Nicola Pearson, a Consultant at GIIG, part of nima, explains how public sector clients and their supply chains can start to transform their information management....
Alongside the importance of hygiene, room acoustics need to be at the forefront of the design and specification of ceilings within healthcare buildings. Simon Humphrey, Technical Manager at leading acoustic...
Grant Leggett, Executive Director of Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group), discusses the increasing preference for natural public spaces over landscaped public spaces in today’s urban design....
The new Broadland Food Innovation Centre provides the food and drink community with a prestigious facility within the Norfolk Food Enterprise Zone to grow their businesses. The centre, delivered by...
Jenny Smith-Andrews, Head of Marketing at H+H, considers masonry construction as a sustainable building solution for the public sector....
In this article, Lee Spencer, Head of Operations at national contractor Novus Property Solutions, discusses the benefits of choosing a specialist contractor, and the role this can play in overcoming...
When it comes to reducing a building’s carbon footprint, in the first instance and over its lifetime, there are many factors to consider, including embodied carbon. Supporting the industry to...
From commercial office buildings to schools and colleges, metal mesh ceiling systems have become a preferred design solution amongst architects and designers. Here, Jonathan Reed, Managing Director at Amron Architectural,...
A major part of the UK’s commitment to meeting its targets for carbon reduction is being driven by a tightening of the Building Regulations surrounding energy-efficiency standards for homes. In...
Students have driven improvements at their schools and colleges, calling for the creation of flexible outdoor spaces. In response, Broxap has delivered bespoke canopy projects, breathing new life into courtyards,...
Schools are worlds in themselves. Self-contained ecosystems, which, like the wider world, are experiencing overcrowding, distracted populations and evermore social media outlets clamouring for attention....
Here, Scott Denham, Sales Director at IG Masonry Support, looks at how manufacturing expertise and design technology are bringing a new look to traditional brickwork....
There are numerous insulation solutions available and making the right choice for a specific project can be difficult when specifiers must consider all the options. In this article, Paul Barrett,...
Compared with a building project, choosing a shelter seems simple, but it is important to get the specification right at the beginning. Michael Denyer, Technical Consultant at Waverley Exteriors, outlines...
Glass partitions have become increasingly popular in schools and further education thanks to their excellent functionality and unique aesthetic features. The systems offer adaptable solutions that optimise space and meet...
Councils will play a vital role in achieving the UK’s net-zero targets, and many have declared climate emergencies, recognising the importance of decarbonising local communities. In this article, Travis Benn...
Harrogate Borough Council was planning to create a new civic building on its edge-of-town Knapping Mount site. Situated within a wooded conservation area, the new building would allow the council...
There are many considerations when specifying products to enhance the safety and wellbeing of building users and occupants – from reducing risk of injury to improving the indoor climate. Here,...
As the uptake of digital technology within the construction sector gathers pace, built environment professionals are becoming aware of the benefits digital strategies can bring. David Bain, Research Manager at...
Tom Merton, Technical Specialist at flexible equipment insulation material and engineered foam manufacturer, Armacell, examines the ways in which the careful selection of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R)...
