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Materials crisis continues to curtail UK builders’ recovery, says FMB

Wednesday, 8th September 2021

Builders’ recovery from the pandemic is being curtailed by a long-lasting crisis in the price and availability of vital building materials, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to UK Construction PMI data released today. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of... View Article

Architects’ Choice Award

Wednesday, 8th September 2021

Following the announcement that the 2021 Brick Awards shortlists, the Brick Development Association (BDA) would like to invite registered architects to choose which project from the Shortlist, should win the prestigious Architects’ Choice Award. The Architects’ Choice Award is a... View Article

Paul Murphy Architects bring Kings Road landmark back to life

Wednesday, 8th September 2021

The former Hand and Flower pub on the Kings Road has been carefully restored and extended by Paul Murphy Architects (PMA) to create a new high quality, mixed-use development and in its own small way, mend part of the street... View Article

National architect strengthens presence in Nottingham and London

Wednesday, 8th September 2021

CPMG ARCHITECTS has recently added to its award-winning team with the arrival of young talent based at its studios in Nottingham and London. Cameron Kiddle joins as an architectural technologist at CPMG’s head office in Nottingham in line with the practice’s... View Article

View Point: Sean Ronnie Hill

Wednesday, 8th September 2021

Sean Ronnie Hill from RISE Design Studio looks at how and why the whole project team needs to be upskilled to maximise design benefit in pursuing net zero goals in residential retrofits Retrofitting and refurbishing existing dwellings is a large... View Article

Ask the Architect: Jo Wright

Wednesday, 8th September 2021

Jo Wright, director of architecture for the UKIMEA region at Arup, answers ADF’s questions on her inspirations and challenges What made you want to become an architect? I enjoyed studying physics, maths and art and I relished the breadth of... View Article

Exercising soft power

Wednesday, 8th September 2021

Designing a power station on the Italian island of Capri, famous as a luxury holiday destination, required a sensitive approach to sit a sustainable new plant gently in its setting. Enrico Frigerio speaks to Roseanne Field Capri, located in the... View Article

New Rockpanel Metals design range for your facade

Wednesday, 8th September 2021

Make your metal vision rock! The non-combustible A2 rated Rockpanel Metals facade cladding consists of two sub-ranges: Elemental and Advanced. Order a free sample box! Click here to watch video Experience a new standard in metallic facade cladding The new... View Article

West Fraser’s carbon negativity made simple!

Tuesday, 7th September 2021

West Fraser’s panel products are net carbon negative! This means the company’s activities go beyond achieving net zero carbon emissions to actually create an environmental benefit by locking up carbon within the panel product range thus not releasing it into... View Article

See the unseen with StructureCare

Tuesday, 7th September 2021

Technology brought to the industry through StructureCare’s technical team gives main contractors and building owners the opportunity to see the unseen within roofing structures. A member of CPG Europe, and one of the UK’s leading contractors in property maintenance, StructureCare... View Article

How to choose the right colour for your timber windows and doors

Tuesday, 7th September 2021

There are so many colour options now to paint your timber windows and doors that it can be a challenge to actually decide on one! What is the best colour for timber windows and doors? The truth is, the best... View Article

The Armourcoat® journey with the natural world reaches a new era with Clime® a sustainable clay lime plaster

Tuesday, 7th September 2021

Armourcoat, a decorative surface finishes specialist based in Sevenoaks, Kent, have introduced a new naturally sustainable clay lime plaster ‘Clime’ to their ever-growing sustainable product range. Available in two standard finishes: Clime Matte and Clime Stone, the newly launched clay... View Article

Scandinavian architecture for modern homes

Tuesday, 7th September 2021

Scandinavia plays a leading role in the world of modern architecture and design. In the last hundred years famous designers and architects have developed a very unconventional style that breaks with the eclectic trends in the beginning of 20th century.... View Article

T-T Pumps supplies pumping system to Lowestoft’s flood risk management project

Tuesday, 7th September 2021

The consultants and contractors for the new pumping station at Velda Close looked no further than T-T Pumps to design, supply and install the equipment needed to meet the demands of the Lowestoft flood risk management project. Drawing on decades... View Article

World Architecture Festival Reveals 2021 Timber Prize Shortlist

Tuesday, 7th September 2021

The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has revealed the 2021 Best Use of Certified Timber Shortlist, supported for the third year in a row by Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). This year’s eight shortlisted projects highlight the work of... View Article

Mayor sets out support for councils and housing associations to help house Afghan refugees

Tuesday, 7th September 2021

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today set out plans to help councils and housing associations across the capital to support the arrival of Afghan refugees. The Mayor is expanding his new Right to Buy-back fund to help councils... View Article

Housebuilder commits to United Nations’ Climate Neutral Now pledge

Tuesday, 7th September 2021

South-West based housebuilder, Newland Homes, is marking its 30th year in operation this year by becoming the first traditional housebuilder in the UK to sign up to the United Nations’ Climate Neutral Now pledge, demonstrating its steadfast commitment to sustainability... View Article

VORTICE launches new branding, reinforcing the group strategic transformation

Monday, 6th September 2021

September 3rd, 2021 saw the launch of new branding for VORTICE. The new logo is a strong visual symbol of change, reflecting the strategic process which has seen the Milanese company, founded in 1954 by Attilio Pagani, transform itself into... View Article