Building Product Specification Afternoon & Beer Festival

Quantum Profile Systems Ltd is hosting a unique FREE event for Architects and Specifiers in partnership with the Manchester Society of Architects on Thursday 14th July 2022, from 3pm until 10.30pm. It will give those in attendance the chance to learn about... View Article

IG Masonry Support: Somerville College, Oxford

Project:                 Catherine Hughes Building, Somerville College, Oxford Products Used:    B.O.S.S.+ Corbelled Cornice Units Architect:              Niall McLaughlin Architects Contractor:           Beard Construction Subcontractor:     OG Stonemasonry Contractors Limited For new... View Article

Minimising fire risks and maximising performance

LISTEN HERE 🔊 A lack of test evidence and performance data creates challenges for specifiers having to achieve precise safety and performance requirements. Steve Thompson Managing Director for light steel frame specialists, EOS Framing – discusses reducing the fire load... View Article

Vandersanden publishes Collective Well-being 2021 report

Rudi Peeters, new CEO of Vandersanden: “Collective Well-being is the reason why I came to Vandersanden” Spouwen-Bilzen, 11 May 2022 – Brick manufacturer Vandersanden launches its Collective Well-being 2021 report today. In this report, Vandersanden provides a transparent annual overview of its... View Article

Grade II Grantley Hall wins specification award

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The Grade II listed luxury hotel and spa Grantley Hall in Ripon, North Yorkshire, has scooped the prestigious Winner of Winners Award sponsored by GEZE UK at the 40th anniversary AI Specification Awards. The award was presented... View Article

Award winning motorway services choose Pendock Linea

The award-winning Skelton Lakes motorway services near Leeds is using bespoke manufactured architectural casings from Pendock’s Linea building linings range to conceal structural elements and help achieve a high quality, integrated finish to the retail unit on site. Designed by... View Article

Mapei features at carbon neutral Braywick Leisure Centre

LISTEN HERE 🔊 A full Mapei system forms part of the new Braywick Leisure Centre – a £33 million state-of-the-art facility designed by Plymouth-based BRL Architects. The new iconic Centre in Maidenhead replaces the Magnet Leisure Centre; it combines recreational,... View Article

Carbon farming milestone for Keller

Keller Kitchens and parent group, DKG, have officially entered the first phase of becoming a Carbon Negative manufacturer of kitchens. Having been a Carbon Neutral manufacturer since April 2017, the next step to become Carbon Negative was a logical progression due to... View Article

Resapol announces new website launch

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Resapol, the UK’s trusted independent supplier of specialist construction products is pleased to announce the launch of their new website. The website is the culmination of months of work developing a new, modern site that fully meets... View Article

Resapol’s new brochure hot off the press

Resapol, the UK’s trusted suppliers of specialist construction products, are extremely proud to announce the launch of the first edition of their Contractors Essentials Brochure. The concise brochure has been designed to give an overview of the key products available... View Article

Dig into landscaping solutions with Drainage Superstore

From small backyards to larger lawns, online merchant Drainage Superstore has a variety of landscaping and gardening solutions to help breathe new life into your piece of the great outdoors. Drainage Superstore’s extended range now includes everything from garden sheds and summer... View Article

Aico launch City & Guilds Assured Qualification

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Aico have expanded their educational offering with the launch of their City & Guilds Assured qualification on Domestic Fire & Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Systems. As the European Market Leader in home life safety, Aico place education... View Article

Insulate and generate in a single product with Kingspan PowerPanel

Kingspan PowerPanel is a new generation of PV roof solution, combining a high-performance QuadCore insulated panel with an efficient monocrystalline photovoltaic panel in a single, factory-engineered product, creating roofs that truly work for the building. The importance of reducing operational... View Article