Winners of the REA British Renewable Energy Pioneer Award

In its 15th year, the British Renewable Energy Awards hosted its latest 2020 awards evening as a virtual event on 26th January 2021. The event celebrated the ‘Best of British’ renewable energy and clean technology, across 15 categories, highlighting the efforts... View Article

Keyline Civils Specialist: Delivering Quality Service

Keyline Civils Specialist has introduced a new delivery service, to streamline the process and improve reliability. As part of this improved service, customers will now be provided with a delivery time slot, so they can accurately plan deliveries into the... View Article

Different uses for steel reinforced concrete

When it comes to the types of building materials that are used all over the world, one of the most abundant ones that you will find is reinforced concrete. Concrete on its own can be surprisingly brittle and has only... View Article

2020 sees rise in demand for UK furniture

With every economic crisis, there tends to be some winners among the many losers, and with the coronavirus pandemic being so unique in nature, there have been some unique winners to come with it. One of the major beneficiaries of... View Article

VMZINC in the Housing and Residential Sector

Since the 19th century VMZINC has been used to roof and clad a wide range of residential buildings from small to large developments and for both new build and retrofit. The extensive array of roof and wall systems combined with... View Article

New Scott Brownrigg Designed TV Studio Submitted For Planning

Scott Brownrigg’s design for a new purpose-built TV studio located at the Thames Valley Science Park in Shinfield has been submitted to Wokingham Borough Council on behalf of the University of Reading. This follows the University’s announcement in December 2020... View Article

Monks Bridge Estate

Chris Dunn is estate manager at Monks Bridge, a former vicarage in rural Warwickshire. He’s been responsible for the redesign and running of the property’s Victorian grounds since 2015, transforming them from a dilapidated state into stunning gardens that blend... View Article

Custom-build homes get a shot in the arm

SME developers of custom-built homes on multi-plots can now apply for exemption of the community infrastructure levy thanks to new planning guidance released this week. It also allows custom builders to cover a wider spectrum of projects, including customised housing... View Article

Winners of ‘Arch 42 Gateway’ competition revealed

Emerging architecture practice Projects Office have been revealed as the winners of the Arch 42 Gateways competition, organised by the London Festival of Architecture and Wandsworth Council. Their winning co-design project, ‘Tunnel Visions’ aims to bring the diverse and growing... View Article

Glass Trends 2021. What to keep an eye on in 2021!

It’s no secret that 2020 forced us all to look at our homes in a different way, the pandemic kept us at home with kitchen tables becoming schooling desks, living rooms became office spaces and home offices became long term... View Article