Air Leakage and Fire Performance in Facade Systems

Register to save your place for the A.Proctor Group’s “Air Leakage and Fire Performance in Facade Systems” Webinar which takes place on Friday, 3rd of May at 10AM. This RIBA-assessed webinar aims to provide an overview of UK and Irish... View Article

The Phoenix, Lewes: a first look at the future

Kathryn Firth of Arup reveals a groundbreaking residential scheme in East Sussex that seeks to turn the drivers of climate emergency and sustainability into opportunities for better design and placemaking in shared amenities, plus affordable living Now granted planning as... View Article

Marley re-introduce new & improved Lincoln clay pantiles

The NEW Lincoln Clay Interlocking Pantile with an S-curve profile and thin leading edge has been remastered to once again provide specifiers, installers and homeowners, a pantile that combines a traditional aesthetic, with enhanced design for uncomplicated specification and installation... View Article

Competence initiative makes progress

The Joint Competency Initiative (JCI), in which the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is involved, is finalising its first framework for installers within the door, gates and shutter industry. ADSA is working with the Door Hardware Federation (DHF) and the... View Article

Glidevale Protect puts fire safety in the frame

Protect FrameSafe FR is a brand new high performance, Class A2 flame retardant wall breather membrane from Glidevale Protect. It is suitable for use on the external side of the frame to integrate with closed jointed façade wall structures on... View Article

Graf UK focuses on wastewater treatment

A CPD that explains the issues around wastewater treatment and advises on the options available for specifiers is available from water management specialists Graf UK who are also launching what is thought to be an industry first with free commissioning... View Article

The growing demand for SuDs

With UK weather seemingly wetter than ever and flooding causing problems across the country, demand for sustainable drainage systems has never been higher. Hannah Hyslop of Cemex discusses the role of permeable paving Increased urbanisation and construction, such as impermeable... View Article

Athletes Village: Lot E2B

A family resemblance Sector E of the Athletes’ Village is first and foremost a family resemblance. As coordinator architect of the sector, CoBe has pre-written the main guidelines that govern the design of the various buildings while leaving some leeway... View Article

Designs for Changfeng mixed-use development revealed

​​Foster + Partners has revealed designs for the Changfeng mixed-use development, which will form an integral part of the Shanghai Science and Technology Finance cluster in the city’s Putuo District. Part of the wider Shanghai 2035 Masterplan, the scheme sets... View Article

Playgrounds are no-go areas for one in two UK kids

Britain’s playgrounds are turning into no-go areas for the nation’s children – with half (49%) rarely or never visiting one, new research reveals. Two out of five (44%) parents cite poor condition of equipment as the main reason for keeping... View Article