Back to school

Learning environments are some of the most important places, and the way they function is just as important as how they look. Mark Johnstone, Head of Commercial – UK, Middle East and Ireland, at Altro, considers the key criteria when... View Article

Sapphire balconies bring urban village design to life

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The architectural vision for Acton Gardens, an award-winning urban village in West London, has been brought to life with 87 bespoke balconies designed, manufactured and installed by Sapphire’s team of experts. The project’s key design challenges were... View Article

F.H. Brundle expands its range of steel railings

Reduced installation time and almost limitless customisation possibilities are some of the features of F.H. Brundle’s Fortitude range of ready to install steel railings. To complement its range of already successful Fortitude ready to install steel railings and gates, the... View Article

VitrA launches exciting and wide-ranging Root brassware range

LISTEN HERE 🔊 International Bathroom brand VitrA has launched Root, a striking and wide-ranging bathroom brassware range. Created by Design Studio VitrA, Root is a comprehensive collection of brassware with over 130 skus including basin, shower, and bath mixers, all... View Article

Smart decorative casings for education

Decorative casing – In a class of their own Without column casings and building lining solutions from Peterborough based specialist, Encasement, many schools, colleges and universities would probably be considerably less attractive and engaging learning environments. Primarily specified to conceal... View Article

M-AR CPD provides invaluable offsite insight

Offsite contractor, M-AR has launched a brand-new CPD module focussed exclusively on modern methods of construction (MMC) and exploring how best to maximise the benefits of offsite. Typifying M-AR’s open and collaborative approach to improving standards across the industry, the... View Article

Seaburn Seafront sealed with Resiblock

As part of a £1 million package of improvements, Resiblock and the ’22’ A.F product has been specified for use on the walkways outside Stack Seaburn and the Seaburn Inn, to provide long term stain protection and to prevent paver... View Article

Alleviating traffic problems at Herlev Hospital

To alleviate the traffic problems at Herlev Hospital in Denmark, a multi-storey car park has been constructed with more than 500 parking spaces, primarily for hospital staff. The facade of the car park has been constructed from more than 3000... View Article

Soprema’s new insulation solution

Soprema announces the new Pavaroof bio-based and carbon storing insulation solution for flat roofs. Combining cork and wood fibre, this patented insulation system is a unique solution for summer overheating, providing improved interior comfort for building occupants. Suitable for all... View Article

Aliaxis UK launches active drainage ventilation CPD

In a move that reaffirms the company’s commitment to supporting its customer base with high-quality technical information, Aliaxis UK is pleased to announce the launch of a new CPD, which focuses on Active Drainage Ventilation. Particularly suited to high-rise residential... View Article

TBA Firefly system sub-divides supermarket roofspace

LISTEN HERE 🔊 During the recent pandemic supermarket chains have had to continue with property maintenance and improvement programmes to ensure the safety of their premises, including a store in Staffordshire where the APOLLO Lite 30:30 barrier, manufactured by TBA... View Article