Green light for £70m Stockport apartment scheme

Planning permission has been granted for a landmark £70m residential development in Stockport town centre, paving the way for construction to begin early next year. The scheme, designed by AEW Architects, will provide a new community in the heart of... View Article

SFS updates Dynamic Hinge Brochure

As a major manufacturer of advanced hinge systems for all door types, SFS has updated its brochure aimed at assisting fabricators, specifiers and other customers in selecting the most appropriate hinge solutions for a wide range of applications. The brochure starts by... View Article

Timber frame erectors raising the pace with CaberDek

The two business partners behind an ambitious new timber frame erection service view Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and advanced building products such as West Fraser’s weather protected flooring system, CaberDek, as offering the way ahead for the housebuilding industry. In fact, they... View Article

A floor to match your mood

Moduleo Moods is the creative luxury vinyl floor concept from Unilin Flooring. Moduleo Moods luxury vinyl from Unilin Flooring is the standard for stunning bespoke flooring designs in hospitality and leisure, commercial offices, high-specification housing and retail. Through its multiple... View Article

Registration for elementalLONDON 2025 is now open

Visitor registration is now open for elementalLONDON 2025 – the new event for the specification audience from the team behind the highly successful InstallerSHOW.   Visitors can register for a free of charge ticket for the 2 day event here.... View Article

SDS introduces Planet Possible Spotlight Podcast

SDS has broadcast its first “Spotlight” podcast, researched, written, produced and hosted by the highly regarded and knowledgeable team responsible for the acclaimed “Planet Possible” series of podcasts. Following the same guiding principle that drives Planet Possible to promote best... View Article

Designs for efficient living

Stephen Johnson of Quooker delves into how boiling water taps are helping architects design kitchens that reduce waste, conserve energy, and support sustainability for users, without compromising on style. As sustainability becomes a central consideration in architectural design, attention is... View Article

Time for a rethink on timber

Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking Federation challenges outdated myths about specification of timber, which belie its durability and high-performance credentials. Timber is considered the oldest building material in the world, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. Despite... View Article

10 Design Appoints Ewan Jones

10 Design is pleased to announce the appointment of Ewan Jones as Managing Principal for the EMEA region. This strategic leadership addition reinforces 10 Design’s commitment to design excellence. In this role, Ewan will strengthen 10 Design’s position in the... View Article

That’s a wrap

The rare chance to create a new film and TV studio complex from scratch in the UK, equipped with the high performance and flexibility credentials to attract Hollywood, was perfect casting for Scott Brownrigg. Roseanne Field reports. The plans for... View Article

Practice Profile: Fereday Pollard

Kim Neville speaks to practice co-founder Chris Pollard to uncover how the privately-owned firm, turning 30 this year, specialises in large-scale infrastructure projects with the differentiator of putting ‘humanising architecture’ at the forefront. Fereday Pollard was established in 1995 by... View Article

View Point: Dr Stephen Hamil

Dr Stephen Hamil of NBS explains why better data standards and Digital Product Passports are vital to fix the industry’s fragmented systems and safeguard its future. For several years now, UK construction has been beset by issues around material quality,... View Article

Solar’s time to shine

With demand for renewable technology continuing to soar, Dan Redfern, Head of Marketing Communications at Marley, outlines the key considerations for a successful solar PV array specification. The long-anticipated publication of the Future Homes Standard (FHS) is imminent, and it... View Article

RG+P Completes trio of BTR developments

Three of Milton Keynes’ newest Build-to-Rent (BTR) developments have been delivered by multi-disciplinary design practice, rg+p.  In Central Milton Keynes, rg+p has completed Arbour, the £80m new build development of 306 apartments on the site of the former HMRC offices,... View Article