Love your space

They say that home is where the heart is but it’s only natural that the challenges of the last year may have put a strain on that particular relationship. Callum Tasker, commercial director from online builders’ merchant CMOStores.com looks at... View Article

Stepnell starts on site at specialist children’s care home

Construction at a brand-new purpose-built residential care home for children has now started on site in Warwickshire, with principal contractor Stepnell putting the first spade in the ground. The award-winning construction firm has been appointed to help bring the £5.1... View Article

Advanced Aico alarm series utilised in luxury development

Stothers M&E Ltd provide building engineering services across the UK and Ireland, with regional offices in Glasgow and Warrington, the Belfast-based national contractor was awarded a £75m development of two tower blocks in Manchester. In order to ensure the residents... View Article

Fixfast launches state-of-the-art UK manufacturing facility

High speed, high capacity production ensures reliable fastener supply Fixfast, the leading supplier and manufacturer of quality building envelope fasteners, has added a cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D cell to its UK operations. The new facility in Rolvenden, Kent, allows Fixfast... View Article

Eurobrick: Bricks with benefits

There are many cladding finishes available but the warm tones and textures of brick ensure it remains a firm favourite. The benefits of brick slip cladding mean it has grown in popularity over the years, something which Eurobrick Systems can... View Article

Experts encourage construction to embrace new energy assessment

Building consultancy, C80 Solutions Ltd, has teamed up with electric heating manufacturer, ThermoSphere, to launch TalkSAP10, a new initiative helping the construction sector to understand and embrace a major change in the way energy performance is assessed in residential developments.... View Article

Sustainable aluminium rainwater systems CPD

Marley Alutec, the UK leader in innovative aluminium rainwater and eaves solutions offers RIBA accredited CPDs for all architectural professionals! Our new online seminar content includes information covering: Aluminium and the Environment Fascia, Soffit and Coping Systems Sustainable Aluminium Rainwater... View Article

To be or not to be OSB?

For those specifiers who have contemplated using SterlingOSB Zero for a new project, Norbord has produced a CPD video presentation which highlights the features and benefits of the popular, versatile board. There are variants available and applications include roofing, timber... View Article

CPMG Reveals Plans to Relocate Nottingham Headquarters

CPMG Architects, has announced the relocation of its head office. Following more than two decades in Warser Gate, the architectural practice will be moving its operations to a new home in St Peters Gate. The Grade II listed two-storey building, which has... View Article

Forbo’s Fly Forbo competition is now open for entries!

Forbo Flooring Systems is giving architects and interior designers the chance to win a luxury UK staycation worth up to £6,500, with this year’s Fly Forbo 2020/21 competition. Established in 2012, the annual Fly Forbo competition recognises the crème de... View Article