Grand Designs Live Returns To Excel London In 2022

The UK’s premier event for home building, renovation and improvement makes a welcome return to London for the first time since May 2019. Hosted by TV presenter and design guru
Posted on January 12, 2022

Schools tackle space crisis with outdoor canopies

As schools go back for the new term, many continue to face the challenges of overcrowding, with winter weather exacerbating the problem during break times. More schools are tackling their
Posted on January 14, 2022

Shackerley Chief Exec Awarded MBE

Brian G Newell, the chief executive and founder of cladding manufacturer, Shackerley, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list to recognise his services to the ceramics
Posted on January 14, 2022

Kawneer glazing systems help with a hat-trick at Brunel

Sheppard Robson’s third visit to Brunel is marked with Kawneer glazing systems. Aluminium glazing systems by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer were “fundamental” in achieving the environmental performance and architectural vision
Posted on January 14, 2022

Clegg fastens in with multi-million pound warehouse extension

AN INTERNATIONALLY-known advanced fastening technology manufacturer has doubled the size of its production facility with a multi-million-pound extension built by construction specialist Clegg Group. The extension to EJOT’s current site in
Posted on December 17, 2021

Building design key to hitting university sustainability targets

A prominent polymer system supplier is advocating the specification of more sustainable heating and cooling solutions in educational buildings following the publication of analysis suggesting most UK universities are not
Posted on December 17, 2021

Construction begins on bespoke student accommodation in Leicester

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
Posted on December 17, 2021

High quality insulation schemes, key to low carbon homes’ drive

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,
Posted on December 16, 2021

Restoring a fire damaged home to its traditional beauty  

“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
Posted on December 16, 2021

DLA completes next phase of redevelopment for Oaklands College  

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
Posted on December 17, 2021