As 2022 seems set to see a continuation in construction sector demand, and the UK looks toward post-pandemic economic recovery, business leaders in the built environment are facing a new set of challenges. Increasing labour and material costs, decreasing contractor... View Article

Orbit Homes is celebrating after recycling more than 200 tonnes of unused wood from its construction sites, after partnering with sustainable social enterprise, Community Wood Recycling. Community Wood Recycling has been working with Orbit Homes since 2020, providing a commercial... View Article

Scottish-headquartered architects Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) has pledged that all seven of its UK offices and every project it undertakes could be carbon neutral by 2026 and has appointed a renowned sustainability specialist as part of its drive to help... View Article

Cala Homes (West) has outlined its continuing commitment to investing in Glasgow’s city after welcoming a senior MSP to its landmark Princes Quay site. Glasgow MSP and leader of the Scottish Labour Party Anas Sarwar visited the site in the... View Article

With more developments in progress than ever before, Rippon Homes has been expanding its team by taking on new employees as well as making promotions within the business. Julie Johnson, who joined Rippon Homes in May 2020, becomes the developer’s... View Article

Industrial interior design comes from the city. Old factories, converted warehouse lofts – think rustic wood and iron in an exposed space with open brickwork, beams and piping. Common in kitchen and living room design for some time, it’s looking... View Article

The Sage, a new arena and conference centre in Gateshead, and Cardiff Arena approved by respective councils. The Sage, the £260m waterfront leisure development in Gateshead, northern England. The mixed-use entertainment district, developed by Ask Real Estate and Patrizia AG,... View Article

A leading housebuilder has appointed a new land and planning manager, confirming the company’s commitment to delivering new homes across Lancashire and Cumbria. Stuart Binks joins Persimmon Homes based in Lancaster, bringing more than 28 years of experience in sourcing... View Article

Badly designed storage, limited space and poor layout are the top three kitchen bugbears in the UK, according to new research from Häfele UK. When it comes to storage, 32% of homeowners said they didn’t have enough; 17% said their... View Article

Work has completed on the new school building for Pencoedtre High School in Barry, Wales. Designed by HLM and built by Bouygues UK, the project forms part of a £34.7 million investment into the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, a... View Article

Construction is officially underway on the $3bn, 66-acre master-planned Uptown ATX neighbourhood, whose public realm is designed by SWA/Balsley with Coleman & Associates. The new project will introduce workspace, multi-family, retail, hospitality, and a new Capital Metro Rail Station in... View Article

The South Korean music scene, otherwise known as K-Pop, is currently making huge strides in the global music industry. Popular with fans from Asia to the Americas, South Korean bands are currently topping the charts and selling-out stadiums. With its... View Article

Working in collaboration with ISG, ARUP, and Austin Smith Lord, HLM Architects has developed a design concept for a new joint education campus in the Fairwater area of Cardiff, Wales. Capturing Cardiff Council’s vision, the Fairwater Campus will co-locate Cantonian... View Article