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Zero carbon masterplan on Norwegian lake set to transform Bergen
Waugh Thistleton Architects has conceived a visionary project in Norway to create a zero carbon community of 1,500 homes and a cultural hub on Store Lungegårdsvann lake in Bergen. The
Positive outlook for construction sector as brick manufacturing output hits 10-year high
The UK is manufacturing the highest number of bricks for the housebuilding, RMI and commercial sectors in over a decade according to experts at the recent Independent Builders’ Merchant Forum
Dulux supports UK trade professionals with launch of Dulux Promise
The team at Dulux is launching the Dulux Promise to all its customers, setting out under one simple proposition, the many qualities that set Dulux apart as the category champion.
Hexagon strengthens 3D visualisation capabilities
Hexagon’s Geosystems division today announced the acquisition of Melown Technologies, a Prague-based technology company from Ivo Lukačovič´s investment company Helifreak Limited. Melown Technologies develops mass-scale computer vision and advanced visualisation
Focus Consultants appointed as business planners for major town hall restoration
Focus Consultants has been appointed by Rochdale Development Agency to create the business plan for the £16 million redevelopment of the iconic Rochdale Town Hall. The project, which had a
Minster wins national green business award
Lincolnshire based civil engineering firm, Minster Surfacing has been recognised for its commitment to recycling and green technology at the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2019. Minster, which celebrates its 20th anniversary
DV8 Designs transform The Jolly Sailor in Stockport
The talented team at DV8 Designs have unveiled the stunning transformation of the ‘Jolly Sailor’ public house and restaurant in Davenport, Stockport. Built in 1895, this popular landmark pub has
Queensgate Investments and Rockwell secure green light for Kensington Forum
Queensgate Investments and Rockwell have today got the green light for their proposed redevelopment of the Kensington Forum. Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, resolved to grant planning permission for the
Revamp at 35 dale street wins top award
The refurbishment of a listed eight-storey building in Manchester’s Northern Quarter has won a top award. Designed by Manchester-based architects Atelier MB and SpaceInvader Design, the £8m scheme at 35
Older and Wiser
Smart technology is still perceived by many to be the remit of luxury and ultra-modern buildings, but Oliver Iltisberger, Managing Director of ABB’s Smart Buildings business outlines how specifiers and
