The beauty of non-painted Zinc for roofs and walls

When zinc was being used on a wide range of buildings in the 19th century many of the reasons for its choice all that time ago are still relevant today; availability of the metal, the technical advantages of the roofing... View Article

Dandara launches new development in Takeley, Essex

Independent housebuilder, Dandara has now launched its newest Prior’s Edge development in Takeley. The new homes will support the strong demand for housing in the area, driven by its desirable location near London and Cambridge. Prior’s Edge will provide a total of... View Article

Goretti Dampness? Chandra Dampness?

Winds challenge traditional stepped running flashings, as rain drives under running flashing edges. Once rain is just a few millimeters under the running flashing edge, it is in contact with the back of the flashing and the brickwork that is... View Article

54 homes approved to meet housing need in Linslade

Peabody has received planning permission in principle from Central Bedfordshire Council for 54 new homes in Linslade, bringing welcome progress in providing more affordable, family-sized housing for local people. Around 40 per cent of the homes will be family sized,... View Article

Wernick CPD: Exploring modular construction

Our CPD session offers architects and construction professionals the opportunity to explore modular construction through both a structured learning presentation and a guided factory tour. The session covers modular design principles, procurement routes, regulatory compliance, fire and life safety, and... View Article

Orbit appoints new non-executive director to its Common Board

Orbit has appointed Tracy Sheedy as non-executive director to its Common Board from 1 February 2026. Tracy’s appointment further enhances the effectiveness of Orbit’s governance structure, to strengthen its oversight and guidance across both day‑to‑day operations and its long-term strategic approach... View Article

Beauflor awarded EcoVadis Gold for sustainability performance

The cushion vinyl division of Beaulieu International Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold medal, recognising its strong performance in sustainability, ethics and responsible business practices. With an overall score of 80/100, Beauflor ranks among the top 5% of companies... View Article

Cielo Nagpur, India

Mumbai, India Cielo is a compact residential building in Nagpur city, Maharashtra India. On a relatively small site of 900 sq.m., a total buildable area of 3600 sq.m. is built based upon the prevalent rules and client requirements. The mandatory open spaces... View Article

Land Studio celebrates a decade of nature led design

Land Studio, the Chester and North Wales based specialist landscape and environmental design studio, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, Land Studio has grown from a small design practice into a respected multi-disciplinary studio combining landscape architecture,... View Article