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Nothing typifies being British like adapting to unpredictable summer weather, but thanks in part to the expertise of Barnshaws Section Benders Ltd, those who travelled to Wimbledon Centre Court this month didn’t have too much to worry about. The stadium features a fully retractable 1,000 tonne roof, which allows tennis fans to enjoy the spectacle of world class sport in any summer weather condition. Barnshaws utilised its experience to supply high quality curved steel sections to the project, which ensured that play can go on during the prestigious Wimbledon event.

Wimbledon Centre Court adapts to unpredictable weather thanks to fully retractable steel roof

Thursday, 20th July 2017

Nothing typifies being British like adapting to unpredictable summer weather, but thanks in part to the expertise of Barnshaws Section Benders Ltd, those who travelled to Wimbledon Centre Court this month didn’t have too much to worry about. The stadium... View Article

The headquarters of the BNL-BNP Paribas Group building is a stunning example of how to successfully combine innovative architectural design with optimum comfort and wellbeing for the building’s occupants. The project also stands out for its high level of commitment to environmental sustainability, which will see it certified as class A and LEED Gold, with reduced energy consumption compared to traditional buildings.

HQ in Rome shows how solar control glass can give architects freedom to play with colours and reflections

Thursday, 20th July 2017

The headquarters of the BNL-BNP Paribas Group building is a stunning example of how to successfully combine innovative architectural design with optimum comfort and wellbeing for the building’s occupants. The project also stands out for its high level of commitment... View Article

Azul Imperial Natural Quartzite from Gerald Culliford Ltd.

Introducing Gerald Culliford: fine quality stone specialists

Thursday, 20th July 2017

A long established name in the stone business, Gerald Culliford Ltd has earned its reputation for nearly 50 years as a leading stone wholesaler of the finest quality natural and manmade materials. From natural stones such as granite and marble... View Article

Trimo, one of the leading building envelope solutions providers, has been shortlisted in the London Construction Awards

Trimo shortlisted for three London Construction Awards

Wednesday, 19th July 2017

Trimo, one of the leading building envelope solutions providers, has been shortlisted in the London Construction Awards for Offsite Project of the Year, Architectural Project of the Year and the Sustainable Construction Award. The Concorde Museum, Trimo’s recent landmark project... View Article

AGC Glass Europe is innovating with a new solar control product: Stopray SilverFlex. This highly reflective solar control glass offers architects and developers the perfect solution in terms of reflection, transparency, solar control and aesthetics.

New high-tech glass for visionary architecture

Monday, 17th July 2017

AGC Glass Europe is innovating with a new solar control product: Stopray SilverFlex. This highly reflective solar control glass offers architects and developers the perfect solution in terms of reflection, transparency, solar control and aesthetics. Two major benefits in one... View Article

McMullen Facades, part of the Lakesmere Group, has been awarded a multimillion pound contract by Canary Wharf Contractors Limited to deliver a bespoke unitised façade system to a new landmark 42-storey residential development, 10 Park Drive, designed by Stanton Williams Architects and will be delivered by John Robertson Architects

McMullen Facades to deliver a bespoke unitised system for landmark residential development

Friday, 14th July 2017

McMullen Facades, part of the Lakesmere Group, has been awarded a multimillion pound contract by Canary Wharf Contractors Limited to deliver a bespoke unitised façade system to a new landmark 42-storey residential development, 10 Park Drive, which forms part of... View Article

Chapman Taylor’s new 220 bedroom Holiday Inn Express, built off-site from purpose built steel shipping containers, has been completed at Manchester’s Trafford City. It is the first hotel in the North West to be built using this particular type of volumetric modular construction.

Chapman Taylor uses steel shipping containers to create first volumetric modular hotel in Manchester

Friday, 14th July 2017

Chapman Taylor’s new 220 bedroom Holiday Inn Express, built off-site from purpose built steel shipping containers, has been completed at Manchester’s Trafford City. It is the first hotel in the North West to be built using this particular type of... View Article

Olympic swimmer Ross Davenport (second from right) joins Howarth Timber staff at Derby branch relaunch

Howarth Timber continues investment programme with branch relaunches

Friday, 14th July 2017

Howarth Timber and Building Supplies is continuing its programme of investment with a new, larger store in Tottenham and a full refurbishment at its Derby branch. Howarth Timber and Building Supplies is hosting a three-day event in celebration of its... View Article

Steel structure of Beijing’s new international airport passenger terminal by Zaha Hadid Architects has been completed

Steel structure of Beijing’s new terminal by Zaha Hadid Architects has been completed

Friday, 14th July 2017

With the city’s existing airport at capacity, Beijing’s new international airport will serve the world’s fastest growing aviation sector. Initially accommodating 72 million passengers per year (630,000 flights/year on four runways), the new airport is designed for further expansion to... View Article

Ice skating shelters, designed by Patkau Architects, Winnipeg, 2012 © Patkau Architects. Credit: Plywood, at the V&A from 15 July –12 November 2017. Sponsored by Made.com. Supported by the American Friends of the V&A. vam.ac.uk/plywood

