Climate change continues to present challenges in the way we plan, develop or redevelop properties across the UK. The effects created by extreme weather conditions, such as increased levels of...
Educational spaces should inspire creativity and a thirst for knowledge and learning. Unfortunately, tight budgets often stymie the opportunity to create something that meets these aspirations. That was not the...
As social housing providers across the UK look to maximise asset protection whilst simultaneously providing the highest standard of safety for tenants, connective technologies are presenting a new proactive approach...
Amid the coronavirus pandemic and following the Government’s recent £27.4bn pledge as part of the Road Investment Strategy, the highways sector is under ever-greater pressure to step up health and...
It should go without saying, but providing a safe and comfortable atmosphere in educational buildings is critical to a student's ability to learn. Alan Macklin, Technical Director at Elta Group...
It’s almost unbelievable when you reflect on the scale of change that’s occurred across the world over the space of just a few months, not to mention the lasting impacts...
Climate change. Can anyone really argue with the volume of research and data that proves that global warming effects are being caused by humans? That industry, infrastructure and the needs...
Lisa Tomlin, CEO of Carpet & Flooring – one of the UK’s largest independent flooring distributors – discusses how social housing providers can benefit from the flooring specified in their...
Designing and constructing a new school is no mean feat. So taking on three new schools at the same time may seem a stretch, but for architect practice, maber, this...
Polka Children’s Theatre in Wimbledon is a small theatre with big ambitions. Its mission is to produce a “world-class theatre for children” and it is recognised as one of the...
With tighter environmental goals to meet and a commitment to improving the health of local residents, East Cheshire Council turned to Combined Heat and Power (CHP) to improve the efficiency...
Traditional floor constructions consist of either a groundbearing or suspended concrete slab, or a suspended timber floor bearing on masonry. Tighter Part L requirements and the prevalence of off-site construction...
Anthony McNamee, Associate at Farrer & Co, and Hugh Petter, Director at Adam Architecture, investigate....
How can glass be used in public and commercial buildings? What are the maintenance issues with regard to this material, particularly with regard to safety when used for situations such...
In November last year, an influential coalition of housing and charity groups, including RIBA and Age UK, said that “the next Government should make all new homes accessible and adaptable”....
Powder coating architectural metalwork provides protection and colour. In this article, Richard Besant, Director of Powdertech (Corby), explains some of the terms that are often bandied around to quantify corrosion...
The current economic climate means that businesses must manage their finances in smarter ways, maintain effective credit control and look to make efficiencies and savings where they can. One area...
Flooring installations in schools, colleges and universities often face severe time constraints, frequently requiring completion over a weekend or during a school holiday. Flooring in these locations must also deliver...
Transforming unused flat roof areas into attractive green spaces is easier and quicker than many imagine and delivers a raft of benefits that are really attractive to public sector clients...
Trevor Dowd, Executive Director at Trident Building Consultancy, considers the ability of modern methods of construction (MMC) to address the urgent need for aged care....
