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Public buildings are beginning to move away from the traditional, institutionalised look and instead are adopting more ‘human centred’ designs to support the health, well-being and comfort of end users. In response to this, Forbo Flooring Systems has refreshed its... View Article

Meadfleet’s Bee Friendly campaign has been awarded first place in the Pollinator category in CIRIA’s Big Biodiversity Challenge, recognising their efforts to benefit wildlife in the management of open spaces. The judge’s commented: “An inspirational project from a management company... View Article

Technical representatives from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. have provided contractors from John Lord Flooring, based in Bury, with a cost-effective alternative to completely removing and replacing a weakened screed as part of a flooring refurbishment at the Aberystwyth Arts... View Article

Ultrapanel Building Technologies, designer and manufacturer of the award-winning Ultrapanel ‘room in the roof’ system, has announced the appointment of John Hough as Managing Director. John brings over 19 years’ experience within the new build and construction sector to the... View Article

Leading supplier HiB has unveiled its latest collection of bathroom mirrors and cabinets, showcasing sophisticated styling and stunning functionality. Among the new products is the Maxim mirror, which is composed of three panels of mirrored glass reaching up to 900mm... View Article

The respected, proven DeckProtect+ range of coatings from StructureCare features in the car park at St James Quarter, Edinburgh’s largest development in a generation. Working as a specialist subcontractor to Laing O’Rourke, StructureCare has successfully completed a contract applying liquid applied deck coatings and wayfinding to... View Article

Craven Dunnill & Co Ltd has won the Best Domestic Project category at the recent Tile Association Awards, which once again highlighted excellence in tiling across 18 different categories. The winning project comprised a stunning domestic renovation in Edgbaston, Birmingham.... View Article

The much-anticipated launch of Reginox’s new 4-in1 tap is finally here – the Aquadzi. Sinks, taps and accessories manufacturer, Reginox UK, has launched the Aquadzi – the ultimate 4-in-1 tap that delivers instant filtered boiling, cold, hot and filtered drinking... View Article

Two years ago, Natural England advised a number of local authorities in the Solent catchment area to halt the determination of planning applications unless the developments could prove they were nutrient neutral. And the issue is spreading. David Stagg, technical... View Article

Homeowner and lecturer in Sustainable Architecture, Dr Stephen Finnegan is rising to the challenge of achieving a Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Victorian home in a leafy suburb of Liverpool. His objective is to minimise running costs, emit no carbon emissions... View Article

Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust was an early adopter of Altro Cantata™ adhesive-free flooring, putting it to the test in the most demanding of areas before rolling it out in many high circulation areas. Altro has revisited four years on... View Article

ALUCOBOND®, from 3A Composites GmbH, is pleased to announce ‘ALUCOBOND® legno’ a stunning new wood-effect finish, which not only looks like wood but due to its special coating –which adds a grainy structured feel to the surface – has a... View Article

Snickers Workwear = Comfort = Wellbeing and Improved Performance. Snickers Workwear is continuing to make great strides in Work Trousers design and functionality while still increasing its commitment to environmental responsibility. Sustainable fabrics, body-mapping designs and improved performance are key... View Article

Powder coatings are continually evolving with a number of aesthetic finishes demonstrating variations in colour and patination. Realistic alternatives to masonry materials such as GRC, pre-cast concrete and Portland Stone can now be realised. Not long ago, the mere prospect... View Article

Safety and ease of installation go hand in hand with CRL’s MEGAgrip, a heavy-duty balustrade system suitable for commercial situations. MEGAgrip is a fully adjustable 3kN commercial balustrade system, designed as a highly-durable public safety barrier for large commercial constructs,... View Article

The Saniflo Sanicubic macerator pump is breathing a new lease of life into a highly-acclaimed piece of British heritage – a replica of the famous ship, the Golden Hinde, known for circumventing the globe during the 16th century under the... View Article