Best Religious & Institutional Architecture Practice 2026 – Hong Kong Founded in 1995 by architect Eric Chan, Eric Design Architect Ltd has built a distinguished reputation for architecture that serves communities with dignity, compassion, and purpose. Over the past three decades, the practice has specialised in educational, religious, and institutional architecture, delivering kindergartens, churches, elderly homes, rehabilitation complexes, and community facilities across Hong Kong. www.build-review.com BUILD
BUILD Q4 2026 Editors Letter Welcome to the Q4 2026 edition of BUILD Magazine. As always, we endeavour to be your trusted source for all the latest news and features from across the global construction and property industries. We are delighted to wrap up this year’s main magazine offerings with another collection of accolade-worthy businesses and individuals who are positively impacting all of us around the world. Our cover feature Eric Design Architect Ltd, awarded Best Religious & Institutional Architecture Practice 2026 – Hong Kong, is celebrated here for its thoughtful design ability that fosters inclusion, independence, and human dignity. Expertly elevating spaces for people experiencing homelessness and physical or intellectual disabilities, the practice has worked with a myriad of individuals and groups to create opportunities for improved quality of life. Also within these pages, we showcase excellence across a varied selection of sectors. From real estate to architecture, interior design to renewable energy, custom home building to engineering education, and more, this issue is bubbling with exciting achievements and innovative advancements. We wish you a fulfilling end to 2026 and we look forward to bringing you more content in Q1 of 2027. Sofi Parry- Senior Editor Phone: 01283 365204 Website: www.build-review.com Sofi Parry- Senior Editor Joshua Beardsmore- Writer Kita Thomas- Writer Emma Hunt- Creative Team Manager Lauren Baldwin- Graphic Designer Editorial Team No information contained on or in this website constitutes investment advice or an offer to invest or to provide management services and is subject to correction, completion and amendment without notice. Neither AI nor any of its associated entities are authorised to give financial advice of any nature nor are they regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Prior to making any investment, AI recommends that any prospective investor should consult with its own investment, accounting, legal and tax advisers to evaluate independently the risks, consequences and suitability of that investment. AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility.
Contents 4. News - LULU AND GEORGIA BRINGS ITS CURATED WORLD OF DESIGN TO LIFE WITH FIRST-EVER LOS ANGELES SHOWROOM - Visual Comfort & Co. Announces New Design Partnership with Verena Brausch 6. AI’s Real Value Lies in Getting Homes Built Faster 8. Eric Design Architect Ltd (EDArch): Best Religious & Institutional Architecture Practice 2026 – Hong Kong 10. Surefoot Footings: No 1 Micro-Pile Footing Systems 2026 – Australia & Modular Construction Innovation Award 2026 – Australia 12. Technical University of Sofia: Best Technical University Engineering & Applied Sciences Program Provider 2026 – Bulgaria 13. ECLISSE UK: Best Pocket Door System Supplier 2026 – UK 14. Creating Spaces where Company Cultures Thrive 15. EEONE Real Estate: Best Luxury Real Estate Brokerage 2026 – Spain 16. ASPA KST: Best Sustainable Architecture & Urban Design Studio 2026 – Europe & Large-Scale Retail & Office Design Excellence Award 2026 17. Scotland’s Experts in Civil Engineering and Construction 18. Investment Rise: Invest in Success 19. Terra Firma Capital Corporation: Best Real Estate Development Finance Company 2026 – North America 20. The Future of Building Management Systems 21. Making Your Dream Home Possible 22. Ayla: Aqaba’s Premier Development Project 24. Empowered Engineering: Powering Projects, Empowering Engineers 25. Tømrermester Martin Jespersen ApS: Where Quality and Consistency Matter 26. Tackle Tough Jobs with Tough Glove 27. Lo Chen Design: Hospitality Interior Designer of the Year 2026 (New York): Lo Chen 28. NDBT: Most Trusted Community Bank 2026 – North Texas & Commercial Banking Excellence Award 2026 – North Texas 29. LS-CORPORATE Legal Szermach: Best Real Estate & M&A Legal Advice Provider 2026 – Poland & Cross-Border Legal Expertise Leadership Award 2026 – Poland 30. Better Energy for Every Home 31. Solar Made Simple in North West England 32. World-Class Delivery with a Personal Touch 33. CACAO Studio: Architect-Led Design/ Build Practice of the Year 2026 – DMV Region 34. Marc Brousse Studio: Best Architectural Art Studio 2026 – Belgium 35. Leslie Anne Home: Best Luxury Real Estate & Interior Design Studio 2026 – North Carolina 36. Electrical Safety First: Electrical Safety First: Powering Change to Save Lives 37. Studio SA Designs: Emerging Interior Design Studio of the Year 2026 – UAE & BUILD Design Excellence in Residential Interiors 2026 38. Maxwell Integration Co., Ltd.: Customised Protection for Homes and Businesses 39. Custom Homes Built for Wellbeing 40. James Phillip Golden: Building for Generations 41. Best Luxury Residential Lighting Project 2026: Bachelor Gulch 42. Don't Move Improve Cheshire Ltd: Best Home Improvement & Property Transformation Specialists 2026 – Cheshire
