Author Archives: Kimberley Musson

New urban oasis created at the Natural History Museum

Wednesday, 17th September 2025

The previously underused 5-acre gardens around the Natural History Museum in London have been remarkably transformed in a scheme by architects Feilden Fowles. Working closely with landscape architects J & L Gibbons, and a design team including Gitta Gschwendtner, engineers... View Article

Dulux unveils the Rhythm Of Blues™ collection as its Colours Of The Year 2026

Wednesday, 10th September 2025

For 2026, Dulux is asking architects, specifiers and designers to dance to the Rhythm of Blues™ with its new trio of shades. For the first time ever, Dulux has selected a colour family of the year. The harmonious collection of... View Article

Measure Up: a Data-Led Approach to Delivering Better Buildings – 1-day conference 9th October 2025

Friday, 5th September 2025

We invite you to Measure Up: a Data-Led Approach to Delivering Better Buildings — a unique conference held on the 9th October 2025 at Loughborough University, dedicated to the role of measured building performance in transforming the housing sector. This... View Article

Meet the experts: the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Friday, 5th September 2025

Introducing a panel of experts headlining the upcoming Homebuilding & Renovating Show, scheduled for 19-21 Sept, at Excel, London. The speakers are available for interviews, commentary and insights on a range of topics as highlighted below. A new generation of... View Article

RIBA-accredited CPD: Understanding Underfloor Air Conditioning

Wednesday, 3rd September 2025

As sustainability, flexibility, and efficiency become central to modern building design, professionals across the property and construction industries face increasing pressure to deliver spaces that meet the demands of today while anticipating the needs of tomorrow. To stay ahead, Continuing... View Article

Aaron Clarke Promoted to National Account Manager at Garador

Friday, 29th August 2025

Garador, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of garage doors and operators, is pleased to announce the promotion of Aaron Clarke to the role of National Account Manager. Aaron will report directly to Chris Hart, Director of Sales. Aaron has... View Article

GRP Side Hinged Garage Door

Wednesday, 20th August 2025

Garador has announced the launch of a new GRP side hinged garage door designed specifically for the modern market. These new doors offer a perfect solution for homes requiring all the advantages of a modern side hinged garage door with... View Article

Award winning kitchen company working with CaberMDF

Wednesday, 20th August 2025

Twice named Kitchen Fitter of the Year by On The Tools magazine, T&N Developments has established a strong reputation for the quality of its workmanship, including fabricating bespoke pieces of furniture for its clients on site; most recently tapping into a trend advocated by Location’s... View Article

Haddonstone’s USA customers love traditional English architecture

Wednesday, 20th August 2025

Here Chris Doyle, Vice President of Haddonstone’s Commercial Operations in the USA, talks about the American operation in Pueblo, Colorado, and gives us an insight into the American customer base. Can you give us a short biography on you? I hail... View Article

UPVC and Composite Door Solutions

Monday, 18th August 2025

For housing associations, ensuring properties are safe, functional and cost-effective is paramount. Souber Tools, the UK’s leading and longest-established manufacturer of locksmith tools, has been a trusted name among professionals since its founding in 1990 by Paul Souber. With 35... View Article

Are open plan spaces always a good idea?

Friday, 15th August 2025

Over the past 25 years that IDSystems has been installing doors and windows the design and style of homes has changed dramatically. Gone from most architect drawings are separate kitchens and box shaped living rooms, replaced with large open plan... View Article

Rainwater Harvesting: A Local Solution to a National Challenge

Thursday, 14th August 2025

The latest National Standards published in July 2025 emphasise that the highest priority for managing run off from new developments should be the collection of rainwater for non-potable uses. Collecting and using water where it lands. Wonderful news that this... View Article

Building Systems UK: EAF commitment to deliver carbon neutral steel making in the UK by 2045

Wednesday, 13th August 2025

Building Systems UK, a Tata Steel enterprise, are one of the leading envelope and structural flooring and decking manufacturers in the country. With a mission to ‘shape the future of sustainable buildings’ – Building Systems UK recognises that the decarbonisation... View Article

Foster + Partners designs luxury retail plaza overlooking Istanbul’s Golden Horn estuary

Thursday, 7th August 2025

Designs have been revealed for a luxury retail plaza on the north bank of Istanbul’s Golden Horn estuary. The development is being designed by Foster + Partners and forms part of the wider Tersane masterplan, which will transform 1.6 kilometres... View Article

Top 10 housebuilder celebrates transformation of abandoned land in Ravenscraig

Thursday, 7th August 2025

Top 10 housebuilder Keepmoat is celebrating the completion of its The Castings development on Meadowhead Road in Ravenscraig, which saw 14.2 acres of disused land transformed into a vibrant, new community. The housebuilder started on site in 2019, working with multiple partners... View Article

Avant Homes granted planning for £23m, 84-home development in Sutton-in-Ashfield

Thursday, 7th August 2025

Housebuilder Avant Homes East Midlands has acquired a nine-acre site in Sutton-in-Ashfield and been granted planning permission for an 84-home, £22.8m residential development. Called Silverhill Edge and located off Fisher Close, the development will comprise a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom practically... View Article

CIAT Vice-President Technical Appointed to Fundamental Review of Building Regulations Guidance panel

Thursday, 7th August 2025

Dan Rossiter FCIAT, the Institute’s Vice-President Technical, has been appointed to join the Fundamental Review of Building Regulations Guidance panel, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced yesterday. The panel will play an integral role in delivering the... View Article

Scott Brownrigg designs for landmark Heathrow Airport expansion proposal revealed

Thursday, 7th August 2025

Following the Department of Transport’s request for proposals to expand Heathrow Airport, the Arora Group have this week submitted a proposal for a new Terminal 6 building and a 2,800-metre runway. Designed by Scott Brownrigg with delivery partner Bechtel the... View Article

Platform Housing Group joins Future Homes Hub to support Net Zero ambitions

Thursday, 7th August 2025

A Midlands housing association has become a member of the Future Homes Hub, a collaborative initiative driving progress in the homebuilding and social housing sectors to deliver high quality, sustainable homes. By working alongside developers, suppliers, housing providers and government,... View Article

Unlock the Potential of Daylight in Architecture

Tuesday, 5th August 2025

Are you ready to transform your understanding of rooflights, and the way you use them in your projects? LAMILUX is proud to launch our brand-new RIBA-accredited CPD presentation ‘Brighter, Better Places with Rooflights’, designed to illuminate the untapped value of... View Article