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From the makers of AliDeck aluminium decking, AliClad is a new fully compliant solution for underside soffit cladding on steel balconies. Designed with steel fabricators in mind, the AliClad System enables off-the-shelf balcony soffit cladding specification, removing the need for... View Article

Freefoam Building Products has now released a video to highlight and celebrate their 30 year anniversary. Featuring an informative interview with Chairman and founding Director Tony Walsh, and Managing Director Aidan Harte, the video brings the Freefoam story to life... View Article

“Exceptions do not always prove the rule; they can also herald a new rule.” Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (Austrian writer, 1830-1916) Highlights draw attention to a rule which has been broken. In language, an accented word often suggests a different emphasis,... View Article

The kitchen has always been the heart of the home and the recent lockdown has seen people spending more and more time in this space; socialising in a family bubble, cooking, home schooling, crafting – the list goes on. People... View Article

Clerkenwell, London, UK TOTAL AREA 5000 m² SYSTEM CAM-C – floor supply, floor return The Laser House redevelopment will convert two historic Clerkenwell buildings, a former gin distillery and bank headquarters, into a new art-led creative hub. The original buildings... View Article

The industrial style of steel windows is fashionable while the strong, versatile material is ideal for external windows, double doors, internal partitions, and shower screens. External steel windows can boast interlocked steel glazing bars if specified which make them incredibly... View Article

The congregation of a church in the Vale of Glamorgan can look forward to physical as well as spiritual comfort during services next winter, thanks to a comprehensive upgrade of the building’s heating provision, with a full underfloor heating system... View Article

ALUCOBOND® vintage from 3A Composites GmbH, is a stunning new palette of surface designs that offers architects and designers the ability to combine that much-in-demand weathered or aged look and unite it with all the modern benefits, such as fire... View Article

Social trends in sports are changing. Urban activities traditionally consigned to the urban landscape are now being embraced by the mainstream and incorporated into the interior sports environment. Sports such as parkour, street football and street basketball have been adopted... View Article

A development of 13 homes in the Bedfordshire village of Sharnbrook has been certified to the rigorous requirements of the Passivhaus Standard, with a specification combining Kingspan’s premium performance insulation boards and the Kingspan TEK Building System of Structural Insulated... View Article

Keller’s latest creation, Terracotta Dreaming, offers homeowners the opportunity to enjoy an elegant kitchen with all manner of trendy accessories; an example is pictured here with open shelving and copper highlights such as lighting or bowls (as pictured). The muted... View Article

Exterior masonry is probably the toughest test of all for a paint. It needs to be durable and weatherproof, as well as good looking and not all masonry paints were born equal. Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint is a highly durable, breathable... View Article

Premises across the world require efficient heating and cooling systems with the capability for remote monitoring, control and maintenance in a variety of applications.  For Panasonic systems, Aquarea Cascade Control is a highly integrated interface which allows for establishments such... View Article

SALTO Systems, a leading manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has released the SALTO Neo Cylinder – a new electronic cylinder that offers more features and better functionality than any other cylinder on the market. The compact SALTO Neo Cylinder... View Article

Understanding that charities currently need help more than ever, Aico have been supporting local charities and community organisations in multiple ways, helping to replenish some of the funds that have been lost due to fundraising events being cancelled during the... View Article

Hunter Douglas Architectural, the global architectural products manufacturer, has published a new and improved ceilings and walls guide, featuring its entire metal, wood and felt ranges. For the first time, the 350-page Commercial Ceilings and Walls Product Guide 2020/2022 for... View Article

The headquarters of Cardiff-based Hugh James, a top 100 UK law firm, is an impressive corporate space within a newly developed gateway to the city. Occupying 100,000 sq ft of Two Central Square, a 148,000 sq ft office building designed... View Article

All the finest properties are defined by the first impression they make on prospective buyers. Those first impressions, the property’s kerb appeal, can also make all the difference to its market value, adding an estimated 5-10%. Part of that kerb... View Article