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Growth for Inkdrawn as architectural technologist is appointed

Monday, 13th December 2021

Architectural studio, InkDrawn has appointed a new senior architectural technologist following a series of project wins. Nicola West, a Chartered Member of CIAT (Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologist), has joined the Leicester-based studio to implement technical delivery of the firm’s... View Article

Five challenges your housebuilding business should be getting ready to overcome

Monday, 13th December 2021

The housing crisis is well documented and the sector is falling short of the number of built houses needed to solve the supply and demand problem. With the scarcity of skilled workers, new regulatory requirements and shortage of critical materials,... View Article

Calling all users of SterlingOSB Zero, CaberFloor and CaberWood MDF!

Monday, 13th December 2021

We are giving customers who use our products the chance to win a prize every day from the 1st to the 24th December* as part of our 24 Days of Christmas promotion. We are giving away prizes ranging from 50″ Samsung... View Article

Trio of inspirational showhomes for Barnsley

Monday, 13th December 2021

Designer Contracts developed a hattrick of inspirational showhomes when developers Keepmoat Yorkshire East chose to work with the company’s design team at its Kestrel Gardens, Barnsley site. Kestrel Gardens sits just two miles from the centre of Barnsley. With all... View Article

Spiral UK Case Study – Archirondel Tower, Jersey

Monday, 13th December 2021

What better way to take in the beauty of the Channel seascape than from the top of a coastal tower, perched on a rocky outcrop in St Catherine’s Bay? Such a topspot would need some form of access, a suitable... View Article

Magply partners with Prokol to give fireproof roofing build-up

Monday, 13th December 2021

A Dutch manufacturer of fireproof flat roof coatings is recommending IPP Limited’s Magply boards as the ideal substrate on which to install its liquid applied treatments: based not only on their fire rating and stability, but also because of the... View Article

Shettleston housing association starts work on family home development

Monday, 13th December 2021

Construction work is now underway on an exciting new 44-home, family friendly development for Shettleston Housing Association. Paisley based construction firm, The JR Group, has commenced site preparation and construction works on the former St Mark’s school site on the... View Article

Industry leaders gather for crucial Constructing Excellence South West summit

Monday, 13th December 2021

Building safety, hitting net zero targets, and the skills shortage were at the forefront of a major event for the South West’s construction industry. Constructing Excellence South West (CESW) hosted the CESW Construction Summit at Sandy Park, Exeter, and industry... View Article

MS Fire Retardant, from Delta Membranes

Monday, 13th December 2021

LISTEN HERE David J Symes from Delta Membrane Systems Limited discusses the versatility of Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant membranes when it comes future proofing construction In an age where prevention to fire is rightly under scrutiny in the construction... View Article

Ideal Standard launches interactive commercial washroom solutions brochure

Monday, 13th December 2021

Ideal Standard has launched a new interactive washrooms brochure and solutions finder, helping architects create beautiful, sustainable washrooms in a new era of hygiene with its holistic portfolio of design and performance-led commercial products. Architects and designers can quickly input... View Article

Balkrishna Doshi to receive 2022 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture

Monday, 13th December 2021

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is pleased to announce that Balkrishna Doshi will receive the Royal Gold Medal 2022, one of the world’s highest honours for architecture. Given in recognition of a lifetime’s work, the Royal Gold Medal is approved... View Article

Episode 3 of the Building Insights podcast is now live

Monday, 13th December 2021

The third episode of the Building Insights podcast is now available! In this episode, Antony Wood, executive director of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat – CTBUH speaks to the managing editor of Architects’ Datafile, James Parker, about... View Article

Granorte Opens New Central UK Warehouse

Monday, 13th December 2021

Granorte has opened a new Telford showroom, office and warehouse facility for its range of cork-based floors, walls, furniture and design objects. Due to growth in sales, Granorte has moved to a new facility to continue to provide customers with... View Article

Epicho & Skillcrown Homes appoint J3 Advisory across £26m developments

Monday, 13th December 2021

Newly founded building warranty insurance and structured finance advice firm, J3 Advisory, has advised on latent defects insurance for £26m of new residential property projects from South East residential property developers, Skillcrown Homes & Epicho Homes. Skillcrown Homes works with... View Article

Style wins 11th Gold at FIS Contractors’ Awards (Dec 2021)

Monday, 13th December 2021

Leading moveable wall specialist, Style, has won the Gold award in the operable walls category of this year’s prestigious FIS Contractors’ awards, making it the 11th time they have won the top prize. The accolade was presented to Andy Gibson... View Article

Groundbreaking for net zero carbon shared ownership homes in Stanford-le-Hope

Monday, 13th December 2021

Gresham House and ilke Homes have cause for celebration, as of 30th November the organisations officially broke ground at their first partnership zero carbon development at Hope Green in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex. Delivered by ilke Homes and funded by Gresham House, via... View Article

Construction industry weighed down by cost pressures

Monday, 13th December 2021

Construction output fell 1.8% in volume terms in October 2021, this is the largest monthly decline since April 2020 when output fell by 41.7%. Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, says: “In Q3 2021 the construction industry saw signs of... View Article

LGA responds to DCN survey of landlords selling properties

Monday, 13th December 2021

Responding to a warning by the District Councils’ Network of a rise in housing waiting lists as landlords sell up, Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, said: “These findings are concerning and highlight the need to tackle our... View Article