Safe and sound

Ben Hancock of Oscar Acoustics looks at the importance of employee welfare when redesigning workspaces, and the challenges involved As waves of workers are now returning to offices, employers are under increasing pressure to ensure workspaces are not just safe,... View Article

Site Lines: A natural train of thought

Irina Adam of Twelve Architects & Masterplanners describes an adaptive reuse project in Manchester which transformed a Victorian viaduct into a nature-rich public amenity The rise in prominence of cities in the global economy over the past two centuries has... View Article

A watertight wetroom

Ian Knifton of Schlüter-Systems discusses how best to approach a wetroom specification to ensure the correct design for a watertight finish Wetrooms can be a great addition to both residential properties and those within the hospitality sector. Many homeowners consider... View Article

Singapore’s central park

A major mixed-use skyscraper with a difference is approaching completion in Singapore’s central business district – the facades of this richly diverse ‘vertical city’ by Bjarke Ingels Group opens up to reveal generous and highly usable green spaces. James Parker... View Article

Leading tanking solution, Vandex BB 75, available from Resapol

Vandex BB 75, available exclusively from Resapol, is a cementitious, efflorescence free waterproof tanking slurry with excellent hydrophobic properties. Manufactured specifically for concrete and masonry, BB 75 is best known for its excellent results when waterproofing basements, walls and floors.... View Article

John Pawson Designs New Bastian Gallery in Berlin

Animated by the daily narrative of natural light and a sense of intimate connection with the surrounding park, the design of the Bastian Gallery in the Dahlem district of Berlin has been shaped by the idea of re-examining prevailing contemporary... View Article

Crittall on the right lines with Crossrail

Crittall is making a major contribution to new and refurbished West London railway stations on the multi-billion pound Crossrail infrastructure project. Working for Network Rail contractors Hochtief Construction UK and John Graham Construction, Crittall has been creating the fenestration for... View Article

The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment

In June 2019 the UK Government announced a legally binding target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Net zero carbon is reached when the amount of greenhouse gas produced balances with the amount removed from the atmosphere. The pursuit... View Article

Standing tall, standing safe

Skyscrapers with glittering glazed facades are a frequent sight in many of the world’s major cities— but how can we protect them against fire spread? Curtain wall systems are a popular choice of facade in many urban habitats, but their... View Article

Lecico Bathrooms join NBS to increase reach with specifiers

Lecico Bathrooms are a leading supplier of bathroom and washroom solutions and with specifiers increasingly requiring information digitally Lecico have listed a range of products on NBS Source. Lecico Bathrooms have just under 100 products listed on NBS Source, covering commercial... View Article

New low carbon extra care scheme in Gorton completes

Construction work has been completed on Gorton Mill House, a new £17million extra care scheme in Gorton, Manchester which, as well as providing 106 apartments, has also been designed around low carbon ambitions. With the use of ground source heat... View Article

Setting a new standard for healthcare ventilation

Research into the most effective, healthy way to ventilate in operating theatres is published by leading independent air movement specialist Gilberts Blackpool. It coincides with publication of new guidance – Health Technical Memorandum 03-01(*) – from the NHS on specialised... View Article

T-T Pumps’ Planet Range of pumping stations

Package Pumping Stations have evolved to be engineered with greater use of modern engineering design to tolerate the challenges of the civil and building sites. T-T Pumps designed the Planet Range of pumping stations with superior materials having tolerance to... View Article

Start your journey to net zero by thinking fabric first

With one of the most innovative combinations of reflective and air tightness membranes available, our technical experts can help you value engineer your project to meet energy efficiency targets. Get ahead of the game Construction membranes In order to meet... View Article