelerate modern construction skills in Sunderland is set to move forward, after the appointment of a North East contractor. Tolent has been awarded the contract to design and construct the Housing Innovation and Construction... View Article

Barn to be wild

A couple in Yorkshire with construction know-how were not intimidated by the prospect of redeveloping an old barn as their home, but its still proved a major challenge TEXT HEATHER DIXON IMAGES BEVAN COCKERILL Friends of Gareth and Rebecca Connell... View Article

Selfbuilder Diaries

In the first of a series of first-hand articles by self-builders, we track the initial inspiration for Amanda Ritchie’s remote Scottish build, and the challenges of upping sticks to Skye My name is Amanda Ritchie and currently I live with... View Article

Inspired by Nature: New Artcore by modulyss

Artcore is modulyss’ latest soft flooring concept, built to shape and transform spaces like never before. Inspired by transitions seen in nature, Artcore includes four different patterned collections – all Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold – that offer an opportunity... View Article

Property management industry worth £30bn+

Research by Warwick Estates reveals that the UK’s property management services industry is on track to have a market value of more than £30bn by 2025 as a pandemic slump makes way for consecutive years of steady growth. The property management... View Article

CHK complete new modular research centre

CHYBIK + KRISTOF (CHK) announce the completion of the newly designed Modular Research Centre with KOMA Modular, a Czech module manufacturer, located in Vizovice, Czech Republic. Latest in a series of collaborations, the recently completed 170 m² research centre acts... View Article

Scottish housing developer awards £5000 to good causes

A Scottish housing developer has recognised the dedication and positive impact of five good causes in the Musselburgh community, awarding each with a £1000 grant. The Dundas community fund – which had been extended to allow more time for deserving groups in... View Article