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The frightening impact of graffiti on our local communities
More than just an unsightly nuisance, graffiti is commonly seen as a form of vandalism that devalues property and consumes valuable police time and other public resources. More often than not, graffiti tarnishes our local neighbourhoods, damages key infrastructure,...
Three key trends in the commercial building and construction sector
The UK’s commercial construction industry is worth over £15 billion annually and predicted to grow by almost 16% this year. The construction industry as a whole – including both commercial and residential – supports more than three million people in jobs ranging from...
Different Types of Facade and Cladding Systems
The terms ‘cladding’ and ‘facade’ are often thrown around as interchangeable words that describe the external surface of a building. While both words are closely related, they each have a very different meaning. A facade is the main exterior design of a building –...
Different types of traditional and modern stone facades and cladding
Stone building facades add masses of aesthetic appeal to an otherwise normal-looking building. But aesthetics is just one benefit among a list of functional improvements that stone facades and cladding can offer, such as protecting a building from the elements and...
Five incredible building facades in London
London is known for its famous landmarks, including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus. A city filled with fascinating architecture; our great capital is famous across the world for its iconic buildings that boast some of the most charming facades seen...
The importance of facade restoration
Every week, businesses across the UK spend hours cleaning the inside of their offices, shops, restaurants, and warehouses. They ensure that certain levels of cleanliness are always maintained to make customers feel welcome and create the right impression. But what...
Sagrada Familia – The 136-year façade restoration project
Sagrada Família, Barcelona’s sightly landmark and one of the biggest tourist attractions in the city, is well known for two things: Its architect, Antoni Gaudí, and how unfinished it still is after over 130 years of construction. Gaudí started construction of this...
The Million Faces of London’s Architectural Style: Buildings worth visiting in London
Many people who visit London are drawn to the city's iconic and historic architecture, with numerous buildings constructed centuries ago that still stand and remain recognisable today. As you travel through its many quirks, marvel at the dizzying skyscrapers, or just...
Restoring building facades to improve energy efficiency
Vacant commercial buildings are everywhere in the UK. Recent research by Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, a charity focused on long-term poverty alleviation, found that empty commercial buildings across the country could be repurposed to provide up to 200,000...
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