BUILD Q4 2026 LULU AND GEORGIA BRINGS ITS CURATED WORLD OF DESIGN TO LIFE WITH FIRSTEVER LOS ANGELES SHOWROOM The beloved home decor destination makes its retail debut in the heart of West Hollywood's Design District, ushering in a new era of growth for the LA-based brand Lulu and Georgia, the leading interior design destination known for curating high-quality home decor, announced the opening of its flagship showroom in Los Angeles. Conceived to feel like a home rather than a traditional retail space, the showroom invites visitors into a fully immersive environment, designed to spark inspiration, introduce customers to limited-edition collections, and offer personalized direction from Lulu and Georgia's expert on-site team. Located on Melrose Avenue in the heart of West Hollywood's Design District, the expansive showroom space marks a pivotal evolution for the brand, translating its world into a physical environment that serves as an extension of Lulu and Georgia's distinct design perspective. The move into retail reflects the brand's continued growth strategy, providing a tactile, in-person complement to its robust e-commerce platform while meeting growing demand for hands-on discovery and real-time design support. "After more than a decade as a digitally native brand, this showroom is a major milestone for us," says Sara Sugarman, Founder and CEO of Lulu and Georgia. "We've heard a growing desire from our community to engage with our world in person, to feel materials, understand scale, and receive real-time guidance from experts they trust," continues Sugarman. "As an Angeleno and LA-based brand, opening this space here feels especially meaningful. It keeps us rooted in Los Angeles while holding personal meaning in the neighborhood where my family's business once stood, creating a full-circle connection to the design world we've long been part of." Guests enter through an immersive courtyard featuring a mural by longtime collaborator and renowned designer Sarah Sherman Samuel, setting the tone for an experience that unfolds room by room. Inside, a skylit entryway with custom mosaic tile flooring welcomes guests into a series of thoughtfully curated spaces designed in partnership with LA-based designer Kevin Klein, whose work brings a refined, architectural sensibility to the living and dining rooms, bedrooms, lounges, and outdoor patio. True to the brand's ethos, the showroom features a mix of both traditional and modern pieces across all categories, including bestsellers and selections from the latest launches and collaborations. A curated library of swatches and materials is available for guests to explore and take home. Guests may also book complimentary design consultations with in-house experts, offering tailored support including floor plans,
5 color palettes, and material selections for both homeowners and trade professionals. Beyond retail, the showroom will serve as a dynamic hub for the design community, and will feature programming including product launch events, designer-led panels, intimate gatherings, and brand collaborations. Public facing events will include intimate happy hours with Avaline, the showroom's exclusive wine partner. Founded in 2012, Lulu and Georgia has cultivated a loyal following among both consumers and the design community through its elevated point of view and unique collaborations. Over the years, the brand has partnered with leading designers and tastemakers, including but not limited to Jake Arnold, Eny Lee Parker, Heidi Caillier, DISC Interiors, Ginny Macdonald, and Aimee Song, solidifying its place within today's most influential design conversations. The Lulu and Georgia showroom is located at 8735 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069, open Monday–Saturday, 10am–6pm, and Sunday, 11am–5pm. Visual Comfort & Co. announces a new design partnership with Paris-based designer Verena Brausch, introducing her debut lighting collection for the brand. Drawing on her background in industrial, furniture, and interior design, Brausch brings a distinctive perspective to four product families spanning chandeliers, pendants, wall sconces, and table lamps. "What drew us to Verena's work was her unique point of view, shaped by her background in industrial and interior design," said Sean Lavin, Chief Design Officer of Visual Comfort & Co. "Her attention to proportion and materials gives each piece a strong visual presence, with the quality of light central to every design." Throughout the collection, Brausch contrasts solid and translucent materials, using etched glass and natural alabaster to soften and diffuse the light. • GLOW combines architectural geometry with soft, diffused light, while its glass dome gives the piece a sculptural, tactile and quietly distinctive character. • FAUBOURG table lamps are conceived as illuminated sculptures, balancing a softly diffused glass dome with a precise brass or bronze base, giving them a quiet contemporary elegance. • EVER is a highly sculptural lighting family, combining radial movement and refined proportions with natural alabaster and brass and bronze forms to create a strong architectural presence. • BOULE is conceived around atmosphere, elegance and repetition, with