The second phase of the new Arle Court Transport Hub, a state-of-the-art park-and-ride facility in Cheltenham, has been completed. The site now hosts a brand-new, multi-storey car park and bus...
UK fire crews play a vital role in saving lives – so the design of their station facilities has to work hard to minimise any further risks. ...
The community benefits of local authority (LA) leisure facilities extend far beyond sport. Ranging from supporting health and wellbeing to enabling social cohesion, cultural enrichment and economic stimulation, the community...
The education landscape is evolving in response to changing demands, the need to modernise existing buildings impacted by issues like RAAC and the push for more sustainable, futureproof facilities....
A brand-new specialist school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs has been completed in Shepshed, Leicestershire, offering facilities for students aged four to sixteen....
Ruth MacEachern, Product Manager at EnviroVent, looks at how social housing providers can meet current and future ventilation requirements....
Hosting major sporting events provides cities with huge opportunities to invest in their communities and make a name for themselves globally. But with this opportunity comes great responsibility, particularly in...
Creating inclusive and welcoming interiors is not just about developing an aesthetic; it’s about building a real understanding of how people use and interact within their spaces, both as individuals...
With research continuously highlighting the positive effect that an office design can have on employee satisfaction, productivity and retention, it’s no surprise that more employers are looking to enhance their...
Stanton Williams’ £21m Young’s Court development at Emmanuel College delivers exemplary new student facilities, promoting interaction, collaboration and sociability....
Changes in safety legislation have led to multiple new guidelines, which govern the way in which buildings are constructed and maintained. The Building Safety Act, brought into law in April...
TR19® Air, published by the BESA, provides a clear specification for professional cleaning of ventilation systems. Gary Nicholls, MD of Swiftclean and Co-Author of both TR19® Air and TR19® Grease,...
Robert Walton, Chief Product and Engineering Officer at Constructionline, debunks four myths around the recently-announced PPN 03/24 and what it means for procurement processes....
In the heart of Knaresborough, a historic market town nestled in north Yorkshire, the local swimming pool has long been a beloved community facility. Originally built in 1990 and last...
SAP calculations are obligatory for new-build homes to comply with Building Regulations. Chris O’Kane, Technical Director of SIG’s 360 Team, explains how they are used to develop cost-effective housing solutions....
Here, James Gemmell, a sustainability and retrofit expert at Holmes Miller Architects, explores the urgent need to move beyond discussions and start implementing large-scale retrofitting solutions in the UK....
Faced with a range of issues impacting their operation and maintenance, leisure buildings are constantly navigating challenges to continue to provide essential services to communities. In this article, PSBJ speaks...
Nobody can argue that while there is still very much a place for traditional construction methods, we should be taking a closer look at modular or volumetric building – especially...
The evolution of education environments in Scotland over the last 10 years is creating spaces that preside over a significantly improved school system in the country, says Lindsey Mitchell, Architect...
The property portfolios of the UK’s public sector contain thousands of listed buildings, all of special architectural or historical interest and some of national importance. With an obligation to preserve...
