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NewsAHMM’s stalled Waterloo office scheme facing further delay with application for 18-month meanwhile use on site
HB Reavis’ plans for 31-storey block and linked groundscraper were approved six years ago
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NewsKnauf Insulation launches free online 3D U-value calculator for steel frame rainscreen facades
Insulation mannufacturer states the new tool allows architects to instantly generate precise U-values tailored to their designs, helping reduce the performance gap and avoid over-specification
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Information - BDMastering the detail: Episode 5
What do architects really need from manufacturers today? Episode 5 of our unmissable Q+A series lifts the lid on how expectations are changing. Join Jan Kattein, director at Jan Kattein Architects, as he shares first-hand insights into the evolving specification landscape.
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OpinionUnlocking MMC housing: why digital transformation and industry standardisation are essential
Anne Daw and Katie Rudin make the case for how digitisation, through the new Digital Kit of Parts, can unlock the potential of MMC
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NewsWhat made this project… Everton Stadium by BDP Pattern
BDP Pattern guides us through the specification challenges present at Everton Stadium
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Information - BDCPD 14 2025: Restoring heritage buildings: The role of timber windows
Sponsored by George Barnsdale, this module explores the legal protections of listed buildings, focusing on the replacement of timber windows to balance heritage preservation with modern standards
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NewsStallan Brand progresses revised central Glasgow mixed-use district
City centre scheme to include cluster of new buildings up to 19 storeys in height
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FeaturesGood Homes Alliance publishes water-efficiency design guide with model specs to help deliver water-neutral housing
New guidance translates policy intent into buildable details, setting out a fittings-based route to verified consumption, options for rainwater and greywater systems and evidence from six live projects
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News“Raising the bar on product information”: Wienerberger on becoming first to achieve CCPI assessment for bricks and pavers
Wienerberger explains why transparent product data matters more than ever for architects – and how achieving the CCPI assessment could help reduce risk in design
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NewsWhat made this project… Plot R8 by Piercy & Company
Piercy & Company guides us through the specification challenges present at Plot R8
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Information - BDCPD 13 2025: Fire partitioning – test, extend and classify
Navigate the complexities of fire safety regulations for internal partitions with this module, sponsored by Siniat. Gain essential knowledge on testing, extended application and third-party classification to confidently specify compliant and high-performing systems
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NewsAlsecco brick slip facade system claims 80% CO2 reduction over traditional brick
The manufacturer’s recent case study attributes the reduction primarily to differences in manufacturing processes
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NewsRCKa installs prototype modular solution to housing crisis outside City Hall
The home can be installed in under two hours and a prototype scheme is planned for Havering later this year
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NewsPlans in for 2,300-home redevelopment of former GSK headquarters
Howarth Tompkins, dRMM, Studio Egret West and Metropolitan Workshop collaborating on 13-acre scheme
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NewsLoader Monteith completes retrofit and extension of 18th-century cottage
Oak flooring, triple glazing and a perforated aluminium canopy feature in a low-energy renovation that prioritises accessibility and landscape views
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NewsAFL’s Oxford United stadium approved by local council
Plans for 16,000-seat ground and surrounding mixed-use scheme now heading to Angela Rayner for final sign off
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NewsWhat made this project… Meadow Road by Studio Bark
Studio Bark guides us through the specification challenges present at Meadow Road
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Information - BDCPD 12 2025: The importance and principles of insulation
Sponsored by ROCKWOOL®, this CPD module explores the key principles behind insulation performance and how specifiers can ensure that materials meet the required standards for modern construction
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FeaturesMastering the detail: 127 Charing Cross Road with Barr Gazetas
For Barr Gazetas, the redevelopment of 127-129 Charing Cross Road meant revitalising a 1970s concrete-framed building into a refined piece of central London real estate