Empowering new architects

However talented, enthusiastic and determined new architects are, they still need to be empowered to realise their full potential and fulfil their dreams. Despite a long training, architecture is a profession where ongoing learning is essential, but this continuing professional... View Article

Dialling down noise at Seven Dials Market

Seven Dials Market in Covent Garden is a market and dining space occupying the 19th Century Thomas Neal’s Warehouse. Designed by architects Stiff+Trevillion for client Kerb, the scheme comprises 23,680 square metres of food, drink and entertainment space. Centred around... View Article

Modular construction: improving energy efficiency

In recent years, modular construction has refined to become one of the most efficient methods of construction in the industry. It hosts a range of benefits that on-site construction struggles to compete with, such as flexible design options that can... View Article

A helping hand for specifiers from SFS

Despite the prevalence of design and build contracts across many construction sectors, there is still a high proportion of architectural practices, along with developer clients, which seek to achieve excellence in the specification and delivery of projects: whether in relation... View Article

Recycled material versus design flexibility?

Nick Haughton of Sapphire Balconies delves into the concept of ‘next generation’ manufacturing, and the need for firms to account for their recycled materials’ origin,  addressing the perceived impact on design flexibility Aluminium has been instrumental in companies advancing sustainable... View Article

Protecting an impressive research facility

This impressive 4,000sqm property with striking modern architecture is one of the core laboratories funded by the UK government to research infrastructure and cities.  The unique, purpose built facility creates life size environments such as railway stations or town squares,... View Article

The height of luxury with Keller’s Marbling Moods kitchen

Classic styles are still very much on trend, and Keller’s all-new Marbling Moods kitchen is a clear sign that this admiration is unlikely to disappear soon. This kitchen maintains modern utility, form, and function alongside its retro design. The suspended cabinets are... View Article

Industry ‘bible’ updated

voestalpine Metsec has recently published the latest version of its Steel Framing Systems (SFS) Specification Manual, the industry’s most comprehensive resource for professionals involved in the specification, installation and use of light gauge steel framing systems. Widely recognised as the... View Article

Style Chairman to Climb Kilimanjaro for StrongMen Charity

In October, Style’s chairman, Julian Sargent, will join a team of 20 bereaved men and StrongMen staff to climb Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. As well as helping to highlight men’s grief and awareness for the charity, the climb will also... View Article

DIYers turn to CaberMDF to improve rather than move

The UK arm of international timber product specialist, West Fraser has identified some interesting trends of late in sales of its CaberMDF range which appear to reflect some very British activity across its wider customer base. The manufacturer’s UK Marketing Manager, David... View Article

A. Proctor Group RIBA Approved CPD Seminars

Aimed at Architects, Specifiers and Contractors, attendees will receive technical advice from A. Proctor Group technical experts, providing the latest guidance on British and European Standards, compliance with Building Regulations, and learning on how to maximise performance and avoid potential... View Article