5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (278+ words) The white paper examines how responsibly sourced and properly protected wood can support more sustainable building choices while delivering durability, robust performance and architectural quality. It also demonstrates how material selection and protective coating systems can work together to help…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (846+ words) Modular construction is often presented as a faster way to build. Speed, however, is only one part of its value. The bigger opportunity is to create a coordinated design and production system that improves quality, reduces uncertainty, and lets a…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (458+ words) Planning, Building & Construction Today Daniel Clarke, senior key account manager, West Fraser UK, discusses the process and benefits of using timber frames in housebuilding The timber frame housebuilding process demonstrates how a fully integrated, sustainable supply chain can deliver high-quality…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (481+ words) Why you can’t learn construction skills in a classroom alone Planning, Building & Construction Today The government’s plan to “value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap” is the right ambition, says Phil Scott, vice president of technology delivery…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (323+ words) Supported by a control solution from Pharos Architectural Controls, the carefully considered lighting strategy was introduced to reveal the Maisonneuve Library’s layered identity and re-establish its presence. Alexandre Tougas, design director at LightFactor, stated: “Working on the Maisonneuve Library meant…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago   (452+ words) The recent ‘Protecting Built Heritage’ report recommends that reusing historic buildings should be a major part of the UK’s housing strategy, suggesting up to 670,000 homes could be created in this way. This should be a call to arms, but why…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (378+ words) Following review by Japan’s Council for Cultural Affairs, the structure’s status as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property has been retained under the new designation ‘Former Yasaka Kaikan’, recognising the extensive efforts undertaken to preserve the landmark while giving it new…...