Why we should be incorporating more natural light into all our builds
Incorporating natural light in office buildings has become a key trend. But work, rest or play, we can all benefit from a burst of sunshine. Here Chris Chaney, Managing Director of Sunsquare, explains how attention to daylighting should be paid to residential as well as commercial buildings.
Thames Water protects south London site with solutions from Zaun
The integrity of the fresh water supply to London has been stepped up with an array of cameras, high security fencing, vibration sensors and razor wire.
Reynaers looks at the doors, windows and facades utilised for the ARhus Knowledge Centre
The Knowledge Center ARhus – meaning ‘open house’ – is a public information forum and meeting place. It houses Roeselare’s library and archive, as well as teaching facilities and meeting rooms, offices and social spaces.
FC&A profiles the Watergarden, Istanbul’s out-of-this-world recreational centre
The city of Istanbul has welcomed the addition of a new, out-of-this-world dining, shopping and entertainment complex. Watergarden, located in Istanbul’s Atasehir district, focuses on gastronomy, retail and entertainment.
Wright Hassall looks at adjudication cases within the industry
It is fairly well-accepted that in adjudication proceedings, the parties will not recover their legal costs from the other side regardless of the outcome. It is a swift, temporarily binding process intended to keep cash flow moving and not interfere with projects as they progress. Here, Nichola Vine from Wright Hassall explains further.
International Timber discusses the benefits of opting for modified timber
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.
Darren Evans Assessments looks at the marriage between BREEAM and WELL standards
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.
Far from the conventional housing development, Little Kelham stands out from the crowd
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.
Santiago Calatrava-designed Museum of Tomorrow awarded accolade for green 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.
The Golf Classic tees off to a thrilling 25th Year!
The recent beautiful weather put a spring in the step of the golfers taking part in the first round of the 2017 Golf Classic with many closely fought matches played. Now in its 25th year the Golf Classic continues to attract golfers from right across the country. This truly national golf competition has become the must-attend event for many working in the UK construction industry.
