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Building Regulations amendment – combustible materials

Thursday, 16th March 2023

Please be advised the Government has amended the Building Regulations to prohibit the use of combustible materials in the external walls of buildings in England over 18 metres that contain at least one dwelling. The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018 includes... View Article

Atkins draws top talent to boost infrastructure growth ambitions

Thursday, 16th March 2023

Atkins, part of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has announced three senior appointments drawing from top talent across the industry, to bolster its position as one of the UK’s leading engineering, planning and design consultancies. The key appointments of Andrew Jones, Richard... View Article

Local Architects Reimagine Nottingham’s Former Debenhams Building

Thursday, 16th March 2023

The future of the former Debenhams store in Nottingham city centre has been subject to much speculation since its closure in May 2021, with rumours and widespread debate about what should happen next to the Grade II listed building. It... View Article

Stanhope Achieves B Corp Certification

Thursday, 16th March 2023

Leading UK developer Stanhope has today announced it has successfully achieved B Corporation (B Corp) certification, joining only a handful of other developers and asset managers who meet the rigorous requirements. Certified B corporations are businesses that meet the highest... View Article

Manufacturers must be ready to embrace the product ID revolution

Wednesday, 15th March 2023

Ross Matthews, Head of Sales at BSI Identify discusses the challenges to the industry around unique identification codes for products. The industry is facing many challenges and everyone will need to adapt accordingly. This adaptability is particularly pertinent to manufacturers... View Article

Wates signs development agreement with Brent Council to build more than 300 new homes

Wednesday, 15th March 2023

More much-needed housing will soon be a reality in Wembley following an agreement between Wates and Brent Council to develop 304 new homes. The deal, which was signed this week by the residential division of the leading family-owned development, building... View Article

DLA secures planning consent to refurbish prominent Fleet Street building

Wednesday, 15th March 2023

DLA Architecture has secured planning permission for the extension and refurbishment of St Bride’s House on Salisbury Square, Fleet Street, London, a 50,000 ft² prime office building. St. Bride’s House is an existing office building, formerly developed in 1982, within... View Article

Episode 9 of the Building Insights podcast is now available

Tuesday, 14th March 2023

In the latest episode of the Building Insights podcast, netMAGmedia speaks to architect Bill Dunster OBE, a leading light in sustainable design globally, having pioneered several zero carbon developments in the UK since the 1990s, including the Stirling Prize-shortlisted BedZed... View Article

Shotley Bridge Community Hospital by Medical Architecture receives planning approval

Tuesday, 14th March 2023

Proposals for a new community hospital in Consett, designed by Medical Architecture for County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, have been unanimously approved by Durham’s strategic planning committee. The project is in Cohort 2 of the New Hospital Programme,... View Article

Let’s Talk: Why the Construction Sector Must Embrace Workplace Mental Health Support

Monday, 13th March 2023

In England, one in six people will experience depression or anxiety in any given week. In recent years, a growing movement in favour of the destigmatisation of these issues has encouraged more open attitudes towards mental health, making it easier... View Article

Why Jeremy Hunt needs to stimulate growth – by Wavensmere Homes

Monday, 13th March 2023

Speaking ahead of Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget announcement, James Dickens, managing director of Birmingham-based housebuilder Wavensmere Homes, said: “We are bracing ourselves for a lacklustre Budget, but every individual and business operating in the UK needs to believe there might... View Article

Plans to loosen immigration barriers will boost construction, says FMB

Monday, 13th March 2023

The Government’s proposed loosening of immigration rules will be a positive boost for the construction sector which is struggling to recruit enough workers, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said: “The Government’s proposal... View Article

University of Bath architects set to share low-carbon building design expertise on India roadshow

Monday, 13th March 2023

Design experts set to visit New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai to share low-carbon, climate resilient building design ideas and tools University of Bath architecture experts will embark on a roadshow across three major Indian cities this week, sharing their knowledge... View Article

ilke Homes partners with Orbit Homes to deliver 140 affordable properties at brand-new development in Hastings

Monday, 13th March 2023

Leading modular housing pioneer ilke Homes has entered into a land led package deal with Orbit Homes to deliver 140 affordable homes in Harrow Lane, Hastings. Hastings Borough Council granted Reserved Matters Approval for the 12.4-acre site in March 2022.... View Article

David Chipperfield awarded Pritzker Prize for 2023

Thursday, 9th March 2023

David Chipperfield has been selected as the 2023 winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Founded in 1979, the honour is awarded annually to a living architect whose built work has “produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built... View Article

TODD Architects wins approval for 12-storey residential scheme in Salford

Monday, 6th March 2023

Manchester-based property developer Generation’s plans for a 12-storey, 85-apartment scheme on Duncan Street in Salford, designed by TODD Architects, have been approved by Salford City Council. Targeted at aspirational young professionals, the new-build residential scheme showcases a mix of quality residential... View Article

Leading Architecture Practice Awarded B Corp Status

Thursday, 2nd March 2023

March marks B Corp month, and a leading UK architectural practice is celebrating after being awarded coveted B Corp status in recognition of its social and environmental impact. The North East based Space Group, which incorporates Space Architects, Twinview, bimstore... View Article

Three new Life Science Buildings at the Oxford Science Park Approved

Thursday, 2nd March 2023

Oxford City Council have approved plans for three new buildings on The Oxford Science Park (TOSP), totalling over 400K ft². Designed by Scott Brownrigg, each building will provide headquarters – office and laboratory facilities – for leading science and technology... View Article

Keeping up with ventilation requirements

Thursday, 2nd March 2023

Ruth MacEachern of EnviroVent looks at what the ventilation requirement changes for new homes mean for housebuilders in England and Wales, and how they can meet the challenge. 2022 was a year of significant change in the ventilation industry. Major... View Article

Heat pumps: Our low carbon future

Thursday, 2nd March 2023

Now is the time to act and start changing the way we heat and cool our homes. Paul Taylor of Panasonic discusses the significant role that heat pumps can play in helping to reduce emissions, energy consumption and costs. Decarbonisation... View Article