Tag: building
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AAC Workshop Promotes Building Reuse for Architecture Students
For the summer 2025 iteration, running June 2nd to 27th and culminating in a public design exhibition, participants will create feasible design proposals to transform the ExxonMobil Building — an icon of fossil fuel monopoly originally built in 1963 — towards a carbon-free community. Featuring advisory input and mentorship from gmp executive partner Stephan Schütz,…
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PTI Reveals New Post-Tensioning Building Code and Certification Program
During the 2025 World of Concrete trade show, the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) shared that it teamed up with the American Concrete Institute to put together an updated set of post-tensioned structural concrete building code requirements — ACI-PTI 320-25, Building Code Requirements for Post-Tensioned Structural Concrete. The PTI also revealed its new certification program for multistrand and bar…
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Project underway to rescue medieval thatched building
Dr Steve Sherlock, heritage adviser at National Highways, said: “The barn dates from around 1450 and was originally part of the Waltham Abbey estate. It is thatched with water reed and, at 44 metres long, is one of the largest thatched barns in Britain. The rethatching is no mean feat for the team of specialists.”…
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CIOB Art of Building winners announced
Saul Townsend, head of communications at CIOB, said: “This year, we are delighted to recognise two outstanding winners. Roman Robroek’s evocative image of an abandoned school in Italy, which earned him the Public Choice Award, beautifully highlights the quiet elegance and historical significance of old buildings. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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How Finland is simplifying building permits with BIM
Many real estate developers, property owners, and city officials feel building permitting should be more streamlined. To reduce friction, efforts have been made to use online forms and submit 2D drawings as PDFs. While this saves time, Finland is taking a massive leap forward by introducing BIM-based permitting, with Solibri playing a vital role in…
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Stabilization and Structural Works on Grade 2* London Building
Cintec International Ltd were invited to devise a scheme in conjunction with the client’s structural engineers, for the stabilization of a magnificent Grade 2* listed building in 2023. Built between 1743 and 1764 the Neo-Palladian style building had been in commercial usage for many years and been subject to extensive alterations and modifications during that…
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BCIS forecasts 17% building costs increase over next five years
Dr David Crosthwaite, chief economist at BCIS, said: “Industry sentiment data continues to present positive readings, although since the autumn budget these are now less optimistic than at the time of our previous forecast in September, when the headline S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index reached a 29-month high. View the original article and…
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9 things I wish I’d known before buying a listed building
I’ve lived in a number of different homes now, but I’ve chosen each for practical reasons – with one exception. The home I chose with my heart rather than my head was a grade II listed cottage in need of renovation. It still had plenty of the usual benefits of buying a house like a…
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Building Excellence: The Art and Science of Exceptional Roofing
When it comes to choosing a roof overhead, it leaves no room for compromise. A strong, stable, and well-maintained roof also gives protection, beautifies, and even adds value to the house. For roofing services, there is no better company than Zags Roofing Contractor, whether you need repair services or installation services. When it comes to…
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Young Family Creates Minimalist Haven in a 100-Year-Old Building
As with any renovation project, especially one involving a historic building, there were surprises along the way. Unforeseen delays due to permitting, supply chain issues, and construction hiccups tested the homeowners’ patience. The old building also presented its own challenges, with hidden nooks and crannies that required creative solutions. “Given the building is over a…