View Point: Patrick Inglis

Patrick Inglis, president of ACA, describes the new safety information regime post-Building Safety Act, and why architects are best placed to take on the Principal Designer role, while being mindful of the risks. The Phase 2 report on the Grenfell... View Article

Fit for a healthier future

The transformation of Edinburgh’s long-empty Royal Infirmary creates a sustainable new home for the University’s new Futures Institute, a flexible workspace and education facility designed by Bennetts Associates. James Parker reports. According to the University of Edinburgh, the core mission... View Article

‘Tiny Homes’ growing bigger with SterlingOSB Zero

A business set up just three years ago in rural North Wales is enjoying steady growth based on a concept already popular amongst Americans and the ANZAC nations: offering clients the opportunity to have the home of their dreams, custom-built... View Article

Beauflor Gives Blacktex a Boost

Beauflor has updated its Blacktex cushion vinyl flooring range with new designs that reflect the latest in interior style. Blacktex cushion vinyl from Beauflor brings private and social housing a fast and easy flooring option and with brand-new designs for... View Article

How to Start Building a Property Portfolio

There are few better ways to improve your wealth and long-term financial well-being than property investment. In addition to being an asset class that tends to appreciate over time, this can also be a steady stream of passive income. Building... View Article

Hörmann OktaBlock strengthens defence at Cardiff City

Hörmann UK have announced that they have recently deployed their OktaBlock mobile vehicle blockers at Cardiff City Stadium home of Cardiff City FC. Providing the highest levels of security and safety, whilst maintaining excellent pedestrian permeability, Oktablock has been installed... View Article

To Infinity and beyond: transforming housing management systems

Leading technology partner Infinity Group showcased the future of the digital transformation of housing management systems to social landlords at a workshop event in Birmingham. Attendees learnt how to successfully upgrade legacy housing management systems taking Infinity Group’s modular approach,... View Article

Odour-Free, Silent Wastewater Treatment with Klargester BioDisc

For half a century, Klargester BioDisc has been at the forefront of domestic and commercial sewage treatment, revolutionising the way we manage wastewater. Benefiting from over 70 years experience, Klargester offer a range of reliable wastewater and SuDS management solutions,... View Article

Must-have flooring trends for 2025

From subtle, biophilic-inspired flooring to brighter, more confident statement designs, Amtico’s Lorna Williams explores the top five trends set to make a splash in flooring in self-builds next year. The big design trend currently, and likely to sustain into 2025,... View Article

Smart strategies for battling mould

James Kane of EnviroVent discusses the growing concern of condensation and mould in social housing, highlighting innovative ventilation solutions and proactive measures to improve indoor air quality and tenant well-being. Autumn and winter are a time when social housing providers... View Article

Foster+Partners leases 48,000 sq ft offices at Battersea

One of the world’s leading architectural firms has leased three floors at 50 Electric Boulevard, a 200,000 sq ft workspace designed by the practice at Battersea Power Station.  Battersea Power Station has signed a 48,000 sq ft lease with Foster... View Article