News
Practice News
New trio of directors announced
We are delighted to announce the promotion of three new directors.
Date: 1 Jan 22
by AHR
Awards
Award successes 2021
In 2021, Our work has earned us several awards including Education (Nursery to 6th form) Architect of the Year at the Building Design 2021 Architect of the Year Awards.
Date: 1 Jan 22
by AHR
Thought Leadership
15-minute neighbourhood -Transport Infrastructure
Like countless others, one of our architects had to relocate out of a city into a nearby commuter town, forced by the pandemic. How have her experiences have shaped a new ethos behind town planning.
Date: 5 Nov 21
Project News
The Spine: Biophilic building for human resilience
Designed to WELL Platinum Standard, this office is set to be one of the healthiest buildings in the World.
Date: 18 Oct 21
by Robert Hopkins
Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Modern Methods of Construction in healthcare in a time of crisis
How can architects harness the power of MMC in times of crisis.
Date: 18 Jul 21
by Gareth Banks
Regional Director, Architecture
Awards
Did you know we’re two-time winners of British Council for Office's (BCO) Best of the Best?
We’re proud to have won BCO Best of the Best for the second time at the BCO National Awards 2020 for the UK Hydrographic Office, our first win came for Keynsham Civic Centre & One Stop Shop.
Date: 10 Jun 21
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Taking a retrospective approach to BIM
While the majority of the construction sector have embraced BIM, some parts of the industry have shown more resistance. This has persisted even as software becomes less and less expensive.
Date: 21 Feb 21
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Maintaining top class academy estates
How to maintain academy estates and maximise existing assets.
Date: 9 Dec 20
by Allan Hunt
Managing Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Using smart technology in the wake of Covid-19
Covid-19 introduced a new set of challenges for businesses and workplaces to ensure staff can work flexibly. How can using technology help us safely attend our workplaces?
Date: 28 Oct 20
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Social Value changes for 2021
We were delighted to see the shift in public procurement policy relating to social value last week, looking to strengthen the impact of the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.
Date: 9 Oct 20
by AHR
Thought Leadership
How local authorities can become catalysts for growth
Driving growth across the UK’s regions is one of the big challenges facing local and central government today. It is more important than ever that local authorities are equipped to intervene.
Date: 18 Sept 20
by Karle Burford
Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
BIM and FM software in building management
BIM has gone mainstream, yet its benefits post-build, are still often overlooked, and take-up within FM has been low.
Date: 14 Sept 20
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Safeguarding rail: how anti-trespassing surveys can help improve safety
The key role anti-trespassing surveys can play in improving public safety.
Date: 12 Jul 20
by Stephen Bottom
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
The future of housing estates management is digital
How will the latest technology will shape the future of estates management by driving efficiency and increasing service standards across the residential sector.
Date: 6 Jul 20
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Digital twins: improving safety with smart technology
Owners of high-rise buildings are under intense scrutiny to improve safety for residents, and new technologies like the digital twin can play an important role in achieving that.
Date: 29 May 20
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Building a clear picture of education estates
Good estate management in schools is crucial, but this can be challenging. Estate managers must embrace new technology to streamline estate audits and ensure learning environments are suitable..
Date: 15 Apr 20
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Social Value Seven Years On
The Public Services (Social Value) Act, in force for seven years, requires public service commissioners to consider broader social, economic, and environmental benefits in their procurement.
Date: 25 Mar 20
by Mark Stead
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Building wellness
Designing for health and wellbeing has been a core focus among many higher education institutions for some time. As graduates move into the workplace, healthy office environments must be prioritised.
Date: 17 Mar 20
by Dominic Manfredi
Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Retrofit and regeneration
Many Local Authorities (LAs) have, understandably, been wary of taking on BIM unless absolutely necessary, however BIM can provide enormous cost and time savings in retrofit and regeneration projects.
Date: 14 Mar 20
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Maximising sustainability with the intelligent application of technology
Maximising sustainability through regenerative design and the innovative use of technology is key to meeting the UK Green Building Council’s ambitious target for new and existing buildings.
Date: 13 Feb 20
by Karle Burford
Director, Architecture