Overview

Waterproofing design is a key and critical component for successful construction of below ground structures.  Whether it’s a completely new build or making smaller changes to an existing property, waterproofing design should never be overlooked.

Surface Design Show, the UK’s leading event for architects and designers to explore the best in surface material innovation, is getting ready to welcome over 120 exhibitors to its 2022 show including over 35 confirmed New Talents.

It’s a fact that homes in the United Kingdom have been getting smaller. A recent study suggests the size of new-build homes has reduced by four square metres since 2010, and by 20% during the past 40 years!^[1]

Gira, global leader and supplier of intelligent system solutions for building management, is proud to be a headline sponsor and exhibitor at London Build 2021, as the sector prepares for a record-breaking 2022.

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is marking the centenary of the ground-breaking Becontree Estate in East London with an ambitious series of art and architecture commissions, accompanied by events and a learning programme.  Two of the commissions open today: an installation in Regent’s Park ‘Bringing Home to the Unknown’, a collaboration between students from Mayesbrook Park School, an alternative provision school in Becontree, and social enterprise POoR (Power Out of Restriction) Collective and a photography display by Kalpesh Lathigra: The Tree of Man Named Beohha – Becontree Now.

WORK on a development of 88 sustainable homes has stepped up as the revolutionary airtight wooden frames designed to make them as energy efficient as possible are craned into place.

Hall 12 on the 3rd & 4th November at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham – Make sure it’s in your diary!

FAST-GROWING building contractor Stonewood Builders has moved into a new base in Kidlington as it seeks to grow its business into Oxfordshire.

The family firm is part of the Stonewood Group, which employs 250 staff across five divisions and whose £60million turnover operation is based at Castle Combe in Wiltshire. The group also has a housing development arm, a bespoke house-builder, a groundworks division and an architectural practice. It also has bases in Gloucestershire and Somerset.

Unlike most other steel edging, ours features a unique fold along the centre of the ground spike to provide maximum strength, reinforcing the spike and making it ideal for use in tough ground conditions. However, if you are installing our edging on soft or loamy soil, then our optional rebar pin & clip can be added to provide additional stability where required. An additional benefit of these optional pins is that they can be fitted after installation has started – so there is no need to lift a whole run of edging if you encounter softer soil part way during the install.

Rainlight Studio and Volver have collaborated to create a rug collection that combines the best of British design with Norse mythology. Yorgo Lykoria creative director for Rainlight Studio and Ksenia Stanishevski the creative lead of Norwegian rug studio Volver have translated the visionary and bold designs into 4 stunning designs that are masterfully crafted using delicate natural materials.

Lighting plays a crucial role in the way we see and experience the spaces we occupy, often without acknowledgement. With the ability to add a whole new dimension and shape to architecture its creates ambience like no other element.

Energy prices are set to rise for millions of UK residents from next month. According to Ofgem, gas and electricity customers can expect to see their bills rise by £139 to an average of £1,277 each year, while those on prepayment meters will see prices increase by £153 to an average of £1,309 per year.

Over 100 exhibitors already participating

After a year of virtual events, Surface Design Show is getting ready to host the design industry again enabling people to meet, be updated on the latest surface materials and designs, be enthused by its unique content and educated by a range of talented speakers who have come to tell their inspiring design stories.

When choosing a waterproofing solution, common sense should naturally dictate to look for products which offer a long service life, bonding abilities, watertightness, thermal performance, a high compressive strength, and sustainability, however suitability is one aspect which is often overlooked but incredibly important.

Grand Designs Live, proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, will return to Birmingham’s NEC from 6 – 10 October 2021. This inspirational event promises to break through the conventional limitations in home building to offer visitors the chance to discover the very latest revolutions in home design, build, renovation and decor, explore current trends, find new products and discover brands not yet seen on the high street.

HOUSEBUILDER Stonewood Partnerships is set to expand further across the South West after being chosen as one of just five partners in a £300 million government-backed homes building fund.