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New best in class student environment with class A acoustics

Monday, 9th March 2020

Taking its inspiration from the original medieval city, the new Paradise Street student village in Coventry will provide high quality accommodation for over 900 students. Comprising technology rich apartments with outstanding acoustic ceilings and feature walls from Knauf AMF, the... View Article

Managing flood risk and how to calculate the best outcome

Monday, 9th March 2020

Finding a suitable development site can often be a challenge in itself, both from a risk and cost perspective, and this is before you’ve even placed a spade into the ground. Where at all possible, you should always aim to... View Article

Summary of BLANCO UK’s highlights at KBB 2020

Monday, 9th March 2020

KBB 2020, Stand i100, Hall 19, NEC, 1-4 March KBB 2020 showcases a plethora of innovative products from BLANCO UK, the pioneer in beautifully designed and engineered kitchen sinks and taps. There will be product launches, demonstrations of the Smart... View Article

New brochures from BLANCO

Monday, 9th March 2020

BLANCO UK has launched a set of three stunning brochures for the residential market; one is specifically for the trade and retailer, the other two are designed with the consumer in mind and will also prove invaluable to retail sales... View Article

Energy efficient loft storage with Loft Legs

Monday, 9th March 2020

Loft Legs raise the loft floor above glass fibre insulation, avoiding compression and maintaining thermal efficiencies. Thermal studies have shown that compressing insulation can reduce its performance by over 50 per cent. Loft Legs provide a cost effective, easy-fit solution,... View Article

Home burner focus: why tenant installations need to be taken to task

Monday, 9th March 2020

With the popularity of solid fuel burners showing no signs of slowing, tenants looking to install a touch of cosiness into their homes are often tempted to cut corners and install the appliances themselves. AGSM’s John Gregory, which is part... View Article

8 in 10 Brits admit they have ‘no idea’ how green their home is

Monday, 9th March 2020

8 in 10 Brits admit they have ‘no idea’ how green their home is, according to a study. Another 44 per cent don’t know what an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating is, despite the efficiency grade being commonplace for 13... View Article

Sustainable and high performance building materials

Monday, 9th March 2020

Baumit is a leading European manufacturer of sustainable and high performance building materials. Founded in Austria in 1988, Baumit offer an extensive and versatile range of BBA approved External Wall Insulation Systems, indoor plasters, facade renders and paints across the... View Article

We need to brick up sexism say women in construction

Monday, 9th March 2020

More than two thirds of women in construction (72%) say they have experienced gender discrimination in the workplace – while 9 in 20 of the women say sexual harassment had made an impact on their career, a new report from... View Article

‘Worry free windows’ deliver light, warmth and contemporary style

Monday, 9th March 2020

Composite glazing helps transform a 1960s house into a modern family home Jason Orme, editorial director at Homebuilding & Renovating (HB&R), is an experienced self-builder who recently finished his second major renovation project, transforming an eclectic 1960s house into a... View Article

Futurebuild 2020 closes with a united call for action

Monday, 9th March 2020

Futurebuild 2020 came to a close today with a powerful call for industry to work together in order to tackle the climate emergency. With a central focus across the three days of the event on Responding to the Emergency, the... View Article

Sauter Automation appoints Chris Reid as new UK MD

Monday, 9th March 2020

Mark Clinch, former MD, appointed to Sauter Group Management Board Sauter Automation Limited has announced the appointment of Chris Reid as its new UK managing director. Chris takes over from Mark Clinch, who has been appointed as VP, Head of... View Article

Double the brochures to support product expansion from RAK Ceramics

Monday, 9th March 2020

Due to significant growth in its product ranges for 2020, particularly in sanitaryware, RAK Ceramics has launched not one but two product brochures. Bathrooms and surfaces are now showcased in their own dedicated brochures, which are now available to order... View Article

Construction work ready to begin at HS2’s ‘Interchange’ station site near Birmingham Airport

Monday, 9th March 2020

Preparatory work has almost been completed and now major structures are being put in place on the site of HS2’s new Interchange station – the brand new public transport gateway serving the Midlands, close to Birmingham International station, the NEC... View Article

Construction starts on £350m Haymarket mixed-use development in Scottish capital

Monday, 9th March 2020

M&G Real Estate and its appointed property developer Qmile Group have announced construction work has started at the £350m Haymarket Edinburgh mixed-use development in the Scottish capital. Designed by globally renowned architect Foster + Partners, Haymarket will deliver more than... View Article

Green-tech adds a touch of green to Edinburgh’s McEwan Hall

Monday, 9th March 2020

LISTEN HERE 🔊 PROJECT: Bristo Square, McEwan Hall LOCATION: Edinburgh CLIENT: The University of Edinburgh LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS: Ironside Farrar Ltd LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR: M W Groundworks PRODUCT/SERVICES SUPPLIED: ArborRaft Tree Pit System & Fortress Tree Grilles Bristo Square sits on part... View Article

Neaco launches new plank systems for ready-made building compliance

Monday, 9th March 2020

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Decking manufacturer, Neaco, has launched a new range of aluminium plank systems which are made-to-measure for fast supply and installation, outstanding performance and full compliance with the latest Building Regulations. The company has developed two profiles, Neatlok... View Article

University future-proofs £450m campus with networked fire system from Advanced

Monday, 9th March 2020

Swansea University has installed a network of Advanced fire alarm control panels to protect its 65-acre, £450million Bay campus from the threat of fire. The University has installed 25 one, two and four-loop MxPro 5 fire alarm control panels throughout... View Article