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Here, Andy Smith, Head of Business Development at Caledonian Modular, looks at why off-site and modular construction are helping meet growing demand for high-quality student accommodation.

Award-winning integrated design firm Lemay is celebrating the recognition of three recent projects designed to promote collaborative work and creative thinking. In the face of some backlash against open-plan workspaces, the success of Lemay’s projects demonstrates not only the value of this approach but the importance of how it is applied.

Immigration is a favoured subject of new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, but the Government White Paper proposals for a post-Brexit immigration scheme did little to clarify the situation for UK businesses, says Matthew Davies, Immigration Solicitor at Wright Hassall.

Did you know that one million people are exposed to hearing-damaging noise at work? If you work in construction, you’re most likely aware that the industry is a noisy business. But did you also know that the sector has the second-highest rate of people developing occupational deafness?

The latest news, trends and advice on high-rise buildings

Clichy-Batignolles Lot O8 is an ambitious project combining 342 housing units, a seven-theatre art-cinema, a municipal community centre with a black box theatre and dance studio as well as ground-floor retail spaces.

Traversing the winding Randselva River, The Twist museum designed by BjarkeIngels Group (BIG) opens as an inhabitable bridge torqued at its centre, forming a new journey and art piece within the Kistefos Sculpture Park in Norway.

A new restaurant concept redefines the idea of a traditional dining space.

Oodi, the new Helsinki central library, has proven to be extremely popular with Helsinki residents and visitors alike. Since its opening in December 2018, the building had welcomed its one-millionth visitor by March.

Good bathroom lighting is essential for the avoidance of accidents; however, it is of particular importance in accessible installations. Here, Stuart Reynolds, Head of Product and Marketing at AKW, shows how specifiers and installers can ensure well-lit, inclusive bathrooms that promote independence and safety.

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