SJ Roberts has been appointed by Barcud, one of the leading housing associations in Wales, to deliver phase 2 of its Maes Dulais development in Newtown. The second phase will be comprised …
May 2023 saw street party food and stalls set up in many of our towns and cities, with marketplaces filled with street food vendors, coffee vans and music to celebrate …
For extensive green roofs, weight is very much a critical factor when considering the imposed load on the structure of the building. For extensive green roofs weight is very much …
Almost 50 families are enjoying living in better homes after a business well-known for delivering positive social impact handed over the final renovated property of a two-year scheme. Pioneering business …
What are the key recommendations from the ProPG Acoustics Guide? The Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) has partnered with the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and the Chartered Institute of Environmental …
A planning application for a striking new pedestrian and cycle bridge at Royal Victoria Dock has been submitted, which will vastly improve public access across the docks, while also linking …
Work is underway on the last phase of Radbrook Village – a luxury housing scheme on the site of a former college in Shrewsbury. Floreat Homes and building contractor S J …
Lime is a natural building material that has been used for centuries and offers several advantages over synthetic building materials. Unlike synthetic materials that are often made from non-renewable resources, …
Led by the UK’s leading social enterprise, Places for People, the plans for Gilston Park Estate lay the foundations for six new villages to the north of Harlow on the …
North East housebuilder Homes by Carlton is pushing ahead with its expansion strategy as the company acquires land to develop and complete its single largest site. The award-winning County Durham …
Timber Development UK’s goal is to position timber as the first-choice building material for any UK construction project. Inside the latest issue of Designing Timber you will find the latest …
With increased urbanisation and loss of natural spaces there must be a sustainable approach to urban development. In this article, the technical manager at Riefa Green Roofs explores how green …
Is a garage somewhere to park the car or something more? Many detached and semi-detached UK homes built since the mid-twentieth century feature garages, but the way we use them …
The regeneration of Perry Barr in Birmingham took another step forwards today as it was confirmed that construction is now complete on the first phase of the Perry Barr Residential …
WATERPROOFING Water can be one of the worst enemies for the flooring, walls, and ceiling. Drying the building is an excellent strategy to stop water from causing mould. There are …
The donations were made as part of Esh’s work with Sheffield Housing Company on the Lytton Road development Two new allotments have been created in Sheffield as part of the …
Sovereign has secured reserved matters planning approval for 69 affordable homes at Taverners Field on the edge of Exeter, Devon. It paves the way for the housing association to build …
DLA Architecture has secured planning permission for the extension and refurbishment of St Bride’s House on Salisbury Square, Fleet Street, London, a 50,000 ft² prime office building. St. Bride’s House …
The delivery of dozens of affordable homes at Berwick Green is a step closer, thanks to a deal between Sovereign Housing Association and Bellway. Celebrating the exchange of contracts, this …
After the success of the first series of designTimber in 2022, Timber Development UK are pleased to announce a second edition. Timber Development UK will host a series of webinars, …
With high demand and expense associated with public on-street parking spaces in busy urban areas, plus high land values and concerns about vehicle security risks when parked externally, car stackers …
Incorporating power distribution units into an outdoor space is an excellent way to increase its versatility and leverage value. But what’s the best way to achieve this? Pop Up Power …
Ram Quarter at Wandsworth is a multi-million pound residential-led, mixed-use development, transformed from the Young’s Brewery site into a vibrant urban quarter. Set within the Grade II listed brewery complex …
Anthology Hoxton Press, Hoxton, London is very much a part of the changing face of the East of London, offering spectacular views over the Capital and surrounded by local amenities, …
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published a new toolkit to enable the construction industry to accelerate the shift from a linear to a regenerative, circular economy. The circular …
Groundworks are now underway at the Giernalls Road site in Hailey, west Oxfordshire as part of Sovereign’s plans to build more sustainable homes and address local housing need. The housing …
Twin Rundum Original ‘round the corner’ side sliding doors have been manufactured and installed by bespoke garage door specialist Rundum Meir UK as part of the North Quay development in …
Silvertown is expected to become a new cultural hub for the Royal Docks, with brand-new arts and leisure facilities, cafés, restaurants and bars providing residents and visitors a place to …
Constructing to Passivhaus standards is becoming increasingly commonplace in the UK, but by focussing purely on this standard are we missing out on other important factors when it comes to …
The University of St Andrews has appointed architects WilkinsonEyre to produce designs for its flagship New College project on the site of the distinctive Madras College school in the historic …
Dudleys Consulting Engineers has completed works to facilitate the installation of a new £1 million elective care hub at Wharfedale Hospital in Otley. Two new temporary theatres have been installed on …
At the London Build 2022 exhibition in November, a panel of main contractors and suppliers showed that the demand for low-carbon buildings is driving communication and cooperation. The big push …
The chief executive of Sovereign Housing Association, Mark Washer has written to local MPs and local authority chief executives setting out the robust action the housing association is taking on …
A new series of Timber Technology Engineering Design courses are being launched, following a successful pilot, to encourage built environment professionals to embrace designing with timber and build net zero …
GRAHAM has officially topped out at Pall Mall Press, a new 22-storey tower in Liverpool that will house 336 apartments for the build to rent (BTR) sector. Ridgeback Group is …
LEADING MEP and sustainability consultancy CPW has partnered with developer Court Collaboration to deliver its most ambitious project to date – One Eastside, the tallest building in Birmingham and the city’s first ever skyscraper. …
George Parker, Director of Pop Up Power Supplies, answers five of the most common questions asked by specifiers and site owners regarding power distribution units for outdoor spaces. What is …
The team developing the UK’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (the NZCBS) has launched a call for evidence, to help inform and guide the development of the Standard. Once developed, …
Property developer Summix Capital has announced the purchase of one of the most exciting development sites in Glasgow from XLB The prime brownfield site includes a current office building at 2 …
Building work on 33 units at the iconic Botany Bay site in Chorley will deliver 405,000 sq ft of industrial and commercial space. Construction work on a new £26m industrial …
