BDP appoints Natalia Uribe as Cities Director

Global multidisciplinary design practice BDP has appointed Natalia Uribe as Cities Director. In this new role she will strengthen the firm’s global commitment to strategic urban design, masterplanning, regeneration and sustainable city-making. Natalia brings more than two decades of international experience... View Article

The case for bespoke flat roofs

With ensuring effective drainage and insulation being essential for all flat roof projects, Matthew Evans of Kingspan Insulation explores how tapered systems can be used to meet both requirements, and adhere to designs. As we head towards the winter months,... View Article

Salix Homes appoints new Executive Director

Salford housing association Salix Homes has appointed a new Executive Director to its leadership team. The landlord, which owns 8,000 homes across Salford, has announced Gemma Parlby as its new Executive Director of Customer and Landlord Services, with strategic responsibility... View Article

Keystone Group launches 2025 Social Value Report

The Keystone Group, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading manufacturers of construction solutions, has launched its 2025 Social Value Report, highlighting the positive impact the Group continues to make across communities, education, skills and charitable initiatives. The report outlines... View Article

SWA member shines in heritage refurbishment project at Woolwich Arsenal

Steel Window Association member, Associated Steel Window Services, is a long-established member of the Steel Window Association and expert in the repair of metal windows, from the earliest wrought iron examples through to contemporary curtain walling. ASWS also undertakes full restoration works to timber... View Article

JPMorganChase’s new global headquarters completes

Today marks the grand opening of 270 Park Avenue – the new state-of-the-art global headquarters for JPMorganChase. Foster + Partners has designed the 60-story skyscraper as a new addition to Park Avenue, adding to the city’s architectural history. It is... View Article

Regenerative architecture brings Lennamare School to life

The new LennaMare School in Lemmer in The Netherlands, an exemplar educational building that redefines what a sustainable school can be, has opened to students. Designed by architects, landscape architects and interior designers from BDP as a “house in the... View Article

Northstone Acquires Residential Site in South Heywood

Northstone has completed the unconditional purchase of a residential development site in South Heywood, located north of Queen Elizabeth II way in Rochdale, marking a significant addition to its growing North West portfolio. The acquisition comprises land for up to... View Article

Evolution for the perfect pitch

Gareth Wright of Manthorpe explores how updates to British Standards supporting the use of dry fix solutions are driving innovation in pitched roofing across the UK. It is no exaggeration to say there has been a significant evolution in pitched... View Article