High-rise buildings have become a defining feature of modern cities, reflecting advances in engineering, architecture, and urban planning. Typically classified as structures with multiple floors that extend vertically to maximize space, high-rise builds are increasingly used for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. As urban populations continue to grow and land becomes more limited, high-rise construction…

Health and safety on building sites is a critical aspect of the construction industry, ensuring the wellbeing of workers, visitors, and the general public. Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments, involving heavy machinery, working at height, electrical systems, and constantly changing conditions. Without proper safety measures, the risk of accidents and injuries increases significantly. Therefore,…

Health and safety on building sites is a critical aspect of the construction industry, ensuring the wellbeing of workers, visitors, and the general public. Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments, involving heavy machinery, working at height, electrical systems, and constantly changing conditions. Without proper safety measures, the risk of accidents and injuries increases significantly. Therefore,…

New builds in construction refer to projects where structures are created from the ground up on previously undeveloped or cleared land. These developments play a central role in meeting housing demand, supporting economic growth, and shaping modern urban and rural environments. In recent years, new builds have become increasingly significant due to population growth, urbanization,…

Lucent Lighting have supplied architectural lighting solutions to the Goldwin London flagship store on Broadwick Street in Soho, helping to shape a refined retail environment where architecture and light combine to create an immersive customer experience. Located in the heart of one of London’s most vibrant creative districts, the store blends contemporary retail design with…

Building costs will increase by a predicted 14% over the next five years to 1Q2031, while tender prices will rise by 15% over the same period, according to the latest construction forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). Total new work output is forecast to grow by 12% between 2026 and 2031. Dr…

The bank holiday later this month promises to be a bumper weekend for the UK hospitality industry. New research from independent finance broker Charles & Dean reports that the weekend of the 26th – 28th August could create an additional £5.8 billion1 for the hospitality industry through consumer spending in restaurants, pubs and bars across…

“The bridge tower perfectly delivers on the brief to dispense a range of low- and no-sugar drinks, while at the same time eradicating plastic waste and reducing the client’s carbon footprint.” With healthy hydration and sustainability as part of the brief, Smart Soda UK has recently installed a purpose-designed self-serve multi-drinks bridge tower dispensing system…

Reaching out with exciting news. Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, and Landlab, the Dubai-based Design and Development Group, have entered exclusive negotiations to bring the flamboyant, Paris-based, Mama Shelter to Liverpool. The brand’s first hotel outside of London, Mama Shelter Liverpool will be located at the beloved George Henry Lee building (formerly John Lewis)…

The Brewery, a premier corporate events venue in the City of London, has its sights set on growth as it secures a pivotal debt facility from Blazehill Capital, a UK private credit fund.  Dating back to the 18th century, The Brewery occupies the site of the former Whitbread brewery on Chiswell Street. Brewing continued on…