Free CPD events – all across the UK

The DCE Meet the EXPERTS Roadshow has been announced for 2020 with 80 different events all offering FREE TO ATTEND opportunities for TECHNICAL UPDATING. DCE has been staging events for construction professionals since 1987 and providing CPD since 1993, when... View Article

Marmox Thermoblocks specified for Edinburgh Hotel conversion

A former hotel in the Polwarth area of Scotland’s capital is the subject of a complex conversion and reconfiguration project, where Marmox Thermoblocks have been specified by the project consultants to address the critical floor/wall junction within the new extensions... View Article

Balconylife’s Cantilever Balconies

Balconylife cantilever balconies can be manufactured to suit the building or application required with a range of flooring systems plus frameless or use of handrail. This particular project for The Mill @ Loughborough needed a balcony that mirrored the age... View Article

Reaping the Rewards of Offsite Manufacture

The offsite sector is underpinned by precision designed and manufactured components and systems. Heath Hindmarch, Chairman of PSP Group describes how façade and rainscreen cladding solutions produced in a factory environment are increasingly being sought after for their aesthetics and... View Article

PSP Group: Synergy of the Supply Chain

There are numerous supply-chain-related challenges facing the construction industry today, from various points of contact and complex financial protocols to lack of communication and trust. These problems can jeopardise construction schedules through delays and costly overruns. Here, Chairman Heath Hindmarch... View Article

New meaning to Smart Pump technology

The Wilo-Stratos MAXO offers greater efficiency, connectivity and comfort than ever before. It is the first pump which has an intuitive user interface – that makes installation and operation easier than ever before. The Wilo-Stratos MAXO also redefines system efficiency.... View Article

Getting cement selection right

Sandra Higginson of Tarmac Cement explains the importance of selecting the right cement products in order to reduce waste and costs. For professional builders, saving time and money remains of paramount importance. However, as anyone with experience knows, opting for... View Article

Cromar acquires Acrypol

Cromar Building Products Ltd are pleased to announce their acquisition of Acrypol Products Ltd. This is the first acquisition for the East Yorkshire Company that turns over £27 million, and by acquiring the ‘original’ waterproofing repair brand this is going... View Article

Dursilite: The impressive coatings range from Mapei

It’s out with the old and in with the new… Mapei’s Dursilite coatings range offers a fresh array of paint colours, ideal for all types of new build and improvement projects. The water-based paint is suitable for use on different... View Article

New Speakers Confirmed for the RIBA + VitrA Talks Series

Bathroom brand, VitrA, announces four further speakers in the international RIBA + VitrA Talks series with events taking place in London, Dundee and Istanbul. Continuing the ongoing partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the line-up now includes... View Article

Design Engine completes Goodwood Aerodrome Building

Design Engine Architects have completed an extensive internal and external remodelling of the Goodwood Aerodrome Building after the practice was asked to carry out a technical and architectural assessment of the existing facility within the Goodwood Motor Circuit Estate. The... View Article