Competition commendations for rg+p

Multi-disciplinary design practice, rg+p has received acclaim for its work in three architectural competitions, including one international Incentive Award. Architects, 3D visualisers and architectural trainees from the practice’s Leicester office entered the ‘Latvia TabFab’ competition to develop designs for a... View Article

Problems are mounting for builders, according to new FMB survey

Growth in the construction industry could be held back by a weakening housing market, rising costs and an increasingly nervous banking sector, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The FMB’s latest State of Trade Survey showed that workloads for construction... View Article

Wienerberger Brick Award 2020: Call for Entries

To celebrate outstanding brick and ceramic building projects from around the world, the world’s largest brick manufacturer Wienerberger is inviting architects, architecture critics and journalists alike to enter projects into the Wienerberger Brick Award 2020. Entries are open until 9th April... View Article

Homes England success for Weston Williamson + Partners

Weston Williamson + Partners is delighted to have been appointed to the new Homes England Multidisciplinary Framework which will enable procurement of £100m worth of services – as part of a team led by multidisciplinary specialists Pell Frischmann. As a team,... View Article

Getting water-proofing right

If you are installing a concrete basement or other below-ground structures, getting your waterproofing specification right to combat leaks is crucial, as they can undermine your entire project. Yassar Altaf from Sika answers readers’ questions on long-term approaches for controlling... View Article

Editor’s letter

One of the key things to remember in creating a happy and successful self- build is to remember your neighbours. You’re likely to be getting hundreds of deliveries over the course of a build, so anything you can do to... View Article

CTBUH UK Presents: Smart Cities / Smart Buildings

Where: RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London When: January 31, 5:30p.m. – 8:30p.m The “City of the Future” will be designed to be sustainable and smart, socially responsive, self-learning, and community-driven. In light of the Council’s 50th anniversary, the CTBUH United... View Article

Timber tops the agenda for WoodFest Sheffield

WoodFest comes to Sheffield in February with a focus on health and wellbeing, low carbon, circular economy, building performance, offsite construction and modular design. The month-long event will feature wood in design and construction throughout Sheffield and Yorkshire. The programme includes... View Article

Rio receives title of world capital of architecture

Rio de Janeiro was chosen by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as the first world capital of architecture. The city, which was also the first to receive the title of world’s cultural heritage in the urban... View Article