Grade II Grantley Hall wins specification award

LISTEN HERE The Grade II listed luxury hotel and spa Grantley Hall in Ripon, North Yorkshire, has scooped the prestigious Winner of Winners Award sponsored by GEZE UK at the 40th anniversary AI Specification Awards. The award was presented by... View Article

Award winning motorway services choose Pendock Linea

The award-winning Skelton Lakes motorway services near Leeds is using bespoke manufactured architectural casings from Pendock’s Linea building linings range to conceal structural elements and help achieve a high quality, integrated finish to the retail unit on site. Designed by... View Article

Mapei features at carbon neutral Braywick Leisure Centre

A full Mapei system forms part of the new Braywick Leisure Centre – a £33 million state-of-the-art facility designed by Plymouth-based BRL Architects. The new iconic Centre in Maidenhead replaces the Magnet Leisure Centre; it combines recreational, leisure and cultural... View Article

Carbon farming milestone for Keller

Keller Kitchens and parent group, DKG, have officially entered the first phase of becoming a Carbon Negative manufacturer of kitchens. Having been a Carbon Neutral manufacturer since April 2017, the next step to become Carbon Negative was a logical progression due to... View Article

Resapol announces new website launch

LISTEN HERE Resapol, the UK’s trusted independent supplier of specialist construction products is pleased to announce the launch of their new website. The website is the culmination of months of work developing a new, modern site that fully meets the... View Article

Insulate and generate in a single product with Kingspan PowerPanel

Kingspan PowerPanel is a new generation of PV roof solution, combining a high-performance QuadCore insulated panel with an efficient monocrystalline photovoltaic panel in a single, factory-engineered product, creating roofs that truly work for the building. The importance of reducing operational... View Article

Communicating efficiencies

Jon Tedstone from ESi Controls explores how architects can use choose modern heating controls and communication networks to precisely meet individual project requirements and maximise energy efficiency An architect selecting a new boiler for a new home or development needs... View Article

Framing the MMC challenge

David Atkinson at Metsec explores why harnessing digitalisation and lightweight steel framing can maximise the benefits of MMC as the industry pursues its various goals The UK construction industry faces a challenge to improve the availability, quality and affordability of... View Article

The rise of the agile office

Alistair Shove from IVC Commercial looks at the rise in ‘agile’-based offices, and how architects can respond to the needs of users with flooring that embraces ‘open design’ post-pandemic One of the lasting impacts of the pandemic on the design... View Article

Good vibrations

With the average person spending an estimated 90% of their time indoors, Sarah Cartwright from Polypipe Building Services says the need to ensure occupier acoustic comfort and noise reduction is now a key priority An article published by the BBC... View Article

Reclaiming bespoke’s role

Sourcing bricks and roof tiles for period renovations are a challenge for architects looking to balance aesthetic appeal, regulatory compliance, and heritage requirements. Nigel Dyer of Wienerberger proposes an alternative to reclaimed products External brickwork and roof tiles are critical... View Article

Get involved with Schlüter at Clerkenwell Design Week

Schlüter-Systems are the market leaders in essential accessories for tile and stone. Their overarching aim is to ensure that you have the perfect support, protection, and decoration for these beautiful materials. Get involved in the below activities they are holding... View Article