Work completes on transformation of derelict railway arches

Architectural practice Stephen George + Partners (SGP) has announced that work has completed on a scheme in Salford, Greater Manchester, that has seen the redevelopment of previously derelict railway arches into new destinations for businesses to occupy. Triton Construction was... View Article

Another Compliance Check Box?

The government recently announced its plan for Phase 1 of Awaab’s Law, a new piece of legislation which will come into force on 27 October 2025. It introduces strict, legally-binding timeframes for social landlords to investigate and resolve hazards in... View Article

Peter Baffoe appointed vice chair of Peabody

Peabody has named long-standing board member and resident advocate Peter Baffoe as its new vice chair. Peter has been a member of Peabody’s board since 2018, bringing his personal experience of growing up in social housing and a strong connection... View Article

Timber frame: the sustainable housebuilding solution

The drive to build more sustainable homes means the industry must reduce embodied carbon and construction waste. Brian Adams, Senior Director of Sales and Business Development, at Arclin examines whether the answer lies in timber frame housing and new innovations... View Article

Casting light on a bright future for heritage brand Haddonstone

David Barrow, Managing Director of Haddonstone, looks forward to the company’s 55th anniversary next year – continuing to embrace innovation, collaboration, and growth. 2026 will mark Haddonstone’s 55th year in the architectural and garden cast stonework business; and every step... View Article

Zest unveils new range of acoustic wall panels

Zest Wall Panels, part of Swish Building Products, has announced an extension to its range with the launch of its new contemporary Acoustic Wall Panels. Manufactured from FSC approved sustainable timber with real wood veneers and rigid, fully recycled plastic... View Article

What planning reform means for you

With the benefit of 20 years of experience navigating planning policy, Mark Mirams, chief operations officer at Studio Charrette gives readers a no-nonsense view of the practical changes brought by the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. At Studio Charrette, we know how frustrating... View Article

Retrofit success slashes bills

A GROUNDBREAKING retrofit project has transformed a block of sheltered flats in Kirkintilloch – cutting carbon emissions, halving energy bills. An ambitious £2.1 million energy upgrade at Kelvin Court has been named Large Scale Project of the Year at the... View Article

ZHA wins the architectural competition

Lithuanian Airports today announced that Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been selected as the winner of the international architectural competition to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport. The project represents a significant milestone in the airport’s long-term strategic... View Article