Plywood: material of the modern world – V&A exhibition explores its eclectic history

Thursday, 13th July 2017

Light, strong, affordable and versatile, plywood is the unlikely material behind an eclectic array of ground-breaking designs celebrated in a world-first exhibition at the V&A this summer. From the fastest and highest-flying aeroplane of WWII, the de Havilland Mosquito, to the downloadable... View Article

This electron microscopy image of concrete includes a model of sulfur dioxide interactions with concrete surface – represented by the colored spheres. Credit: Marija Illoska

Study by New York university indicates concrete surfaces can help rid the air of major pollutant

Thursday, 13th July 2017

New research reveals that sulphur dioxide, a major contributor to air pollution, is removed from the air by concrete surfaces. Stony Brook University researcher Alex Orlov, PhD, and colleagues discovered how concrete interacts and eliminates sulphur and nitrogen oxides. Their... View Article

Contemporary design and flexible teaching spaces are at the heart of Bishop Grosseteste University’s £2.2 million redevelopment, which has now completed on site. Delivered by Lincoln-based architects LK2 and local construction company Robert Woodhead Ltd, working with Sutherland Consulting and Price & Myers. The project was carried out in two phases and saw a circa 7,770 sq ft extension added to the Constance Stewart Hall to accommodate new, flexible teaching space.

Redevelopment of Bishop Grosseteste University chooses steel frame to add a contemporary and modern twist

Thursday, 13th July 2017

Contemporary design and flexible teaching spaces are at the heart of Bishop Grosseteste University’s £2.2 million redevelopment, which has now completed on site. Delivered by Lincoln-based architects LK2 and local construction company Robert Woodhead Ltd, working with Sutherland Consulting and Price & Myers. The... View Article

World Architecture Festival 2016 finalist includes distinctive copper ‘wings’

Thursday, 13th July 2017

A World Architecture Festival Finalist in 2016, this apartment building designed by SJB, in a prominent Sydney location is defined by its restrained palette of quality materials, including Nordic Copper from Aurubis. Commanding expansive views over Sydney Harbour, 10 Wylde... View Article

NPT Homes is one the largest social landlords in Wales, providing adequate and affordable housing to those most in need or struggling with housing costs. For the construction of NPT Homes’ new headquarters, Darnton B3 architects specified AluK aluminium building systems including curtain walling, door and window profiles.

Darnton B3 Architects specifies AluK for NPT Homes HQ in Port Talbot

Thursday, 13th July 2017

NPT Homes is one the largest social landlords in Wales, providing adequate and affordable housing to those most in need or struggling with housing costs. For the construction of NPT Homes’ new headquarters, Darnton B3 architects specified AluK aluminium building... View Article

Holiday home achieves stunning coastal views thanks to slim framed glazing

Thursday, 13th July 2017

The requirements of this project in Cornwall were to provide a holiday home of the highest quality that reflected its prime location. IQ Glass installed minimal windows sliding glass doors as well as a pivot door and fixed glazing onto... View Article

Multiplex has appointed architecture and interiors practice Arney Fender Katsalidis as Executive Architect at Derwent London’s 80 Charlotte Street and 65 Whitfield Street, one of the largest construction projects in Fitzrovia, Central London.

Material research enables Arney Fender Katsalidis to realise innovative procurement advantages

Wednesday, 12th July 2017

Multiplex has appointed architecture and interiors practice Arney Fender Katsalidis as Executive Architect at Derwent London’s 80 Charlotte Street and 65 Whitfield Street, one of the largest construction projects in Fitzrovia, Central London. With Make having been appointed as Lead... View Article

The restoration and conversion of Oceanic House, an Edwardian building in Trafalgar Square, comprises 6 lateral apartments and one duplex penthouse on the top two floors. These two, three and four bedroom apartments are immaculately finished to the highest standard, including Hakwood herringbone flooring.

Herringbone wood flooring helps give a new life for Oceanic House

Wednesday, 12th July 2017

The restoration and conversion of Oceanic House, an Edwardian building in Trafalgar Square, comprises 6 lateral apartments and one duplex penthouse on the top two floors. These two, three and four bedroom apartments are immaculately finished to the highest standard, including Hakwood... View Article

With increasing demand for 60mm curtain wall systems, architectural aluminium systems specialist Sapa has launched the Technal MY Curtain Walling System. Offering real architectural versatility, this new facade range will allow architects, specifiers and fabricators to create curtain walls with larger glass spans than ever before – achieving a glazed surface area of up to 12m2.

Achieve greater architectural versatility in glass with new curtain walling system

Wednesday, 12th July 2017

With increasing demand for 60mm curtain wall systems, architectural aluminium systems specialist Sapa has launched the Technal MY Curtain Walling System. Offering real architectural versatility, this new facade range will allow architects, specifiers and fabricators to create curtain walls with... View Article