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The retail park renaissance?

Thursday, 24th May 2018

The shifting retail landscape is continuing to cause a ripple of confusion, risk and uncertainty for investors and developers alike, however, innovation has a key part to play in the sector. Paul Starbuck from retail, sport and leisure specialists LK2... View Article

The American Hardwood Export Council and Waugh Thistleton Architects collaborate with ARUP to build landmark pavilion for the London Design Festival

Thursday, 24th May 2018

Waugh Thistleton Architects, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and ARUP are collaborating to present ‘MultiPly’, a modular cross-laminated tulipwood pavilion, in the Sackler courtyard of the V&A from 15 September. ‘MultiPly’, one of London Design Festival’s Landmark projects, will... View Article

Council opens new Stonewater development of low-cost rental homes in Aldershot

Wednesday, 23rd May 2018

Rushmoor Borough Council’s Councillor Mike Roberts cut the ribbon this week at the official opening of social housing provider Stonewater’s new £1 million development of eight one and two-bedroom low-cost rental apartments in Aldershot. The new Stonewater homes, which will... View Article

Eight out of ten scale-up businesses in construction and real estate sector bullish on Brexit

Wednesday, 23rd May 2018

Almost half (42%) of the scale-up businesses in construction and real estate believe that the Government’s approach to Brexit and international trade will benefit them, while 40% say it will have no impact at all, according to a new report: Dream... View Article

Building memories through infrastructure: why it matters

Wednesday, 23rd May 2018

This glimpse of the future was crafted by: John McNeil Have you ever experienced that feeling when you had to stop and take a mental picture of your surroundings, taking in every second, every moment you had in that place?... View Article

BSRIA comments on wood burners – education needed

Wednesday, 23rd May 2018

BSRIA has responded to today’s government announcement, as part of its clean air strategy, to “clamp down” on “all sources” of pollution, including coal-burning and wood-burning stoves. Ministers want to halve the number of people exposed to “high levels of... View Article

Kier brings together schools and local businesses in new Educational Engagement Programme

Wednesday, 23rd May 2018

Kier is launching a new education initiative in Wales with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), to create effective links between local schools and the Kier supply chain with the aim of inspiring the next generation of talent to consider... View Article

First time buyers find dream home at Cawston Rise

Wednesday, 23rd May 2018

When first time buyers, Maddie Fell and Alex Bray were searching for their new home, the stunning Cawston Rise development in Cawston, Rugby from triple HBF 5 star housebuilder, William Davis Homes proved to be the perfect choice. The young... View Article

New National Institute to support brownfield redevelopment announced

Tuesday, 22nd May 2018

The University of Wolverhampton is to be home to a new national brownfield centre that will help tackle the housing shortage, West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has announced. The National Brownfield Institute is being funded as part of the £350m... View Article

Construction products to contribute towards halving energy use in buildings

Tuesday, 22nd May 2018

Dr Diana Montgomery, Construction Products Association Chief Executive said: “The importance of this announcement cannot be underestimated. Our sector employs over 333,000 people and advances will drive a more sustainable, higher skilled workforce. This is a significant opportunity for us... View Article

Revealed: The easiest (and hardest) places to get planning permission in England and what to do to get approved first time

Tuesday, 22nd May 2018

Whether you are applying for planning permission directly yourself or through an agent, the process can be quite difficult and frustrating for many. A recent survey by home improvement experts at Everest reveals that 34% amount of people who have recently applied... View Article

First decorating visualisation app launched

Monday, 21st May 2018

The digital landscape is changing in the interiors sector, from the way we shop to the way we decorate. As one of the major online players in the market, leading wallpaper and paint manufacturer Graham & Brown has developed the... View Article

The National Theatre is taking part in the London Festival of Architecture 2018 inspired by the festival theme of ‘identity’

Monday, 21st May 2018

On Saturday 16 June, there will be a special event at the National Theatre, as part of the London Festival of Architecture. The event traces the development of the NT, from the first years at the Old Vic Theatre through... View Article

Be confident with colour in the kitchen

Monday, 21st May 2018

Colour is one of the boldest and smartest design features you can bring into the home, but it can be quite daunting, especially with a focal point such as the kitchen. Sarah, Creative Director at Wren Kitchens talks through the inspiration... View Article

BIID partners with House & Garden Festival 2018

Monday, 21st May 2018

The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) is partnering with this year’s House & Garden Festival 2018. Taking place from 20th to 24th June at Olympia London, the Festival will include BIID Registered Interior Designers hosting a series of Interior Advice Clinics, which... View Article

Low Carbon Homes launches Forum South West

Monday, 21st May 2018

First in a series of a nationwide forums to help housing and construction professionals improve home energy efficiency across the UK, lowering carbon emissions and reducing fuel poverty. Low Carbon Homes is a new initiative that will kick-off its programme... View Article

nvestec arranges £72mn loan to fund Teddy Sagi-backed 140,000 sq ft residential and co-working development in King’s Cross

Monday, 21st May 2018

Investec Structured Property Finance (“Investec”) announces that it has provided The LabTech Group, the Digital and Real Estate Development and Investment business owned by Israeli billionaire Teddy Sagi, with a £72mn loan to fund the development of a major 140,000... View Article

New Director for Corstorphine + Wright

Monday, 21st May 2018

National architectural practice, Corstorphine + Wright has appointed Paul Thrussell as a Director of the practice, based in Leeds and London. Paul has joined Corstorphine + Wright with a key focus on commercial architecture, development of the practice’s Leeds studio,... View Article

Flagship art & design building in Leic scoops prestigious RIBA Award

Monday, 21st May 2018

THE team behind the transformational Vijay Patel Building at De Montfort University, which inspires some of the UK’s most talented art and design graduates, have scooped a prestigious award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Nottingham and London-based CPMG... View Article

Win £2500 by designing a room within a room, with RIBAJ and Norbord.

Monday, 21st May 2018

A new competition from RIBAJ invites architects to design innovative workspaces inside a room in a house, public building or office. Inspired by renaissance painting Jerome in his study by Antonello da Messina, which features a ‘room within a room’,... View Article