Reimagining the Private Rented Sector

Mark Foxcroft at Devonshires examines how sweeping reforms are reshaping the Private Rented Sector, demanding higher standards, professional management, and shifting power toward institutional landlords. The UK’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) is facing a seismic shift. Long characterised by fragmented... View Article

Apple reopens iconic Ginza store to customers

Foster + Partners partnered with Apple to redesign Apple’s first store in Japan, Apple Ginza, bringing together the best of Apple’s products, services, and experiences in one reimagined space. The store’s reimagined layout brings natural daylight into every space and... View Article

Permission to criticise

Permitted Development Rights have fast-tracked housing delivery, but often at the expense of thermal comfort and occupant wellbeing, says Andrew Nash from Nuaire, who warns that reforms and ventilation innovation are urgently needed. Permitted Development Rights (PDR) emerged as a... View Article

Barratt Redrow celebrates double win at Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2025

Barratt Redrow has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2025, celebrating its commitment to nature-positive development and leadership in biodiversity enhancement. The housebuilder was awarded the ‘Placemaking for Nature Award: Multi-property’, acknowledging Barratt Redrow’s innovative approach... View Article

Planning success for 35-home scheme in Worcestershire

Living Space has secured planning approval from Wychavon District Council for a new affordable housing development in the village of Tibberton, Worcestershire. The scheme will deliver 35 high-quality affordable homes, offered through a mix of social rent and shared ownership... View Article

Why we need more collaboration

Moving away from adversarial relationships towards greater collaboration has a wide range of benefits. Here, Rekha Thawrani OBE, Global Director, NEC Contracts looks at the use of collaborative contracts in the construction industry and what might be holding back their... View Article

Avoiding failures when specifying tile adhesives

Tile adhesive manufacturer Palace Chemicals offers a RIBA-approved CPD entitled: Successful specification of wall & floor tiling and how to avoid common failures. Here Nick Bratt, National Technical Sales Manager, outlines some key points regarding substrates, which will help specifiers... View Article

Balancing Daylight and Efficiency with LAMILUX Rooflights

Rooflights That Meet Part L Standards Bring natural light into your designs without compromising on thermal efficiency. Discover how LAMILUX rooflights and glass roof products balance compliance and comfort. Natural daylight is one of the most desirable elements in building... View Article

Glidevale Protect announces new collaboration with SBS Cladding

Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has established a new collaborative partnership with SBS Cladding, bringing its high-performance fire-rated external wall membranes to SBS’s growing portfolio of façade solutions. SBS Cladding, a specialist distributor and fabricator of rainscreen and architectural cladding... View Article

Illuminate Your Knowledge with LAMILUX: Book Your 2026 CPD Now

As the built environment continues to evolve, keeping pace with changing standards and technology is essential. The RIBA-accredited CPD from LAMILUX ‘Brighter, Better Places with Rooflights’ offers architects and specifiers practical insight into daylighting and rooflight specification, helping you design... View Article

Gilberts brings Specsavers’ ventilation into focus

The UK’s biggest opticians Specsavers has focussed on a novel approach to create an “inspiring” workplace at its Nottingham offices. Even its ventilation reflects the brand and company activity. Britain’s leading independent air movement specialist Gilberts Blackpool came up with... View Article