EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) should set requirements to reduce whole-life carbon emissions of EU building stock, says BPIE 

Carbon emissions across the whole lifecycle of buildings must be immediately reduced if we are to meet Europe’s climate targets for 2030. A new policy roadmap from BPIE argues that the EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) recast should ensure a comprehensive vision of a carbon neutral building and construction... View Article

HIMACS CPD on Solid Surfacing in the Healthcare Industry

Solid Surfacing Healthcare Solutions This CPD is aimed at educating and informing about how Solid Surfacing can be specified within Healthcare Projects to create safe, hygienic and user friendly environments. The presentation will explain what Solid Surfacing is made of,... View Article

Fibo’s wall panels: The antibacterial solution

Specifying products with inherent hygienic properties is vital in order to limit the spread of bacteria – especially in healthcare and education settings. As such, Fibo is pleased to announce that all of its waterproof wall panels have now been... View Article

Sustainable style solutions from CTD Architectural Tiles

With the need to create greener buildings continuing to colour interior design schemes in the commercial sector, leading tile supplier CTD Architectural Tiles has made it easier than ever for specifiers to find eco-friendly tile finishes and solutions. Working with... View Article

West Fraser’s CaberFloor provides a solution for all applications

LISTEN HERE When considering flooring products for new-build or refurbishment projects, the housebuilder and specifier can be sure that West Fraser’s CaberFloor range includes the perfect solution.  Just as sound foundations are essential for any building, the right flooring system lays a good foundation for... View Article

Welcome back Matt

GEZE UK is delighted to welcome back Matt Gregory as Specification Manager for the north. Matt will be responsible for assisting architects and specifiers with compliant solutions for all products in the GEZE range which includes automatic doors, window technology... View Article

Bowled over by TORMAX

Delivering easy access for all members and visiting players, Newark Indoor Bowls Centre benefits from two automatic single sliding doors to the main entrance and lobby, as well as an internal swing door. Working with Stag Shopfronts, TORMAX recommended their... View Article

Wallpaper* design award for VitrA

LISTEN HERE Liquid, the recently launched collaboration with Tom Dixon, receives Best Fluid Form accolade. Soft, flowing forms, generous shapes, and a radical departure from the current trend for sharp-edged geometric pieces have won prestigious design community recognition for VitrA... View Article

Easy Stair – site staircase

Easy Stair is a temporary site staircase which is now extremely popular and in widespread use across the UK housebuilding industry. Easy Stair increases productivity by allowing SAFE, FAST access to upper floors from the very earliest stages of construction,... View Article

A Proctor Group launches Wraptite UV airtightness membrane

Since its launch, the Wraptite external airtightness membrane has been an incredible success and has been specified in a wide range of projects and applications. Now, Wraptite is being extended further with the introduction of Wraptite UV. Wraptite UV is... View Article