New StoBrick launch extends options for architects and building designers

The launch of a new cladding product for externally insulated building façades has expanded the wide range of design options available from Sto UK, a leading external wall insulation system
Posted on December 20, 2019

Final building at 40-acre new riverside town Royal Wharf tops out

Ballymore and Oxley celebrate milestone for fast-growing London neighbourhood Ballymore and Oxley celebrated a landmark moment today as the final, and tallest, residential building at Royal Wharf officially topped out.
Posted on December 20, 2019

XL Joinery decides on 2020 Carbon Neutral projects

As part of its ongoing commitment to keeping up to carbon neutral standards, XL Joinery, the market-leading supplier of doors and associated products, has announced its support of three inspiring
Posted on December 18, 2019

4,000 bacon butties later, Knauf Insulation wraps up Feel Good Factor tour

Over 4,000 free bacon butties were given out to builders across Great Britain last month as Knauf Insulation celebrated the 10th anniversary of ECOSE® Technology, its unique bio-based binder for
Posted on December 18, 2019

Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers some guidance on the thermal performance (U-values) of rooflights and what to look out for in the specification process.

One of the most important elements of modern building materials is thermal performance, which is measured in terms of heat loss. In the construction industry this is commonly expressed as
Posted on December 13, 2019

Victorian house heating efficiency to improve with Spacetherm® insulation

The heating efficiency of a 1870s three floor semi-detached house in south east London is set to be dramatically improved as a result of the introduction of Spacetherm WL insulation.
Posted on December 13, 2019

AR Emerging Architecture awards: winner announced

Comunal Taller de Arquitectura has been announced the winner of the AR Emerging Architecture awards 2019, along with two Highly Commended practices – Estudio MMX and Estúdio Gustavo Utrabo –
Posted on December 13, 2019

Ibstock collaborates with Architectural Association School of Architecture

Ibstock Brick has joined forces with the Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA) to look at the important role that brick plays in helping to create buildings and spaces that
Posted on December 13, 2019

Now is the time to get Britain building, says FMB

Todays’ historic result must draw a line under years of crippling uncertainty that has been so toxic for UK construction, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to
Posted on December 13, 2019

Personality matters

Charlotte Docherty, Associate, gpad london   Any city street in the UK is a complex tapestry of old and new. Yet far from being a restriction, historic buildings and features
Posted on December 12, 2019