Aqueduct Cottage – a new milestone and a new roof!
Tucked away in a quiet corner of rural Derbyshire, a rich and fascinating history is unfolding as Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s Aqueduct Cottage, a 19th century lock-keeper’s situated on the banks …
Sustainable Development
Delivering a low carbon future
With the UK hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow this November and the deadline for reaching net-zero carbon looming, what can the construction industry …
Glazing solutions for sustainable new build
Offering a vast array of glazing solutions and front door options, Thames Valley Window Company was chosen to design, supply and install the windows and doors for this sustainable and …
From construction site to production line
Building prefabricated modules off-site can speed up the construction process by as much as 50 per cent and cut costs by up to 20 per cent, according to a 2019 …
Forest holiday park site aims for Building with Nature award
A luxury holiday park located in ancient woodland is incorporating the attainment of a prestigious environmental accreditation into its construction. Rockingham Forest Park in Northamptonshire is the first location in …
Modular construction to deliver 750 school places in Essex
Construction has started to create a number of new classroom blocks at three secondary schools across Essex – adding 750 much-needed school places for pupils in the county. The modular …
Rundum Meir supports carbon-saving international tree planting initiative
Leading bespoke garage door manufacturer Rundum Meir (UK) Ltd has undertaken to plant between 50 and 100 trees for every door sold as part of its support for the pioneering …
Acoustic focus holds the key to delivering quality in MMC housing
With offsite construction and MMC set to play an increasingly important role in easing the UK’s new homes shortage, particularly in the social housing sector, never before has there been …
The future is electric!
The future of electricity is not only about the new ways of generating it but also about new ways of utilising it. Not surprising then that the expected global electricity …
HUSK secures first patent for innovative garage based affordable housing concept
A house designer has been awarded a UK patent for its innovative approach to transforming unwanted and disused garage sites into affordable new homes. The patent covers HUSK’s ground-breaking solution …
Conversations about Climate Change Virtual Exhibition
The Timber Trade Federation, in collaboration with the Building Centre, announce the virtual opening of the Conversations about Climate Change exhibition from the 12th Feb. Showcasing the six winning designs …
Mitsubishi Electric launches the perfect fresh air solution for residential dwellings
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a residential range of Lossnay Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems to provide clean and healthy air for homes. The addition to the renowned Lossnay …
New £2.4 million Dinton Activity Centre is taking shape
Dinton Pastures new multi-million-pound activity centre, designed by HLM Architects, reached a major milestone on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 January, as modules were lifted into place at the borough’s …
The Health & Well Being Benefits Of Urban Planting
Well-being is as we know inextricably linked with our surrounding environment and it is proven that natural landscapes have a positive effect on our mental health. It is for this …
Why are green spaces in our cities necessary?
For the first time in history, more than 50% of the world’s population now lives in urban areas. By 2050 this is expected to increase to a whopping 66%. Surprising …
Sustainable Power Options for CCTV Towers
The VPS Group continues fight against climate change expanding its range of sustainable carbon-neutral CCTV security options. Once the vaccination programme starts to help overcome the pandemic, combatting climate catastrophe …
Domus Ventilation MVHR System Specified for Extensive Office-to-Apartment Conversion
Domus Ventilation’s HRX-aQ Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems and Domus ducting are being installed into the striking No. 1 Thames Valley apartment complex in Bracknell, Berkshire. This extensive development sees …
City Centre Strategies
Various studies have shown that the numbers of workers moving away from our cities has been increasing year on year. In 2019 for every nine adults moving into London for …
The Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting
With continual and rapid changes to our climate, the gradual increase in global temperatures and our ever exploding population, many countries across the world continue to experience a lack of …
Flood resilient developments approved in York’s Castle Gateway
Plans for the regeneration of York’s historic Castle Gateway area have taken a major step forwards following the City of York Council’s decisions to grant full planning consent for two …
UKGBC shines light on local leadership on zero carbon homes
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published two resources designed to support local authorities in tackling the climate emergency, by driving up the sustainability of new homes. The New …
Aluminium: Helping the construction industry go full circle
Endurawood explores how aluminium can improve building project sustainability As the built environment accounts for around 40 per cent of national energy use, and construction materials are responsible for 20 …
Vent-Axia’s MVHR Provides Excellent Indoor Air Quality in Self-Build Smart Home Project
Leading ventilation expert Vent-Axia, has supplied a Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic High Flow Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit to a 3,000sq ft. self-build smart home in County Down, Northern …
Can modular construction rebuild the UK’s high streets?
Why town planners should use modular construction for Towns Fund projects In September 2020, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick, announced the first part of …
MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS: Where Not to Cut Costs
By Paul Williams, Domus Ventilation Product Manager Prior to a revision of Building Regulations in 2010, ventilation was not high on the list of priorities in the house building sector. …
Green goes mainstream: 2020 saw strong growth in UKGBC membership
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today announced that, since January 2020, UKGBC membership has grown by 16%, and in the first week of 2021, the number of member …
DLA completes £21M community project in Hackney
DLA Architecture has completed and handed over a significant new collection of buildings comprising community space and housing in Hackney. The £21 million project was an enabling development between developer, …
National Ventilation adds new MEV to its popular whole house ventilation range
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, has expanded its popular range of whole house ventilation systems with the addition of a new energy efficient Mechanical Extract Ventilation …
New Carrbridge homes benefit from renewable Ecodan heat pumps
One of Scotland’s leading house builders has just received planning permission for Phase Two of the Woodland development, in the picturesque village of Carrbridge – an exciting community in the …
Future Perfect Ventilation
As the drive towards carbon neutrality continues to push forward, the Government’s Future Homes Standard is set to further increase the energy efficiency requirements for new homes. The Standard, due …
Euramax welcomes calls for 75,000 modular homes per year
Modular construction needs to be at the heart of the Government’s housing strategy A report compiled by the Government’s modern methods of construction (MMC) champion Mark Farmer and Mike De’Ath …
Estonia’s Harmet manufactures prefabricated housing modules at speed
Harmet is an Estonian offsite construction company that was founded in 1992 and employs some 800 people across five factories in Estonia and Finland. Harmet’s main products are wooden modular …
Pandemic sparks new-found love of woodworking
All the extra time spent at home during the coronavirus pandemic has prompted us to do up our homes like never before. Olle Berg, Setra’s EVP Market and Business Development, …
Urban Adaptation Architects’ Competition – Flexibility with modular wood construction
Buildings are static. They serve the purpose they have been designed for. But when cities grow and the needs of the community change, this becomes a problem. Modular construction with …
Houses for the future
Constructing sustainable and durable residential buildings In a survey by Home Quality Mark, over two thirds of respondents said sustainable features are important in a prospective property. For a home to …
NFB Arms the Construction Industry with the Tools to Decarbonise
The National Federation of Builders’ (NFB) Major Contractors Group (MCG) is arming the construction industry with practical tools for main contractors to start or accelerate their journey towards achieving net …
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, …
Futurebuild postponed to March 2022
To deliver an event where the built environment industry can connect in the most effective way, Futurebuild 2021 has been postponed. Following consultation with our community, we have decided that the event …
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 …
£16m Grade II listed student accommodation scheme completes in Coventry
A BRAND NEW multi-million-pound student accommodation, which includes the conversion of Grade II listed buildings alongside two new builds, has been completed by principal contractor Clegg Construction for developer Kier Property. Located …