Here, John Miles, Technical Manager at Assent Building Control, talks about the benefits of offsite construction in education and how Building Regulations need to adapt to accommodate these modern methods...
New research into the long-term implications of IR35 shows that more than half of managers in the construction industry are concerned about how the legislation will affect its workforce. Paul...
Public sector buildings often suffer with outdated legacy lighting systems that can compromise the safety and comfort of employees and service users, as well as being expensive and inefficient to...
Jason Hughes, Managing Director of Imperial Bricks, looks at why bricks are used again and again in public sector projects, and the importance of an ethical supply chain....
Designing, building and managing social housing is complex and multifaceted, and even more so against a changing dynamic of safety standards, housing demand, environmental targets and build quality. To explore...
Sypro Chief Executive Simon Hunt discusses the all-important need for flexibility in our support of healthcare clients, and why digital software needs to be a standard aspect of the project...
The leisure industry must play a key role in a post-pandemic future, explains Danny Leigh, Project Manager – Frameworks, at ISG....
Work on a brand-new £7m specialist STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) and creative further education centre, which will provide some 400 new pupil places at a college in Bristol,...
A new NHS forensic examination unit is now even better protected from bacteria – and more welcoming to patients – thanks to Dulux Trade Sterishield Diamond....
Condensation leading to mould growth is a serious issue, both structurally and for the health of building occupants. It is essential, therefore, that the requirements for condensation control are met....
Incorporating stylish and durable products into a public realm setting addresses the key characteristics of a well-designed open space, writes John Boyle, Commercial Director at street furniture specialist Broxap....
Over a year since the first UK coronavirus lockdown, the Government, businesses and individuals are looking ahead to a post-Covid world in an effort to take learnings from the enormous...
Following a year of remote learning, education design has an opportunity to take a more radical approach. Simon Reid, Managing Director of public sector design specialist Lungfish Architects, explores how...
Future-proofing and protecting your construction business from both anticipated and unexpected events is more important than ever in the current climate. A vital step in this process is safeguarding against...
For hospitals and healthcare facilities, the successful management of hygiene is absolutely critical and specifying an effective entrance matting system is the first line of defence against dirt, germs and...
In this article, Charlie Cooley, Head of Operations at contractor Novus Property Solutions, discusses the three Cs of putting the end-user first when it comes to carrying out public sector...
With coronavirus placing more emphasis on the need for adequate ventilation in our homes, Paul Williams, Domus Ventilation’s Product Manager, discusses mechanical ventilation’s role in improving indoor air quality....
More than half the adult population of the UK have received their first vaccination dose, and the NHS can now begin to consider initiatives that can offer optimum use of...
We all know that outdoor play is vital for children’s physical, mental and emotional health, and post-lockdown, outdoor play will be essential in helping children to recover. However, as the...
Three new affordable housing developments designed by Bell Phillips Architects (BPA) for Tower Hamlets have now completed and have already begun to welcome residents....
