Increasing awareness of third-party certification put at risk by gaps in specification and competence

New British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Fire Door Alliance research reveals that more professionals responsible for specifying, installing and maintaining fire doors recognise the value of third-party-certified fire doors and traceability, but gaps in specification and understanding of legal competence risk holding back progress. Four years on from... View Article

A visit to a volcano

A redesigned visitor centre in a remote part of Iceland saw a collaboration between British and Icelandic practices to immerse visitors in the landscape, provide an engaging exhibition, and protect users from a harsh climate. Roseanne Field reports. The volcanic... View Article

Commercially sensitive

Jemma Saunders at Crown Paints says colour has long been seen as a ‘finishing touch’ in commercial settings, but it is key to get it right for increasingly multi-purpose spaces. Colour shapes how a space feels and how well it... View Article

Practice Profile: Nissen Richards Studio

Since establishing their ‘wife and husband’-led practice in 2010, Pippa Nissen and Jim Richards have cemented a reputation for translating narrative into spatial experience. Kim Neville spoke to them about their creativity, collaboration and continual learning. Nissen Richards Studio was... View Article

Commercial cool comfort

Steve Molloy from Daikin explores how well-designed HVAC systems can contribute to thermally resilient commercial buildings as the Earth continues to warm. With four of the UK’s hottest years on record occurring between 2022 and 2025, the conversation around climate... View Article

The case for an evidence base

Adam Boumnaia from product testing laboratory Attain RTC details the exhaustive methods used to help translate fire test results into reliable, evidence-based applications under the UK’s evolving standards framework. In recent years, the UK construction sector has transitioned from historic... View Article

Record NHBC Pride in the Job Award wins for housebuilder

Barratt David Wilson North Thames has celebrated a record-breaking six wins at the 2026 NHBC Pride in the Job Awards, recognising the dedication and expertise of its site managers. The winners represent developments across Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, including four site... View Article

Premium showhomes open at new Milton Keynes development

Housebuilder Berkeley is launching two new showhomes at its Eastbrook Village development in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Prospective buyers will have the opportunity to step inside The Birch, a three-bedroom home, and The Cedar, a four- bedroom home, on 18 th... View Article

Strata wins first independent Homes England bid

Housebuilder Strata has acquired land in Wingerworth, Chesterfield, marking its first independently bid Homes England scheme and signalling the developer’s ambition to compete at the highest level of UK housebuilding. The site, purchased from Homes England, forms part of one... View Article

North West Housing Associations merge to create regional provider

Two north west housing associations have merged to create a single regional provider managing 310 homes, with plans to strengthen services, invest in existing homes and explore opportunities for expansion. Manchester Jewish Housing Association and Liverpool Jewish Housing Association have... View Article

Bargate Commences Work at Southleigh Park, Havant

Hampshire-based housebuilder Bargate has commenced work on site to deliver 61 new homes at Southleigh Park, a former stately home and parkland in Havant, Hampshire. Located to the north-west of Emsworth, between Bartons Road, Horndean Road and Eastleigh Road, the... View Article

An Irish fairytale

When Naimh and John Willis fell for a 200-year-old cottage, they embarked on a sensitive, design-led renovation that honours their home’s heritage. TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES Jess Glynn Mention a traditional home on Ireland’s west coast and a stone-built cottage... View Article