march 2026 contents +news
All the latest construction news +hot topic
Transfer slabs – recent concerns and what you need to know
+kitchens, bathrooms & washrooms
5 on-trend looks for bathrooms
+urban design & landscape architecture 24 New initiatives increasing community involvement in Cambridge
+doors, windows, glazing & hardware
Rethinking urban living: The role of acoustic balcony glazing
+roofi ng, cladding, insulation & structural systems
Designing with confi dence and reliable roofi ng data
+heating, ventilation & damp proofi ng
Maximising the effi ciency of commercial boilers
+housebuilding & self build
AI + architect = perfect self build pairing
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03 09 on the cover welcome...
...to the March issue of ABC&D magazine... This month, we take a tour of
The Works – Felix Lewis Architecture & Interiors’ reimagining of a former Grade II-listed boiler house in East Farleigh, Kent (P. 04). The bold yet sensitive design exceeds client Chord Electronics’ brief of creating a workplace that embodies the quality and ingenuity of its products whilst addressing the challenge of the building’s riverside location. The new design now unlocks the potential of the unique historic structure, ensuring it withstands the realities of its environment. Our Hot Topic on P. 12 sees Trevor Rushton explain the risks identifi ed by the Building Safety Regulator in relation to reinforced concrete multi-storey buildings, the role of transfer slabs and the actions that building owners and surveyors may need to consider. Nicola Kent talks today’s bathroom
trends on P. 18; John Mason highlights examples of new urban planning initiatives in Cambridge on P. 24; and on P. 36, Matthew Sexton explains how rising building performance expectations mean that now, more than ever, the quality of project data is as important as technical knowledge. Solarlux discusses how acoustic
balcony glazing can create quieter, more comfortable high-rise homes in noisy environments on P. 28; Charlie Mowbray explores the key factors that infl uence commercial boiler effi ciency and how best practice can help achieve optimal results on P. 40; and on P. 46, AC Architects provides insights on how AI is beginning to infl uence self-build design, and why professional expertise is still crucial.
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