The Fire Protection Association’s (FPA) InfoZone seminar theatre returns for 2022 this May, with an agenda covering a wide range of crucial talking points in the fire safety industry for attendees at FIREX International. Alongside its welcome reception area, where… Continue Reading →

Built on a site that once housed a popular public house dating back to the 1800s, The Astley in the Northern Quarter of Manchester is a beautiful residential development offering 135 privately rented sector apartments. The architect wanted to incorporate… Continue Reading →

The renovation programme of Manchester’s 435,000 sq ft Exchange Quay office development continues with in excess of £200K being invested in the reception refurbishment of Building 1.  Following the successful transformation of the reception areas in both Buildings 8 and… Continue Reading →

One of the most significant challenges architects can face is regenerating an area full of personality, but in desperate need of renovation. The challenge can be even more demanding if the project involves changing the purpose of the site. But… Continue Reading →

A greener way of using concrete in housebuilding has gained the thumbs up from the National House Building Council, NHBC. The warranty company has approved Roger Bullivant’s RBeam precast concrete foundation opening the door for getting insurance for more houses… Continue Reading →

As 2022 seems set to see a continuation in construction sector demand, and the UK looks toward post-pandemic economic recovery, business leaders in the built environment are facing a new set of challenges. Increasing labour and material costs, decreasing contractor… Continue Reading →

This month (March 2022) marks 25 successful years in business for Canadian lighting manufacturer GVA Lighting. Since its inception in 1997 when it was founded by Vladimir Grigorik, the company became a pioneer and a leader in LED lighting technologies, has grown steadily… Continue Reading →

Offsite contractor, M-AR has launched a brand-new CPD module focussed exclusively on modern methods of construction (MMC) and exploring how best to maximise the benefits of offsite. Typifying M-AR’s open and collaborative approach to improving standards across the industry, the… Continue Reading →