Rockwool has cast doubts over the value of government fire tests in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. And the insulation giant is calling for a simplification of the building regulations to simply classify materials as combustible or non-combustible…. Continue Reading →

Construction companies are trying to hire staff at their fastest rate for more than a decade. But a lack of skilled workers means many vacancies could go unfilled. The latest survey from recruitment giant ManpowerGroup reveals construction as the most… Continue Reading →

ONS figures published today show that construction output in July fell by 0.9% and was 0.4% lower compared with one year earlier. In addition, new orders in Q2 declined 7.8% and fell 12.6% on an annual basis. Rebecca Larkin, Senior… Continue Reading →

Large, timber-framed sash windows are one of the most recognisable and desirable features of Georgian architecture, but they are also well known for their poor energy performance. This was the challenge facing St Gerard’s school, a Catholic co-educational school in… Continue Reading →

Brookhurst handmade clay roof tiles have been specified for a glorious new build project in the Thredling Hundred, mid Suffolk. Close to the village centre of Debenham, this outstanding and spacious home is surrounded by outbuildings, both old and new…. Continue Reading →

Libraries are noted for their quiet acoustics, and nowhere is this more true than a prominent London library which has just been refurbished with products supplied by Sto Ltd. Sto’s StoSilent Distance A2 110 system has been installed throughout the… Continue Reading →

A state-of-the-art office space is often seen as a big part of the brand for fast-growth technology companies. This was the brief for Isle of Man-based architect Savage and Chadwick when asked to design a new building at the Douglas… Continue Reading →