York Minster’s Great East Window complete after 11.5m restoration

For the first time in a decade, the country’s largest single expanse of medieval stained glass is again complete following one of the largest conservation and restoration projects of its
Posted on January 5, 2018

Metsä Wood calls for collaboration in timber innovation

Modular construction, using timber as a key element, is a credible solution to fast and sustainable house building. However, Metsä Wood believes that more needs to be done in terms
Posted on January 2, 2018

New Atatürk Cultural Center transforms a 1960’s classic for cultural life into a new urban magnet

Tabanlıoğlu Architects – an award-winning global architecture firm based in Istanbul with offices in New York City, has announced the reconstruction of the Ataturk Cultural Center in Istanbul (AKM). The
Posted on January 4, 2018

Galliford Try scores £155m regeneration deal with QPR

Galliford Try Partnerships has won the contract for a £155m housing regeneration scheme from football club Queens Park Rangers and the Genesis Housing Association. Located to the north of the new Old
Posted on January 4, 2018

UKATA set to attend South Wales Safety Group Alliance Annual Conference, 18 April

The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) is attending The South Wales Safety Groups Alliance 3rd Annual Conference and Exhibition on Wednesday 18 April. Over 300 delegates will gather at Cardiff
Posted on January 5, 2018

Innovative NHS unit receives insulation work from Western Thermal

Western Thermal, leading specialist engineers in thermal & acoustic insulation, ventilation ductwork, trace heating, fire stopping, and pipework, with over thirty years’ experience, is currently applying its thermal insulation, trace
Posted on January 4, 2018

dhf welcomes tougher Building Regulation and Fire Safety recommendations

dhf (Door & Hardware Federation) has welcomed recommendations made in the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety’s Interim Report, published on 18 December, in particular, that those working
Posted on January 2, 2018

£119M Luton airport rail link

A VolkerFitzpatrick Kier JV has won a £119M contract from client London Luton Airport to design and construct a new rail link between Luton Airport Parkway railway station and the
Posted on January 3, 2018

Library Refurbishment Project

The University is investing over £40 million into the further redevelopment and refurbishment of the Library. The Library building at Whiteknights opened in 1964 and was extended in 1985. This
Posted on January 3, 2018

Moduleo flooring ‘Transforms’ 46-bed student accommodation scheme

A six-floor student accommodation complex, situated opposite St James’ Park in Newcastle, has provided a Scandinavian escape in the city centre thanks to luxury vinyl flooring specialist, Moduleo. More than
Posted on January 2, 2018