Cornish past and future

Intended to perfectly synthesise the historical and contemporary, The Nest is a boutique development that has just been launched in a picturesque Cornish village. Jack Wooler spoke to Paul Stephens of Stephens + Stephens on the design and restoration processes... View Article

Quintain wins at Wembley

The 743-home Canada Gardens development – the latest step in Wembley Park’s major regeneration journey – is now occupied. ​​Julian Tollast at Quintain Living explores the lessons from the project so far with Jack Wooler, plus the wider benefits of... View Article

FABRICK WINS AGENCY OF THE YEAR AWARD

Marketing agency Fabrick, has scooped the Agency of the Year award at  the prestigious 2021 Construction Marketing Awards. Supported by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the awards recognise marketing  excellence across the built environment.  Working exclusively in the built environment,... View Article

MMC: The only way to meet demand

With UK housing targets yet to be met, Chris Williams of Green Life Buildings (GLB) discusses how Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are the smart solution to pick up the shortfall. If we are going to hit the 300,000 properties... View Article

Property Predictions 2022

Dean Markall, Sales and Marketing Director at Martin Grant Homes, comments: “2021 has been the sequel to a truly unpredictable 2020, and while it seems ludicrous to even try to predict what 2022 may bring, there are some growing hints... View Article

Futureproofing windows and doors

Adrian Pavey of Nationwide Windows and Doors discusses the importance of housebuilders and developers ensuring their properties’ fenestration meets the standards of tomorrow as well as today It is a pivotal time for the construction industry at the moment, and... View Article

Super new doors from Door Superstore

Online builders’ merchants Door Superstore, part of the CMO Group,  has expanded its already extensive product offering with the launch of its new own-brand doors that are affordable, stylish and super easy to install. The new range of hollow core and... View Article

Small Steps puts its best foot forwards thanks to Forbo

When charity, Small Steps, secured its new home in the heart of Richmond, it required a warm and welcoming interior environment that would support children living with physical disabilities and their families. Providing the perfect natural canvas, Forbo Flooring Systems’... View Article

Quality. Faster. Greener.

When it comes to construction efficiency, modular building is quickly becoming the new industry standard. As designers look for more sustainable designs for improved environmental impact, modular construction is inherently a natural fit.     Environmentally-friendly projects that don’t sacrifice... View Article

University of Warwick opens new Faculty of Arts Building

On the 6th December, the University of Warwick opened the doors of its newest building, the Faculty of Arts. The £57.5m eight storey building was designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios with support from Buro Happold and constructed by Bowmer... View Article

Skills and data holding back landlord digital transformation

The lack of both skills and quality data is holding back landlords who are attempting to digitally transform their organisations and better serve residents. A new survey, commissioned by conversation-as-a-service leader Futr, has found that the UK’s landlords see the... View Article

Wood Awards 2021 winners announced

Six structures and two product designs have been announced as the Wood Awards 2021 winners at a ceremony held yesterday at the Building Centre in London. Established in 1971, the Wood Awards is the UK’s premier competition for excellence in... View Article