What is environmentally-friendly construction?
Environmentally-friendly construction: What is it and why should we be paying it attention? Nifty Lift explores further.
Six ways to avoid green roof disasters
Mike Goodhead, Divisional Manager for ISD Solutions’ new industrial waterproofing division, explains what you should look out for when considering a green roof and how to maximise success.
Bank reveals unique use of moveable wall system
A new pilot branch of Santander on Tottenham Court Road cleverly utilises a fully automatic DORMA Varitrans glass moveable wall system from Style to create a safe and secure out-of-hours ATM lobby.
Solus Ceramics transforms luxurious spa into 4* retreat
Leading tile supplier, Solus Ceramics has revitalised a 39-bedroom boutique hotel with the use of its bespoke tiling throughout its spa refurbishment.
FC&A profiles Daniel Libeskind's Zlota 44
Daniel Libeskind has opened the doors to one of his finest projects – Zlota 44, Europe’s tallest residential tower. FC&A explores further.
Construction contracts and non-payment
Late, partial and non-payment continues to cause serious problems within the construction industry. Jonathan Hyndman, Partner at solicitors firm Rosling King, looks at the issues to be considered before an unpaid party suspends performance or seeks to terminate following non-payment.
Making a compelling case for timber systems
Until now, the greatest period of timber building was between 1200 and 1700 AD. Fast forward over 300 years and we are now truly realising the full capabilities of this strong, sustainable and technically-advanced structural solution. Here, Alex Goodfellow, Chairman of the Structural Timber Association and Group Managing Director of Stewart Milne Timber Systems, shares his technical insight.
Workspaces get creative and cosy with colour
Mandy Leeming, Design and Development Manager for Interface EMEA, discusses that by aligning colour psychology with design trends, companies can create flexible and productive environments while giving employees the freedom to choose where and how they work best.
David Attenborough building takes home three Cambridge Design and Construction Awards
BuroHappold Engineering has won three prestigious accolades at the Cambridge Design and Construction Awards. All three were presented for the outstanding refurbishment of a 1960s Brutalist icon, now named the ‘David Attenborough Building’; the ‘Engineering and Sustainability Project of the Year’, the ‘Best Conservation, Alteration or Extension’ and the ‘Considerate Contractors’ awards.
RIBA announces shortlist for its annual West Midlands Regional Awards
RIBA has announced the shortlist for its annual West Midlands Regional Awards. These projects will be hoping to emulate the success of The Master’s House in Herefordshire, winner of the RIBA West Midlands Building of the Year 2016. Over the years, the awards have become the benchmark in identifying the very best standards in architecture across the West Midlands.
