The buildings, design and specification programme focuses on the latest design and specification trends as well as technical and product innovation projects.

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Mastering the detail

  • Mastering the detail: The Paper Garden with Jan Kattein Architects

  • Mastering the detail: 127 Charing Cross Road with Barr Gazetas

  • Mastering the detail: The Northcliffe with John Robertson Architects

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Upcoming events

5 March 2026: Good Employer Live

15-16 April 2026: Risk & Regulations Live

20 May 2026: Housing Today Live/Building The Future Leeds

24-25 June 2026: ESG Live

7 October 2026: Architect of the Year / Building the Future Conference

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CPD

  • CPD 02 2026: Understanding embodied carbon, whole-life carbon and EPDs

  • CPD 01 2026: Effective specification of insulation

  • CPD 25 2025: Mastering contract modifications – managing variations and scope changes in construction projects

  • CPD 24 2025: Navigating the Building Safety Act

  • CPD 23 2025: Landscaping mixed-use developments – balancing aesthetics and functionality

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Woody's Concrete Co.

Let’s be specific… Polished concrete Q+A with Woody’s Concrete Co.

2025-09-04T05:00:00+01:00

Steven Wood and Izzy Taylor-Wood explain how this versatile surface is made, the role of aggregates and sustainable blends, and why polished concrete continues to reshape both architectural and interior design