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OpinionRaising the bar: How the government’s green paper will transform timber specification
Andrew Orriss explains how the UK government’s 2025 Construction Products Reform Green Paper will reshape timber specification – from risk-based regulation and strengthened certification to digital product data and sustainability reporting
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FeaturesThermally modified wood – cladding material where performance meets aesthetics
Thermally modified wood blends durability, sustainability – and timeless design appeal
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FeaturesA stronger future in timber: Dale Joinery and Mumford & Wood unite
Two of the UK’s most respected names in premium timber windows and doors are coming together under one trusted brand. The merger of Dale Joinery and Mumford & Wood means a broader product range, deeper expertise and the same commitment to exceptional design, performance and service
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FeaturesDesigning with timber from day one
If the UK is to meet its commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2050 and reduce embodied carbon in construction, the industry must improve the sustainability credentials of the buildings it constructs
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FeaturesCan architecture help the built environment understand its purpose?
The built environment is being pulled in many different directions. Earlier this year the government proposed a new Planning and Infrastructure Bill, as part of its ambition to build 1.5 million new homes over the next several years. The goal of this bill was to streamline the country’s complex planning ...
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FeaturesWomen in Construction: Monique Suksmaningsih, principal and head of the Singapore studio, Broadway Malyan
This is part of a special report produced by our sister title Building in partnership with Gleeds
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FeaturesWomen in Construction: Mariam Issoufou, founder, Mariam Issoufou Architects
This is part of a special report produced by our sister title Building in partnership with Gleeds
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FeaturesThe way forward for sustainable fibre cement facades
Discover how EQUITONE’s fibre cement facades are leading the way in sustainable architecture, combining Cradle to Cradle Certified® accreditation, outstanding durability, and design flexibility
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FeaturesBuilding with confidence: Competency, skills and designing with structural timber
As the construction industry faces mounting pressure to meet the UK’s Net Zero targets, timber is emerging as a game-changing solution. However, its successful adoption depends on architects embracing timber-specific design principles, fostering early collaboration, and closing skills gaps. With support from initiatives like STA Assure and the TiC Policy ...
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FeaturesMeeting sustainability objectives with durability
With the built environment generating around 40% of our global carbon emissions, product durability is vital to achieving more sustainable building envelopes that deliver in-use benefits
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FeaturesA New Era of Design: Thinking Together
The building industry stands at a pivotal moment of transformation. Urbanisation accelerates, climate change demands sustainable solutions, and client expectations evolve rapidly. Yet, traditional building practices often remain fragmented, inefficient, and ill-equipped to address these challenges. To unlock unprecedented levels of efficiency, sustainability, and value creation, our ...
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FeaturesReducing carbon in steel
As sustainability pressures mount on the construction industry, steel emerges as a surprising ally in reducing embodied carbon, offering innovative solutions for greener buildings
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FeaturesBuilding Reputations Together: Specify a Dow Quality Bond™ Member
Discover how Dow Quality Bond™ certification drives best practices in the glazing industry, empowering architects to specify with trust and assurance
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FeaturesReimagining Outdoor Spaces with Marshalls’ Modal X at Cambridge Biomedical Campus
New facility combines cutting-edge design with eco-friendly solutions, featuring Marshalls’ Modal X permeable paving
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FeaturesIntegrating security into architectural office designs
Thoughtful design and smart security features can create inspiring, secure spaces that reflect a brand’s identity and support employee wellbeing
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FeaturesEnsuring rainscreen designs translate to real performance
Recent years have seen a significant tightening in Building Regulation guidance. There is an increasing demand for improved energy efficiency and safety, making it crucial for rainscreen designs to translate into real, ‘as-built’ performance. Bridging the gap between theoretical design and real performance can be challenging but there are measures ...
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FeaturesMarshalls launches ‘one of a kind’ modular rain garden kerb in midst of key SuDS legislation changes
As the industry adjusts to the relatively recent introduction of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), we are moving ever closer to fully adopting Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. This focuses on managing water runoff in the most natural way possible, slowing down the release of water and ...
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Features150mm cavities: The new standard for efficient, low-carbon homes
As energy regulations tighten, more developers are making the move to 150mm wall cavities. Kelly Westwood, Head of Construction Projects for Knauf Insulation, looks at the benefits for architects designing with wider cavities in mind
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FeaturesMarshalls first Lunar Case Study at Memoria Memorial Park and Crematorium, Doncaster
Discover solace at Memoria Memorial Park, where Marshalls’ sustainable paving meets compassionate design
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FeaturesBespoke Rooflights Bring Light to House on the Heath
Cox Architects and Elson Properties approached Stella Rooflight to commission three bespoke rooflights, which would transform the renovation of a leafy suburban home