Sto revitalises London office building with specialist rendering

Sto, in partnership with applicators Chiltern Contracts, have delivered a rendering project maximising performance and aesthetics for a refurbished multi-purpose building in central London. Located in Oxford Circus, Henry Wood House was constructed in the 1960s and comprises a 16-storey... View Article

Cladding comes of age

Rainscreen cladding has been put under immense scrutiny post-Grenfell. While manufacturers have worked hard to regain trust, architects have become much more sophisticated when it comes to material specification. Andy Thomas of Vivalda Group discusses the current key trends The... View Article

Strand Hardware Appoints New Finance Manager

Working for Strand Hardware truly adds up for Moninder Shergill who recently joined the company  as its new Finance Manager. Moninder will manage the daily bookkeeping operations for Strand, complete essential monthly tasks such as payroll and the preparation of... View Article

What lies beneath?

Julian Thurbin of Wallbarn explores the key factors to consider when specifying the infrastructure beneath decking or paving that may be hidden, but is essential A well-designed, specified and installed decking or paving area can form the crowning glory of... View Article

Govette Windows wins Best Domestic Project at the SWA Awards 2024

Govette Windows has won the Best Domestic Project category at the Steel Window Association Awards for work on a house extension in Weybridge, Surrey. John Ramshaw, Technical Editor of Architecture Today and judge for the Steel Window Association Awards, explained “Govette worked hard to ensure... View Article

Designing the workplace with neurodiversity in mind

As hybrid working continues to shape the modern office environment, it’s crucial for businesses to prioritise their employees’ mental and physical health and wellbeing, both at home and in the office. This includes ensuring neurodivergent people also feel comfortable and... View Article

Verta column casings – covering up with style

The demands of architects and specifiers seeking to create stylish finishes on a diverse range of building interior and exterior projects are the main drivers behind the versatility and extensive choice available within the Encasement Verta column casing range. A... View Article

A successful first Steel Window Association Awards 2024

The winners of the inaugural Steel Window Association (SWA) Awards have been announced at a ceremony in County Hall, London.  These new awards have been created to highlight impressive residential and commercial projects which incorporate steel windows, doors and screens.  The members... View Article

Keller excels in Kiwa assessment

Keller Kitchens has been reassessed by Kiwa, a European institute that is involved in the certification of processes, products, employees and organisations; and, once again, passed with flying colours! The Kiwa auditors established that the company’s management system continues to meet the standard requirements of ISO 9001 (quality) and... View Article

T-T Pumps Renews Industry Accreditations

The Woore-based manufacturer has successfully passed another round of annual accreditation reviews amidst continued business growth and development. T-T Pumps, a UK-leading manufacturer of pumps, controls, valves and agricultural equipment, is proud to announce the renewal of its Constructionline Gold,... View Article

CPD: The performance gap

With the Performance Gap CPD, sharpen your knowledge on thermal regulations and best practices to ensure your building projects achieve as-designed thermal performance. Learning Outcomes Reflect on the journey to modern thermal regulations Understand Passivhaus principles and their importance Understand... View Article