Laing O’Rourke in £14m legal case over ‘defective’ university buildings

Laing O’Rourke is embroiled in a £14m dispute relating to alleged defects in the brickwork of three University of Manchester buildings, it has emerged. The university is seeking compensation from both Laing O’Rourke and architects John McAslan + Partners for the significant works it says… The post Laing O’Rourke in £14m legal case over ‘defective’ university buildings appeared first on Construction News.

University in £14m legal battle over brickwork with Laing O’Rourke

Manchester University claims outer brick skin must be replaced on three teaching blocks

Lee Marley Brickwork revenue soars to record £57m

Cost inflation erodes major brickwork contractor's margin

Phoenix spreads its wings

Derbyshire masonry specialist Phoenix Brickwork reports growing demand for its services across the UK.

Cemfree joins forces with Lyons & Annoot

Brickwork specialist becomes approved contractor for ‘Portland cement free’ masonry mortar 

Architectural Digest - Why The Chrysler Building is a New York City Icon, 03012023

Michael Wyetzner of Michielli + Wyetzner Architects provides a deep, detail-oriented break down of New York City's singular Chrysler Building. From its unmistakable Art Deco design to the hidden details that echo its automotive inspiration, see why the Chrysler Building is an iconic staple of the Manhattan skyline

Open City - Abbey Mills Pumping Station, 04092021

A short video providing some history and describing features of the Abbey Mills Pumping Station

nla - Bricks are best, 27072022

The architectural practice of Maccreanor Lavington have been designing quality housing schemes across London for 30 years. To celebrate their anniversary, Peter Murray talks to associate director Prisca Thielmann about King's Cross, tall buildings, bricks and post-covid design.

Design & Architecture: Woolwich Elizabeth line station

Woolwich station opens onto a generous forecourt and the greenery of Dial Arch Square. The station includes design references to the history of the Royal Arsenal site including cladding to the exterior with a pattern of memorial coins which were produced at this location for the families of the fallen in the Great War.

Old Course Notes - Brickwork, getting it right Part 2 of 2, 19042004

Technical refresher on brick and blockwork to: - improve knowledge of brickwork and accessories - provide a checklist for developing Scope of Works, Method Statements and Pricing Documents - provide a better understanding of details to be expected on drawings and in specifications - avoid repetitive problems