GT3 picks up award for ‘people development’

Leading architecture practice GT3 Architects has seen its focus on team development recognised with a prestigious national award. The firm – which has studios in Nottingham and Newcastle – has received the ‘People Development’ award at Constructing Excellence’s national ceremony,... View Article

Back to beautiful Basics with Keller

The industry-leader of carbon neutral kitchens, Keller, boasts a wide range of styles and finishes in its impressive portfolio, one being the country style. Natural Basics is the latest model to be added to this range. The L-shaped kitchen, pictured, is... View Article

Steel windows meet aesthetic aspirations at St Albans Cathedral

Sympathetically connecting the grade I listed cathedral building to its 1980s chapter house, the new welcome centre at St Albans Cathedral provides a visitor entrance, retail space, interpretation and exhibition areas and other facilities. The architecture is respectfully understated with... View Article

A heart of oak

Already in receipt of several awards, Hornsey Rise in Leicestershire was developed to meet strong demand for luxury detached homes with a more ‘intimate’ community feel. Lee Harris of developer Springbourne Homes explains to Jack Wooler how the site’s rich... View Article

Back to the Futurebuild

Futurebuild, the event that’s championed a sustainable built environment for the past 16 years, is back. Taking place from 1-3 March at excel, the event will connect specifiers, decision makers and ‘disruptors’ with major brands and start-ups from across the... View Article

Frugal fires

Not only do fires and stoves provide a luxurious traditional aesthetic, but they can now also achieve high levels of energy efficiency. Annabelle Carvell of Stovax gives the argument for why they should be high on developers’ agenda. New build... View Article

The outlook for glazing trends in 2022

After some significant recent industry impacts including Covid and net zero targets, John McComb from Reynaers Aluminium UK looks at five key glazing specification trends and how it’s responding to them. During these undoubtedly uncertain times, it is difficult to... View Article

Versilia Marble is a class act

Timeless elegance is guaranteed with Versilia Marble from RAK Ceramics, a porcelain tile that will bring an air of luxury to any setting. Inspired by the natural, effortless beauty of marble, with all the practical advantages that porcelain brings to... View Article

Quick and easy pipe boxing from Pendock

Each product in the Pendock Profiles family of pipe boxing and casings is designed to conceal unsightly exposed pipe work quickly and effectively in a range of social housing projects and applications. When covering interior pipework, the MX and TK pipe boxing ranges can be used... View Article

Midlands contractor wins national award

Midlands-based contractor G F Tomlinson is celebrating after its recent project for Nottingham Trent University was crowned a winner at the national LABC Building Excellence Awards last week. The contractor, which has offices in Derby, Newark and Birmingham, saw its... View Article

Durable washroom solutions for educational settings

Petal’s Thor Plus washroom cubicles provided the perfect blend of privacy, durability and contemporary design for this recently completed 6th Form Boarding Accommodation at St. Catherine’s School, Bramley. Petal’s range of robust washroom solutions provided a practical yet stylish finish... View Article