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Sweden’s Most Revered Architect subject of Major Exhibition opening in Stockholm in April 2021

Tuesday, 3rd November 2020

Sweden’s most revered architect Sigurd Lewerentz, regarded as a giant of 20th century architecture, is the subject of a major exhibition, Sigurd Lewerentz: Architect of Death and Life designed by Caruso St John, opening at ArkDes, Sweden’s national centre for architecture and design in... View Article

The Right to Build Task Force is launching a suite of planning guidance to support the delivery of custom and self-build homes

Tuesday, 3rd November 2020

As part of Right to Build Day 2020*, the Right to Build Task Force is publishing the first phase of a comprehensive suite of guidance designed to support the delivery of custom and self-build homes in England. The guidance complements... View Article

Right to Build boost will help SMEs, says FMB

Monday, 2nd November 2020

The Government’s announcement of a review to increase self and custom builds will prove valuable for local communities and SME housebuilders, says the Federation of Master Builders. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “It’s no secret that this... View Article

AHR announces new MD for architecture

Monday, 2nd November 2020

After 38 years with AHR, Martin Wright, Managing Director of AHR Architects Ltd, is announcing his retirement from the practice from 30 June 2021. Martin joined the practice in 1982 and over his career led our Leeds office, our work... View Article

UK headquartered MBH Corporation makes ninth acquisition of the year

Monday, 2nd November 2020

MBH Corporation plc (MBH), a diversified investment holding company, continues their acquisition drive with their ninth acquisition of 2020, and their first in Australia. The acquisition of Cobul Constructions boosts MBH’s already considerable construction vertical as well as expanding their... View Article

The Doddington Estate wins appeal for residential plans designed by Assael Architecture

Monday, 2nd November 2020

The Doddington Estate and Assael Architecture have successfully won the appeal to develop multiple rural housing sites around the Grade I listed Doddington Hall in Nantwich, Chesire. The outline consent, which has taken 13 years to secure, includes 112 new... View Article

Mayor warns Government’s planning reforms risk undoing years of progress in housing delivery

Monday, 2nd November 2020

The Government’s proposed overhaul of the planning system is “ill-conceived, rushed and damaging” and does nothing to address the barriers still holding back the delivery of new homes, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has warned. In his formal response... View Article

Works complete on phase two of £3.9m King Edward VI School renovation

Monday, 2nd November 2020

Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson has completed the latest phase of works on the expansion and renovation of King Edward VI School in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Comprising two phases of works led by G F Tomlinson for Staffordshire County Council under the Staffordshire... View Article

Krol Corlett Appoints New Head of Construction

Monday, 2nd November 2020

LISTEN HERE 🔊 North West construction contractor, Krol Corlett, has appointed Peter Dunn as the company’s new Head of Construction, as part of a targeted growth strategy. An experienced construction director who joins Krol Corlett from a national construction company,... View Article

Building Construction Design are now on LinkedIn!

Friday, 30th October 2020

We are now on LinkedIn, so give us a follow! @Building Construction Design (BCD)... View Article

Selfbuilder + Homemaker are now on LinkedIn!

Friday, 30th October 2020

We are now on LinkedIn, so give us a follow! @Selfbuilder + Homemaker https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/selfbuilder-homemaker... View Article

Housing Management & Maintenance are now on LinkedIn!

Friday, 30th October 2020

We are now on LinkedIn, so give us a follow! @Housing Management & Maintenance https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/housing-management-maintenance... View Article

Housebuilder & Developer are now on LinkedIn!

Friday, 30th October 2020

We are now on LinkedIn, so give us a follow! @Housebuilder & Developer https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/housebuilder-developer We will only be posting original content along with updates in the magazine and our digital... View Article

ADF are now on LinkedIn!

Friday, 30th October 2020

We are now on LinkedIn, so give us a follow! @Architects’ Datafile (ADF) https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/architects-datafile-adf... View Article

One in three people are interested in self build, but being able to finance it remains the biggest barrier.

Friday, 30th October 2020

On Right to Build Day (30 October) the National Custom and Self Build Association (NaCSBA) and the Building Societies Association (BSA) are releasing the findings of new online market research into self build intentions and the effect of COVID-19 on... View Article

The Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) announces its 2020 winners!

Thursday, 29th October 2020

The 58 AMP Jurors have made their decisions and the Architecture MasterPrize is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 edition of this prestigious award, in both professional and student categories. The 2020 edition of the MasterPrize was again... View Article

Sustainability, style and substance

Thursday, 29th October 2020

Latest research from Waterwise estimates that over 2 billion litres of water is used each day across Britain through showering, the equivalent to almost 800 Olympic size swimming pools. With the Environment Agency predicting an extra 3.6 billion litres of... View Article

Going green on the Government

Thursday, 29th October 2020

Offering homeowners grants of up to £10,000 for energy-saving home improvements, Jack Wooler explores the Government’s Green Homes Grant, explaining what it is, what it can do for you, and how to apply. Able to fund up to two-thirds of... View Article

RIBA Client Adviser Contracts – independent, expert advice that puts you in control of your construction project 

Thursday, 29th October 2020

The new RIBA Professional Service Contract for Client Advisers is now available both via the RIBA Contracts Digital tool and on paper. The contract outlines the types of services a Client Adviser may offer, provides guidance on how to appoint... View Article

LGA responds to government funding allocated for new homes for rough sleepers

Thursday, 29th October 2020

Responding to the announcement of funding allocated for 3,300 new homes for rough sleepers, Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, said: “Councils continue to work tirelessly to get people sleeping rough off the streets and into safe accommodation.... View Article