New CPD: The Fifth Facade and Fire Risk

This new ROCKWOOL CPD provides an understanding of the major risks and causes of roof fires, and how these can be mitigated using non-combustible insulation solutions. The CPD session will help you to understand: The role of the roof in... View Article

Sustainable solutions with Marley Alutec

Marley Alutec has provided a rainwater solution for the redevelopment of a North London hospital, helping to achieve the right aesthetics with a sustainable material. Environmental concerns are more important than ever. When looking to build greener, it is worthwhile... View Article

Four benefits of upvc windows for your property

upvc – short for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride – is a material often used for window frames and sills when installing double glazed windows to a property. It is a cheap, low maintenance material that can be used as an alternative... View Article

How to specify success with curtain walling

As the popularity of glazed curtain walling increases, particularly for large urban buildings, Dan Gleeson of Reynaers UK discusses the benefits of aluminium systems and considers the importance of working with experienced suppliers. Forming an integral part of a building’s... View Article

New £2.4 Million Dinton Activity Centre is taking shape

Dinton Pastures new multi-million-pound activity centre, designed by HLM Architects, reached a major milestone on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 January, as modules were lifted into place at the borough’s first net zero carbon building. The centre is set to... View Article

Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre

Construction works are progressing on the site of the Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre. The steel structure of its lattice roof canopy has now been installed over two of the centre’s four cultural venues. Designed as a hub of contemporary... View Article

Leisure Experts Selected For New Waterfront Centre

Sports and leisure specialist GT3 Architects has been named as the architect for a new multi-million-pound leisure centre scheme for Hartlepool Borough Council. The Newcastle and Nottingham-based practice was selected to deliver the design for the new facility, which will be... View Article

Blossom Court, St Ann’s Hospital London

Blossom Court, the new inpatient building for St Ann’s Hospital, prioritises independent access to outdoor space for patients, to promote their mental and physical wellbeing and reduce pressure on staff. Designed by Medical Architecture for Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental... View Article

Stephen Waldron Architects Appoints New Director

South Wales-based practice Stephen Waldron Architects have appointed Robert Spencer RIBA as a Director of the practice in a move which furthers the firm’s growth plans. Robert joins the practice with a wealth of experience including work with award-winning UK... View Article

Resiblock and McDonalds, we’re loving’ it!

Resiblock have been specified as the go to Paving Sealer for new McDonald’s restaurants across the UK. This relationship began in 2019 with the sealing of McDonalds, East Belfast, where Resiblock ‘22’ was utilised to seal and stabilise Concrete Block... View Article

A new brand identity and logo for Schöck

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Schöck will have a new look from January 2021. Innovation has always been a key part of the company’s philosophy and the new branding is intended to represent a more authoritative and contemporary look going into the... View Article