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Fulham Palace

A West London Historic Palace receives the Selectaglaze treatment

Selectaglaze discuss how their products have been utilised in one of London's historic palaces on the banks of the river Thames.
School buildings,

Schools nationwide to be refurbished thanks to £1.4bn funding

Schools across England are to benefit from investment of over £1.4bn in buildings and facilities over the coming financial year
construction workers, Construction, technology,

How advancing technology will affect construction workers

This article explores new forms of technology while also considering how humans are still vital to construction and how finding a good balance is essential.
Watford laundry factory

Weston Homes to transform Watford laundry factory into 227 homes

Watford laundry factory will be transformed into a new £85m mixed use development providing 227 apartments and penthouses complete with a new commercial facility, piazzas, parking and landscaped grounds.
Listed building conversion

Stylish conversion of three Listed buildings are up for an award

Selectaglaze discuss the recent conversion of listed buildings in Berkshire, reinstating some original designs to return the property to it's former glory.

How can green construction techniques boost your project?

Green building technology has become one of the hottest trends in construction. The benefits of a green technology application in construction are far-reaching and comprehensive.
Old Trafford development

16-storey Old Trafford development gets green light

Developer, MCR Property Group has received planning approval for its 16-storey Old Trafford development, Trafford Plaza.
FARO solution, BIM process,

FARO’s scan to BIM solutions: The best of both worlds?

Here though, in an interview with FARO’s Oliver Buerkler (senior product manager, construction BIM) and Marc Zschieschang (product manager, Construction BIM), we look at the initial stages of a construction project – surveying an existing site and the process of what is known as ‘scan to BIM’.  
Travelodge, Merseyside police,

Man charged following Travelodge incident in Liverpool

Merseyside police have confirmed that a man has been arrested after an incident last month saw a digger plough into a newly constructed Travelodge in Liverpool.
external works programme,

Lovell and Vinci awarded £40m external works programme

Sandwell Council has appointed Lovell and Vinci to help deliver a £40m external works programme for council housing across the borough.
Smart security, estate security, security strategy,

Estate security management

Justin Freeman, technical manager of the Master Locksmiths Association, offers some advice on keeping estate security at its peak.
Noise mitigation

Noise mitigation against HS2 enabling works at 30 Euston Square

30 Euston Square has an outstanding Victorian façade with an original Greek revival style entrance hall and is full of ornate architectural details.
pothole repair,

£23m research boost to prevent potholes

The UK government has injected £23m for research into new technology that could help prevent potholes and create new pothole repair techniques.
global housing crisis

Are shipping containers the answer to the global housing crisis?

Millions of shipping containers are going unused. Could this be an answer to the global housing crisis? Shipping container experts Cleveland Containers explore further.
Robotics, construction,

How long will it be before robots build everything?

As technology and AI gallop forward, robotics are making inroads into construction. Will there come a point where they can replace humans entirely?
Travelodge, builder,

Disgruntled builder smashes up Travelodge

A disgruntled builder has been filmed smashing up a new Travelodge in Liverpool – allegedly due to unpaid wages amounting to £600.
UFH systems,

Technical advice: Underfloor heating & floor screeds

Warranty provider Premier Guarantee provides guidance on the key considerations for designing and installing UFH systems embedded in floor screeds.
Secondary Glazing

At risk buildings meet modern standards with secondary glazing

Buildings at risk range from those that are virtually on the point of collapse to those that are vacant, but can also be inhabited buildings.
hidden air pollution

Hidden air pollution in the workplace continues to impact health

Siemens Building Technologies: employers are taking action to avoid sick building syndrome due to hidden air pollution
Door hinges, Secured by Design, Domestic burglary,

Engineering-out domestic burglary

Door hinges that ‘engineer out’ crime can be a simple, cost-effective way to prevent break-ins as part of the Secured By Design approach to housing.
services and software, build aviator,

Who are Build Aviator?

Build Aviator offers specialist services and software to streamline offsite and onsite processes.
AET

42 Berners Street development transforms Fitzrovia

AET Flexible Space discuss their installation in Fitzrovia, supplying underfloor air conditioning equipment in the development of the new space.
Glazing at church renovation

Church renovation becomes a local community asset

Selectaglaze discuss how a church renovation has meant a deprived building and local community receive something to go ‘ping-pong’ over.
ultra-low energy homes, Energiesprong,

Nottingham set for UK’s biggest rollout of ultra-low energy homes

Nottingham City Council has secured over £5m to roll out its Energiesprong, ultra-low energy homes pilot, which will include improvements to over 150 Nottingham City Homes’ (NCH) properties.
St Albans

Building work at St Albans Cathedral enters new phase

Work on St Albans Cathedral has entered a new phase, as Thomas Sinden is appointed principal contractor for the expansion and renovation of one of the nation’s highest-profile Cathedrals.
construction

Under the spotlight: Top construction trends

Technology is having a profound impact on the construction industry as it embraces innovative and disruptive technologies that were once thought to be science-fiction. Here we take a look at the trends shaping the industry and how companies are staying on top by adopting the latest cutting-edge techniques