Architecture

Summary This article provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the construction planning process. It breaks down the essential steps, from assembling the right team and defining project scope to managing communication and ensuring quality control. […]

Summary This article explores how Building Information Modeling (BIM) is revolutionizing the construction industry by significantly improving energy efficiency in new buildings. We delve into ten key ways BIM contributes to sustainable design and construction, […]

Summary Thousands evicted due to building safety concerns since Grenfell. The cladding crisis continues to impact residents, with thousands forced to evacuate their homes due to fire safety risks. Government efforts to address the issue […]

Summary Comer Homes must rectify unauthorized deviations from planning permission at their Mast Quay Phase II development. These changes include removing orange cladding, improving accessibility, and enhancing fire safety. The developer also faces a hefty […]

Summary This article provides a practical guide to improving energy efficiency in existing buildings. It outlines actionable steps, from conducting energy audits to implementing smart technologies and renewable energy sources. By following these strategies, building […]

Summary Southwark Council approves the next phase of the Aylesbury Estate regeneration, a project facing delays due to updated fire safety regulations, specifically the requirement for second staircases in taller buildings. This approval marks a […]

Summary Fletcher Priest Architects secured approval for a 10-story office redevelopment at 25 Monument Street in London. The project involves overhauling a 1970s office block and incorporating a visitor center for the Monument to the […]

Summary Siderise, a manufacturer of cavity barriers used in the Grenfell Tower refurbishment, is challenging a ban imposed by the Kensington and Chelsea Council. The council banned Siderise from working on local authority projects due […]

Summary This article provides a comprehensive guide to achieving BREEAM certification, focusing on actionable steps and incorporating Rockfon solutions. It explores key BREEAM categories and highlights how Rockfon products can contribute to a higher score. […]

Summary UK construction output decline slows, but job losses reach a five-year high. Housebuilding weakens, while commercial work shows improvement. Experts suggest that recovery is slow and masked by underlying issues. Successful low-energy building design […]