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Tech for good: How technology can reduce the environmental and social impact of our built environment

From Richard Hyams, founder of astudio The built environment accounts for approximately 40% of the UK’s total carbon footprint. With the Government having announced a £3bn green investment package in its Summer Statement, there is a clear effort to improve [...]

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Firestopping and the design of penetration seals

Friday, 25th September 2020

A service penetration through a fire-separating element may well be viewed as a minor element of a compartment wall or floor, but their importance cannot be understated. We talk to... View Article

Extinguishing fire safety myths

Friday, 25th September 2020

Fire Safety has and always will be a well-documented subject, with various experts and regulatory bodies sharing key insights that save lives. Despite this, practical knowledge can sometimes be overshadowed... View Article

St Arthur Homes set for expansion as Shared Ownership surges

Thursday, 24th September 2020

As demand for shared ownership housing increases nationwide, affordable housing provider St Arthur Homes is aiming for significant expansion and has made several new senior staff appointments as it ramps... View Article

LWK + PARTNERS delivers wellness-driven retail space with Zijing Paradise Walk

Thursday, 24th September 2020

Taking good care of personal health and staying comfortable in a space are growing priorities for today’s consumers, a trend that has intensified since the pandemic. The Zijing Paradise Walk... View Article

Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen completes construction in preparation for museum’s big move

Thursday, 24th September 2020

Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, the first publicly accessible art depot in the world designed by MVRDV, has completed construction. Located in Rotterdam’s Museumpark, the depot features a new type of... View Article

University and councils team up to help Derbyshire firms create ‘net zero’ homes

Thursday, 24th September 2020

The University of Derby is joining local partners from across Derbyshire next month to spearhead the ‘green recovery’ by making homes in the county more energy efficient. Methods and approaches... View Article

Construction Manager of the Year Awards goes virtual for 2020

Thursday, 24th September 2020

The Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) ‘Construction Manager of the Year Awards’ (CMYA) event has been moved online for 2020. As more restrictions are imposed in the UK to limit... View Article

Programme launches to prevent employee addiction crisis

Thursday, 24th September 2020

e UK’s leading addiction treatment specialists UKAT have launched a new Addiction Awareness programme, aimed at helping those working in the Building & Construction trade across the country. The programme... View Article

Persimmon Homes appoints new land director for South Yorkshire

Thursday, 24th September 2020

The new land director for a South Yorkshire housebuilder is focused on bringing more new homes to the region. Matt Barker brings with him more than 20 years’ industry experience... View Article

Building a retirement houseboat in Shoreham from scratch

Thursday, 24th September 2020

Tata roofing system went up in just one day – By Southern Sheeting The Shoreham Houseboat community has been called “Britain’s wackiest street,” with more than 40 houseboats, ranging from... View Article

The Virtual Homebuilding & Renovating Autumn Show returns to people’s homes, supported by headline sponsor the Royal Institute of British Architects

Wednesday, 23rd September 2020

Following a successful virtual summer event where over 70 per cent of visitors reported having an excellent or good online experience that they considered better value for time and money... View Article

ZHA announces the design of 2 Murray Road

Wednesday, 23rd September 2020

Located in the heart of Hong Kong’s central business district, the 36-storey Murray Road project for Henderson Land replaces a multi-storey car park to create an urban oasis adjacent to... View Article

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Winter gardens utilise Style’s partitioning solution

Monday, 28th September 2020

The newly built Waterson Building is home to a boutique collection of luxury residential accommodation located in the heart of Shoreditch, E2. Aiming to maximise floor space in the stylish... View Article

Plumbing in the kitchen causing sinking feelings?

Monday, 28th September 2020

Modern day consumers and housing developers want more and more out of their kitchens, which means extra strain on plumbing installers. But there are ways to simplify these installations in... View Article

Structural surveys are necessary when designing new construction projects

Monday, 28th September 2020

Structural surveys are normally used in conjunction with other surveying methods. They are very useful in determining the load bearing capacity of buildings, determining the integrity of any building, determining... View Article

Who to hire when renovating my house in Chichester?

Monday, 28th September 2020

So, you’re renovating your house in Chichester. When you’re remodelling your home, your main goal is always to make it look more beautiful and more comfortable. It is important to... View Article

Metal – the new edition of ALUCOBOND®’s digital magazine Forms & Elements

Sunday, 27th September 2020

“The whole of life is devouring things and melting them down into our own metal.” – Otto Ludwig (German writer, 1813-1865) Have you heard of metal yoga? No, this is... View Article

H.D. Services Ltd adapts to protect staff and clients

Thursday, 24th September 2020

Established in 1988, H.D. Services Ltd are an award-winning, family run company operating throughout the South East. We specialise in the construction and development of boreholes and soakaways and the... View Article

Three is the magic number for modern housing development

Thursday, 24th September 2020

An innovative combination of three reflective, insulating and low emissivity construction membranes from Glidevale Protect has been used to deliver the magic formula for a new build apartment scheme in... View Article

Research identifies significant savings with tapered roof insulation

Wednesday, 23rd September 2020

A new white paper has highlighted that tapered roof insulation systems, which combine flat roof insulation and drainage in a single product, can achieve considerable savings when compared with other... View Article

ERA Protect launch – Next generation of smart home security is backed by BSI IoT Kitemark

Wednesday, 23rd September 2020

ERA, the UK’s security specialist, has launched ERA Protect, the next generation wireless smart security system and the first of its kind to attain the prestigious BSI IoT Kitemark. Bringing... View Article

Saint-Gobain Glass LIVE@5 Online Event Back With More Great Guests

Wednesday, 23rd September 2020

The LIVE@5 online event, hosted by Saint-Gobain Glass UK & Ireland is back for a second series, live every Thursday throughout the autumn. The LIVE@5 events are free to join... View Article

New infrared hearing solutions now available from SigNET

Wednesday, 23rd September 2020

Listentech’s innovative ListenIR range of infrared hearing technology is now available from SigNET. Ideal for classrooms, performing arts studios, courtrooms, places of worship or anywhere where amplified audio needs to be private, the range includes lightweight IR transmitters... View Article

Vent-Axia’s ‘COVID-19 Support Campaign’ Shortlisted in HVR Awards

Wednesday, 23rd September 2020

Vent-Axia is delighted to announce it has been named as a finalist in the HVR Awards 2020 ‘HVAC Initiative of the Year’ category with its ‘COVID-19 Support Campaign’. As the... View Article

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