All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 2
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In FocusWider cavities are key to futureproofing homes
As we approach the 2025 Future Homes Standard, guidance around building new homes is tightening. Matthew Prowse, Specification and Housing Director at Knauf Insulation, explores how wider wall cavities can help housebuilders retain flexibility in their designs while futureproofing for stricter regulations that lie ahead
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CPDCPD 07 2024: Reducing waste in development fit-outs through fan coil solution design
Sponsored by Ability by Dimplex, this module will outline the considerations to be made when specifying fan-coil unit technology in development fit-outs, exploring what the technology encompasses, the various systems available and how careful consideration can reduce waste
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NewsHaringey gives green light to 636-bed student-led scheme
North London development also features 78 affordable homes
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NewsGet Living reveals fresh designs for last part of 498-home Elephant and Castle scheme
Project given permission in 2019 but sent back to drawing board by regulatory changes
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NewsGreen light for plans to turn Victorian gasworks into 2,100-home neighbourhood
Scheme designed by RSHP on behalf of Berkeley
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NewsPlans approved for 450-home Birmingham scheme on ex-railway site
Winson Green scheme designed by Whittam Cox for Rochda Group
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NewsAvant Homes 179-home scheme in South Yorkshire gets approval
Scheme to deliver nearly 180 homes
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CPDCPD 06 2024: Ensuring safety for working at height
Sponsored by MSA Safety, this CPD will explore the elements to consider when specifying a fall protection system and how best to integrate it within the building design in order to achieve compliance with the relevant standards and regulations
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CPDCPD 05 2024: An introduction to hostile vehicle mitigation
Although terrorist attacks are rare, public spaces are being increasingly viewed as attractive targets for terrorist organisations. This module – sponsored by Marshalls – will explore designing for security and the installation considerations for mitigating hostile vehicle attacks
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NewsHawkstone Properties’ 384-unit BTR scheme in Southampton approved
Plans would deliver four blocks of housing
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NewsRegal files plans for 1,600-home tower scheme on Thames
Developer will also build more than 200 affordable homes on long-vacant site
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NewsGreen light for 600-bed student tower in centre of Manchester
Plans will see nearly 37-storey student bedrooms delivered for 2028 academic year
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NewsKensa Shoebox takes root at the Science Museum
British-made heat pump joins over seven million historic and significant items collected and documented by the Science Museum Group since 1851
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NewsCamden picks Mount Anvil to deliver 246 homes in estate development
Bacton regeneration has been co-designed with locals
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NewsStudent scheme to become Bristol's tallest building after green light
Olympian Homes’ scheme will replace Premier Inn tower
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NewsBristol Council’s developer and Hill Group get green light for 166-home harbourside scheme
Scheme approved despite concerns over flood risk
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NewsMorgan Sindall to build 196-home residential tower in Salford
Contractor selected for third English Cities Fund job
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NewsRevised plans for 578-bed Manchester student tower sent in following public consultation
36-storey scheme will include nearly 600 bedrooms