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How have the UK’s educational buildings been allowed to get this bad?

The quality of a school buildings can either help or hinder teaching and learning. Well-designed buildings in good repair and set in pleasant surroundings can

Four Easy Ways to Extend the Life of your Building’s Roof

Being exposed to the British weather, with its propensity for rain and wind, the outlook isn’t great for any roof. When it comes to commercial

How to Access Grant Funding for Historic Building Restoration

There are a range of different sources for financial support when looking to restore historic buildings but accessing this funding will be dependent on several

How to apply for historic building restoration grants in the UK

Britain is home to an abundance of beautiful and historically significant buildings. In England alone, there are around 500,000 listed buildings according to Historic England.

Why Architects need to make better use of Agile Maintenance Consultants

Modern buildings have a lot to live up to, every part of their design must be carefully thought out and an architects role is to

How do you paint and restore an exterior window frame?

It may sound like an old cliché, but it is true, windows are the eyes of a building. But over time, these eyes can begin

How reusing existing resources shows a stronger commitment to sustainable construction

The United Nations forecasts that 68% of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050, and this poses a significant problem: Where will they

4 Most Effective Roof Leak Detection Methods

Learn how the 4 main methods of roof leak detection on can help you maintain and protect the life of your roof against future costly

The Façades of The Future: Façade Design Trends to Look Out for in 2021

It is not an overstatement to say a building’s façade is its most important element, for both architects and for users themselves. They are amongst

Historic Commercial Buildings: A Restoration Guide

The UK is renowned for its historic architecture. In England alone, there are as many as 400,000 listed buildings. Almost every village and town in

The Importance of Restoring and Protecting London’s Façades

Façade restoration and the protection of London’s modern and heritage buildings is of both historical and ecological importance. Older buildings are key to protecting our

What alterations can I make to a listed building without planning permission?

The UK is home to around 400,000 listed buildings, and many of these buildings are privately owned. However, owning a listed building doesn’t mean that