Waugh Thistleton Architects has conceived a visionary project in Norway to create a zero carbon community of 1,500 homes and a cultural hub on Store Lungegårdsvann lake in Bergen. The population of central Bergen is decreasing, with people moving to… Continue Reading →

The UK is manufacturing the highest number of bricks for the housebuilding, RMI and commercial sectors in over a decade according to experts at the recent Independent Builders’ Merchant Forum (IBMF) 2019, hosted by Ibstock. Nearly 100 representatives from the… Continue Reading →

The team at Dulux is launching the Dulux Promise to all its customers, setting out under one simple proposition, the many qualities that set Dulux apart as the category champion. A new Dulux Promise icon will appear on cans of… Continue Reading →

Lincolnshire based civil engineering firm, Minster Surfacing has been recognised for its commitment to recycling and green technology at the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2019. Minster, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, won Circular Economy Project of the Year for… Continue Reading →

The talented team at DV8 Designs have unveiled the stunning transformation of the ‘Jolly Sailor’ public house and restaurant in Davenport, Stockport. Built in 1895, this popular landmark pub has undergone a full interior refurbishment and external improvements including an… Continue Reading →

New report advocates ‘bottom-up’ approach to retrofit as effective way to meet the carbon neutral challenge. On Saturday 22nd June, 2019 at the Community Energy Conference 2019 [1], Greater Manchester-based social enterprise Carbon Co-op published its report recommendations for kicking… Continue Reading →

In partnership with Make Architects, Sir John Soane’s Museum and sponsor William Hare Group, the World Architecture Festival (WAF) has announced the call for entries for the third edition of The Architecture Drawing Prize. Launched in 2017, the prize is… Continue Reading →

Nick Sangwin became national chair of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) on Thursday 13 June 2019 at the NFB’s annual general meeting (AGM), which was followed by a celebratory gala dinner. Construction industry professionals and guests gathered at The… Continue Reading →