Net zero targets are reshaping the way buildings are designed and constructed in the UK. Modern steel framing systems have become important in addressing embodied carbon, material recyclability and supply chain circularity. A comprehensive approach ...
Modern Methods of Construction (or Industrialised Construction as it’s now becoming known as) have been a slow burn for the UK construction industry, with the ingrained working practices of traditional building techniques and the cost required ...
Delivering the UK’s first outdoor rooftop critical care unit has been achieved through early project collaboration, specialist technical input and a shared commitment to improving patient care. The 170sqm outdoor ward atop Kings College Hospital, ...
Simon Woods, European Sales, Marketing and Logistics Director, West Fraser, explains. Embodied carbon is not yet a legal requirement for most UK housing, but it is fast becoming unavoidable. For housebuilders, it is shaping up ...
Serving the UK construction sector with solutions backed by global engineering expertise, SFS manufactures high-performance fastening systems, assemblies, precision-engineered mouldings and other products ideally suited to the evolving demands of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), ...
Offsite construction has moved from niche curiosity in the 1990’s to mainstream necessity today as the industry is being reshaped by the demand for faster build times, higher energy performance, and precision‑engineered components. This shift ...
Clement Windows Group recently manufactured replacement steel windows with intricately shaped heads for Welford & Wickham CE (VA) Primary School in Berkshire. The school, which is for children aged 4-11 years old, is located between ...
Large-format graphics and decorative finishes can help hotels, restaurants and leisure environments create stronger identity without major structural change.
Bathrooms and washrooms are often treated as purely functional spaces, but they play an important role in how people experience a building. In hospitality, QSR, retail, healthcare, education, student accommodation and workplace environments, these spaces ...
The IHBC’s 2026 Day School, on ‘Adaptive Reuse’, will be broadcast from Newcastle on 19 June, and is open to online delegates. The day offers accessible, flexible learning and CPD to practitioners with any conservation, ...
Offering up to 15m of reach, the system gives operators the ability to clean quickly and efficiently from the safety of the ground floor. our lightweight interlocking cleaning poles, are made from a durable yet ...
Architects today are under more pressure than ever. Tighter programmes, complex planning constraints, heightened sustainability targets and exacting clients mean there is little room for friction anywhere in the supply chain. When it comes to ...
NEW SlimWall 35 (SW 35) by Reynaers Aluminium, is a high-performing 35mm stick façade system best suited for use in low-rise commercial projects and contemporary homes. This curtain wall system, developed for ease of fabrication ...
Stannah Lifts Distribution & Service (LD&S), a leader in the UK lift sector, has launched a new commercial website that makes it easier for construction professionals to find the right lift solution. Developed around the ...
As the UK embraces stylish, adaptable outdoor spaces, The New Garden Room Company is leading the charge in high-quality, design-led garden buildings. Based in Oxfordshire, the team creates fully bespoke rooms that redefine the home ...
Lucent Lighting have supplied architectural lighting solutions to the Goldwin London flagship store on Broadwick Street in Soho, helping to shape a refined retail environment where architecture and light combine to create an immersive customer ...
The project is located in the core landscape area of the Silk Road Friendship Garden at the Dingzhou Garden Expo. The overall landscape design of the garden centers on the theme of auspicious clouds, with ...
The Garage for Car Collection by ATRIUM, redefines the architectural typology of the private garage. More than a storage facility, the building functions as a curated gallery, fitness space, and venue for business gatherings — ...
Award-winning studio FUTUREFORMS has made a name for itself activating public space through works that blur the boundaries between public art and architecture. What does it mean to create public art and architecture in the ...
The brief for Eclipse Leisure Centre was unprecedented: create the UK’s largest 50/50 wet and dry leisure centre designed to Passivhaus standards, while meeting strict budget constraints and sustainability targets. Located in Staines-upon-Thames, the £50m ...
Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) new Glasshouse Theater in South Bank is a sight to behold, defined by its rippling glass façade and its ambition to reframe how a major cultural building engages with the ...
In modern architecture, the entrance is expected to do more than simply control access. It sets the tone for the building, shapes the user experience, and often forms part of that all-important first impression. At ...
As the built environment confronts the twin pressures of climate responsibility and an ageing building stock, retrofitting has shifted from a niche intervention to a fundamental design imperative. Across cities and communities, architects are challenged ...
West Fraser is proud to support the 2026 National Year of Reading, a major Department for Education initiative delivered with the National Literacy Trust, aimed at reversing the decline in reading enjoyment and inspiring audiences ...
In contemporary architecture and interior design, attention to detail is everything. From material selection to finishing touches, every element plays a role in shaping the overall aesthetic and user experience of a space. Yet one ...
Rooted in craftsmanship and driven by a deep understanding of materiality, Treehouse Flooring has established itself as a trusted partner to architects and interior designers seeking bespoke timber solutions across London’s residential and commercial sectors. ...
Commercial interiors are being asked to work harder than ever. They need to carry brand character, create atmosphere and stand up to daily use, all while remaining realistic on cost, programme and maintenance. For architects ...
Construction professionals from leading architects’ practices to fire engineers and major contractors are signing up in increasing numbers to receive a significant new CPD seminar from Stephen Neville, the Specification Sales Manager for FIREFLY® keen ...
Here Gordon Hines, UK Technical Manager at SFS Group Fastening Technology Ltd, discusses how the company is aligning its technical services and product information with the expectations of the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI).
Award-winning studio FUTUREFORMS has made a name for itself activating public space through works that blur the boundaries between public art and architecture. What does it mean to create public art and architecture in the ...
In London, a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace, stands Casa Italia, a new headquarters for the Italian Embassy, the Italian foreign trade office and the Italian Institute of Culture. Casa Italia represents Italy in all ...
In contemporary architecture, the importance of flooring specification is often underestimated. Yet, the surfaces we walk on play a critical role in shaping not only the visual identity of a space but also its long-term ...
Ilumitex is the innovative dry flake paint system for interior walls, with the ability to transform any interior space. With defined multi-colour flake combinations, Ilumitex allows you to create stunningly beautiful interior wall spaces. Ilumitex ...
Established in 1971, Mr Astley began our journey trading giftware. What started as the vision of one individual swiftly flourished into a partnership then evolved into the family business it is today. With a commitment ...
For over 60 years, Farrat has supported architects, specifiers, engineers, and construction professionals with high‑performance solutions that enhance building comfort, reduce energy loss, and improve structural performance. As specialists in Thermal Isolation, Building Acoustics and ...
STRENGTH, BEAUTY & SPIRIT Ghizlan’s distinctive art combines ancient and modern, using light and technology in harmony with traditional techniques to create works that are richly layered, dynamic and atmospheric. A powerful collection of portraits of horses, ...
CafeCulture are part of the JPR Graphics group established in April 2003 with a long background in design . Based in Cambridge with our workshops near Paddock Wood Kent we work closely with the hospitality ...
Metal Lux is a renowned Italian company specializing in decorative interior lighting, offering products that perfectly combine style, functionality, and Italian craftsmanship. Headquartered in the province of Padua, in the Veneto region, Metal Lux embodies ...
Already widely specified for flooring applications and creating ‘protected zones’ in roof-spaces, FIREFLY® FB 180 ablative batts are now also being used to provide fire compartmentation beneath raised access floors. Raised access floors are commonly ...
Ilumitex balances outstanding aesthetics with superior durability, providing a modern alternative to traditional wall coverings. From new build projects to residential renovations and commercial upgrades, the innovative Ilumitex system has consistently delivered transformative results for ...
