Plans Submitted for Penicuik High School Redevelopment

Architecture firm Holmes Miller has submitted a planning application to Midlothian Council for the redevelopment of Penicuik High School. Holmes Miller’s plans include the re-use and retrofit of the original 1930s school building, the infilling of existing external courtyard spaces... View Article

Brick Awards 2024: The Winners

The Brick Development Association is delighted to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 Brick Awards. This annual competition recognises the outstanding contributions of architects, builders, bricklayers, and manufacturers to the built environment. The winners were selected by a panel... View Article

STUFISH Reveal Design for Swindon’s New Performance Venue

STUFISH Entertainment Architects have revealed its design for Swindon’s new theatre and concert venue as part of Swindon Borough Council’s vision for its Cultural Quarter masterplan. The Council has committed to bringing forward plans to build a new multi-functional cultural... View Article

Clearly ready for the FHS

Paul Higgins of TuffX explores glazing options for meeting the demands of Part O but also the upcoming Future Homes Standard, on aesthetics and function During an era of change in the construction, we are also at a pivotal moment... View Article

Industry reacts to Reeves’ inaugural Budget

The construction industry has responded to Labour’s first budget in 14 years, with Rachel Reeves setting out her plans to raise an additional £40bn in tax – the highest level of increases ever announced in a Budget. Brian Berry, chief... View Article

Keep healthy and even cool with underfloor heating

Ashley Cooper of WMS explains why underfloor heating is a key way to improve indoor air quality and reduce airbourne pollutants, while also providing a cost-effective way of mitigating overheating in homes While soft furnishings are typically known as the... View Article

ADSA Highlights the Importance of NVQs in Building Safety

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) highlights the critical role of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) for raising industry standards in the latest episode of its Tech Talk podcast. https://ADSA.podbean.com/e/episode-4-nvqs-evidence-of-competence-in-the-powered-pedestrian-doors-industry/ It features in-depth insights from the ADSA team, along with special... View Article

Inspectas recruits six new compliance specialists

Compliance specialist Inspectas has made six new appointments from trainee to board level, bolstering its team’s property expertise. The West Yorkshire-based business, which moved into larger premises and marked its 10th anniversary last year, has brought in fire, equipment, lab,... View Article

Practice Profile: Holmes Miller

ADF’s Kim Neville traces the evolution of multi-award winning Glasgow practice Holmes Miller, from its modest origins 70 years ago to overcoming a series of challenges which equipped it to deliver further future growth Holmes Miller was established in 2011... View Article

Success cast in stone

Toby Marlow of Haddonstone explains how architects can achieve the best outcomes when using cast stone and what advice they should expect from a manufacturer There is a virtually endless variety to the forms which cast stone can take, from... View Article

JMJ Group Holding announce The Grove by ZHA

Comprised of 293 apartments offering panoramic views of Qetaifan Bay and the Lusail skyline, The Grove has been designed with its waterfront promenade as the heart of the community. Passive design strategies are combined with advanced cooling technologies powered by... View Article