JPG Completes Major Logistics Project At Goole 36
JPG Group has successfully completed engineering consultancy works for logistics developer Tritax Symmetry to deliver the first phase of a major new development at Goole 36 Enterprise Zone. The …
Commercial Buildings
The Science of Sustainability
Perega and Perega Clear Structures deliver engineering services for CABI’s new eco-friendly offices. Perega, one of the UK’s most-respected structural and civil engineering practices, and its leading glass engineering arm, …
UKGBC publishes guidance to catalyse the delivery of net zero carbon buildings
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published new guidance, Unlocking the Delivery of Net Zero Carbon Buildings, which examines how current barriers to the delivery of net zero carbon …
SAV Systems and Mitsubishi Electric join forces in the heat networks market
Mitsubishi Electric has announced that SAV has become a Value Added Reseller (VAR) joining the manufacturer as a specialist provider of central plant rooms for heat networks and energy metering …
Leeds office scheme revamp adapts for a new normal
A prime office site in Leeds city centre’s creative quarter, which is currently undergoing major renovation works, is making further modifications to provide a safer and more hygiene-conscious environment for …
Esh Construction Awarded £10m Contract for Hexham Bunker Retail Development
Esh Construction’s commercial build division has secured a £10 million contract to transform the Hexham Bunker into a 69-bedroom Travelodge and Lidl retail outlet. Delivered on behalf of Union Property …
Salford Council Gives Consent for Phase Three Development at Middlewood Locks, Manchester
Detailed planning consent had been granted by Salford City Council for the delivery of a third phase at Middlewood Locks, the award winning, new 25-acre mixed use development at the …
A leap into the future with large scale R32 air conditioning
A former tram station in Bristol has become the first building in the UK to benefit from large scale R32 air conditioning. The Art Deco building in Gloucester Road was …
Transformational public service development plans approved in West Suffolk
Planning permission has been granted for a revolutionary multi-million-pound ‘public service development’ at Western Way, Bury St Edmunds – designed to unite public services with enterprising space. The 17-acre development …
Now is not the time for unnecessary trips to the office
British Safety Council calls on Government not to pressurise employers to get workers back into the office. If people can work from home, they should have the choice to work …
CLEANING: Clarion calls Samsic to offices in central and south east England
The UK’s largest provider of affordable housing, Clarion Housing Group has appointed Samsic UK to provide cleaning services to its offices in central and south-east England. The contractor is supplying …
Renovation and restoration of 1930’s Len House in Maidstone moves closer
Classicus Estates, a privately-owned property development company, will take a step closer to bringing a well-known landmark back into the community later this month. The planning application for a £30m …
SAS ceiling brings colour and personality to Wix European HQ, Dublin
SAS International was recently chosen to provide a modern, open cell ceiling for the canteen area at Wix.com’s European headquarters in Dublin. The renovation of the building supports the significant …
Swedish, stylish and sustainable: one of Europe’s largest office and warehouse building completes
New solid wood office entirely clad with sustainable leader Kebony A new, forward-thinking office and warehouse on the outskirts of Gothenburg, Sweden has been completed with style and sustainability prioritised …
Managing a safe return to work – six measures every employer should be ready to adopt
With organisations preparing to see more and more staff returning to their places of work over the coming weeks, many questions have been raised about how to make offices, shops, …
Green light for office development in Canongate, Edinburgh
A planning application for the development of high-quality office accommodation by property developer Summix Capital has been granted by Edinburgh City Council’s Development Management Sub-Committee. Located at 179 Canongate, Edinburgh, …
Coronavirus Shutdown: Bathrooms, garages and a van – The spaces being commandeered as home offices
Workers across the UK preparing for a potential Coronavirus shutdown are using creative ways to make home office space. Worried workers across the country and preparing for a potential shutdown …
Notts Grade A Science Park opens its doors
A collaborative Grade A 22,700 sq. ft office space in Nottingham has now reached completion, providing space for growing firms to expand their research and development facilities near like-minded businesses, …
Safety first for Sound Reduction Systems as Sonata installers receive SafeContractor accreditation
Leading acoustic insulation systems manufacturer and supplier Sound Reduction Systems has been awarded the highly respected Alcumus SafeContractor accreditation in recognition of its Sonata installation team’s health and safety excellence. …
R32 Hybrid VRF delivers energy efficient comfort for Acticare staff
Nursing and care home supplier Acticare is now able to provide heating, comfort cooling, and fresh air ventilation to employees with the installation of modern, innovative air conditioning from Mitsubishi …
