february 2026 contents +news
All the latest construction news +hot topic
Growth and sustainability: The myth of mutual exclusivity
+fl oors, walls, ceilings & acoustics Board walk
+sustainability & energy saving solutions
The overlooked role of shading in net zero buildings
+hospitals, care facilities & retirement living
Design to fi nish: Approaching access control in healthcare
+fi re, safety & security Moving past ‘fi t and forget’
+schools, colleges & universities
How acoustic comfort benefi ts modern pedagogical designs
+hotels, hospitality & sports facilities
Building resilience into the UK’s sports infrastructure
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FP McCann has announced its acquisition of Easy-Trim Roofi ng and Construction Products in a move set to redefi ne the roofi ng landscape in the UK. The integration creates a single, trusted source for a wider range of roofi ng components, simplifying customers’ day-to-day operations. The move refl ects a growing trend towards consolidation and the creation of more comprehensive, end-to-end solutions. See page 34 for further details.
03 14 on the cover welcome...
...to the February issue of ABC&D magazine... The fi rst of this month’s project articles
(P. 04) takes a look at Piuarch’s design for a new urban landmark offi ce building in the heart of the New Hanza quarter in Riga, Latvia. The new building has been designed to create a sense of belonging, unifying offi ce functions, services and public spaces to become a hub of attraction and interaction. Our second project story (P. 10) focuses
on Tiam Architects’ joining of two early nineeteenth century townhouses in Belgravia, to establish one, light-fi lled home for a young London family. The unifi cation of the two properties overcomes convoluted layouts, poor natural light and stringent conservation area restraints to deliver a serene, cohesive residence. February’s Hot Topic (P. 16) calls on
government and industry to embed mandatory verifi cation and third-party certifi cation into circular procurement standards to prevent greenwashing; Stacey Booth outlines the key factors to consider when selecting taping and jointing products on P. 26; Stuart Dantzic highlights how solar shading supports net zero goals and reduces energy use, yet remains overlooked in modern building design on P. 30; and on P. 33, Sreeraj Manjalavil discusses access control systems for modern healthcare projects. Brad Crisp takes a look at the importance of keeping on top of the fi re safety lifecycle on P. 36; Woven Image discusses the evolution of educational design on P. 42; and on P. 46, Paul McIlvaney explains why moving beyond short-term, component- led thinking is critical to building resilient sports and leisure facilities.
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