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Vectorworks launches 2022 BIM and CAD product line
Design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has released the 2022 version of its BIM and CAD product line.
Wheatley to invest £100m for glazing, heating and insulation
Scottish social housing landlord, Wheatley has announced plans to invest £100m on sustainability initiatives for ‘greener homes, greener lives’.
Preserving Nottingham’s history with security secondary glazing
In 2018, Grade I Listed Nottingham Castle has undergone a £30m conservation, renovation, and redevelopment to revitalise and restore the 17th-century Ducal Palace and its grounds.
Building Control’s role in dangerous structures
Dangerous structures can occur because of neglected buildings, badly executed construction work, extreme weather events and many other causes. LABC explores the role Building Control teams play in tackling dangerous structures.
Graham secures recladding contract for Chalcots Blashford tower
Graham has secured a contract from Camden Council to deliver the major works project at Blashford Tower on the Chalcots estate.
Construction crisis risks clipping wings of Life Sciences boom
Simon Harbour, building consultancy partner at Rapleys, looks at how the current building materials crisis is impacting the life sciences sector.
£160m fund opens to enhance energy efficiency of social homes
Local authorities and housing associations across England will have the chance to secure a share of £160m to enhance the energy efficiency of social homes.
Why thermal efficiency is important in high-rise buildings
Simon Fielden, sales director at SFS UK, explores the role of the building envelope in increasing thermal resistance and reducing energy consumption.
Kier lands £43m Clydebank Surgical Centre for NHS Golden Jubilee
Kier has been appointed by NHS Golden Jubilee to build a new £43m Surgical Centre at its Hospital in Clydebank.
[VIDEO] Modular 10-storey building erected in one day
A Chinese modular construction specialist has erected a 10-storey apartment building in just over one day.
Selectaglaze continues to install secondary glazing at Gray’s Inn
Gray’s Inn is one of four Inns of Court in London, the farthest away from the Royal Courts of Justice and the smallest of the four. Using secondary glazing the Inn is now a warmer and quieter environment.
Making historic school buildings fit for modern education
Daniel Barker, head of education development at Darwin Group, explains how Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are proving to be an effective solution for revamping outdated educational buildings.
Partnership to deliver timber frame homes to Alway
Housing association Pobl and developer Castleoak have joined forces to deliver low-carbon timber frame homes at Alway in Newport.
Key considerations for designing future prison estates
Pick Everard, director of architecture, Tim Irons, explores the unique opportunities for design innovation, technology integration and future energy considerations for prison estates.
The importance of removing toxic materials from housebuilding
As we look ahead to a post-pandemic world, a dialogue needs to be opened about the need to remove toxic materials from housebuilding and construction, says Chris Mortensen, COO of Modulous.
Self-isolating workers amplify building materials shortage
Self-isolating drivers, price inflations and uncertainty regarding deliveries are all exacerbating the ongoing construction material shortages, warn industry leaders.
Mechanical ventilation’s role in improving indoor air quality
With concerns over indoor virus transmission and the health impacts of air pollution, as well as condensation, mould and overheating, ventilation has become a key concern in our buildings. Paul Williams of Domus Ventilation looks at how to improve indoor air quality.
StormMeister ECO: An eco-friendly, long-lasting timber flood door
Sustainability is crucial in building a greener world for future generations without depleting finite natural resources. Founded in 2010, StormMeister Flood Protection aimed to solve the problems presented by conventional flood doors, which are difficult to operate.
Weather obsession could be key to cooling down buildings
The British weather has changed, with serious implications for our buildings, according to David Frise, CEO of the Building Engineering Services Association.
Scandia-Hus choses Actis’ insulation products for third show home
The UK's largest designer and supplier of Swedish energy saving timber-framed homes has chosen Actis Hybrid insulation products for the third time for its latest show home.
Selectaglaze secondary glazing for healthcare
Controlling the environment within hospitals to stop the spread of disease and infection is very important. Selectaglaze secondary glazing creates an excellent barrier to help prevent this and has a wide range of healthcare products from switchable glass to anti-ligature furniture and units that are Secured by Design accredited.
Secondary glazing solutions for Auckland Castle
The 900-year-old Aukland Castle closed in 2016 so that experts could renovate the historic site back to its original 18th Century grandeur. Selectaglaze fitted parts of the Castle with a series of secondary glazing solutions.
Cyber essentials: Starting your construction cybersecurity journey
Peter Hodgson, UK engineering director at Viewpoint, takes a look at how the right mindset and strategic approach can make all of the difference in protecting your contracting organisation.
Darwin Group starts work on Greenfield School in Surrey
Using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), Darwin Group has started to deliver construction work at the brand-new education building for Greenfield School in Woking, Surrey.
RED to deliver new independent hotel in Shoreditch
RED Construction has been appointed by Lore Group to restore the former Ace Hotel London Shoreditch into a new independent hotel.
Social housing: The great disrepair conundrum
The number of disrepair claims against social housing organisations across the country is becoming an increasing issue, taking up time and money that some teams just don’t have. But what’s behind this phenomenon, and how can you tackle it? Gary Cawley, director of CPC explores.