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RIBA reveals shortlist for Stephen Lawrence Prize 2021
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (Tuesday 14 September) announced the shortlist for the Stephen Lawrence Prize 2021.
RIBA announces shortlist for 2021 Neave Brown Award for Housing
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (Tuesday 14 September) announced the shortlist for the 2021 Neave Brown Award for Housing, named in honour of modernist architect Neave Brown (1929 – 2018), who designed the Alexandra Road housing estate in Camden amongst other projects.
Hunter Douglas’s sustainable roof option for new green cruise terminal in Southampton
Hunter Douglas Architectural provided a sustainable ceiling option for a £55 million cruise terminal in Southampton that boasts a host of environmentally friendly features.
East Midlands architecture practice bolsters team with two new hires
Lincolnshire-based architects and urban designers, PolkeyCollins, has welcomed two new members to its architectural team as part of its planned growth strategy.
Works underway on £10m manufacturing facility in Mansfield
Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson is progressing with the construction of a light manufacturing facility on Hamilton Way, Oakham Business Park, Mansfield.
A big step forward for new adult mental health unit in Manchester costing £105 million
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) reached a significant milestone, after the Trust Board and Manchester Health & Care Commissioning approved the Full Business Case (FBC) for a project to deliver a new adult mental health unit for Manchester patients at North Manchester General Hospital.
Double-digit growth forecast for construction for 2021
Construction output is forecast to rise by 14 per cent in 2021 and 6.3 per cent next year, according to the Construction Products Association, CPA, summer forecast published this week.
The pipeline for high-rise buildings across the UK remains strong
The pipeline of high-rise buildings across the UK remains strong, with around 549 in the development pipeline, of which around 58% are in London, although projects in London account for more than three quarters of total pipeline value.
Why Specify Powder Coating?
Powder Coating continues to be specified as just a colour. Whilst this approach works well in many instances, especially where there is a substantial supply chain, there are instances where coatings may be applied incorrectly. If a robust specification is not in place, this could cause issues with the finish in a few years after installation.
Works on £3.4m Staffordshire healthcare facility progress
Works are moving along well at the new Greenwood House Medical Centre on Lichfield Road in Burntwood, Staffordshire, and an event was held last month to mark the progress of the project.