softly glowing glass forms creating a refined sense of rhythm and movement. Together, the four series express a shared language of material, proportion and light, while each retains its own distinct character. "I wanted the collection to bring together noble materials, precision and a strong sense of presence. Lighting is deeply personal and emotional, and each piece is designed to elevate a room in a natural way. It has been incredibly exciting to develop this vision with Visual Comfort and bring it to life as a complete lighting collection," said Verena Brausch. The Verena Brausch for Visual Comfort & Co. collection debuts at Fall High Point Market, with a Verena Brausch Collection Launch Party on Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 p.m. at Visual Comfort & Co.'s High Point showroom. Visual Comfort & Co. Announces New Design Partnership with Verena Brausch
Feature AI’s Real Value Lies in Getting Homes Built Faster Delivering more homes has become one of the UK’s most pressing challenges, with the government aiming to add 1.5 million new properties during this Parliament. For housebuilders, meeting that goal means finding ways to increase output despite skills shortages, limited capacity and a housing deficit that continues to grow. AI can help, but it needs to be used much more effectively. Much of AI’s adoption in housing so far has centred on selling. CGI, social content and customer contact. These are all useful things, but they don’t help with the process of building more homes. If, however, we start applying AI to the procedures behind development and construction and use it to remove the fragmented information and administrative bottlenecks that slow decision-making and hold up progress long before work begins on site, then we might start to see real benefits. Bringing intelligence into construction Used within the planning phase, AI can help teams process development enquiries, assess potential opportunities and identify where further investigation is needed. Project specifications can inform preliminary cost estimates and supplier enquiries, while procurement systems can highlight materials at risk of arriving late. By analysing project data continuously, AI can also flag emerging delays, giving teams more time to intervene before problems affect delivery. It’s not about removing people from the equation. In fact, the more AI is used, the more human judgement and experience are needed. But AI can help people access relevant information sooner. It can flag risks before they become problems. And it can help people to make better-informed decisions. They’re small changes, but together hold the potential to reduce friction across development teams, improve project efficiency and help housebuilders deliver homes more quickly. Focus on outcomes There are always risks with AI and the major issue here could be the adoption of AI simply because it is available. This is something we’ve already seen across multiple industries; businesses are under pressure to demonstrate that they are embracing the technology and introducing tools without a clear understanding of the problems they should solve. A more considered approach is needed. Rather than measuring success by the number of AI tools adopted or processes automated, housebuilders need to focus on tangible results. Can the technology save employees time? Is it reducing errors, bringing decisions forward, or helping projects stay on schedule? When you start with a goal, you understand that adding the right platform is more important than simply introducing tools because you can. The best starting point is to identify specific bottlenecks across development and construction, then assess whether AI can make a meaningful difference. This does not have to mean a large-scale transformation from day one. A targeted application that saves a single team several hours each week holds the potential to bring measurable value. And that’s what you’re looking for. Small, measurable improvements. Managing accountability As AI becomes more involved in operational decisions, effective governance becomes increasingly important. Where its outputs influence vital areas of any business, clear human oversight is essential. Employees need to understand where AI is being used, how its recommendations are checked and who is responsible for the decisions that follow, especially where inaccurate information could lead to expensive mistakes or delays. The role of AI shouldn’t be to replace skilled teams, or to remove accountability from them, but to support them. AI has genuine potential to help the housebuilding industry work more efficiently, but it’s not yet being fully accessed. If the UK is serious about delivering 1.5 million new homes this Parliament, developers need to look at how technology can improve the entire process, from early-stage enquiries and procurement through to construction and delivery, not just marketing. To do that, the focus needs to be on finding solutions that help people to get work done. The proof of the pudding will be in whether more houses actually get built. By Shamini Shah,Head of Marketing at &above, with 15+ years’ international experience driving growth, brand and go-to-market strategy across B2B, B2C and B2B2C businesses, including property and construction.
