Accessibility by design: What construction can learn from film

In this reflective piece, Ian Streets, NRAC Consultant, About Access, explores how powerful short films can challenge attitudes to disability by turning the accessibility conversation on its head. Drawing on past and present examples, he considers why the message that “the world is harder when it’s not designed for you” still resonates today. The post Accessibility by design: What construction can learn from film appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Deadline looms in search for architect to design Harry Potter viaduct visitor centre

The Architects’ Journal Deadline looms in search for architect to design Harry Potter viaduct visitor centre Architects have just days left to throw their hats into the ring for the chance to design a £6.3 million visitor centre for the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Lochaber, which featured in four of the Harry Potter films [Deadline: 10 November 2025] The post Deadline looms in search for architect to design Harry Potter viaduct visitor centre appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Merlin Fulcher

Next stage of $5 billion Melrose Park development underway

L–R: Decode founder and chairman Sam El Rihani, NSW Premier Chris Minns, and Sekisui House Australia group CEO and managing director Kazunori Ito, mark the start of construction with a sod turning ceremony. ( Luke Fuda Films and Photography)New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has officially broken ground on Dawn, Stage 5 of Sekisui House Australia’s $5 billion … The post Next stage of $5 billion Melrose Park development underway appeared first on Inside Construction.

Hottest summer on record underlines need to keep homes cool, says Actis

With the Met Office confirming that 2025 was the hottest summer on record, insulation specialist Actis says keeping homes cool in summer is more important than ever – both for health and comfort reasons and to reduce the need for electricity-guzzling air conditioning.

Yellow heat health alert prompts Actis reminder on heat-deflecting properties of insulation

With temperatures predicted to reach 33 degrees in parts of England this weekend, and a yellow heat health alert issued for most of the country, insulation specialist Actis is reminding builders, merchants and specifiers of the role insulation has to play in helping mitigate the impact of extreme temperatures.

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