The full Futurebuild Knowledge Programme is now live!

REGISTER TO ATTEND Futurebuild 2026 has unveiled its two flagship conference stages; the Arena and the National Retrofit Conference. Designed to inform, challenge and inspire, both conferences offer a chance to hear directly from industry leaders while earning valuable CPD points. Plus, Futurebuild is co-located with UK... View Article

Does your façade project deserve recognition?

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HILTI If you and your team completed a façade project between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2025, the SFE Façade Design & Engineering Awards 2026 – the UK’s leading recognition programme for excellence in façade engineering – want to hear from... View Article

Target Timber Systems goes beyond traditional timber

Target Timber Systems goes beyond traditional timber‑frame supply by providing a complete technical and design support package for Architects and Building Designers. Their offer includes not only timber‑frame drawings and structural calculations, but also U‑value modelling, thermal‑bridging assessments, fire‑performance evidence,... View Article

Magply boards top a Top 25 university’s new energy centre

Building at the heart of Lancaster University’s decarbonisation uses Magply boards. A university ranked in the top 25 of sustainable UK universities is using Magply’s fire-resistant roofing boards on its latest project to help it achieve Carbon Net Zero from... View Article

Bifold vs Sliding Doors – now there is a third option

For residential clients undertaking a renovation or extension, choosing the right glazed door system to connect the home and garden is just one of many decisions to be made. Typically that decision has meant choosing between bifold and sliding doors... View Article

CIBSE Certification launches refreshed brand identity

CIBSE Certification has officially launched its refreshed brand identity, marking the next phase of its evolution following the recent brand refresh of CIBSE. The updated identity aligns closely with the core CIBSE brand while introducing a distinct and recognisable visual... View Article

Construction start date set for Five Acres

Forest of Dean District Council is delighted to confirm that contractual agreements have now been finalised with lead contractor Willmott Dixon. This signals the exciting next step in delivering modern, high-quality leisure facilities. The forthcoming redevelopment, which is intended to... View Article

Metal-web or I-Joists – what are the considerations?

Metal-web and I-Joists are two popular choices for new builds and both play an important structural role in buildings – supporting floors and roofs to transfer their weight evenly to the walls and beams below.  Metal-web and I-Joists are engineered... View Article

Increasing the speed of timber frame construction

The UK faces a housing shortage and must cut building sector carbon emissions to hit net zero. Quick build, low eco-impact timber frame construction can help meet both challenges. The urban development organisation, Centre for Cities estimates that, after years of... View Article

FCBStudios appointed to lead £1bn Eastgate Quarter, Leeds

FCBStudios has been appointed as lead architect and masterplanner for the £1bn Eastgate Quarter regeneration in Leeds city centre. The landmark mixed-use scheme, led by a joint venture between Khalbros and Torsion Group, will transform the final major regeneration site... View Article