According to the latest figures released by the Department for Education, average secondary school class sizes have risen four years in a row as the number of pupils continues to...
John Gittens, Business Development Director of Maincor, looks at the benefits of press-fitting and why it is quickly becoming the go-to connecting solution for public sector buildings. ...
Architects, specifiers and security consultants all need continuing professional development (CPD) in the latest technologies available to design into buildings, venues and public spaces to protect our citizens, says Chris...
When faced with improving accessibility to public buildings that are of historic importance, such as churches, many Government and county council properties and even some school buildings; for example, architects...
City centre regeneration is becoming more prevalent than ever in the UK. As such, in 2020 we expect more local authorities across the country will be investing in improving existing...
As research into the impact of indoor air pollution continues, reducing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) is fast becoming a top priority for building designers. Tony Walker, Technical Specification Controller at...
There is still no indication as to whether the UK will leave with a deal, and this growing uncertainty means businesses must work quickly to review their existing technology....
In healthcare environments, the wellbeing and comfort of patients are paramount, and the power of design in achieving this should not be underestimated. In particular, when it comes to managing...
The Box is the largest multi-disciplinary arts and heritage space opening anywhere in the UK next year and the biggest in the South West of England. Originally three separate buildings,...
Glass is one of the most practical materials used in public buildings, providing plenty of practical solutions in housing applications for the 21st century, as Scott Sinden, Managing Director of...
A new, £22m state-of-the-art bioscience facility offering research, education and collaboration for the bioscience industry, led and operated by Teesside University, has just been formally opened on Teesside....
Rebecca Swann, Product Manager for Fuels and Services at Certas Energy, explores the liquid energy mix for the public sector....
Nottinghamshire Police has refurbished the heating systems at a series of its stations with Remeha boilers to improve the efficiency and reliability of the heating service in line with its...
Commercial washroom designer and manufacturer, Washroom Washroom, has delivered a complete turnkey washroom refurbishment project for a vibrant London market....
Regular preventative maintenance of lifts, escalators, platform and stair lifts will optimise the initial investment, ensuring the performance of the installation to the expected service life. Dean Taylor, Regional Director...
Climate change has become a global priority and the public sector must adopt a radical and holistic approach to find solutions, one of which is sourcing sustainable high-quality hardscaping within...
The demand for green and blue roof technologies is ramping up, thanks to their environmental, economic and social credentials, says Amanda de Sousa, Product Systems Manager, BMI UK & Ireland....
‘Practical completion’ has become part of the day-to-day vocabulary for contractors, clients, project managers and surveyors across the length and breadth of the UK. Muckle LLP’s Adam Aston explains more....
Research from The Arts Council has recently shown that access to high-quality arts experiences in schools is beneficial to all aspects of learning, it is more important than ever for...
Modular construction can offer huge benefits in terms of project schedule, budget and workforce requirements. But prefabrication has struggled to be seen as a valid choice in the housing sector....
