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LISTEN HERE When the iconic property in Chesterfield went on the market, couple James and Rebecca knew it was the right project for them. Built in 1927 by the inventor of stainless steel, Harry Brearley, the house was in need... View Article

LISTEN HERE The refurbishment of two complete floors to one of the City’s largest office buildings is making use of the well proven and versatile TBA FIREFLY™ Phoenix smoke & flame barriers, to create temporary fire barriers while the work... View Article

LISTEN HERE As the construction industry gets ready to welcome a new year with a fresh set of challenges and opportunities, 2023 heralds the dawn of changing trends and possibilities in the world of interior timber doors and door sets.... View Article

LISTEN HERE The Platon Comfort membrane, from Triton Systems, offers a range of benefits in new-build or retrofit situations when installing timber or laminate flooring over concrete as well as screeded surfaces, giving lasting protection. Recently re-launched by the Kent... View Article

LISTEN HERE Leading roofing manufacturer, Sika, has donated over £7,000 worth of materials to a social enterprise in Salford which is creating a safe, indoor space to host events and activities aimed at tackling social isolation. Created from two disused... View Article

LISTEN HERE Mapei’s Ultratop Loft floor finish has been installed at Everlast Gyms – Shirebrook in Mansfield. The installation, by Rossington Contracts, is part of an extensive refurbishment and ‘elevation’ programme which will include installations at up to 60 sites... View Article

LISTEN HERE Situated on the edge of the River Glen in Lincolnshire, River house is a unique self-build property that oozes contemporary style. Built using sustainable materials with a keen eye on thermal and weather performance, the A rated building... View Article

LISTEN HERE AET Flexible Space, has further enhanced its UK reputation by being shortlisted for three industry awards. Amplifying the achievement, the nominations cover diverse operational disciplines. For this years H&V News Awards, AET Flexible Space is one of just... View Article

LISTEN HERE Greener homes and a lower environmental impact is now sitting near the very top of our property priorities. A modern building now has to perform better than it ever has — reducing its environmental impact, being more energy... View Article

LISTEN HERE The SWIFIX fixing solution has been designed and developed specifically for refitting and installing both lightweight and heavy items through External Wall Insulation (ETICS) systems. The fixings can be used during or after the EWI system installation, providing... View Article

LISTEN HERE ‘Nordic Royal golden copper alloy gives the building a real sense of opulence and quality, as well as contributing to its art-deco feel’ Nordic Royal golden copper alloy detailing accentuates the art-deco inspired, subtle opulence of a new,... View Article

LISTEN HERE The Sct. Hans Hospital in the Danish city Roskilde is a psychiatric facility specifically designed to provide the healthiest of environments for staff and patients and which has just won the prestigious Danish ‘Health Building of the year’... View Article

LISTEN HERE Two ARDEX Group uncoupling solutions have been launched to the market to provide contractors and architects with a full ARDEX floor tiling system. ARDEX IndorTec Flexbone VA and ARDEX IndorTec Flexbone 2E are two innovative uncoupling systems to... View Article

LISTEN HERE Already well accepted across the UK construction industry as a quick and effective means of addressing cold-bridging around the perimeter of building oversites, or beneath parapet walls, Bristol based architects Marshall & Kendon have sought technical advice from... View Article

LISTEN HERE A family owned fishing and holiday business in the heart of the Bedfordshire countryside is currently seeing a variety of new leisure and commercial facilities being created, with high performance Magply boards from the range of IPP Ltd.... View Article

LISTEN HERE A family-run firm from Surrey, which specialises in loft conversions and the creation of bespoke garden rooms, is making extensive use of SterlingOSB Zero from panel product manufacturer, West Fraser, based on the board’s value, performance and ease... View Article

LISTEN HERE Senior Architectural Systems, the UK’s largest privately owned aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturer, has supplied the fenestration package for use on the tallest residential building in Bristol. At 26 storeys high, the residential tower block forms part of the... View Article

LISTEN HERE Innovation continues for Aico, the European Market Leader in Home Life Safety, as they launch two new products, the Ei660i and Ei660iRF multi-sensor fire alarms. These brand-new additions to Aico’s 600 Series, boast all of the benefits of... View Article

LISTEN HERE Drink prep clean happily How is the all-in-one BLANCO UNIT so clever? Drink. Prep. Clean. That is the motto BLANCO has set out when uniting the hub around the kitchen sink, tap and waste bin area. Everything needed in the busy... View Article