West London Volkswagen, in Brentford, is a stunning new structure commissioned by Inchcape for its prestigious dealership – officially designated a Volkswagen Centre of Excellence.

A new survey reveals how damp problems damage property values, increase the time that homes are on the market and reduce let-ability. With the right diagnosis and the right approach to treatment, it doesn’t have to be this way, says Safeguard Director, Hudson Lambert.

Brick has become a highly sought-after building material for individual bespoke homes and housing schemes. Offering lasting value, brick does not rot, dent, or need to be painted, and it will never tear. Its modular units and variety of shapes have resulted in beautiful structures in just about every architectural style, ranging from colonial to Victorian to post-modernist.

Will Goodenough, Marketing Manager at Whitesales, talks to Future Constructor & Architect about the benefits of natural light on health and productivity.

Maxwood has once again demonstrated its design and manufacturing expertise with executive washrooms for a landmark commercial development in Central London.

A struggle that many architects and building contractors are familiar with is making sure specified timber will be protected in a sustainable manner and will endure the winter months. Steve Grimwood, Managing Director of OrganoWood, explains the importance of protecting all external wood for the winter months and how this can be achieved with environmentally-friendly products.

The refurbishment of an ornate Victorian town hall has breathed new life into a Grade I Listed building and allowed it to open its doors as a place of celebration as well as administration.

When tasked with designing a waterproofing solution for below-ground structures, it is important that the design should adhere to prevalent industry recommendations. However, the path to delivering an internal environment that is fit for its intended use is strewn with numerous and varying product options, one of the most contentious of which is how to achieve a watertight structure using concrete. Toby Champion of Newton Waterproofing Systems, examines the requirements of industry guidelines regarding concrete as a standalone waterproof solution.

Kemper System’s Kemperol 2K-PUR cold liquid applied membrane has been used as the waterproofing system for the tallest building in the Western hemisphere: the 1,776ft One World Trade Center in New York.

As part of a £30 million project to provide self-catering accommodation for 645 students at the University of York’s Langwith College, CJCT Architects specified VMZINC® façades in QUARTZ-ZINC PLUS®.