Northcot reigns ‘Supreme’ at the Brick Awards

Independent brick manufacturer Northcot Brick is celebrating a hat trick of wins at the prestigious Brick Development Association’s (BDA) Brick Awards. The company scooped the ‘Supreme Award’ for the Dorothy Garrod Building at Newnham College, Cambridge, using a bespoke Newnham... View Article

What can employers do to make their workplaces more liveable?

Last year, research from property maintenance experts Aspect, who provide emergency plumbers to commercial and private customers, found that the vast majority of people find their place of work to be an ‘unpleasant physical environment’. Among the many complaints reported,... View Article

Luceco lights Tile Cross Academy

Luceco has recently provided LED energy saving lighting for Tile Cross Academy’s new facilities. Tile Cross Academy is part of the Washwood Heath Multi Academies’ Trust (WHMAT), a family of 7 schools, 3 Secondary and 4 Primary, serving the city... View Article

Keller Kitchens partners with BKNC

Keller Kitchens, the leading Dutch kitchen manufacturer, and part of the DKG Group, has announced a strategic alliance with North West-based BKNC, a leading kitchen specialist in supplying and installing contract kitchens. Tim Spann, Keller Kitchens’ UK Sales Manager, explains:... View Article

Build the best with CaberDek

Based in the North West of England, Anywl Homes, with their roots in joinery and woodwork, have been building houses in the UK for over 80 years. This well established record has allowed Anywl Homes to cultivate an expert knowledge... View Article

Norbord’s animated about SterlingOSB Zero

Norbord, the leading manufacturer of engineered wood-based panel products for the construction and architectural industry, has developed produced an educational video on the continuous line production process of SterlingOSB Zero. Beginning with timber logs, the video depicts how this raw... View Article

Introducing Frammenti

The latest collection to join CTD Architectural’s growing portfolio of terrazzo-effect tiles, Frammenti offers a truly contemporary twist on the traditional patterned design. Reflecting its roots as a handmade product, the new range of wall and floor porcelain tile designs... View Article

The Vanguard+ electric radiator with Wifi and Voice Control

Using wireless technology, Electrorads Vanguard+ with WiFi also has voice control compatibility with market-leading Amazon Alexa. Its wireless connection via a gateway and App, enables complete control of the heating system, making it one of the smartest ranges in the... View Article

Adapting ventilation to the real needs

The role of a ventilation system is to ensure good indoor air quality, replacing polluted air with fresh air and to fight against mould and condensation. Aereco demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) system adapts according to the occupants and therefore guarantee energy... View Article

British engineering helps deliver European healthcare first

The most advanced clinical healthcare simulation centre in Europe is assured of a healthy environment for its occupants despite planning constraints and almost half of the building being below ground. The award-winning(*) Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has... View Article

A look at the 2019 HSE report and its key takeaways

Some challenges remain prominent across various types of industry and workplace, with the risk of injury and fatality offering relevant and important examples. However, it’s fair to surmise that such risks are more pertinent in manual sectors such as construction,... View Article

Elan starts work on Lowton homes

The former site of a church in Lowton is being redeveloped to provide 26 much-needed new homes. Elan Homes acquired the 1.78 acre site on Newton Road from the Archdiocese of Liverpool following full planning permission being granted. Groundworks are... View Article