The Bathrooms & Washrooms Masterclass

This CPD webinar brings together experts to explore innovations in water saving, usability, and aesthetics, addressing the evolving needs of both multigenerational residential households and the commercial sector. It highlights how showers are becoming central to modern residential projects, examining the drivers [...]

Are Your Washroom Designs Part T ready?

Taking into account Part T and Approved Document T in the design of accessible WC facilities What does Part T of the Building Regulations change for accessible washroom design? In short, it doesn’t replace Approved Document M. However, it does [...]

Future Homes Standard published including 40% of floor area PV requirement

The Future Homes Standard (FHS)' secondary legislation has been published by the Ministry of Housing, detailing requirements for designs of new homes that housebuilders must adhere to from 2028. The delayed full consultation response has been published in the hope [...]

New report from Cedral: How residential facade design is changing to meet the demands of the climate crisis

According to a new report from Cedral UK, 48% of architects admitted that they expect sustainability measures they are introducing on current new builds to be out of date within 15 years. Architects’ and specifiers’ eagerness to embrace more sustainable [...]

Wates Wildscape: Reimagining the balance between housing and habitats

Turning BNG from Burden to Opportunity As England accelerates plans to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029, developers face a difficult challenge: balancing the demand for housing with the urgent need to restore our natural environment. Wates Land and [...]

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BDP Appoints Benedict Zucchi as Chair

BDP, the original multidisciplinary house of design, has appointed Benedict Zucchi as Chair, effective from 1 July 2026, succeeding Chris Harding after nearly a decade in the role. The appointment... View Article

A strong footing for learning

Flooring in education must balance safety, durability and acoustics over time. Melissa Heath from leading manufacturer Amtico explores why long-term performance needs to be more effectively considered during specification. Education... View Article

Safeguarding school doors

Kate Jones of Ahmarra outlines the key pointers for safe specification of fire doors for education settings – balancing life safety, compliance and performance with the practical demands of busy... View Article

Design, decarbonise, deliver

Richard Brown at Ideal Commercial Heating explores key pointers for specifiers looking to transition projects from gas boilers to heat pumps. The electrification of heat is now firmly embedded in... View Article

Kosmalt | Atrium Architekti

KOSMALT is originally the largest workers’ dormitory of the Košice steelworks VSŽ, built in the 1960s according to the design of architects Ladislav Greč and Róbert Kandrík. The name of... View Article

Heating designs for life

Ashley Cooper at WMS Underfloor Heating explains why the provision of heating is not just a technical decision, but a design choice that shapes how a home feels. When we... View Article

Integrating digital in the roof

Dan Redfern at Marley discusses how digital integration is reducing risk, saving time and reshaping the way architects approach roof specification. Roof specification has never been a tick-box exercise –... View Article

Access to the right options

Graham Mears at Stannah Lifts explains the different types of lift solutions designed for improving accessibility, and advises on the best options for a variety of scenarios. Passenger lifts are... View Article
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New Marketing Head for Performance Technology Group

Performance Technology Group has appointed Heidi O’Shea as Head of Marketing. Heidi will drive marketing strategy for the Group’s five specialist construction products brands AIM (Acoustic Insulation Manufacturing), CMS Danskin... View Article

Sense by MACO wins two awards

MACO was awarded Gold in the German Innovation Award 2026 in Berlin in the “Excellence in Business to Business – Building & Elements” category. After winning the Red Dot Award:... View Article
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