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NBBJ Unveils Design of the new Life and Mind Building at the University of Oxford

Thursday, 11th June 2020

The University of Oxford and internationally-renowned architecture practice NBBJ have unveiled the design of the new home for the Departments of Experimental Psychology and Biology, including Plant Sciences and Zoology. Situated between Oxford’s listed University Parks, the Science Area and... View Article

Providing a flexible and high-performing underfloor air conditioning system at the One Benjamin development

Thursday, 11th June 2020

One Benjamin is a new mixed-use address in Farringdon. Designed by world-renowned architects Alford Hall Monaghan Morris, and situated directly opposite the new Farringdon station, the building provides 43,562 square ft of office, retail, and residential space. The original air... View Article

CIOB, RICS and RIBA welcome new fire safety measures in high-rise blocks

Wednesday, 10th June 2020

Three leading professional bodies in the built environment, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have jointly welcomed new measures from the Government which will ensure... View Article

Senior opens up The Toybox

Friday, 5th June 2020

With a proven track record of delivering high performance aluminium fenestration solutions to the student accommodation sector, Senior Architectural Systems has played a key role in the creation of a new multi-storey residential development in Birmingham. Located in the heart... View Article

Small is beautiful on World Green Roof Day

Thursday, 4th June 2020

Small roof spaces – from bike sheds to bus stops, kitchen extensions to home offices – make perfect homes for beautiful green roofs and industry experts supporting this year’s World Green Roof Day on June 6th are encouraging everyone to... View Article

WGRD’s window of opportunity for urban greening

Thursday, 4th June 2020

Market-leading modular green roof manufacturer Wallbarn has joined forces with World Green Roof Day organisers in calling for people to look out of their windows and identify flat roofs that would be perfect for transforming into insect and bird friendly... View Article

Six product showcases 2020

Thursday, 4th June 2020

From Quantum Flooring Solution TopClip is Quantum Flooring Solution’s Transition Profile range. The four clip-in profiles which make up TopClip provide safe junctions between practically every mix of adjacent floorcoverings. This is down to the unique design and manufacturing techniques... View Article

Modular skylights to maximise the positive effects of daylight upon patient welfare

Wednesday, 3rd June 2020

LISTEN HERE 🔊 140 modules of the VELUX Modular Skylight system have been installed at the new Wicklow Hospice at Magheramore, Ireland, providing ventilation, thermal comfort and natural light. Wicklow Hospice Foundation appointed Martin Noone Architects, from Dún Laoghaire, to undertake... View Article

Government must maximise public interest in home improvements to green the UK housing stock, says RICS

Wednesday, 20th May 2020

A new RICS paper calls on Government to make a step-change in policies for decarbonising existing UK housing stock, as people spend more time at home due to the Coronavirus lockdown. Retrofitting to decarbonise UK existing housing stock, examines the... View Article

Green-tech supplies landscaping materials to Leeds Playhouse Gateway Court

Monday, 4th May 2020

PROJECT: Leeds Playhouse Gateway Court LOCATION: Leeds, West Yorkshire CLIENT: Leeds City Council LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS: Ellis Williams LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR: Gavin Jones PRODUCT/SERVICES SUPPLIED: Mona irrigation, GT-Anchor Systems, Root barrier This stunning public space is part of the Leeds Playhouse and... View Article

LWK + PARTNERS reveals masterplan of waterfront development Zhongshan OCT Harbour

Wednesday, 29th April 2020

China’s Zhongshan OCT Harbour, masterplanned and designed by LWK + PARTNERS, broke ground in early 2020, which is envisioned to serve as a dynamic recreational destination and emerge in the west coast of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. LWK +... View Article

First phase of new village approved for Ebbsfleet Garden City

Wednesday, 29th April 2020

The first phase of a new village for Ebbsfleet Garden City has been approved by planners. Ebbsfleet Development Corporation approved plans for 281 homes in Ashmere, which will be the second village to be developed in Whitecliffe, formerly known as Eastern... View Article

Caledonian Modular secures £40m, 528 bed student development

Wednesday, 29th April 2020

Caledonian has been awarded a £40m turnkey contract by Studytel® for its 528 student bedroom development at Penryn, near Falmouth in Cornwall. This is the latest in a series of major new multi-million pound contract wins for the Newark-based business.... View Article

Curzon Street station becomes first HS2 station to gain planning approval

Friday, 24th April 2020

HS2’s new landmark Curzon Street station in Birmingham, set to be one of the most environmentally-friendly railway stations in the world, has been given planning permission by Birmingham City Council. Three planning applications for the new station and the surrounding... View Article

Final plans for transformation of Aberdeen Market go before planning committee

Friday, 24th April 2020

New Pedestrian Area and Green Wall, Art Installations, Office and Retail Space to Dramatically Transform Market Street and the Green Final plans for the transformation of the Aberdeen market building and surrounding area will go before Councillors on 30th of April... View Article

BAM thanks its supply chain for handing over Harrogate’s new Hospital

Wednesday, 22nd April 2020

BAM Construction today thanked all its partners for working together so collaboratively on the new Nightingale Hospital in Harrogate. The team has been working on the new facilities 24 hours a day in shift patterns to create the new facilities,... View Article

New Enterprise Hub at Goldsmiths, University of London by Morris+Company gets planning go ahead

Wednesday, 22nd April 2020

Planning has been granted for a new Enterprise Hub at Goldsmiths, University of London, designed by Morris+Company, transforming a Victorian parade of shops on the busy and vibrant New Cross Road, into a modern incubator space for local enterprise and... View Article

Plans submitted to transform iconic Paisley Building

Tuesday, 21st April 2020

The JR Group has submitted a detailed planning application to Renfrewshire Council to transform the former TA building on Paisley’s High Street. The Paisley-based construction firm’s extensive proposal will offer state of the art student accommodation for the nearby University... View Article