The impact of digitisation on contemporary culture has provided inspiration for the work of Rotterdam-based artist Ton Kalishoek, who has used MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME (MTX) for his captivating designs. “From a creative point of view, I am particularly interested in the...

RICS has released its first professional statement requiring its members to follow requirements for conducting whole life carbon assessments for construction projects. The new standard, called “Whole life carbon assessment for the built environment 1st edition”, sets...

ISO CHEMIE, one of Europe’s leading producers of foam sealant tapes for windows and doors, has secured international energy-efficiency and sustainability certificates for three of its products. Two of the company’s ISO-TOP WINFRAMER thermal insulating and load bearing...

Eurocell, a UK leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of window, door, conservatory and roofline products, is promising to deliver a whole host of benefits to the timber frame and off-site construction sectors with the launch of its new InSite window solution....

A mix of metal and mineral ceiling and wall systems from Armstrong were specified for a new development at Royal Holloway, University of London, one of the top 30 universities in the UK. The new BREEAM "Excellent" rated library and student services centre, named...

The construction sector deal is the first sector deal to be announced by Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark. This will see Government and industry working together to support, invest and transform the construction sector. A key strand of the strategy is Procure...

The London Borough of Havering undertook plans to redevelop crossing zones on Farnham Road and Hildene Avenue as a method of improving functionality and enhancing the aesthetics of the area. In keeping with the surrounding streets, paving was the most appropriate hard...

Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has supplied the Institute of Quarrying with quality commercial flag paving and kerbs to the award winning IQ Quarry Garden at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. The multiple...

Andy Swift, national sales manager of ISO-CHEMIE, is optimistic about UK foam sealant sales in the next 12 months as specialist suppliers ramp-up plans to target the design sector. In the face of continuing cost pressures, possible further interest rate hikes and...

Architecture Initiative has achieved planning approval to convert a 1930s building, formerly called Ladbroke House, into a free school run by the Meller Educational Trust and backed by world-renowned British production company Working Title Films. Working Title is...

An historic church in Hampshire has had its roof restored to its former glory, with help from two former colleagues who had not seen each other for nearly thirty years. The roof of St John the Evangelist’s Church in Northington, a Grade II* Listed building constructed...

Leading green roof specialists, Optigreen, now have a suite of products to provide solutions for where greater levels of water management are required within green roof specifications. One of the advantages of green roofs is their ability to attenuate water but there...