External timber cladding has become an increasingly familiar feature of residential construction across the UK. From individual self-build homes to larger housing developments, timber is now widely ...

The AJ is delighted to introduce the second edition of Working Details, following the success of last year’s volume, and marking the continuing revival of a series first published by the AJ in 1953.

Brick slips are increasingly being specified in projects that demand the authentic look of traditional brickwork without the weight or structural requirements of full bricks. As a versatile wall ...

The cost of building a home is starting to edge up again, with QV CostBuilder’s latest data showing the first signs of upward pressure as timber and cladding prices rise in the final quarter of 2025.

Ventilated brick slip cladding applications have surged in popularity in recent years, bringing the robust and timeless aesthetic of masonry to buildings where traditional bricklaying approaches would ...

Throughout history, housing materials have served not just as shelter but as cultural signatures. A city’s skyline often reveals the story of its geology, economy, and available technology. Few ...

Fire safety has become one of the defining challenges for the modern construction industry. As building regulations evolve, the pressure on developers, architects, and contractors to specify materials ...

Planners at Telford & Wrekin Council told Nicola Smith that the 4m by 3m by 2.1m office on grassland to the side of the house in Dawley would not “enhance the quality of the local built environment”.

Brody Rowe and Billy Luxama scored for the Chargers (6-7), who overcame a 2-0 halftime deficit before falling in the second extra period.

'We took our foot off the pedal' - SGA on the Thunder letting slip a 25-pt lead and lose to the Timberwolves FBI sweeps Nancy Guthrie's home, removes wired device in missing person case Rock the ...

It felt a little like deja vu. Just like the last time the Minnesota Timberwolves faced the Memphis Grizzlies, they held a late lead and were in prime position to walk away with a victory. But just ...