Modified timber is quickly gaining market share. Here, John Dowd from International Timber discusses its rise to fame and everything you need to know about this popular material.

With the WELL building standard and global sustainability standard BREEAM streamlining and greatly simplifying the process of obtaining both a certified BREEAM and a WELL rating, this is great news for companies already on a path towards sustainability and planning on a people-centric approach towards their developments. Darren Evans explains further.

A pioneering low-carbon housing development in Sheffield has used Marley Eternit’s fibre cement slates, cladding and profiled sheeting to create a striking, long-lasting aesthetic that is challenging the conventions of urban design.

Spanish-Swiss Architect, Santiago Calatrava, has received the MIPIM Award for ‘Best Innovative Green Building’ for the design of Rio de Janeiro’s most-visited science museum, the Museum of Tomorrow. Here, FC&A celebrates this accolade with a tribute to Santiago Calatrava’s Neo-futuristic, green design.

With changes to CDM regulations now placing accountability for the safety and integrity of a completed project solely with the principal designer, specification considerations which could impact on the risk of defects or failures have never been more topical.

With the introduction of a new UK Test Standard for HIU’s and advances in technology, the District Heating market is progressing rapidly. We have therefore updated our CIBSE accredited CPD seminar, to provide the opportunity to explore the topic in depth. Here we identify some of the key technical considerations that are fundamental to improving user satisfaction levels, and the overall efficiency of the network.

BoilerMag has launched a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course on best practice for heating system protection aimed at industry professionals including architects, specifiers and building consultants. As one of the leading manufacturers of commercial and industrial boiler filters, experts at BoilerMag are available to visit your office to deliver the entry level course, which count towards annual CPD points requirements.

Following the unprecedented success of both Design Day and Urban Regeneration Day in 2016, the Brick Development Association are delighted to announce the launch of their latest CPD event Contemporary Brick Architecture: how to achieve material distinction in modern design.

Leading tile supplier, Solus Ceramics has revitalised a 39-bedroom boutique hotel with the use of its bespoke tiling throughout its spa refurbishment.

A striking contemporary rooftop extension clad in Nordic Brown Light copper scalloped panels announces the rejuvenated Aberdeen Art Gallery and reinforces copper’s historic presence on the city’s civic roofscape.