Rockwell exchanges contracts on prime Elephant and Castle site
Rockwell has exchanged contracts on the Salvation Army Headquarters at 101 Newington Causeway in the London Borough of Southwark. The freehold purchase, in the heart of Elephant and Castle, is …
Mitsubishi Electric delivers the sweet smell of success to Lush Ltd
Ethical cosmetics retailer Lush is now able to deliver energy efficient air conditioning to employees at its new office space in Poole thanks to the installation of Mitsubishi Electric’s City …
Trend is the perfect fit for L.L.Bean
Controlling energy use and maintaining comfort conditions across a multi-site organisation relies upon a building energy management system (BEMS) that can produce accurate information in real time. It’s why leading …
Soundblocker delivers privacy solution for partitioned offices
Soundproofing for suspended ceilings The Soundblocker range of acoustic insulation panels provides an effective solution for architects, interior designers and building owners seeking to optimise the use of partitioned working spaces, such …
Triton completes £5m industrial scheme in Leeds
Triton Construction has completed the development of a new 65,000 sq ft. industrial scheme on the historic Wortley Low Mills estate in Leeds. Whitehall Point now offers three purpose-built warehouse …
Reynaers facilitates delivery of a world-first in design at Axis Towers
Axis Towers is the first facility in the world where two towers turn around their own axis, but stand on the same foundation, separated by multiple expansion joints. Attracting much interest …
PAC & GDX demonstrates smart thinking with its new Architect range of readers
PAC & GDX, the leading provider of access control and door entry solutions, has announced the availability of its new Architect range of readers. By integrating cutting edge radio frequency …
UKGBC welcomes the Government proposals for improving commercial buildings
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today welcomed the Government proposals for improving the energy performance of commercial buildings. Following extensive UKGBC lobbying, the Government has today published two …
Mitsubishi Electric Opens New London Office to Support Growing Demand for Energy Efficient Buildings
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new London office and a specialist team dedicated to delivering energy efficient HVAC solutions in the capital. The office, located at Sustainable Bankside II in …
Consultation on energy performance targets for offices launched to target net zero
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today launched a consultation seeking feedback on proposals for energy performance targets for the offices sector. The consultation includes a proposal paper detailing …
Too hot, too cold? Building managers can’t get it right and October is the worst
October’s +/- 8 degree temperature swings are causing havoc for building managers. Sharing workspaces and facilities is one thing, but office workers and building managers are at odds in deciding …
Triton completes £1.2M warehouse for Tech Folien
Triton Construction has completed works to deliver a new 30,000 sq ft warehouse facility in Liverpool for Tech Folien, a well-known niche producer of blown film extrusion for the labelling …
Office deal secured at Leeds landmark
Jersey domiciled investment partnership UKRO has secured a deal to let 12,500 sq ft of prime office space at the newly refurbished Park Row House in Leeds city centre. Red …
New report: the building and construction sector can reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050
With the support of more than 80 organisations, the World Green Building Council’s new report describes actions to revolutionise the buildings and construction sector towards a net zero future, through …
UKGBC launches Climate Commitment Platform for built environment, mobilises members for Global Climate Strike
Building on the momentum of the Global Climate Strike, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today unveiled its Climate Commitment Platform, an online tool designed to profile the headline …
Maxi 60 Ceiling System delivers dependable fire rated soundproofing solution
The Maxi 60 Ceiling System from Sound Reduction Systems provides an ideal way to upgrade acoustic insulation in ceilings while providing 60 minutes of assured fire protection. Easy to install …
Nine-storey YMCA campus reaches new heights as significant structural milestone met
Work at the £19 million YMCA campus in Milton Keynes has now reached roof level. Milton Keynes has welcomed the creation of the 199-apartment scheme. The flagship project will provide crucial housing, …
CP Electronics helps Aurora set new standard for sustainable development
With products and support from CP Electronics, Aurora has become the first building outside London to achieve an outstanding rating from BREEAM. Also designed to LEED Gold Standard, the automated …
RAD Phase 1 achieves ‘Excellent’ BREEAM rating
ABP London’s £1.7 billion Royal Albert Dock Development’s first phase has been placed in the top 10% of sustainable commercial building design after it was awarded an ‘Excellent’ rating by …
Rockwell Appoint John Sisk & Son to Build 30 Storey Canary Wharf Building
Rockwell, a versatile and connected property developer with a proven track record of delivering quality development projects, has appointed John Sisk & Son for pre-construction services to build a 30-storey …