The Harlington, Fleet

The Architects’ JournalThe Harlington, Fleet Fleet Town Council is seeking an architect for a major refurbishment and re-modelling of The Harlington civic centre [Deadline: 17 May 2024] The post The Harlington, Fleet appeared first on The Architects’ JournalMerlin Fulcher

Greenwich university seeks contractors for £300m framework

The University of Greenwich is looking for contractors to join a £300m major-works framework. A contract notice published by the institution said it aims to appoint between three and five suppliers for new build, rebuild and refurbishment projects across its three campuses. Properties owned by… The post Greenwich university seeks contractors for £300m framework appeared first on Construction News.

Birmingham Library architect completes refurbishment of Perth museum

Former music venue will house an ancient stone used in coronation ceremonies since medieval times

$100m for expansion of New York’s Ellis Island migrant museum

The Statue of Liberty–Ellis Island Foundation is to spend $100m on the refurbishment and extension of a museum that recalls the history of migration to New York. The 34-year-old, 137,000… The post $100m for expansion of New York’s Ellis Island migrant museum appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Grafted ‘reinvigorates’ Victorian terrace house in Norwich

The Architects’ JournalGrafted ‘reinvigorates’ Victorian terrace house in Norwich The refurbishment of this five-bedroomed detached house includes an extension clad in handmade, precast panels fabricated by the practice The post Grafted ‘reinvigorates’ Victorian terrace house in Norwich appeared first on The Architects’ JournalRob Wilson

nla - Olympia - Progress Report, 27072022

Fascinating look at what’s happening on the vast Olympia mixed use development in West London. Trevor Morriss: SPPARCH Architects, Consuelo Manna: Heatherwick Studio, David Seel: Robert Bird Group Engineers, and Yvette Aunger: Future Olympia talk to Peter Murray on a site visit with two years to go to practical completion

BBA - Building of the Future - Distributed by Furturebuild, 27092022

A debate about the UK construction industry covering: - A view of continued challenges around today’s building methods - An overview of the types of changes we’re seeing in the way we build - Critical factors driving the changes in the way we build - A prediction around how buildings of the future might differ from those of today

City Architecture Forum - 2020 Digital Lecture - John Robertson, Great Arthur House 17062020

John Robertson (John Robertson Architects) explores the sympathetic refurbishment of one of the City's exemplary residential developments which took extensive consultation with leaseholders and tenants, Historic England, The 20th Century Society and the City Planners

Building Magazine - Cost comparison - Upgrade or renew, 10082022

To meet Net Zero targets, owners are having to consider whether to refurbish or demolish & rebuild. Alinea and SOM examine the feasibility issues by exploring four different options for the redevelopment of a case study building

Ellen MacArthur Foundation - What does better building design look like and what are the benefits, 05112021

Grace Di Benedetto from Arup joined us on The Circular Economy Show to discuss what better design for buildings looks like, the benefits of design for reconstruction, and the need to change the way buildings are constructed.

HOW FLEXIBLE CAN DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BE?

Does anyone here require Construction Funding (across the whole of Ireland) ?

Can net zero carbon targets be helped by a change in tax such as VAT to zero for refurbishment and reuse and 20% on new build?

Do you have any lessons learnt on controlling costs of refurbishing historic buildings?

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PAYE Stonework & Restoration Ltd

Specialist heritage contractor involved with the cleaning, repair, conservation and alteration of listed and traditional masonry buildings, monuments and structures. PAYE operates across all construction industry sectors as Principal Contractor, Trade Contractor and Sub-Contractor able to undertake a diverse range and size of contract.