Could unused office buildings provide more housing?

MPs from two all-party parliamentary groups (APPGs) are calling on the UK government to convert empty commercial premises into affordable homes, after research found that repurposing empty properties in this way could help to address the housing crisis. The APPG... View Article

GARADOR OFFERS FREE UPGRADE ON ITS SECTIONAL GARAGE DOORS

Garador is now offering a free upgrade to Secured by Design on its premium sectional garage doors. SBD (Secured by Design) is a police driven initiative which offers official recognition to products which meet specific security standards and provide a high... View Article

Senior architect joins planning and design practice

Planning & Design Practice are excited to announce further expansion of its architectural team with the addition of senior architect David Symons. David is an RIBA chartered architect who studied architecture at the University of Nottingham, and with experience working... View Article

Biophilic Design: Embracing Nature’s Light

In an era marked by technological advancements and urbanisation, the longing for a connection with nature has never been stronger. Biophilic design, a concept rooted in the idea of incorporating natural elements into built environments, offers a promising solution to... View Article

One Can helps Many Hands make light work of bridge

When design studio Many Hands were commissioned to brighten up a railway bridge in South London, a conversation with Bradite provided the solution – One Can. Working with Greenwich London Borough Council to improve the appearance of the public space,... View Article

Addressing employee burnout through office design

“The mental wellbeing of the workforce remains a key concern for businesses worldwide. While this issue certainly became more prevalent in the initial lockdowns of the pandemic, it has remained a priority for both employers and employees as it becomes... View Article

Register now to save your place for Spacetherm Toolbox Talk

Friday 28th July at 10 AM An overview of the practical application of the Spacetherm range of high performance aerogel insulation systems, their performance benefits, and best practice for site installations. This webinar covers the following topics: Spacetherm Product Overview... View Article

CaberMDF, a reliable all rounder

As the UK’s foremost wood panel product supplier, West Fraser manufactures several grades of CaberMDF to meet the wide variety of demands across the construction and related industries, with these ranging from creating architraves for door surrounds to highly detailed decorative profiles and... View Article