On the front line of design innovation – Vicaima doors open to new lifestyle at former military HQ

The conversion of a Grade II listed building, with a history spanning over 130 years, requires thoughtful and imaginative planning at the best of times.  However, this is all the more important when the building holds a special affection and relevance for a town steeped in an illustrious military past. In this instance it was […] The post On the front line of design innovation – Vicaima doors open to new lifestyle at former military HQ appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

O&G Industries is ENR New England 2026 Contractor of the Year

O&G Industries will be recognized at ENR New England's Best Projects awards event.

Best Home Lifts UK: Comparing Costs, Sizes and Top Companies

The post Best Home Lifts UK: Comparing Costs, Sizes and Top Companies appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A high-velocity comparison of leading UK home lifts, prioritizing space-saving technology, drive systems (screw and nut vs. hydraulic/traction), and load capacities. This section translates technical specs into 'real-world' spatial impact, such as the ability to fit within a standard cupboard footprint or traverse...

Best Kitchen Renovation Company London – Top 5 Picks

The post Best Kitchen Renovation Company London – Top 5 Picks appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A kitchen can swallow £50,000 and still come out wrong if the company behind it can’t run the job properly. That’s the part nobody tells you: the design matters far less than who’s holding the whole thing together once the trades arrive.  So the search for the best kitchen renovation London really starts with the […]

10 Best Construction Companies in the UK: 2026 Rankings

The post 10 Best Construction Companies in the UK: 2026 Rankings appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A concise summary of the UK's top construction and timber specialists. This section identifies the top 10 firms by market dominance and technical specialism—ranging from Tier 1 infrastructure giants (Balfour Beatty, Kier) to the UK's leading timber-frame innovators (Persimmon's Space4, Bellway). It provides...

BE-ST - DfMA and RIBA Plan of Work, 02092020

This video explains how DfMA can be considered and applied through the various RIBA design stages (0-6). (The RIBA Plan of Work provides a shared framework for design and construction that offers both a process map and a management tool)

BE-ST - Getting Education Modernised - Embracing Modular Innovations in Construction, 10102022

Hear from the project partners behind EMIC GEM, a pan European project to modernise the delivery of off-site and modular construction vocational education & training (VET) course materials. [Also, attached below is a PDF copy of the 'EMIC GEM' paper "Competency Framework for Offsite and Modular Construction"] www.emic-gem.eu

In-house vs. Outsourced: Which works best for Building Information Modeling Services?

What is the best company in Texas offering 3D laser scanning services for architectural needs? In construction and architecture?

For major rail upgrade projects, what is the best way to assess whether early contractor involvement genuinely reduces long-term programme risk?

What are the best practices for creating accurate MEP shop drawings for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems?.

What are the best practices for accurate HVAC duct shop drawings?