Two former furniture factory buildings in East London have been transformed into high-end apartments with the help of Crittall windows. Long Street in the Hackney conservation area was a key component in Shoreditch’s industrial heritage. The area was once the… Continue Reading →

New technical guidance into the different methods of measuring moisture in historic buildings which could help protect them from the impacts of climate change has been published by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) today (Monday 22 March). This guidance was commissioned… Continue Reading →

By Nic Collins   The quality of reinforced concrete installation and repair is vital to upholding the structural integrity of a wide range of applications from bridges to tunnels, to domestic basements, buildings and car parks. Hence the need for… Continue Reading →

A young employee from Connected Places Catapult is celebrating after achieving a ‘distinction’ in an L4 Project Management Apprenticeship, delivered by global training provider, Skills4Stem. Christian Stiles completed the entire Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship with Skills4Stem over an… Continue Reading →

Greenough & Sons win in the 2021 Pitched Roofing Awards. The renovation of a 17th Century listed café in the Snowdonia National Park, which incorporated some “rare” roofing methods using Welsh Slate, has won the contractors a national award. Greenough… Continue Reading →

Ibstock, the UK’s largest brickmaker and leading manufacturer and supplier of clay and concrete building solutions, has achieved the highest level of accreditation with a newly launched quality mark from the Brick Development Association (BDA). The BDA’s Brickmakers Quality Charter… Continue Reading →

Award-winning architecture and interiors practice, Hollaway Studio is responsible for the extensive restoration and refigurement of the historic two acre site of Twickenham Studios, one of London’s oldest film studios. Combining the refurbishment and development of the existing onsite buildings… Continue Reading →

Capturing the traditional charm of the Tudor period, London-based design studio, Upcircle, designed Chester’s newest student accommodation by taking inspiration from the city’s history and architecture. With the help of Forbo Flooring Systems’ comprehensive portfolio, including its recently refreshed Allura… Continue Reading →