Book a CPD with a structural timber specialist

Carpenter Oak have been pioneers in the timber framing industry for over 35 years, championing design and craft. Our CPDs will get your staff up to speed on timber framing knowledge and practices. We offer two CPDs. A one-hour programme... View Article

Physical Security for Healthcare facilities

The government’s Health Building Note gives best practice guidance on the design and planning of new healthcare buildings and on the adaptation/extension of existing facilities. It states that “security measures should be incorporated into the design of all healthcare buildings to... View Article

Tillymint Communications has excellence in its sights

Midlands Marketing and Public Relations consultant Tillymint Communications has made the finals of a prestigious industry award – for the third year running. The company, run by Alison Gallagher-Hughes, has been shortlisted in the Independent Practitioner category of the CIPR... View Article

Ask the Architect: Gillian Burgis Smith

Gillian Burgis Smith details how she became an architect, overcoming some outdated industry mindsets and major health obstacles; and how she has positively harnessed her own experience to create inclusive environments for others What made you want to become an... View Article

SFS publishes new NVELOPE® Capability brochure

SFS Group Fastening Technology has launched a brochure outlining its NVELOPE® Capability range which supports rainscreen subframe systems, as well as the myriad design solutions to meet virtually any project’s requirements. The 132-page publication offers information on the manufacturer’s advanced fixing... View Article

Modern Methods of Construction: A material dilemma

A modern methods of construction (MMC) approach has many benefits, such as reduced construction waste, labour costs, quality issues and construction timelines. Here Mohannad Altabbal, customer success manager at Graphisoft discusses the benefits of using different materials for MMC construction.... View Article

Access2 Wins ADSA Sponsored Award

Access2 clinched the ADSA Sponsored Product Design and Innovation Award (Electronic) at the AI Specification Awards 2024 yesterday (18 April). The Newcastle-upon-Tyne company, which specialises in the supply of master keyed cylinder locks, scooped the prestigious award for TeDee –... View Article

Unveiling the Soho External Door

The Soho External Door is the first of Origin’s new generation of products. Inspired by the neighbourhood nestled in the heart of Manhattan, famed for its creativity, culture and imagination, the state-of-the-art bi-fold, French and single door system combines a... View Article