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Place Guild: Shaping How We Live, Work and Enjoy Life
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The Borderlands Energy Investment Programme (BEIP) has successfully concluded its Call for Projects, identifying 12 local initiatives aimed at expediting the region’s shift towards net…
A longstanding collaboration between Leeds College of Building (LCB) and construction company BAM has received a ‘Highly Commended’ accolade at the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training…
This spring, a significant trend is emerging as homeowners gravitate towards authentic interiors that evoke feelings of security and warmth, a movement termed Grounded Optimism.
London Assembly urges mayor to involve local communities early in housing development plans
The London Assembly has formally addressed the mayor of London, advocating for early involvement of local communities in the design phases of residential developments.
RIBA’s Commitment to Reshape UK Architecture on Its 200th Anniversary
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has unveiled an ambitious plan to address critical issues within the UK architecture profession, coinciding with its 200th anniversary.
Seven Types of Loft Conversions: What Homeowners Need to Know
With house prices on the rise and planning restrictions making it more difficult to move, homeowners across the UK are increasingly turning to loft conversions as an effective way to create extra space.
Material Bank Transforms European Design Industry
Material Bank, a pioneering platform that has transformed the architecture and design (A&D) sampling process in the United States, is now set to reshape the European design landscape.
Scottish Homeowners Advised to Avoid Costly Renovation Pitfalls as Expert Guidance Becomes Essential
In light of rising housing costs and a limited property market, an increasing number of homeowners in Scotland are opting to extend, retrofit, or self-build rather than relocate.
FunHaus Takes a Seat: Lakeland Furniture Turns Everyday Seating into Statement Design
The interior design landscape for 2026 is embracing a bold new direction as sculptural silhouettes and vibrant colours dominate the emerging FunHaus trend.
Pushka Home Launches Custom Colour Cabinet And Mortice Door Knobs
Home hardware specialists Pushka Home has launched its most versatile collection yet, delivering a new level of customisation options for the modern home.
UK Shore Power Projects Highlight Challenges in Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy
The commercial challenges facing publicly funded shore power projects in Aberdeen and Portsmouth should not be dismissed as local pricing anomalies.
Mainmark and Mitsui Announce Strategic Alliance to Strengthen Global Ground Engineering
The global Mainmark group of companies has announced the completion of a strategic alliance with Mitsui & Co.
Lancashire Housing Company Offers Modular Homes to Boost Affordability for First-Time Buyers
A Lancashire founded housing company is offering a new approach to home ownership at a time when affordability pressures are locking millions of people out of the property market.