A new discovery in smoke protection

Students at University of Salford discovered a new approach to being safe. Gilberts’ “ first of its kind” Series 60 damper were chosen by leading smoke control systems company Baiceir to protect the 14-storey Discovery Quay development. Some 26 dampers-... View Article

Dulux Trade Diamond Matt videos

Dulux Trade recently reformulated its popular Diamond Matt product with upgraded features and improved sustainability credentials, helping the industry move towards a more sustainable future. Two new videos have been released to show specifiers that the new and improved Dulux Trade... View Article

RIBA approved CPD ‘STEP ON IT!’ stairway safety

This CPD looks at the guidelines for the specification of a safe stairway. The presentation and discussion deals with the subject of how to make commercial, public or shared stairways safe and meet with all current building regulation guidelines. The... View Article

The five steps to improved fire safety

The housing sector continues to adapt to a raft of new guidance, statutory tightening and regulatory change associated to fire safety. As a result, leading door manufacturer JELD-WEN UK has released a new CPD resource, to support the industry’s understanding... View Article

Okopod offers sustainable garden rooms using SterlingOSB Zero

A fast-growing new timber building company based in Cambridge is supplying clients across the country with sustainably-built garden rooms which employ West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero as a primary material for fabricating the main structure and interior partitions. Okopod was established... View Article

Two dividing walls for Edinburgh Golf Clubhouse

Working directly with Kingsknowe Golf Club, Style was contracted to install two folding walls to section off parts of the clubhouse lounge and bar, adding greater adaptability to the internal layout. David Louden, Style’s director for Scotland said: “With around... View Article

Dulux Trade Diamond Matt: The preferred choice

Dulux Trade has upgraded its Diamond Matt paint to meet the demand for a more sustainable solution. This advanced product now offers both durability and sustainability, making it a superior option for professionals in the housing sector. Here, Pete Howard,... View Article

Wrap it or regret it – now!

Don’t let the cold catch you out this winter Burst pipes are the most common cause of home insurance claims in the UK1 and cost an average of £3,500 in damage to property and contents. The expense is not the... View Article

Greening up urban landscapes with living walls

Bringing nature into our urban landscapes is essential if we are to create sustainable liveable cities that are fit for the future. People like plants and they are vital for our wellbeing! 67% of people in a survey we commissioned... View Article

Graf UK launches rainwater harvesting CPD

A CPD that explains the issues around rainwater harvesting and advises on the options available for specifiers and users has been launched by water management specialists Graf UK. The 55-minute presentation delivers a range of “Rainwater research”, extending from the... View Article