BUILD Q4 2026 Best Religious & Institutional Architecture Practice 2026 – Hong Kong Founded in 1995 by architect Eric Chan, Eric Design Architect Ltd has built a distinguished reputation for architecture that serves communities with dignity, compassion, and purpose. Over the past three decades, the practice has specialised in educational, religious, and institutional architecture, delivering kindergartens, churches, elderly homes, rehabilitation complexes, and community facilities across Hong Kong. Eric Design Architect Ltd Tack Ching Kindergarten Hong Chi Jockey Club Pinehill Rehabilitation Complex
9 At the heart of this award-winning practice is a commitment to architecture as a catalyst for social good. While many architects focus on commercial development, Eric Chan has consistently directed his expertise towards serving vulnerable and often overlooked members of society. His portfolio includes facilities for the elderly, persons experiencing homelessness, individuals with physical disabilities, and people with intellectual disabilities. Through these projects, he has demonstrated how thoughtful design can foster inclusion, independence, and human dignity. This philosophy is reflected in a portfolio of widely recognised projects. The Precious Blood's Home for the Aged Sisters, a residential care facility for a Catholic institution, received the President's Prize 2013 from the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA). More recently, the Hong Chi Jockey Club Pinehill Rehabilitation Complex, designed for persons with intellectual disabilities, earned the Merit Award at the HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Awards 2024. Together, these achievements illustrate a consistent commitment to combining architectural excellence with meaningful social impact. In recognition of this enduring contribution, Eric Design Architect Ltd has been named Best Religious & Institutional Architecture Practice 2026 – Hong Kong in the Design & Build Awards presented by BUILD. The award acknowledges a body of works that extends beyond buildings to create lasting benefits for communities, institutions, and future generations. Among the practice's most significant recent projects is Tack Ching Kindergarten, a purposebuilt educational facility established by the Sisters of the Precious Blood in Sham Shui Po, one of Hong Kong's most vibrant and densely populated districts. Relocating to its new campus on Fuk Wing Street in 2020, the kindergarten presented an opportunity to reimagine what an urban educational environment could be for young children. The project is founded on a powerful idea described by the architect as "Another Place, A World Within a World." Situated amid the intensity and activity of Sham Shui Po, the school creates a protected environment where children can encounter nature, light, faith, and imagination. Passing through the entrance, visitors leave behind the noise and density of the surrounding streets and enter a calm, skyfilled world designed around the needs of children. This sense of transformation is reinforced by the building's innovative design concept. Inspired by principles of Quantum Mechanics, the project employs a “Quantum Grid” that organises spaces along a spectrum ranging from fully open outdoor areas to fully enclosed indoor rooms. The resulting sequence of outdoor, semi-outdoor, semi-indoor, and indoor spaces generates a rich and varied learning environment while maintaining a clear spatial coherence throughout the building. Four guiding principles shaped the design from its inception. The first is the idea of a Breathing Building, where natural cross-ventilation reduces reliance on mechanical cooling and improves comfort. The second is Vitality, expressed through the extensive use of natural light as a living architectural medium. The third is Evangelism, represented by a threestorey biblical mural that serves both as a landmark for the neighbourhood and a visible expression of the school's faith. The fourth is Creation and Salvation, symbolised through the use of natural light, the Cross, and the school's striking red staircase wall. The project responds thoughtfully to the realities of its urban context. Sham Shui Po is characterised by compact development and limited access to open space. Recognising this challenge, the design provides generous outdoor environments, including a large grass play area, rooftop terraces, and a skyopen central courtyard. These spaces offer children daily access to greenery, sunlight, fresh air, and a sense of freedom rarely available within such a dense urban setting. Equally important is the project's commitment to creating meaningful experiences for its young users. Every element is designed to be experienced at a child's scale and through a child's perspective. Circular geometries inspired by water droplets appear throughout the building in floor patterns, windows, lighting fixtures, reading nooks, and play elements. The library, inspired by the Garden of Gethsemane, incorporates intimate cave-like spaces that encourage imaginative exploration and independent reading. In the auditorium, coloured skylights transform sunlight into shifting patterns of coloured illumination, creating moments of wonder that remain memorable long after formal lessons have ended. The technical innovation behind the project is equally noteworthy. Built on reclaimed land with high groundwater levels and limited soil bearing capacity, the site presented significant construction challenges. Rather than relying on costly deeppile foundations, the design team developed an integrated raft foundation strategy that aligned structural and architectural thinking from the earliest stages of the project. This approach reduced excavation, shortened construction time, lowered material consumption, and generated substantial cost savings. For a non-profit educational institution, these savings could be reinvested directly into the quality of the learning environment. Sustainability was embedded from the outset as a fundamental design principle rather than added as a technological afterthought. Building orientation, natural ventilation, daylight penetration, and rooftop landscaping work together to create a highly efficient environment. Construction waste was creatively repurposed into playful giraffe sculptures that remain one of the school's most popular outdoor features, demonstrating environmental stewardship in a manner that is both visible and meaningful to children. Perhaps most importantly, the project embodies continuity and cultural memory. A white orchid tree lost during Typhoon Hato was replanted in its original location within the new campus, connecting the new building to the school's long history in the district. Together with the biblical mural, coloured skylight, and carefully preserved institutional identity, these gestures ensure that the architecture honours both the past and the future. Since opening in 2020, the kindergarten has become a cherished part of the community. Children have embraced its playful and light-filled spaces, while parents and neighbours recognise the building as a landmark of care, learning, and faith within Sham Shui Po. The project demonstrates how architectural excellence, social responsibility, technical innovation, and community service can be brought together within a