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Norwich Castle: Timelapse Film of Tower Crane Construction

6th November 2020

On 30 September 2020, a 136 ft tower crane was constructed at Norwich Castle. This crane will be at the centre of the Royal Palace Reborn project to restore the Norman Keep to its original

RIBA Responds to Proposed Changes to the Architects Act

5th November 2020

The RIBA has responded to the launch of the government consultation on proposed amendments to the regulation of architects through the Architects Act 1997. RIBA President, Alan Jones, said: “This milestone consultation outlines significant changes

Krokodyl robot lifts TBM tunnel segment November 2020

HS2 Boosts Safety and Efficiency with Innovative Robot for Chiltern Tunnelling Machines

5th November 2020

HS2 today unveiled the use of an innovative onboard robot that will improve safety and efficiency on the high speed rail project’s first two giant tunnelling machines, set to launch early next year. Pioneered by

RIBA Honorary Fellows 2021 Announced

30th October 2020

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is pleased to announce the 2021 RIBA Honorary Fellowships, which will be awarded to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including property, politics, infrastructure, arts and business.

South Wales Sports Grounds & The Ideas Distillery

Major Sports Ground Installer Overcomes Covid Conditions to Create World Rugby-grade Pitch and Secure International Accreditations

29th October 2020

A major sports grounds installation and maintenance specialist in South Wales has been given a stamp of approval while undertaking a major project inspected by rugby chiefs. South Wales Sports Grounds, based in Monmouthshire, came

Design for the Canterbury Works headhouse and compound. The Canterbury Works site is located in South Kilburn, behind Canterbury Road and Canterbury Terrace and next to the existing railway tracks.

Designs for HS2 Canterbury Works Vent Shaft and Headhouse Revealed

28th October 2020

Today (Tuesday 27 October) HS2 has revealed updated designs for the Canterbury Works vent shaft headhouse and compound, in South Kilburn, London. It will be one of four structures that will be built to provide

Canterbury East Station in Kent Benefits from Step-free Access for the First Time, Thanks to £4.8m Investment

26th October 2020

Network Rail is upgrading Canterbury East station with new lifts and a new footbridge, providing step free access at Canterbury East for the first time. Tactiles will also be installed along both platforms to improve

Steve Loomes and Stuart Morgan Robertson Residential Group

Robertson Residential Group Strengthens Land Team

21st October 2020

Robertson Residential Group (RRG) has reinforced its commitment to strategic land and also future short term growth opportunities through two new key appointments. Steve Loomes joins as strategic land director for Residential Group and Stuart

The Braidwater Group Reveals Plans for £450m Investment and 3,000 New Homes on Significant Derry-londonderry Site

21st October 2020

Leading private and social house builder The Braidwater Group has today announced plans for a hugely significant £450m investment in a mixed-use development on a 100 hectare (c.250 acres) site in Derry-Londonderry, which is to

Mixed Picture for Architects – RIBA Future Trends September 2020

16th October 2020

In September 2020 the RIBA Future Workload Index rose slightly again to +9, with 31% of practices expecting a workload increase in the coming three months. 22% are expecting a decrease, and 47% are expecting