Finding a new groove
As a prominent adaptive reuse scheme on the Grand Union Canal in West London, The Gramophone Works sees Studio RHE employing modern timber technology to create a healthy work environment... View Article
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Brick Awards 2023: The Winners
The Brick Development Association is pleased to announce this year’s winners of the annual Brick Awards. Category: Supreme Winner Project: Shrewsbury Flaxmill Location: Shrewsbury Brick Manufacturer: Northcot Brick Brick Name:... View Article
From the High Line to the Skyline – BIG’s Biophilic Skyscraper Complete in New York City
Named the world’s Best Tall Building in its category by The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat at the organisation’s annual conference last week, The Spiral visually extends the... View Article
University of Bristol Dental School completes, designed by BDP
The University of Bristol’s new purpose-designed Dental School has been officially opened by Bristol West MP and Shadow Culture Minister, Thangam Debbonaire. Global multidisciplinary design practice BDP supported the University of Bristol... View Article
Designs revealed for 1 Nanjing Road, a mixed-use development in Qingdao
1 Nanjing Road is Foster + Partners’ first project in Qingdao, a major seaport and financial centre in the eastern Shandong Province of China. Located in the city’s southern district,... View Article
Construction work starts at largest purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Europe
Leading central London student accommodation provider Urbanest has closed and completed on all financing and construction agreements to deliver the largest purpose-built student accommodation (“PBSA”) scheme in Europe. The development,... View Article
FCBStudios plan submitted for low carbon theatre for Oldham
Oldham Council have submitted a planning application for the development of a new site for Oldham Theatre. The new proposed building provides a variety of spaces for performing arts, culture,... View Article
NVB Architects unveil newly designed infant school in the Greenbelt
NVB Architects have designed a new stand-alone prep school building for Aldenham Prep School in Hertfordshire to help unify disjointed facilities spread across a number of buildings. Vincent House is... View Article
HS2 ‘super-hub’ station at Old Oak Common recognised as ‘outstanding’ for environmental designs
HS2’s new ‘super-hub’ station in West London, which will be the largest newly built station in the UK, is currently under construction, and has been awarded an outstanding rated score under the... View Article
A truly local build: BAM completes Royal Cornwall Hospital’s new Scanning Suite and Haematology & Oncology Ward
BAM joined the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust to celebrate the opening of the new Trelawny Scanning Suite and Haematology and Oncology Ward in Truro, almost three years to the day... View Article
HUB and Bridges Fund Management acquire prime City of London repurposing opportunity for £30m
Developer HUB and Bridges Fund Management, a sustainable and impact investor, have acquired 45 Beech Street on the edge of the iconic Barbican Estate for £30m, with plans to refurbish... View Article
Foster + Partners develops concept design for Dubai vertiport terminal
A provisional concept design for a Skyports Infrastructure vertiport terminal, located next to Dubai International Airport (DXB), has been endorsed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at... View Article
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How can early engagement help to improve fire safety performance?
Neil Kirwin, Southern Specification Manager at SFS, discusses why engaging with building product manufactures can help to improve fire safety performance. Earlier engagement in technical design with building product manufacturers... View Article
CGT Security launch a new range of high-performance industrial shutter doors
As an industry-leading manufacturer of innovative security shutters, CGT Security are known for delivering quality solutions that are beyond the traditional shutter door. So it is no surprise that their... View Article
Export positivity as market turns increasingly global for EJOT Colorfast
An innovative roofing and cladding fastener developed by EJOT in the UK more than 30 years ago, and now on its third generation, is becoming increasingly popular with contractors around... View Article
The leading experts in high-profile listed and historic building waterproofing projects
When it comes to high-profile waterproofing projects, Newton Waterproofing is the name that stands out. With the company’s extensive range of products as well as a long history and expertise,... View Article
Brand New CPD from Leviat
Our latest CPD seminar, Considered Façade Solutions for Complex Applications, helps specifiers and building professionals understand the complex issues that can arise when designing masonry façades – crucial in order... View Article
Why specifying the right floor for dance and the performing arts is critical
Architects and specifiers play a vital part when specifying the correct floor that is fit for purpose. Inspired by Harlequin’s commitment to protecting the health and wellbeing of dancers and... View Article
Yeoman Shield highlighting dementia-friendly wards
Wall & Door Protection Specialists, Yeoman Shield recently collaborated with a Yorkshire hospital to provide Door Protection for a ward refurbishment that would be in line with the dementia-friendly environment... View Article
Rain, snow, ice? No problem for West Fraser’s CaberDek flooring leading the pack for housebuilders
CaberDek is one of West Fraser’s flagship quality flooring products designed to ensure that, whatever weather befalls UK construction sites, work can continue cleanly and safely; this is especially important... View Article
Class 1 Magply boards withstand real life fire test on Surrey home
A potentially catastrophic blaze, which consumed the garage containing a parked vehicle adjoining a £1M house in rural Surrey, was stopped in its tracks thanks to the use of 12mm... View Article
Triton Systems tank waterproof behemoth basement near Birmingham
The creation of an extensive basement complex that has taken a year to construct and which extends beneath an access road to link the main property with a separate building,... View Article
Engineered in the UK to shape a sustainable tomorrow
With the market being flooded with cheap imports, an increasing number of architects are opting to bolster the UK economy by specifying domestically-produced products and brands. West Fraser has been... View Article
Leviat CPD Series
Leviat offers a comprehensive range of CPD seminars covering some of our most popular products across our brands Ancon, Helifix & Halfen, including Support & Restraint of Masonry Cladding, Wall... View Article