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Upholding excellence: The Architects Code of Conduct & Practice

Hugh Simpson, chief executive and registrar of the Architects Registration Board, discusses the revision of the Architects Code of Conduct & Practice to ensure it continues to hold the profession to the highest standards of integrity.

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SFS – Fastening solutions in the building envelope

SFS is a global market leader for mechanical fastening systems and precision formed components for the building envelope.

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Willmott Dixon begins work on £5m Kibworth recycling site

Willmott Dixon has started works on-site at Kibworth Recycling and Household Waste Site to modernise and expand the facility.

Centrepoint receives £3M to build homes for young homeless people

Centrepoint receives £3M donation from Julia and Hans Rausing to build homes for young homeless people in London and Manchester.

Women in Planning opens new Central Scotland Branch

Women in Planning has announced it is launching a new Central Scotland branch in response to growing interest within Edinburgh.

New addition to Homes England’s Dynamic Purchasing System

Housebuilder Harron Homes is the latest to join Homes England’s new Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

Archaeologists uncover ancient burial mound at Oxford Uni’s ‘lost college’  

Archaeologists who uncovered Oxford University’s ‘lost college’ believe that they have discovered a 4,000-year-old ancient burial mound beneath it.

Pocket Living secures planning permission for Pocket homes in Lambeth

Pocket Living has received planning permission to deliver 35 one-bedroom Pocket homes for first-time buyers in Lambeth.

GMI to build £32 million Setl residential development in Birmingham

Situated in Birmingham’s historic jewellery quarter, the ‘SETL’ residential development will be made up of 101 apartments and 2,350 sq. ft. of ground floor commercial space.

Procurement for education and community buildings made easy

The pandemic has highlighted the effect of the built environment on our mental and physical health, whether in our homes, schools, offices or community buildings.

Merit to deliver new £30m Antibody Drug Conjugate manufacturing facility

Offsite construction specialist Merit Health has been appointed by Piramal to deliver their new £30m Antibody Drug Conjugate manufacturing facility expansion project in Grangemouth.

Swanley leisure centre ‘White Oak’ now open

The Swanley leisure centre is the result of a two-year long project and aims to provide a community space that serves the diverse local residents.

BRAC Contracts hands over new mixed reality film studio

BRAC Contracts has announced the completion and handover of a new mixed-reality film studio and supporting facilities to global motion picture media specialist ARRI, alongside its existing facilities in Uxbridge.

ISG bags £50m historic Art Deco office refurbishment

ISG will restore the historic Art Deco office through a £50m refurbishment project of Northcliffe House.

Plans approved for 55 eco-efficient homes in Hallow

Hayfield has received planning permission from Malvern Hills District Council for a £20m development featuring 55 eco-efficient homes.

Cheshunt Community Hospital opens new dental clinic for special needs patients

Cheshunt Community Hospital has opened a new dental clinic designed for people with special needs as part of its mission to improve healthcare.

Planet Smart City launches €60m capital raise to accelerate business growth

Affordable housing company Planet Smart City has launched a €60m capital raise to accelerate the Group’s ambitious business plans.

Fluor is designing a portable mental health Smart Pod

Fluor is currently designing a portable mental health Smart Pod than can be easily transported anywhere in the world to respond to global disasters.

Building with sustainability and occupant wellbeing in mind

How do we build better buildings with sustainability and occupant wellbeing in mind while saving on costs and resources?

Hill Group to build 160 new sustainable homes in Croxley Green

The Hill Group has been given planning permission to build 160 new sustainable homes in Croxley Green, near Rickmansworth.

United Colleges Group announce new green skills hub for Brent

United Colleges Group are to deliver a new green skills hub at the College of North West London in partnership with Brent Council and other key stakeholders, worth half a million pounds.

New Busway Bridge project by Graham for Belfast Transport Hub

Civil engineering specialist GRAHAM will deliver the new Busway Bridge project to improve transportation links for the Belfast Transport Hub.

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