single work. Through projects such as Tack Ching Kindergarten, Precious Blood's Home for the Aged Sisters, and Hong Chi Jockey Club Pinehill Rehabilitation Complex, the firm continues to demonstrate that architecture can be both exceptional and compassionate. The practice's work stands as a testament to the belief that great design is not measured solely by aesthetics, but by its capacity to enrich lives, strengthen communities, and create places of dignity, hope, and belonging. Collectively, these projects reflect a clear and compassionate architectural vision. Serving children, older adults, and persons with intellectual disabilities, Eric Design Architect Ltd has consistently used design to advance dignity, inclusion, and well-being. Rooted in faith, service, and social responsibility, the practice creates places that strengthen both community and hope. Through its distinguished educational, religious, and institutional portfolio, the firm demonstrates the transformative power of architecture. This commitment to excellence and meaningful social impact fully merits its recognition as Best Religious & Institutional Architecture Practice 2026 – Hong Kong in this year’s Design & Build Awards. Contact: Eric Chan Company: Eric Design Architect Ltd (EDArch) Website: http://edarch.com.hk/ Precious Blood’s Home for the Aged Sisters Eric Chan
BUILD Q4 2026 Surefoot Footings No 1 Micro-Pile Footing Systems 2026 – Australia & Modular Construction Innovation Award 2026 – Australia
11 Founded in 2011, Surefoot Footings is a long-standing, concrete-free, footing systems company providing a micropile footing system widely adopted in state and federal government programmes relating to modular housing and disaster relief throughout Australia. We explore the awardwinning business and its offerings as it is recognised with two significant accolades as part of this feature. From government-led initiatives for social housing to flood- and fire-relief programmes, Surefoot Footings’ micro-pile footing system supports the world of modular construction in a seamless fashion. This innovative option was most recently used in Queensland’s QBuild Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) programme, which is expertly designed to accelerate the delivery of social and affordable housing. Backed by the Surefoot micro-pile footing system, ultimately enriching each step with modern and timeefficient construction methods, the MMC programme is today well-equipped for success. “Surefoot Footings revolutionises the footing installation process by offering a simplified and streamlined approach compared to traditional methods. This innovative system delivers several key benefits that can significantly improve the efficiency and ease of construction.” Surefoot’s applications include, but are not limited to, major government-led initiatives for social housing, flood recovery, bushfire recovery, temporary accommodation villages, and other emergency housing and infrastructure projects where rapid deployment, minimal site disturbance, and reliable foundation performance are critical. Its practical and efficient response to the evergrowing demand for rapid, scalable housing delivery across regional, remote, and disasteraffected areas continue to present Surefoot’s engineered micro-pile system as a standout option when time restraints, variable site conditions, and logistical limitations are key challenges. As far as social housing is concerned, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to tackling a lack of homes. However, what we do know is that modular construction is changing the way things can be done. For example, with greener, faster, and smarter practices, modular construction introduces a way for outstanding housing units to be created with significantly shorter timeframes. This is something that Surefoot Footings is proud to be part of as it presents its pioneering solution to the world. From immediate load-bearing capacity (giving construction companies the opportunity to build straight away) through to easy installation using hand-held tools, the Surefoot micro-pile system guarantees an easy process from start to finish. Its micro-piling system can be installed either by Surefoot Footings or a customer’s own construction team, retaining the minimal soil disturbances it offers across the variety of soil types it is suitable for. Its adaptability to diverse soil conditions commonly encountered across dispersed project sites is just one benefit of Surefoot’s micro-pile system. Then, when supported by appropriate engineering design and certification, Surefoot systems can be engineered to accommodate a wide range of structural loads while maintaining a consistent and repeatable installation methodology. The micro-pile system is also lightweight, costeffective, time-saving, and high strength, in addition to being fully engineered and certified to meet AS/NZ standards. Its carbon footprint is lower than that of more traditional systems and it offers the opportunity to be removed and reused in some applications, thus standing as a quicker, more sustainable, resilient, and ecofriendly option within the modular construction industry. This is especially valuable in reliefdriven or accelerated construction programmes. With innovation at its core, Surefoot Footings’ Research and Development division has recently developed the Surestump adjustable stump range, which was designed to significantly enhance flexibility, precision, and structural performance in modular construction applications. From 360-degree rotation and substantial vertical adjustability of the stump top assembly, this allowing for precise alignment and simplified on-site installation, to a universal baseplate system that provides integrated bottom support with both horizontal and vertical adjustment capability, thus accommodating variable site conditions and improving installation tolerance, the Surestump system enriches the entire build experience. All Surestump products are also hot-dipped galvanised and engineered for enhanced durability, corrosion resistance, and longterm structural performance in demanding environments, meeting building codes’ design life for compliance. Backed by rigorous testing, in addition to the initial research and development stages, all of Surefoot Footings’ products are truly put to the test to validate their unshakeable effectiveness. From university testing to research collaborations, such as the company’s 2015 partnerships with Melbourne University and the Swinburne University of Technology, the products it promotes are validated by many. Therefore, this highly tried-and-tested hybrid footing continues to surprise and delight construction workers in its vibrant region. The system has been expertly designed and engineered to Australian standards, and is compliant with the Building Code of Australia for load capacities up to 360kN (36 tonne), ensuring every individual using it can reap the benefits of Surefoot Footings’ rich experience and specialist knowledge. This commitment to local compliance, regulation, and high standards has resulted in the evolution of the industry in Australia, thus further impacting the modular building work taken on across the region. However, the company’s success doesn’t stop at modular buildings. Surefoot Footings has also made significant breakthroughs