Peab builds apartments in Enkoping

Peab has been contracted to build 132 new apartments in the center of Enköping. The client is AB Enköpings Hyresbostäder and the contract amounts to SEK 214 million. The contract is allocated to three 13 storey tower blocks. Under and... View Article

‘Marconi building’ witnessed breakthrough in technology

Cross Estates, Property Sharing Expert estate agency in St Ives is thrilled to offer to the market a unique timber constructed detached property of historical importance with large gardens, a further detached building, double garage and a paddock of approximately... View Article

CEDIA reveals final judging line up

CEDIA (the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) has unveiled the panel of experts sitting in judgement on finalists for the tenth CEDIA Awards, the industry scheme which celebrates excellence in the residential custom installation sector across Europe, Russia and... View Article

Daniel Watney’s planning team is expanding

Property consultancy Daniel Watney LLP has announced the appointment of David Graham as a new senior associate partner in the planning team. This follows the arrival of David Shiels as a graduate planner in late 2014 as the team look... View Article

Full house at Glasgow’s Spectrum building

Glasgow’s Spectrum building is at capacity after an American insurance giant agreed a long-term lease on the remaining office space. Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) has taken the 9,440 sq ft fourth floor in a deal conducted by JLL and Ryden... View Article

Ingenious technology reduces digital storage space significantly

With its innovative software VCmaster, Veit Christoph GmbH, a software developer based in Germany, offers unique Hybrid-Technology that combines the benefits of an interactive word-processing software with the advantages of the well-known pdf-technology. “With its inventive Hybrid-Technology VCmaster gives justice... View Article

Architecture Visionaries

Architecture Visionaries by Richard Weston and published by Laurence King in August 2015 presents the story of 20th-century architecture through the fascinating personal stories and significant works that have shaped the field. Arranged in a broadly chronological order, Architecture Visionaries reveals the impact that 75... View Article

Crown Paints Launches BIM Objects

Crown Paints has added Building Information Modelling (BIM) to its suite of services for specifiers. The new service can be accessed via a link from Crown Paints’ Specification website, www.crownpaintspec.co.uk or by visiting the paint manufacturer’s profile on the well-recognised National BIM Library... View Article

Summer School shares Austria’s passion for the Passive House

For years, Austria has developed and delivered passive house technology across a wide-range of environments including homes, offices, public buildings, hotels, student accommodation – and even industrial centres. Now, as UK architectural, construction and property professionals seek out more information... View Article

BAL strengthens specification support team

Building Adhesives Ltd, the market-leading manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouts, sealants and ancillary products, has continued to strengthen its specification support team with the appointment of William McLachlan as Business Development Manager. William will work with architects, designers and specifiers... View Article