Features
The Lariza Building in Tres Cantos, Madrid, recently underwent a refurbishment that brought the 1970s build into the 21st century.
Following the Government’s White Paper pledge to cut red tape to boost house-building, Dave Bennett, Business Manager for Topcon GB and Ireland, argues that making construction more efficient through better use and sharing of data is key.
Developer Bloor Homes has opted for a centralised LPG supply from Flogas to power its brand-new, off-grid housing development in Suffolk. Not only does the new miniature LPG grid deliver instant and reliable gas to residents, but it also helps ensure the development meets the minimum new-build efficiency requirements outlined in Building Regulations.
Leeds is a core focus of the Government’s Northern Powerhouse initiative and as the third largest and one of the fastest growing cities in the UK, it’s easy to see why.
John McMullan from EPDM roofing specialist, Firestone Building Products, discusses why sustainability needs to be part of a ‘built to last’ construction culture, and discusses the role of the roofing sector in driving better long-term performance from the fabric of a building.
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.
