Oak is the most iconic of British hardwoods for structural use, but do you really understand it and the available options, and crucially its benefits over imported oak? Tom Barnes of Vastern Timber explains.

A popular choice of balustrade material today is steel. Due to its versatile nature, it can be fabricated into a range of modern contemporary designs.

St Patrick’s House, Cardiff, is a large commercial office site that is home to several businesses, with over 500 employees in total. The building recently underwent a complete refurbishment, including a contract to replace and upgrade the security systems throughout.

Steve Skillett, Specialist Sales Manager at Waterloo Air Products, talks about the importance of air distribution and control for top biomedical research in the Francis Crick Institute.

Johan Özmen of architecture firm, ARKITEKTHUSET, explains how this large designer store exerts its presence through a strong architectural form clad in Nordic Royal golden copper alloy from Aurubis.

Michael Hiscock, Partner in the Construction and Engineering Team at Wright Hassall, talks to FC&A about navigating payment plans and schedules.

RendaClad has helped to transform one of Plymouth’s most important regeneration projects, the Trelawny Gardens housing scheme. The development has breathed new life into the former South Trelawny School site, creating much-needed, vibrant, energy-efficient affordable housing for rent and shared ownership in the North Prospect area of Plymouth.

A design revolution is taking place across offices and working environments everywhere, and glass has a key role to play in the workplaces of the future. Joanna Lush at Gx Glass explains more.

An innovative new waterside neighbourhood in Nottingham – earning a name for its stand-out, low-energy credentials – is proving popular with home-buyers who are keen to invest in the green agenda.

Award-winning architectural firm, NORD Architects, has unveiled its latest design; a contemporary Urban Hospice intended to create a positive environment while offering support for patients in need of palliative care.