ARB consults on proposals for modernised Prescribed Examination

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has today launched a consultation on proposals to modernise the Prescribed Examination. The proposals will provide a clearer and more transparent route to registration for people who do not hold ARB-accredited qualifications but can demonstrate... View Article

Perfect shading for London’s weather moods

When urban development and exterior design find a common language In the middle of London’s bustling Victoria district, directly north of the railway station, a formerly traffic-heavy area has been transformed into a modern, vibrant neighbourhood: Nova Victoria. An ensemble... View Article

TORMAX Automation for Historic Entrance

As part of a refurbishment of the Grade II* listed Pitt Building, TORMAX UK partnered with IQ Glass to deliver advanced automation for the building’s new frameless glass draft lobby. Supplying an advanced iMotion 2202 operator to power the single... View Article

A Facade Solution for Every Design Vision

Choose from aluminium, fibre cement and porcelain façade systems, all supported by expert technical guidance and compliant classified A1 and A2 solutions. Design Freedom Without Compromise As regulations continue to evolve, architects are increasingly challenged to balance design ambition, compliance... View Article

Improve your green roof knowledge with Optigrun CPDs

Enhancing industry knowledge on biosolar, green, and blue roofs for sustainable urban development. As environmental concerns and urban development pressures grow, Optigrun’s CPD seminars provide essential knowledge and practical guidance on the specification, design, and implementation of innovative green roofing... View Article

Z8 Tower construction to begin

Located in the core of Beijing’s Central Business District (CBD) at the intersection of Jianguo Road and Jinhe East Road, the new Z8 Tower faces the CBD’s central park and is defined by the historic alignment and urbanism of the... View Article

Major riverside development in Hangzhou completes

Foster + Partners has completed the Euro American Innovation City (EIC) mixed-use development, located at the heart of Hangzhou’s Central Business District on the Qiantang River. The vibrant scheme encompasses 346,450-square-metres and features two office towers, four high-rise apartment buildings,... View Article

Structural Steel and Cladding Fasteners: Quality Matters

By Chris Middleton, General Manager, Construction Fixings Association (CFA) Structural steel and cladding fasteners are safety-critical components that sit at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing precision, and site practice. While often small in size, these products perform a disproportionately... View Article