A Sto external wall insulation system was specified to create a thermally-efficient school building with a façade reflecting its branding. Designed by Solihull Council’s in-house architects, Building Design Studio, the new block sits at the heart of Alderbrook School and... View Article

Working with a client to select an exterior colour scheme involves a number of different considerations. Most importantly, do the colours chosen complement the exterior of the property? How should a painter and decorator select a colour scheme on behalf... View Article

Strand Hardware’s FP600 offers robust finger protection for high-traffic environments. Designed for facilities like schools, hospital and care homes, the FP600 ensures safety for vulnerable users, including children and the elderly. With durable flame-retardant fabric, the FP600 shields fingers from... View Article

The Steel Window Association has developed a series of fact sheets; all can be viewed and downloaded here. The following is a synopsis of the installation fact sheet which has been compiled by the industry’s experts. Steel windows and doors... View Article

Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is welcoming the third, World Ventilation Day, #WorldVentil8Day, a day dedicated to recognising and promoting the importance of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ). This year World Ventil8 Day will be held on Friday 8th November 2024,... View Article

In a constantly evolving, competitive, and challenging world, where accountability and reducing risk is the cornerstone for the future of the construction industry, Delta Membrane Systems Limited launches the innovative HLA Plus and HLA Plus Intelligent. The Delta HLA Plus... View Article

Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems is celebrating World Ventilation Day (#WorldVentil8Day). World Ventil8 Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of ventilation as a crucial part of enabling health and wellbeing of... View Article

Running cables for commercial EV charger installations is time-consuming and expensive. Unless you’re using the Zaptec Pro. Most EV charger manufacturers require every charger to be directly connected to the power supply. That means an installation of 6 chargers located... View Article

Discover the benefits of SOPREMA XPS and Duoflex When it comes to looking for the perfect insulation and waterproofing solution, finding reliable, high-performance products is essential for ensuring the longevity and efficiency of your project. SOPREMA XPS thermal insulation boards stand... View Article

Two Imax Xtra 2 240kW Ideal Heating Commercial condensing boilers have been installed at Hull Maritime Museum as part of a major restoration project to the Grade 2* listed building. Dating back to 1871 when the building was Hull’s Dock... View Article

Products from F. Ball’s System LVT range, including the company’s Stopgap 700 and Stopgap 1200 smoothing compounds and Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive adhesive, were chosen to meet high expectations for a contemporary flooring installation in a brand new Bromsgrove bar.... View Article

With more than half of social tenants now disabled, Housing Associations can now access a cost-effective method of manage the risk of helping keep tenants safe when using stairs. Legally, landlords must allow disabled tenants to make changes necessary to... View Article

Hotel bathroom design is rapidly evolving, and architects are at the forefront of shaping these transformative spaces. In our latest blog, Future Trends in Hotel Bathroom Design: Elevating the Guest Experience, we explore nine key trends that are set to... View Article

Located in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter, The Spine is the northern home of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and is one of the healthiest buildings in the UK , adhering to the ethos and principles of the WELL Building Standard. ... View Article

Knauf Insulation has launched Rocksilk® RainScreen Slab EE, the UK’s first non-combustible rainscreen sheathing insulation with an enhanced water-repellent facing. The facing reduces the risk of water damage when the insulation is left exposed to preserve the intended thermal, fire... View Article

Showersave, the award-winning manufacturer and distributor of waste water heat recovery systems (WWHRS), has unveiled the Showersave QB1-21XE, its latest innovation designed to help SAP assessors, architects, and specifiers improve energy efficiency and achieve Part L compliance. Available for installation... View Article

Over the past five years sliding doors have replaced bifold doors as the must-have option for glazed doors on extension, renovation and self-build home projects across the UK. Whilst bifold doors still have a place for smaller openings, the huge glass... View Article