Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is celebrating winning the ‘Low Carbon Impact Award: Commercial or Industrial’ at the prestigious H&V News Awards. The post Vent-Axia Wins H&V News Low Carbon Impact Award appeared first on Public Sector Build Journal ..read more

Natural and hybrid ventilation solutions manufacturer Passivent has supplied its patented SoundScoop® acoustic cross-talk attenuators for use in a new purpose-built primary school in Wales that has been designed and constructed to meet Passivhaus standards and also achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating. The post Passivent Plays it’s Part in New Passivhaus School appeared first on Public Sector Build Journal ..read more

Euroform’s wood effect fibre cement shiplap planks have been used by @Home MMC to finish 57 modular homes, part of a new scheme of 154 transitional homes in Cardiff. The post Weatherclad Gives Cardiff Modular Homes Durable Exterior Finish appeared first on Public Sector Build Journal ..read more

Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, has scooped the Commercial Ventilation Product of the Year Award at this year’s prestigious Energy Saving Awards. The post Breathing Buildings’ NVHRe Wins at Energy Saving Awards appeared first on Public Sector Build Journal ..read more

Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) new Design and Digital Arts building has now completed, with the design delivery work led by CPMG Architects from its headquarters just streets away from the landmark development. The post Design and Digital Arts Building at University Showcases Impressive Design as it Completes appeared first on Public Sector Build Journal ..read more

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are often perceived as a recent innovation, somewhat untested and experimental, yet the concept of offsite construction has been around for decades. The post Why Offsite Holds the Key to Affordable, Quality Housing appeared first on Public Sector Build Journal ..read more

‘Traditional’ sport and leisure facilities represent a unique building typology, offering immeasurable benefits to communities by promoting health, wellbeing and social cohesion. However, it’s no secret that operating these facilities can be extremely challenging for local authorities, leisure trusts and independent operators, as evidenced by several high-profile closures or threats of closure in recent years, writes Chris Wotherspoon, Associate at Holmes Miller. The post The Shift Towards Sustainable and Adaptive Design in Leisure Centres appeared first on Public Sector Build Journal ..read more

From January to March 2024, 90% of major applications were decided within 13 weeks or within the agreed time, according to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities. In the same quarter, 87% of minor applications were decided within eight weeks or within the agreed time. The post Digital Technology: Streamlining Local Authority Collaboration appeared first on Public Sector Build Journal ..read more

Outdoor spaces in schools give students a place to play, learn and spend time together outside the classroom. However, to make these areas truly useful and enjoyable, schools need to consider how to protect and make them work well for different activities, says Angela Brown, Shelters Business Manager at Broxap. The post Making a Difference in Schools with Canopies and Shelters appeared first on Public Sector Build Journal ..read more

Building on the success of last year’s Accommodating Christmas, this year’s campaign tells a touching, multi-generational story of inspiration, career growth, and the enduring connection between family and Wernick’s values. The post Wernick Promotes Company Values in New Christmas Video appeared first on Public Sector Build Journal ..read more