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Safety flooring doesn’t mean boring

Monday, 15th September 2014

Sarah Igglesden, brand manager at flooring experts Tarkett UK, discusses the increasing variety of safety floors and how you no longer have to choose between style and substance Over the past few years safety flooring has undergone something of an... View Article

In response to the Output in the construction industry: July 2014 and new orders April to June 2014

Friday, 12th September 2014

Michael Dall, lead economist at construction intelligence specialist, Barbour ABI: “It’s encouraging that new orders are continuing on a positive trajectory, but with the rate of growth slowing from recent quarters, today’s announcement still isn’t the silver bullet we need... View Article

Top people and projects changing Britain for the better in 2014 revealed

Monday, 8th September 2014

A downloadable house and DIY volunteering youth scheme feature on a list of the top 50 people and projects helping to change Britain for the better. The 2014 New Radicals, unveiled by Nesta and The Observer today, are being celebrated... View Article

WSP increases its global and UK presence with the acquisition of Parsons Brinckerhoff

Thursday, 4th September 2014

On Wednesday 3rd September Balfour Beatty agreed to sell their professional services division Parsons Brinckerhoff to WSP Global for £820 million. The deal now makes WSP one of the world’s largest professional services firms, substantially increasing their presence across global... View Article

Rejection of ‘Boris Island’ proposal – comment from GL Hearn

Wednesday, 3rd September 2014

Ben Olney, Planning Associate Director for Infrastructure at property consultancy GL Hearn, comments on the Airports Commission’s rejection of the ‘Boris Island’ proposal: “Sir Howard Davies’ decision to reject the proposals for a new airport in the Thames Estuary and... View Article

How to specify a partitioning system

Monday, 18th August 2014

As an integral part of many office fit-outs, partitions offer a host of structural and aesthetic benefits and can make a major contribution to the overall appearance and quality of a finished space. However, specifying the right partitioning system can... View Article

Schools may be out: But is asbestos still in there lurking for pupils’ and teachers’ return?

Wednesday, 13th August 2014

Craig Evans, General Manager, UKATA (The UK Asbestos Training Association), has commented on the lurking issue of asbestos in schools. He stated: “I read last week of Chris Wallace, a Devon man who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma (a terminal... View Article

Johnson & Starley responds to DECC announcement

Friday, 1st August 2014

In response to the announcement by DECC on 22 July 2014 about the removal of Flue Gas Heat Recovery systems from the Green Deal home Improvement fund, Chris Yates, Managing Director of Johnson & Starley Limited commented that the early... View Article

Climate change, hospitals and patient well-being

Thursday, 31st July 2014

Dr. Chris Iddon of SE Controls comments on hospital overheating from The Climate Change Commission report. The recently reported issue of climate change causing overheating in hospitals with an associated increase in related deaths, not only highlights the risk to... View Article

Is Construction still a losing game for most women? Are you part of the problem?

Wednesday, 23rd July 2014

Julia Evans, BSRIA Chief Executive is the author of the essay entitled “Is Construction still a losing game for most women? Are you part of the problem?” Julia comments on the lack of women in the construction industry, describing “our industry’s... View Article

RIBA announces President’s Awards for Research 2014 shortlists

Friday, 18th July 2014

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the shortlists for the four categories of the President’s Awards for Research 2014. The awards promote and champion high-quality research and encourage its dissemination to the profession; they raise the profile... View Article

Stairs: A step by step guide

Monday, 14th July 2014

Showstopping concrete stairways have been the star turn in a number of recent high-profile projects. Elaine Toogood, architect at The Concrete Centre outlines the main considerations facing designers. Concrete is a practical and cost-effective material for fire escape and accommodation... View Article

Economist response to ONS Construction Output figures for May 2014

Friday, 11th July 2014

In response to the ONS Construction Output figures for May 2014 Michael Dall, lead economist at construction intelligence specialists, Barbour ABI said: “While it’s important to remember that monthly construction output can be volatile, there are signs that the growth... View Article

Infrastructure bill amendment lays foundation for the delivery of new garden cities

Wednesday, 9th July 2014

Housing and planning charity the Town & Country Planning Association (TCPA) has welcomed a proposed amendment to the Infrastructure Bill which lays the foundation for the delivery of high quality new communities. The new clause, tabled today by Lord Davies... View Article

Greater collaboration needed between architects and contractors

Monday, 7th July 2014

Projects could be delivered more effectively if architects and contractors took a more collaborative approach to design and build projects, helping to assess potential risks earlier. It would help if architects had a better understanding of contractors’ needs and business,... View Article

End of cheap schools, reform of the Green Belt and liberation of under performing English cities must all feature in next Government’s hit list.

Wednesday, 2nd July 2014

A new report from The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has set out a number of recommendations for the next UK Government. RIBA’s report, Building Better Britain: A vision for the next Government, calls for commitments to: Schools –... View Article

Construction growth eases but signs point to positive times ahead

Monday, 30th June 2014

Construction activity slowed in the three months to July, but new figures from data providers Glenigan suggest the industry will continue to play its part in fuelling the UK economic upturn. The Glenigan Index, which covers the value of projects... View Article

Installation advisors and construction companies getting influence in the decision making process about products and brands

Thursday, 26th June 2014

The European architects rather keep their position in the decision making process. Their role is still important when the type of products to be used in a project needs to be selected. However some other parties gain influence as well... View Article

CCTV ban will jeopardise children’s walk to school, says Living Streets

Monday, 23rd June 2014

Living Streets comment on Amendment Clause 87A of the Deregulation Bill, which will ban the use of CCTV in Civil Parking Enforcement with no exemption for areas outside schools. Living Streets’ Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Dr Kevin Golding-Williams, commented:... View Article

Mortgage Advice Bureau comments on the Help to Buy 1 report from the Public Accounts Committee

Wednesday, 18th June 2014

Andy Frankish, New Homes Director at Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB), comments: “Overseeing a portfolio of loans may be new territory for government, but the status quo was getting us nowhere fast in terms of improving the production rate of new... View Article