for the successful deployment and development of solar farms, dome shelters, and boardwalks, to name a few. Establishing itself as a valuable partner for solar panel installations, farms, and projects, Surefoot Footings effortlessly supports fixed-tilt solar panel installations and solar-tracking system setups in remote and challenging sites. As its micro-pile solution is specifically designed for any kind of soil, including high corrosion risk sites, this concrete-free design delivers longlasting stability, corrosion resistance, and an easy installation. In the same vein, the installation of dome shelter foundations are made much easier with this all-in-one system perfectly crafted to save time, effort, money, and the planet. Compared to concrete systems, the steel Surefoot micropile solution surpasses traditional methods through combining the functions of the footing with the tie-down system, fully eliminating the need for separate components. Additionally, being lighter, and therefore easier to carry, the Surefoot system lowers transportation costs and carbon emissions overall. This all-round, best-in-class solution serves so many purposes for the industry’s building needs. More than just a novel idea, this concrete-free solution was engineered to reinvent how we see construction projects, to reconstruct how we carry out integral building work, and to completely reshape the industry’s expectations. For years to come, Surefoot Footings is set to positively impact countless projects and programmes in the realm of modular construction. Influencing the future, this accolade-worthy solution is making waves not only for the industry but also for us as people. Together, these developments reinforce the team’s commitment to advancing modern footing systems that improve efficiency, adaptability, and build quality in modular and rapid-deployment construction projects. Ultimately, there are so many reasons why the Surefoot system is contributing to a brighter future in construction, which also includes the incredible design influencing both uplift and gravity load resistance. This is exactly why Surefoot Footings has been awarded the titles of No 1 Micro-Pile Footing Systems 2026 – Australia & Modular Construction Innovation Award 2026 – Australia, and why the business has a promising future ahead. Contact Surefoot Footings for more information on how you can streamline your construction project with futuristic solutions, today. Company: Surefoot Footings Head Office Enquiry: [email protected] Website: www.surefootfootings.com.au Telephone: + 61 3 93544950
BUILD Q4 2026 Best Technical University Engineering & Applied Sciences Program Provider 2026 – Bulgaria With a broad academic structure that includes 17 faculties, two regional branches in Plovdiv and Sliven, a technical college, and two specialised secondary schools, the Technical University of Sofia offers one of the most comprehensive engineering education ecosystems in Bulgaria. Its programme portfolio spans the full spectrum of modern engineering and applied sciences, combining long-established technical disciplines with emerging high-demand fields. At the heart of TU – Sofia's success is the depth and range of its study programmes. The university provides bachelor's, master's, and PhD education across disciplines including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, power engineering, electronics, telecommunications, automation, transport engineering, industrial engineering, computer systems and software technologies, applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, mechatronics, aerospace engineering, and management in industry. Teaching is available not only in Bulgarian, but also through dedicated programmes in English, German, and French, making the university especially attractive to international students and those seeking a more globally oriented technical education. These programmes are reinforced by a strong practical learning environment. TU – Sofia has developed more than 40 modern teaching and research laboratories, many established in cooperation with industry partners and equipped with up-to-date technologies used in real engineering settings. The modern laboratories allow students to move beyond theory and gain hands-on experience in design, testing, simulation, automation, digital control, electronics, energy systems, and applied software development. This practical focus ensures that graduates are well prepared for the demands of an increasingly automated, data-driven, and interdisciplinary labour market. Research is another defining feature of the university's academic offer. TU – Sofia is home to more than 30 research groups working across a wide range of engineering and applied science fields. Their research is focused on key strategic areas including digitalisation, connectivity and information security; intelligent systems, artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0; mechatronics, clean technologies, the circular economy and resource efficiency; new technologies for green energy and energy efficiency; engineering technologies for healthy living; and aerospace engineering. This close relationship between teaching and research enables students to study in an environment where innovation is actively being created, tested, and translated into realworld solutions with impact in people’s lives. Recognising that engineering professions today are among the most sought after and highest paying in the world, TU – Sofia looks to create brighter futures for its students by teaching them the technical skills they need to thrive in a job market that is becoming increasingly automated. Just as important is TU – Sofia's close and longstanding relationship with business and industry. Leading Bulgarian and international companies contribute to the design and updating of curricula, support laboratory development, and participate directly in the teaching process through guest lectures, joint initiatives, internships, and applied projects. These collaborations strengthen the relevance of TU – Sofia's programmes across many sectors, and as a result, students benefit from a more practice-oriented education and clearer pathways into employment. The university’s industry links are further demonstrated by the participation of TU – Sofia in three centres of excellence and two centres of competence, including the Centre of Excellence in Mechatronics and Clean Technologies and the Centre of Competence in Intelligent Mechatronic, Eco- and Energy-Saving Systems and Technologies. TU – Sofia maintains long-standing partnerships with leading Bulgarian and international technology companies across a broad range of sectors, including mechanical engineering, energy, mechatronics, information technology, communications, electronics, the automotive industry, aviation, and rail transport. These relationships go beyond institutional cooperation, giving students access to As Bulgaria's oldest and largest technical university, the Technical University of Sofia (TU – Sofia) has played a defining role in engineering education since 1945. Today, it stands among the top five research universities in the country, educating more than 11,000 students across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels, including a growing international community from over 45 countries. With strong programmes