Lichfields secures planning for new homes near Wrexham

Plans for a residential development in a North Wales village have been given the green light. Bellway Homes Limited (North West Division), supported by planning and development consultancy, Lichfields, has secured planning approval for a mix of 112 one, two,... View Article

Graf UK launches rainwater harvesting CPD

Water management specialists Graf UK dive into rainwater harvesting. A CPD that explains the issues around rainwater harvesting and advises on the options available for specifiers and users has been launched by water management specialists Graf UK. The 55-minute presentation... View Article

The Caxton relaunch

The Potton Caxton show home has always been a beautifully presented house, and with its 30th birthday this year it’s been given a full makeover! As one of the smaller Potton show homes, the brief was to show how versatile... View Article

Every breath you take

Paul Williams from Domus Ventilation addresses the critical need to remove air pollutants from homes, and how the Healthy Homes Bill might just hold the key to unlocking cleaner air for all In May of this year, the Healthy Homes... View Article

Cradle to zero

Mike Vaczi from Soprema UK discusses how applying circular economy principles in roofing specification can help achieve net zero As part of the UK Government’s 2021 strategy to achieve net zero in the built environment (meaning the amount of carbon... View Article

Thinking outside the box

A revitalised former textile factory has been transformed into a modern office building, introducing a new mix of private amenities and public realm to Shenzhen in south eastern China. Jack Wooler speaks to Lorenzo Mattozzi of MVRDV on the brief... View Article

Writing a new history

Part restoration of a disused historic school and part new build, Museum Place sees Beyer Blinder Belle create a new residential and cultural destination in the heart of the US capital. Roseanne Field reports Situated in the Southwest district of... View Article

Capitalising on copper

Simon Walker from SIG Zinc & Copper shares his knowledge and insight into the benefits and approach to using copper in builds For designers and architects, selecting the most appropriate solution for cladding or roofing involves finding a balance between... View Article

Sizing up steel roofing tiles

David Padmore from Metrotile UK Ltd explores the versatile world of lightweight metal roofing systems: what they look like and their uses Even in these enlightened times, many people in the construction sector mention a ‘metal’ roofing system and they... View Article

Think zinc

Jonathan Lowy of VMZinc looks at the precise requirements of a complex metal roof and addresses the aesthetics and challenges involved The new library at Magdalene College in Cambridge – designed by Niall McLaughlin Architects – sits next to part... View Article

Security without compromise

STS202 is changing the game for security standards across the construction sector. Ash Pearson from Jack Aluminium talks us through the specification and what security benefits it can offer for buildings Security should always be a concern, but never an... View Article

Timeless architectural copper

Copper continues to intrigue and inspire architects. With limitless possibilities for innovative contemporary design, copper also provides exemplary recyclability, sustainability and longevity explains Chris Hodson from Aurubis As one of our oldest building materials, copper’s unique, timeless architectural qualities are... View Article

Screen test

In creating a unique digital art school for Manchester, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios enlivened windowless facades with a giant LED screen displaying students’ work, surrounded by bespoke, pleated aluminium. James Parker reports The Manchester Metropolitan University School of Digital Arts... View Article

Acquisition of Widnes Galvanising Ltd

Joseph Ash Limited is delighted to announce the acquisition of Widnes Galvanising Ltd. Founded over 20 years ago, Widnes Galvanising has been an independent hot dip galvanizer in the northwest. It is the perfect match for Joseph Ash Ltd. Not... View Article