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Ultra-slim, minimalistic sliding doors, are the product of the moment – inheriting the crown from the once-inescapable bifold – and the latest model to hit the market seeks to perfect the elements that have made them so popular. Viiu (pronounced... View Article

Kährs have introduced a new timeless ‘French Pattern’ hard flooring design, in two luxurious tones, to their range of sustainable wood floors. The classic design features a modern twist – an engineered plank format which improves install time and efficiency... View Article

CaberShieldPlus is the ideal flooring solution when building in Britain’s unpredictable climate. Based on Norbord’s popular moisture-resistant CaberFloor P5 tongue-and-groove particleboard flooring panel, CaberShieldPlus is specially designed to withstand exposure to wet conditions. Yet, unlike Norbord’s other protected flooring product... View Article

ROCKWOOL RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB® has been installed on a new high rise building in Manchester to provide a fire safety solution that also delivers reliable thermal performance and superior acoustics. In March 2016, construction began on a new high rise... View Article

When space is a premium, it’s imperative to utilise each square metre to its absolute best. Situated in North and West London, two separate residential apartments received the Surface 360 touch by turning their shabby looks, into a contemporary refurbishment... View Article

A key trend in external and internal architecture is towards glass balustrades. While the aesthetics are unarguably very appealing, there are a number of considerations for specifiers to be aware of. Simon Boocock, Managing Director of CRL takes a look.... View Article

One handle, multiple openings. This is the latest innovative window system designed by MACO to revolutionise the traditional fanlight systems found in buildings such as schools. Gone are the days when you would need to go and find a rod... View Article

The City & Guilds Group helps people achieve their potential through work-based learning. Granted a Royal Charter in 1900 by Queen Victoria, The Princess Royal is the Groups’ current President, who took over from her father The Duke of Edinburgh... View Article

Flamco has introduced its T-plus for installing branches to existing heating and potable water systems. It’s a quick and easy way of adding a T extension for a heating system extension to add additional radiators for example. The unit comes... View Article

AET Flexible Space have just completed a full upgrade of the underfloor air conditioning system on the first floor of 16-18 Kirby Street, occupied by creative agency 7Fold. The 26,000 sq. ft., 1960’s post war building was fully refurbished in... View Article

For properties near the coast, specifying a door constructed from materials which are more proficient in withstanding a coastal winter is sometimes overlooked. The UK’s leading garage door manufacturer, Garador, offers selection of roller doors. The door curtain on Garador’s GaraRoll... View Article

Yeoman Rainguard rainwater systems have played a part in the refurbishment of one of Potton’s show homes. The Milchester, a Queen Anne style, 3,000 square foot home, was one of the original show homes to be sited at The Potton... View Article

A showpiece re-use of a former London retail store in which new Crittall windows and doors are a key feature has won two major architectural awards. The Department Store in Brixton now serves as the magnificent headquarters of architects Squire... View Article

Smoke ventilation systems today require sophisticated control mechanisms and integration with highly complex building management infrastructure. Whitesales have launched their latest innovation in mechanical smoke control which combines exceptional performance with outstanding aesthetics. The Es-SHEV Mechanical Pod is a modular... View Article

Climate change is rarely out of the news these days. Following another wet UK winter punctuated by the “Beast from the East” and the subsequent “Mini Beast”, not only are hundreds of contractors struggling to make up for lost time... View Article

Norbord’s flooring product, CaberShieldPlus, is being used by Sylva Design & Build Solutions at Graven Hill, Bicester where they are creating new affordable homes.  Sylva Design & Build Solutions, who offer low-risk sustainable turnkey home solutions, used CaberShieldPlus on their... View Article

The new school in Westport which was installed with a 2,300m² Bauder Thermofol roof has been recognised at this year’s Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) award ceremony. The RIAI aims to recognise the quality of work carried... View Article