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Work begins on new linear accelerator treatment facility at NHS Lothian’s Western General Hospital

Monday, 26th April 2021

Work has begun on a new linear accelerator (LINAC) treatment facility at NHS Lothian’s Western General Hospital (WGH) in Edinburgh, designed by HLM Architects and being delivered by RMF Health (a Consortium of Robertson Construction and FES). The two-storey, state-of-the-art... View Article

Designers on track to deliver on first-ever net-zero carbon interiors pledge and launch new sustainable materials database

Monday, 26th April 2021

Six months since the launch of the Net-Zero Carbon interiors pledge, which ensures the internal fit-out of offices and commercial buildings will be net-zero embodied carbon, the London studio of architecture and design firm Perkins&Will has shared its first progress update.... View Article

Heavy Machinery Equipment That Every Construction Company Needs

Monday, 26th April 2021

Construction workers are the foundation of any country. Without them, there would be no new buildings or projects springing up. A job that requires specific skills set, there are elements to the job that need more time and effort than other jobs. ... View Article

Detecting bed bugs early in sheltered housing

Monday, 26th April 2021

Bed bugs are a costly issue for sheltered housing, impacting residents and the business in multiple ways. Residents may feel ashamed and embarrassed, while the pests cause ongoing disturbances to their sleep and comfort of living. The larger a population... View Article

Partnership agreed for Colindale Estate regeneration

Monday, 26th April 2021

Award-winning housebuilder and regeneration specialist Hill has formed a partnership with leading housing provider Home Group to deliver the regeneration of the Douglas Bader Park estate in Colindale, in the London borough of Barnet. The new joint venture partnership, Home... View Article

Encasement fire sprinkler boxing – helping save time & money

Monday, 26th April 2021

Where fire sprinkler systems are being retro-fitted in social housing tower blocks and flats, Encasement’s ‘Versa’ range provides a cost effective, durable and easy-fit solution when boxing-in surface mounted fire sprinkler pipework. Manufactured from pre-formed FSC® certified plywood and pre-finished... View Article

Automation and nanotech: The latest technological trends in sanitation and building management

Monday, 26th April 2021

The cleaning and thorough sanitation of facilities is an absolute must, according to Public Health England. As consumers have fully embraced convenient technology in the past year, businesses and facilities have also needed to adapt to the latest technologies to facilitate a better experience... View Article

Kemper System welcomes new technical sales manager

Friday, 23rd April 2021

Kemper System has welcomed a new face to its sales team. The cold-applied liquid and built-up roofing system specialist has appointed Peter Barber as technical sales manager. With more than 30 years’ experience of the building materials and flat roofing... View Article

Königstone wins Best Surface accolade at the Ideal Home Kitchen Awards

Friday, 23rd April 2021

Königstone has won Best Surface at the first-ever Ideal Home Kitchen Awards. The surface specialist was presented with this prestigious award for the KönigQuartz range. The judges loved the look of the Concrete Fossil worktop in particular, especially the look and texture which... View Article

Customised floors and walls from Altro:  The ultimate design freedom

Friday, 23rd April 2021

Innovative new Altro Custom floors and walls allow you to create unique spaces exactly as you want them – delivering total creative freedom with the quality you expect from Altro. Upload your own designs online via Altro’s step-by-step Custom service... View Article

Design Council announces new network of design experts

Friday, 23rd April 2021

Multi-disciplinary, diverse community of practice set to address major social, environmental and economic challenges Design Council has today announced its refreshed network of more than 400 built and natural environment experts who collectively embody the organisation’s commitment to make life... View Article

Outdoor lighting on the up – and down – with Knightsbridge range

Friday, 23rd April 2021

Knightsbridge, one of the UK’s leading brands of wiring devices, accessories and lighting, is expanding its comprehensive range of decorative outdoor lighting with the introduction of its latest wall light range (product code: OWALL). The stylish, contemporary looking line-up provides... View Article

Plumstead Library’s next chapter with a story of steel

Friday, 23rd April 2021

Plumstead Library, originally constructed in 1903 and located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, has recently undergone a dramatic renovation project. Having previously been under-used, the building is now a fully fit for purpose 21st century public library. This impressive transformation... View Article

IG Lintels brings character and thermal efficiency to Bedfordshire homes

Friday, 23rd April 2021

Bespoke square bay lintels and the award-winning Hi-therm+ lintels from IG Lintels has ensured the character, thermal efficiency and build quality of an exclusive range of new build homes is second to none. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the Market Reach... View Article

John Guest hits landmark 60 years of trust and innovation

Friday, 23rd April 2021

The original push-fit inventors, John Guest, part of the RWC family of brands, celebrates 60 years since the brand’s inception. Established in 1961 by John Guest, the company developed the world’s first push-fit technology designed initially for compressed air in... View Article

Kingspan Launches Inaugural Planet Passionate Sustainability Report and Targets Net Zero Carbon Manufacturing by 2030

Friday, 23rd April 2021

Kingspan achieved its Net Zero Energy target in 2020 Next ambitious target is net zero carbon manufacturing by 2030 Additional key target to halve carbon intensity of primary raw materials by 2030 Significant progress made across the 12 ‘Planet Passionate’... View Article

Water-tight partnerships

Thursday, 22nd April 2021

James Homard of Urban Environments explores how housing professionals can maximise value from their water hygiene consultancy. Many housing providers and landlords appoint a specialist water hygiene consultancy to manage Legionella control. Particularly for those with extensive portfolios this is... View Article

The smart approach to specifying smoke vents

Thursday, 22nd April 2021

Tony Stevens of Bilco UK shares the top three considerations they believe housing professionals should focus on when specifying NSHEVs. Natural Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilators (NSHEVs), more commonly known as smoke vents, provide essential ventilation in the event of... View Article