Have you ever had visitors from another country who got lost on the way to your home because “everything looks the same”? Someone who has...

There was a time when architects, builders and clients were the only people involved in completing small projects, and that was known as...

You may have noticed tall brick walls can have bands of different shades of colour; this can be deliberate, a feature of the design...

We’re proud to announce that we have received the Best of Houzz award for Customer Service for three years running. For anyone who hasn’t...

As mentioned in our previous blog, it’s National Apprenticeship Week and as an employer, I’m very happy to give my thoughts on the...

It’s National Apprenticeship Week, so as someone who has been through the apprenticeship process I thought I’d share some aspects of my...

The nature of the work that architectural companies like Building Tectonics are asked to do has changed. Once upon a time, we would be...

Here in the UK, it’s been snowing this week, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to let up anytime soon! It’s worth noting that...

At Building Tectonics we pride ourselves on producing detailed plans for the builder to use on site. The first and most crucial stage of...

The ’work triangle’ is something that clients can often come across when thinking of designing their new kitchen. It seeks to describe...

As with any project, the potential for resale should always be borne in mind. If we work together to create a really nice house, when...

In this instance, we were initially engaged to find a way to produce a kitchen entertainment space, but we soon found ourselves also...

Have you ever wanted to buy some artwork for your home, only to get overwhelmed, not knowing where to start? There is a lot on offer out...

We’re considering offering some additional services to our clients, such as organising estimates for certain products and services....

Sometimes potential new client says they know exactly what they want when they first talk to us. This troubles me, and I’m tempted to say...

“Smart Tech” is becoming more of a household term across the world, and it’s quickly becoming an integral part of people’s lives. A lot...

Two billion metric tonnes of concrete are made worldwide annually, it’s also a very economic material so it’s used unsparingly. This...

Feedback is so important to us, as a company, we strive to give the best service we can. The feedback we receive helps us to do that by...

We’ve had two projects over the past two years where the client and builder have fallen out. This compares with four (including the...

We have only just taken off the winter duvet and turned off our heating and people are complaining that they are too hot. I have to say...