Period dramas

Period properties are aplenty in Britain but with their age comes a plethora of issues for architects. Peter Daniel of The Rooflight Company discusses the minutiae that can’t be overlooked when working with historic buildings There is no binding definition... View Article

The importance of permanent ventilation solutions for dwellings

Damp, condensation and mould growth remain perennial problems for housing maintenance. With the introduction of the Homes Act 2018, ventilation and condensation control have never been more important. Reduced maintenance costs. Avoiding expensive structural repairs. Maintaining property values. Glidevale Protect’s... View Article

Hale unveils new look

Fine builders Morton Hale Construction has rebranded as Hale and unveiled a new look. The move follows a period of growth which has seen the company successfully deliver a significant number of substantial projects. Founded 12 years ago, Hale specialises... View Article

Luceco “works out” at The Hornsea Hub!

Luceco has supplied energy efficient LED lighting to new facilities at Hornsea Hub working alongside East Riding Infrastructure & Facilities (ERI&F). East Riding of Yorkshire Council awarded the £7.5 million contract for the redevelopment. ERI&F operate on a commercial basis,... View Article

Roofing sealed with approval

As a leading UK Manufacturer of Hybrid Sealants Bond It have now launched their “next generation” Hybrid Roofing Membrane on to the market. Seal It Liquid Membrane, an easy to apply one coat roof seal, is a modern alternative to... View Article

The answer for high-rise balconies and beyond?

In the wake of Grenfell, Building Regulations have rapidly shifted to a more fire-safe position – Richard Izzard of AliDeck explains how aluminium suppliers have responded quickly to provide an increased range of options for balcony specification Fire safety is... View Article

ADF crowned Property Trade Magazine of the Year

The team at ADF (Architects’ Datafile) are celebrating after being awarded Property Trade Magazine of the Year, against strong competition. The media brand picked up the accolade in the 2020 Property Press Awards, which were presented in an online event... View Article

A platform for hygiene

Sean O’Sullivan of the Platform Lift Company discusses why the future of the industry means creating safer platform lift environments in tandem with meeting demand for sustainable, energy efficient products ‘Lift phobia’ used to be about feeling claustrophobic or fearing... View Article

New Gas Barrier Membrane Eclipses the Field

Multigas 500, a new methane, radon and CO2  gas barrier membrane, is protecting the new Eclipse 136 warehouse-office development in Greater Manchester Irlam, an area in Salford, Greater Manchester, is the home to a new industrial development by Marshall Construction.... View Article

Register for A Proctor’s Retrofit & Conservation webinar

Register now to save your place for A Proctor’s upcoming 30-minute webinar, “Building Refurbishment: Systems for Retrofit & Conservation” which takes place on Friday, 4th of December at 10AM. This webinar will cover the following topics: Retrofit Thermal Insulation Strategies... View Article