in fields such as thermal power engineering, nuclear energy, computer systems, automation, telecommunications, aerospace engineering, and intelligent technologies, TU – Sofia has earned recognition as a winner in our Construction and Engineering Awards 2026. valuable internships, applied projects, and direct experience of the professional environments in which they will later work. The university's role within the broader European academic and innovation landscape further enhances the value of its programmes. TU – Sofia is a member of the European University of Technology (EUt+), an alliance bringing together nine technological universities: the Technical University of Sofia, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, Riga Technical University, Technological University Dublin, Cyprus University of Technology, the Polytechnic University of Cartagena, the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, and the University of Technology of Troyes. Through EUt+, students, academic staff, and researchers gain access to wider mobility opportunities, collaborative teaching, joint research, and an increasingly integrated European educational environment. Looking ahead, EUt+ is working towards an increasingly integrated model of European technological education and research, in which students and researchers can benefit from the combined expertise, infrastructure, and opportunities of all nine partner universities. By combining strong academic foundations, multilingual technical education, advanced laboratories, active research, and deep industry engagement, the Technical University of Sofia offers a compelling model of modern engineering education. Offering all of the benefits of a technical education – including practical skills, a focused curriculum, and cost-effective programmes – wrapped up in an institution with real industry and academic partnerships, the Technical University of Sofia is an exceptional choice for those looking to study at a place renowned for mastery across engineering and the technical sciences. More on its award-winning programmes can be found below. Contact: Prof. Lidia Galabova – Vice Rector of International Affairs and Integration University: Technical University of Sofia Web Address: https://www.tu-sofia.bg/
BUILD Q4 2026 Written by Louise Stacey – Marketing Manager, ECLISSE UK Best Pocket Door System Supplier 2026 – UK Contact Details: Company: ECLISSE UK Website: www.eclisse.co.uk Pocket doors have become an increasingly important feature within contemporary residential and commercial design. By allowing a door to slide seamlessly into a concealed wall cavity, rather than opening into the room, a pocket door system can transform the way a space looks, feels and functions. For ECLISSE, however, creating an exceptional pocket door system is about far more than simply saving space. It is about engineering a complete architectural solution that performs reliably, integrates cleanly with the surrounding interior and gives architects, designers, developers and homeowners greater freedom when planning a project. Designed Around the Space Traditional hinged doors require a clear opening arc, which can restrict furniture placement, interrupt circulation routes and limit the usable area within a room. A pocket door removes this constraint by disappearing into the wall when open. This makes pocket doors particularly effective in areas where space is at a premium, including ensuites, bathrooms, utility rooms, kitchens, dressing rooms and compact bedrooms. They can also be used to create flexible connections between larger spaces, enabling adjoining rooms to be separated when required or opened up to create a more expansive environment. The result is a door system that delivers both practical and aesthetic benefits. At ECLISSE, our pocket door systems have been developed with attention to the details that matter throughout the life of the installation. Robust engineering, smooth operation and considered construction help create systems that are straightforward to specify and capable of delivering dependable long-term performance. Our range includes solutions for single and double pocket doors, allowing designers to specify concealed sliding doors across a wide variety of layouts and applications. More Than Pocket Doors While pocket door systems remain at the heart of ECLISSE, our expertise extends across a much wider range of architectural door frame solutions. ECLISSE is an architectural door frame specialist, providing systems designed to help create cleaner lines, more flexible interiors and distinctive architectural finishes. Alongside our pocket door systems, the ECLISSE range includes frameless pocket door systems, designed for projects where minimalist detailing is a priority. By removing visible architraves and traditional frame detailing, frameless systems allow the door opening to integrate more discreetly into the surrounding wall. Our frameless hinged door systems offer the same architectural approach for conventional opening doors. These concealed-frame systems enable doors to sit flush with the wall, creating a refined, contemporary finish that is increasingly popular within high-end residential, hospitality and commercial interiors. We also offer flush access panels, providing a discreet way to conceal service and utility areas while maintaining the continuity of the wall surface. Rather than treating access points as purely functional necessities, these systems allow them to become an integrated part of the overall interior design. Together, these solutions enable architects and interior designers to take a more coordinated approach to door openings throughout a project. Supporting Better Architectural Design Good architectural products should give designers more freedom rather than introduce additional limitations. Whether the objective is to recover valuable floor space, create a seamless transition between rooms or achieve a minimalist flush-wall aesthetic, the correct door frame system can have a significant impact on the finished environment. That principle sits at the centre of the ECLISSE approach. We continually focus on developing systems that combine intelligent engineering with considered design, helping architects, specifiers, contractors and installers achieve highquality results while giving end users products that are enjoyable and reliable to use. Being named Best Pocket Door System Supplier 2026 – UK is therefore an important recognition of both our pocket door expertise and the wider philosophy behind the ECLISSE range. It reflects our commitment to creating architectural door systems in which functionality, engineering and design work together. ECLISSE UK is proud to have been recognised as Best Pocket Door System Supplier 2026 in this year’s Design & Build Awards, celebrating our continued commitment to innovative, beautifully engineered architectural door solutions. As interiors continue to become more flexible, space-conscious and detail-led, we believe doors should be considered as an integral part of the architecture rather than simply a finishing component. From concealed pocket doors to frameless hinged doors and flush access solutions, ECLISSE UK will continue helping designers create spaces where every opening has been carefully considered. Explore more via its comprehensive website.
