Status codes: why the complexity?

By Thomas Whiting, Managing Director at Amodal In order to really think about how we can put change into motion, we have to start opening-up areas of conversation that will alter the way we think and work as an industry.... View Article

French studio delivers the “Grand Palais”

Antonio Virga has delivered, in the historic centre of Cahors, the “Grand Palais”, a 7-theater cinema with a capacity of 1,051 spectators that is part of a master redevelopment plan for the Place Bessières, now dedicated to pedestrians Located on... View Article

LGA responds to PM Covid-19 alert level announcement

Responding to details about COVID-19 alert levels announced by the Prime Minister, Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association, said: “The simplified alert levels will make it easier for communities and the councils who represent them to understand,... View Article

Take control of underfloor heating

Specifying products that not only contribute to a building’s overall efficiency, but enhance how the interior space is used too, will be high on any self-builder’s agenda. Choosing a heating system can have a huge part to play, not only... View Article

Colleagues unite for causes close to their hearts

A team of colleagues from two housing associations have united to raise money for causes close to their hearts. Staff members from Grand Union Housing Group, based in Milton Keynes, and Longhurst Group, with offices in Rushden and Peterborough, are... View Article

Newland Homes secures further development opportunity

Newland Homes has secured an opportunity to redevelop a seven-acre brownfield site in the heart of Stroud. The Daniels Industrial Estate is located between the Bath Road and Dudbridge Road, and is currently owned and managed by Industrial Sales Ltd.... View Article

Wates Construction delivers landmark £33m leisure centre

National contractor Wates Construction has completed works at Braywick Leisure Centre, a major leisure and community hub for Windsor and Maidenhead Council, marking the first project delivered for Wates via the Major Works – UK framework, part of the Scape... View Article

Limehouse development unveiled

Plans to deliver dozens of affordable homes within striking distance of the City of London as part of a £22million housing scheme have today been unveiled by developer Southern Grove. The 45 units in Limehouse — a short walk from... View Article

Slate: the perfect material for every architectural design

Slate is becoming more widely recognised for its vast design versatility, above and beyond traditional build and ideal for use across an array of modern roofing and cladding projects. Here Julian Gomez, Director of Marketing at CUPA PIZARRAS looks at the features and... View Article

“Green” cement pour yields concrete results

University of Sydney researchers have successfully poured “green” cement – pavement made from a unique mix of fly ash, and waste materials including ground glass and gaseous carbon dioxide. The trial “eco-pavement” has saved 752kg of sand from being dredged... View Article