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England Regulations have been released (15/12/21) and Scotland & Wales are currently under review. It is the intention that the updates ensure adequate ventilation of all types whilst the energy efficiency of housing is improved at the same time.  As... View Article

James Mead, project director at Saint-Gobain Weber, discusses why a move towards MMC doesn’t mean the end of brick. With around 70% of the UK’s new homes being built with a brick façade, we need to find a way to... View Article

Minimising linear thermal bridges at the wall connection to the floor, or floor slab, has been a perennial problem with reinforced concrete construction. However,  a dedicated new solution – the Sconnex type W – has now been introduced by Schöck.... View Article

Last year the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith went through a complete stage refurbishment plus additional custom stage building with Harlequin Floors. The Eventim Apollo, formerly the Hammersmith Apollo, is one of the UK’s largest original theatres. Designed in the Art... View Article

Resapol recently worked with longstanding customer Bondcote, supplying material for the first stage of repair work at the King James project; repairing two of the overhead rail archways and bridges. The repair was deemed essential as several sites on the... View Article

Magply boards are being used as part of Sky’s efforts to create the world’s most sustainable film and TV Studios, Sky Studios Elstree. Currently under construction by main contractor BAM and set to open in 2022, the build has recently... View Article

A well-attended and progressive church at the heart of a Welsh town is nearing the end of the first phase of an ambitious refurbishment project intended to help it meet the needs of local families, across all age groups, with... View Article

When tiling swimming pools, wet areas or installations that require hygiene protection, an epoxy grout is often the best solution. ARDEX EG 18 Plus is a new, improved formula three-part epoxy grout that provides a hygienic, durable and impervious finish.... View Article

Norcros Adhesives has been involved in an impressive new-build project at Maggie’s Wirral, part of the national network of Maggie’s cancer support centres across the UK and online. Maggie’s Wirral is located next to the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation... View Article

Bauder has delivered roofing system solutions on Boston Road, London W7, a new residential development with numerous terraces and inset balconies. The site comprises 333 dwellings, of which 117 are of affordable tenure with the remaining 216 for private sale,... View Article

LISTEN HERE Birmingham window and door manufacturer Shelforce is looking to increase its capacity to cope with the demand for its Fireshel 30-minute fire resistant door. After launching the Fireshel into the market in 2020, sales of the door exceeded... View Article

LISTEN HERE Vicaima unveils the trends that will shape the interior design sector in 2022, reinforcing the importance of the personalisation factor in each project. The beginning of another year symbolises the closing of cycles and the beginning of others,... View Article

LISTEN HERE Over 20 years ago in July of 2001, plans came to fruition as work began on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link and the restoration and extension of St Pancras Station. What followed was a large redevelopment of the... View Article

LISTEN HERE When considering flooring products for new-build or refurbishment projects, the housebuilder and specifier can be sure that West Fraser’s CaberFloor range includes the perfect solution.  Just as sound foundations are essential for any building, the right flooring system lays a good foundation for... View Article

LISTEN HERE Liquid, the recently launched collaboration with Tom Dixon, receives Best Fluid Form accolade. Soft, flowing forms, generous shapes, and a radical departure from the current trend for sharp-edged geometric pieces have won prestigious design community recognition for VitrA... View Article

LISTEN HERE VitrA has extended the design possibilities of the elegant Origin brassware and accessories range with a new versatile collection of modular vanity and side units along with complementing countertops. The new Origin furniture range, created by Studio Design... View Article

LISTEN HERE Titon’s Ventilation Systems division continues its planned growth with the timely appointment of a dedicated sales person responsible for the social housing sector. Titon Ventilation Systems identified the greater need for understanding and support in this key area,... View Article

LISTEN HERE Leading hardware distributor, Carl F Groupco has successfully secured a tender to continue full hardware supply to one of the largest social housing providers in Wales, Tai Tarian. Having supplied window and door hardware for the past five... View Article

LISTEN HERE Luceco has recently supplied interior and exterior amenity lighting to Springhills Independent Living Scheme at Outwood, provided by Wakefield and District Housing Limited. WDH is one of the UK’s largest social housing providers, with over 32,000 homes across... View Article

LISTEN HERE Work on the landmark new £150m headquarters for Santander UK, in the business district of central Milton Keynes, is well under way. The development of this exciting, futuristic 44,000 sqm project, known as Unity Place, is led by... View Article