2024 Façade Awards UK winners revealed!

Check out the winners of the 2024 Facade Awards UK revealed last week in Manchester.

Building costs to rise 17% over next five years, BCIS reports

Building costs will increase by 17% over the next five years, while tender prices will rise by 19%, according to the latest construction forecast data from the BCIS.

Bond It becomes carbon neutral

Bond It has been officially and independently certified as carbon neutral after partnering with Carbon Neutral Britain.

Futurebuild 2025 highlights retrofit challenge

Futurebuild 2025 took place from 4 to 6 March at the Excel in London. The National Retrofit Conference opened with a keynote from Minister Miatta...

CLC launches Brexit Working Group to help ready the industry

The Construction Leadership Council has formed a dedicated Brexit Working Group, in advance of the expiration of the transition period with the European Union at the end of the year.

New guidance on balcony and terrace design

Sarah Spink, chief executive officer of the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association, explains how the new British Standard 8579:2020 affects how balconies and terraces are designed, and the impact on the waterproofing industry.

The truth about dry verge

In this article, Alicia Garfoot, products and system design technician at Wienerberger, explains the common misconceptions within the industry regarding dry fix systems, and gives a detailed run down of the latest British Standard regarding how they should be installed, and how her company is conforming to this.

2024 Façade Awards UK shortlist revealed!

It’s the moment you have all been waiting for, the shortlist for the 2024 Façade Awards UK has been revealed!

Beauty on a budget

Demand for a premium clay roof aesthetic continues to grow, but as contractors face pressure to cut costs, Stuart Nicholson from Marley answers questions on how to get a beautiful clay roof on a budget

Labour’s planning reforms offer hope to build the homes we need,...

Labour’s proposed planning reforms offer the best hope to build the homes we need, says the Federation of Master Builders.