BUILD Q4 2026 Coda Workspace is a London-based firm offering a more personal, considered approach to workspace design and build. Driven by decades of first-hand experience, the firm has established a proven track record in delivering outstanding commercial interiors, with services spanning workplace consultation, design and build, workplace refurbishment, and full turnkey solutions. The company develops each workspace with deep consideration, creating environments that inspire teams, elevate cultures, and drive businesses forward. At Coda Workspace, each new project begins with a dedicated consultation. The team starts with “why”: taking the time to understand each business’s specific requirements, question their assumptions, and discover what will help them thrive. The team will observe a client’s team, learning the unique patterns, rituals, opportunities and constraints that make a culture unique. Drawing upon these observations, Coda Workspace will then build a robust strategy that ensures future success in the workplace. Through workshops and discovery, Coda Workspace translates each detail into a workspace design that is tailored to each client. The team considers every detail in great depth, shaping each element of the design around how the client’s team actually works. This process spans strategy and concept through to design and build, and final delivery of the finished workspace. This process is available as individual services, or as full workplace refurbishments and turnkey solutions. Across this comprehensive service, Coda Workspace maintains an unwavering focus on client satisfaction. “Our clients come first, front and centre,” Kailee told us. “Workspace design is such a personal and human activity; it should be tailored, unique, and reflect the people that will interact with the space, creating a thriving culture and community for all our clients. Designing for people is never a one-size-fits-all; we dig deep to ensure we are creating a bespoke journey for our clients and a truly tailored environment for their future.” This approach to client service is precisely what enables Coda Workspace to stand out in a saturated market. The team respects each client as an individual person, recognising the significant time and effort being taken out from their own day-to-day working roles in their mission to create a cohesive working environment for their colleagues. Therefore, the firm removes all gimmicks, ego, and over-selling from the conversation, ensuring that the process is as streamlined and enjoyable as possible for the client. This service is delivered by a dedicated team of professionals, who bring a truly “roll your sleeves up” mentality to each project Coda Workspace undertakes. This culture is led by Founders Jonathan O’Neill and Elliot West, two highly experienced and respected industry figures who operate with the ethos that people come first. Together, they promote a family culture across Coda Workspace, encouraging the team to support each other and help one another succeed. Research suggests that the design of a workspace can have a significant impact on the health, performance, and productivity of a team. No firm understands this more than Coda Workspace, a workplace design and build firm that has gained recognition for putting people at the heart of every project. We heard more from Creative Director Kailee Lane below, as Coda Workspace is named in the Design and Build Awards 2026. Coda Workspace’s internal culture has played an instrumental role in the firm’s growth. “Of course there will be challenges along the way, in projects and in business, so there is no point hiding, shying away, or being unrealistic,” said Kailee. “We get stuck in and collaborate to find solutions, always bringing our clients along with us. We believe that maintaining our own culture in this way, even as we grow, is essential to how we serve our clients. It starts with the appreciation and support of our own people.” Now, Coda Workspace looks to the future with great ambition. A key focus for the team is the ways in which it communicates and collaborates with clients; Coda Workspace is currently seeking ways to tell the design story in a more interactive format, leaving no stone unturned or detail unmentioned whilst allowing the client to immerse themselves within new design ideas. Adaptions will be made in real-time, so that educated decisions can be made throughout the process. At the same time, Coda Workspace will continue to grow, expanding and enhancing its offerings in such a way that underpins its status as the UK’s Best Human-Centred Workplace Design and Build Firm 2026. Looking ahead, Kailee shared, “Our focus for future innovation surrounds our clients and their projects: how we can provide them with the most innovative solutions, explore every idea with them, and ensure that the spaces we create helps them to innovate in the future.” Contact: Kailee Lane Company: Coda Workspace Web Address: www.codaworkspace.com Creating Spaces where Company Cultures Thrive
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