Signature Group founder banned as director after investors lost £4.8m

Lawrence Kenwright's Signature Works Gold was found to have issued misleading information to investors about their interest in three Liverpool based flex office buildings. The post Signature Group founder banned as director after investors lost £4.8m appeared first on Property Week.

This broiling summer reminds us why sustainable approaches matter

The Architects’ Journal This broiling summer reminds us why sustainable approaches matter Existing buildings that are ripe for retrofit are part of a collective landscape and memory. That positive link between community and retrofit is significant, says Emily Booth The post This broiling summer reminds us why sustainable approaches matter appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Emily Booth

Architects should focus on places, not just buildings

The Architects’ Journal Architects should focus on places, not just buildings The profession has done well to adopt a philosophy of retrofit-first. At the outset of every such project we mustn’t forget what makes this particular place meaningful, argues Lee Davies The post Architects should focus on places, not just buildings appeared first on The Architects’ Journal will hurst

HBF survey finds nine in 10 SMEs think Building Safety Levy will make more sites unviable

Group calls on government to pause introduction of tax designed to pay for remediation of defective buildings

ASK4 completes £170m refinancing with new capex facility

ASK4, a European specialist in managed internet and smart building technology for multi-tenant buildings, has completed a £170m financing. The post ASK4 completes £170m refinancing with new capex facility appeared first on Property Week.

Advancing Circular Construction

Efficiency of new buildings in the UK has been improving. While the operational energy progress on embodied carbon, the lifecycle emissions of the materials and components within buildings, has been much slower.

Terrix EWI High-rise buildings, new build and recladding.

Terrix EWI High-rise buildings, new build and recladding.

How Poor HVAC Planning Impacts Commercial Buildings in Pennsylvania?

What are the benefits of using Scan to BIM for renovating existing school buildings?

How are electric vehicle charging stations influencing MEP system design in commercial buildings?

How does fire protection BIM ensure NFPA and IBC compliance for high-rise commercial buildings?

Do NYC buildings need BIM for renovation?