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The concept of ESG isn’t new. Discussion around how the construction industry can improve its environmental, social and governance factors has been gathering pace for some time now. But, do all organisations operating in this sector take it as seriously... View Article

New research from Marley highlights low awareness of impending Part L changes Solar PV on the specification radar as a key product solution for a low carbon future Extended product warranties and sustainability credentials important considerations for supply chain choices... View Article

Sales of undermount sinks have seen continuous year-on-year growth over the last 10 years. However, increasingly consumers are recognising that while they like the minimalist design of the sink, they miss the functionality of a drainer. As a result, Reginox... View Article

National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer, has designed and supplied a ventilation system for the Golden Hinde, a full-size reconstruction of the English galleon captained by Sir Francis Drake on his circumnavigation of the globe between 1577-1580. The ship is... View Article

A Mapei waterproofing system has been used to protect the exterior of The Banks – a luxurious coastal apartment in Ballyholme, near Bangor, Northern Ireland. Created by Architects, Alan Patterson Design, The Banks is a new concept in luxury living,... View Article

Senior Architectural Systems, the UK’s largest privately owned aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturer, is pulling back the curtain on some of the key issues specifiers face when designing glazed facades with its RIBA-approved Continuous Professional Development (CPD) seminar. Senior’s ‘Curtain Wall... View Article

Glass balustrades are increasingly being chosen to enhance the visual appeal of a structure’s exterior and interior too. This is a material that offers many practical benefits, not to mention the physical versatility of glass which can literally be chosen... View Article

Creating a welcoming entrance to the new Lincoln Cathedral visitor centre, TORMAX has installed a set of two-leaf automatic swing doors, powered by invisible iMotion 1401 underfloor operators. Set into a striking dark grey façade developed by AccentHansen, the automatic... View Article

Designed as a private members club, in 1930, by Frederick Gould and Giles Gilbert Scott, designer of the iconic British red telephone box, Citygate House has been lovingly restored to its former glory and returned to its original name, The... View Article

It is not unusual for tile and stone protection experts Schlüter-Systems to be called upon when a bathroom or wetroom installation fails. If the preparation hasn’t been executed to the appropriate standard, it will likely lead to failure later down... View Article

On March 31st, 2022, the new British Standard for waterproofing was released, providing everyone with access to the updated version of the Standard, BS 8102:2022. The newly titled Standard is the Code of Practice for the “Protection of Below Ground... View Article

Smartroof is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, a key milestone for a company that has revolutionised room-in-roof construction in the housing sector with its innovative panel system that can be installed in hours, not days. An important celebration, the... View Article

JACKON is a leading manufacturer of polystyrene building products, which make a positive contribution to the construction of highly energy-efficient buildings due to very low energy inputs required for heating or cooling. The company has two building systems – THERMOMUR®... View Article

Thomas Crapper has teamed up with the impressive Just One Tree initiative; the luxury bathroom manufacturer has committed to plant one tree for every wooden toilet seat sold. 286 wooden toilet seats were sold between January and April 2022 – which will ensure... View Article