Business woman who was made redundant twice on maternity leave launches new franchise A Manchester businesswoman, made redundant twice while on maternity leave, has launched the UK’s first ever franchise for female architects, reports Shelina Begum. Lisa Raynes is the brains behind Pride Road, an architectural practice franchise that aims to not only offer homeowners…
For many people thinking of renovating their homes or property, one of the most important questions is where and how to find a reliable, trustworthy builder to help them. Pride Road recognises this, so we met with Mat Maddocks, a risk software designer who works in financial services, on how to best help our clients…
Do I Need Planning Permission? You always need a planning permission for new buildings, major changes to existing developments, demolitions and sometimes for the change of use of land or buildings. Some minor developments, such as small extensions to your house, may not require planning permission, as they would have little or no impact on the…
What Really Happens Inside a Brick Factory This week Magda and I swapped drawings and client meetings for high-vis vests and safety boots. We spent four hours inside the Forterra brick factory in Accrington, walking the production line from raw clay to finished brick slips. As architects, we specify materials all the time. But seeing…
“This crazy image has been taking up some of my thoughts this week. It was quite a revelation – literally. Rather than keeping you scratching your heads I can tell you that a friend’s wallpaper stripper revealed this surprise under several layers of hideous wallpaper. I surmise that, as it is covering the original plaster…
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