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New Manchester student residence reaches topping out stage

Tuesday, 8th February 2022

Much needed new accommodation for Manchester’s growing student community developed by Alumno has reached the landmark topping out stage on schedule with the structure of the building now complete. Built on a site south of the city centre previously occupied... View Article

Resiblock lined up at Linmere; Houghton Regis ongoing development

Monday, 7th February 2022

Resiblock, and the Ultra Matt product, which was utilised at over 125,00sqm at DisneyLand Hong Kong, as been specified for use on several phases of the Linmere development north of Houghton Regis. The top-of-the-line product from Resiblock’s range of Commercial... View Article

From ambition to zero: Futurebuild conference is back!

Monday, 7th February 2022

Futurebuild’s renowned Conference Programme with Headline Sponsor, Construction Innovation Hub is back! Join your industry in contributing to the inspiring ideas and action plans needed to achieve a net-zero future. Explore some of the key issues around closing the gap... View Article

Heating controls: a path to energy savings

Monday, 7th February 2022

Effective heating controls are an ever more vital part of an efficient central-heating system. And heating controls manufacturer ESi says it makes huge sense to look more closely at heating control selection. Clever use of controls can help minimise energy... View Article

Positive about the road to becoming negative!

Monday, 7th February 2022

Of course, the subject of sustainability is crucial for developers today and the demands they are now placing on the industry supply chain are ever-changing. Keller Kitchens is at the forefront of the drive for sustainability in the kitchen industry... View Article

Construction employers receive suite of apprenticeship support resources, as industry is urged to rethink recruitment methods

Monday, 7th February 2022

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, a series of apprenticeship toolkits have launched to support construction employers with hiring an apprentice. Acting as a one-stop shop for support and guidance, the website toolkits simplify access to information and reduce the obstacles... View Article

Bricking the gap between traditional construction and MMC

Monday, 7th February 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 James Mead, project director at Saint-Gobain Weber, discusses why a move towards MMC doesn’t mean the end of brick. With around 70% of the UK’s new homes being built with a brick façade, we need to find... View Article

Mike Foster, CEO of the Energy and Utilities Alliance, says:

Monday, 7th February 2022

“Now we know the impact of the global energy crisis upon the average consumer, a price cap increase of £693 to £1971 a year. Millions more households will now be thrown into fuel poverty, through no fault of their own... View Article

The real fire that doesn’t affect a building’s insulation and air tightness

Friday, 4th February 2022

The Fondis range of insert fires, with their all-glass guillotine doors, gives you all the joy of a real fire but with the efficiency, controllability and low emissions of a modern stove. Available in a range of heights and widths,... View Article

New Schöck thermally insulating wall connection in a class of its own

Friday, 4th February 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Minimising linear thermal bridges at the wall connection to the floor, or floor slab, has been a perennial problem with reinforced concrete construction. However, a dedicated new solution – the Sconnex type W – has now been... View Article

Duravit No.1 design that is ideal for any bathroom

Friday, 4th February 2022

Introducing the new Duravit No.1 complete bathroom series; that works well in both a minimalistic and contemporary setting. This is a compact and comprehensive product range that is excellent value for money within in the entry-level segment. This is an... View Article

Eventim Apollo’s stage refurbishment by Harlequin

Friday, 4th February 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Last year the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith went through a complete stage refurbishment plus additional custom stage building with Harlequin Floors. The Eventim Apollo, formerly the Hammersmith Apollo, is one of the UK’s largest original theatres. Designed... View Article

VORTICE is shouting about the new LINEO QUIET

Friday, 4th February 2022

Due to the popularity of the LINEO in-line fan, VORTICE is expanding the range by 43 new models including quiet and energy saving versions. The new LINEO range is the ventilation equivalent of a Swiss army knife, designed to offer... View Article

Reginox UK announces exciting management changes for 2022

Friday, 4th February 2022

Sinks, taps and accessories manufacturer, Reginox UK, has kickstarted 2022 with a bang thanks to a series of important management changes. Dave Mayer, the previous Sales and Marketing Director, who has been with Reginox for over 20 years, has been... View Article

Safe Secure Protector

Friday, 4th February 2022

In mental rehabilitation settings – prisons or specialist mental healthcare – showers should meet standards of decency and assist in the delivery of care; providing safe and comfortable warm water for hygiene and wellbeing, whilst discouraging patients from intentional harm,... View Article

Integrate the Beauty of the Outdoors into Your Interiors

Friday, 4th February 2022

One of the most popular interior design trends these days is bringing the outdoor in or, at least, creating a connection to nature so close you could almost feel the cool breeze. Organic elements are not only attractive but also... View Article

Resapol at the King James project

Friday, 4th February 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Resapol recently worked with longstanding customer Bondcote, supplying material for the first stage of repair work at the King James project; repairing two of the overhead rail archways and bridges. The repair was deemed essential as several... View Article

Magply features in fire-fighting role at Sky Studios Elstree

Friday, 4th February 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Magply boards are being used as part of Sky’s efforts to create the world’s most sustainable film and TV Studios, Sky Studios Elstree. Currently under construction by main contractor BAM and set to open in 2022, the... View Article