WORK has officially started on a six-storey high-quality student accommodation facility, in the heart of Leicester’s city centre. The Marble Street development, which was granted planning permission in February, will feature 61 rooms – a mix of shared and studio… Continue Reading →

By Paul Simpson, Commercial Director at Recticel Insulation Whilst commending Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s commitment to making good his pledge for the UK to achieve carbon neutral status by 2050, is a focus on the wider roll-out of emission-mitigating renewables… Continue Reading →

“It’s an emotional rollercoaster losing your home in a fire,” says Alex Coppock, architect, Communion Architects. “The resurrection project was all about recreating a healthy home than honoured the cottage’s traditional beauty.” The thatched cottage in Worcestershire suffered an extremely… Continue Reading →

DLA Architecture has completed and handed over phase two of the £62 million redevelopment masterplan for Oaklands College at its St Albans Campus. The £13.4 million ‘Evolution Centre’ provides 49 classrooms, including one science classroom, six dedicated ICT rooms alongside… Continue Reading →

Imperial Bricks has launched a new ‘Regency’ range, available now on short lead times. “The Regency range is made to our specification by a partner factory in Europe,” comments Imperial’s Managing Director, Jason Hughes. “In view of the current brick… Continue Reading →

Following a successful tender process, Haringey Council has appointed building contractor Diamond Build PLC to refurbish and remodel elements of a primary school in Tottenham, London. The £3.7m of on-site works will provide Chestnuts Primary School with two new classrooms,… Continue Reading →

Harvey Coyne, an apprentice at The Joinery Co (London) Ltd, has picked up Apprentice of the Year at the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards for his enthusiasm, passion and creative workmanship. The Woodworking Apprentice of the Year Award, sponsored by… Continue Reading →

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is pleased to announce that Balkrishna Doshi will receive the Royal Gold Medal 2022, one of the world’s highest honours for architecture. Given in recognition of a lifetime’s work, the Royal Gold Medal is… Continue Reading →