Dangers of working at heights

Working at height isn’t for the faint-hearted. But it can offer you a steady, competitive salary to compensate you for the risks you take. Below, we explore the injuries you can suffer when working from height and how you can... View Article

Inspiration returns

Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) is returning after a two-year break from 24-26 May, taking over London’s creative hub with promises to be the ‘biggest and boldest’ yet Since it made its debut in 2009, CDW has become one of the... View Article

Practice Profile: THISS Architects

Looking to carve out a niche as a new practice, THISS Architects focus on craftsmanship, collaboration, and landscape with a goal of ensuring that no two projects are ever the same. The firm’s founders explain their working methods to Tom... View Article

New colours on the block

MVRDV’s first completed major US project is a mixed use scheme including a boutique hotel, which makes a bold architectural diversity statement in a range of colours and scales to help it blend with the locality. Tom Boddy reports In... View Article

Respecting climate & culture

A timber research facility has been constructed in Rotorua, New Zealand which combines a net zero design showcasing timber’s potential with a high degree of local cultural sensitivity. Jack Wooler reports  The fritted pattern of the glazing between the timber... View Article

Get involved with Schlüter at Clerkenwell Design Week

Schlüter-Systems are the market leaders in essential accessories for tile and stone. Their overarching aim is to ensure that you have the perfect support, protection, and decoration for these beautiful materials. Get involved in the below activities they are holding... View Article

Wider Cavity – Rotational Predisposition

WCA stands for Wide Cavity Applications and the versatile Type WCA provides the solution for cavity widths from 150mm up to 330mm. The WCA acts as a DPC, an insulator, and physically closes the cavity between inner and outer skins.... View Article

How to Prevent Injuries On a Construction Site

Working on a construction site can be dangerous at times and there are many hazards to be aware of. Often, accidents are avoidable, but sometimes a personal injury can occur even when safety regulations are followed to a T. It... View Article

Redefine hygiene in your commercial washroom with Ideal Standard

The innovative approach of Ideal Standard elevates architects and designers, allowing access to products that shape commercial washroom design in today’s post-pandemic society. World-leading washroom manufacturer Ideal Standard launched an interactive brochure and solutions finder which allows architects and designers to input... View Article

Sika Fastfix sets the standard with sustainable packaging

Sika Fastfix All Weather jointing compound is now available with a new, more sustainable packaging design, which is manufactured in part using post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. It’s one of the very first Sika products with the new PCR packaging –... View Article

Osmo, a sustainable wood finish

The foundation of Osmo wood finishes is based upon purified and refined natural resources which are carefully harvested into natural oils and hard waxes. Osmo products contain natural vegetable oils and hardwaxes to help nourish the wood and retain flexibility.... View Article

4 ways to further improve safety on a construction project

Safety in construction companies can have a massive impact on the success of the organisation. Failure to fully comply with safety regulations can result in significant fines from health and safety regulatory bodies, significant delays to the completion of projects,... View Article

Why is a clean warehouse so important for safety?

Why is a clean warehouse so important for safety? Warehouses are spaces that can accumulate dirt incredibly quickly. They see high rates of traffic, with machinery such as forklifts regularly bringing dirt from outside, and pieces of packaging can start... View Article

Sto render system specified for new Passivhaus development

Sto’s StoRend Flex render system was specified for use on a high-profile development of luxurious and sustainable homes built in Norfolk. Located five miles from Norwich city centre, the six new Octagon Park homes are designed to meet the requirements of... View Article