Winners of ‘Arch 42 Gateway’ competition revealed

Emerging architecture practice Projects Office have been revealed as the winners of the Arch 42 Gateways competition, organised by the London Festival of Architecture and Wandsworth Council. Their winning co-design project, ‘Tunnel Visions’ aims to bring the diverse and growing... View Article

Glass Trends 2021. What to keep an eye on in 2021!

It’s no secret that 2020 forced us all to look at our homes in a different way, the pandemic kept us at home with kitchen tables becoming schooling desks, living rooms became office spaces and home offices became long term... View Article

Armourcoat launches new clay lime plaster range

Decorative specialist Armourcoat have launched a new natural clay lime plaster range. Clime plasters are designed to improve the quality of living and working interiors and to minimize the impact of wall finishing products on the environment. Armourcoat are regarded... View Article

New shower trays from Schlüter-Systems

Working closely alongside a wide range of architectural practices over the years has given tile and stone protection specialists Schlüter-Systems an insight into common pain points faced within the industry. A challenge often raised when specifying a wetroom project in... View Article

Formica Group – Adaptable Design and Design for the unknown

Across the commercial landscape every sector has successfully risen to the evolving challenges that the current situation has presented. Making temporary changes to allow the economy to reopen and create safe environments for colleagues and customers alike. As we look... View Article

Fixfast launches state-of-the-art UK manufacturing facility

High speed, high capacity production ensures reliable fastener supply Fixfast, the leading supplier and manufacturer of quality building envelope fasteners, has added a cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D cell to its UK operations. The new facility in Rolvenden, Kent, allows Fixfast... View Article

Eurobrick: Bricks with benefits

There are many cladding finishes available but the warm tones and textures of brick ensure it remains a firm favourite. The benefits of brick slip cladding mean it has grown in popularity over the years, something which Eurobrick Systems can... View Article

Experts encourage construction to embrace new energy assessment

Building consultancy, C80 Solutions Ltd, has teamed up with electric heating manufacturer, ThermoSphere, to launch TalkSAP10, a new initiative helping the construction sector to understand and embrace a major change in the way energy performance is assessed in residential developments.... View Article

Sustainable aluminium rainwater systems CPD

Marley Alutec, the UK leader in innovative aluminium rainwater and eaves solutions offers RIBA accredited CPDs for all architectural professionals! Our new online seminar content includes information covering: Aluminium and the Environment Fascia, Soffit and Coping Systems Sustainable Aluminium Rainwater... View Article

To be or not to be OSB?

For those specifiers who have contemplated using SterlingOSB Zero for a new project, Norbord has produced a CPD video presentation which highlights the features and benefits of the popular, versatile board. There are variants available and applications include roofing, timber... View Article

UK Government announce New Green Building Targets

The UK government recently revealed plans to improve the energy performance of new homes. In the announcement on 19 January, Hosing Minister Chris Pincher said that the aim is for all new builds to be: “…highly energy efficient, with low... View Article

CPMG Reveals Plans to Relocate Nottingham Headquarters

CPMG Architects, has announced the relocation of its head office. Following more than two decades in Warser Gate, the architectural practice will be moving its operations to a new home in St Peters Gate. The Grade II listed two-storey building, which has... View Article