Features
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.
While more than two thirds of professionals in the built environment identify sustainability as the industry topic of greatest interest to them, the actual meaning of the term is constantly developing. Martin Hurn, Brand Director at Ecobuild, discusses the evolution of sustainability, and highlights the need for the industry to come together in creating a common definition across the supply chain to drive the agenda forward.
Dr David Smoker, Business Development Director at ACO Water Management, examines how Brexit is set to impact on product standards in the construction sector.
Miriam Turner, Assistant Vice President Open Innovation & Product Sustainability for Interface, explains how, by pioneering sustainable ways of working and co-innovating with partners, the construction industry can strive for genuine innovation again.
