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A combination of external wall insulation and brick slips from Sto were specified for a major new landmark building in Birmingham. The StoTherm Mineral K insulation system and StoBrick were chosen for the city’s new Toybox student accommodation building for their ability... View Article

AET Flexible Space was contracted to supply the innovative underfloor air conditioning (UfAC) system to 24 St James Square. The brief for AET was to maximise floor-to-ceiling heights within the constraints of the original building while providing flexible air conditioning... View Article

Gilberts is helping follow-on trades deliver a high end finish, by attention to detail in its product design. The company, known for being Britain’s leading independent air movement specialist, has introduced a slimline plaster in border to its Series L... View Article

As the landscape shifts in terms of how specifiers access and digest relevant content from suppliers, AluK has responded with a brand-new digital learning platform, containing everything from CPDs to case studies and blogs. The aluminium systems house, which has... View Article

To deliver comprehensive support to all involved in the building glass supply chain  The commercial building sector is complex and involves many different stakeholders throughout the design, fabrication and installation phases of a building project. Glass and glazing can be... View Article

Bespoke modular construction specialist Elite Systems has launched a new modular building designed to help local authorities tackle homelessness. Recent figures from UK charity Shelter showed that 62,280 homeless families are living in temporary accommodation, of which 5,400 are living... View Article

In this new video, Norbord demonstrates the company’s dedication to sustainable forestry. From replanting post harvesting to controlling emissions with modern transportation methods, commitment to environmentally-friendly methods can be found in every aspect of the business. For further information on... View Article

Eurobrick are well known for their wide range of brick slips and innovative cladding systems, but perhaps a lesser-known fact is that their systems can also be used when installing stone slips. Eurobrick offer a selection of reconstructed stone slips... View Article

Today, the distributor sector in our industry – engineered wood panels – is continuing to grow exponentially each year and now accounts for over a third of Norbord’s sales in the UK. For these reasons, the team at Norbord is... View Article

Adding both depth and character to interiors, the new Genesis wall tile collection from CTD Architectural is a magnificent celebration of colour, shape and texture. Ideal for creating feature walls in commercial, residential and hospitality spaces, Genesis stimulates touch and... View Article

Altro Wood™ adhesive-free flooring is helping to create a homely, welcoming and safe environment for residents at The Lawns, a family-run care home in Gloucester. Owner Anna Carrier said: “The previous carpet flooring was starting to look tired, and we... View Article

These NEW slim-fit stretch trousers deliver extreme working comfort all day, every day. Hi-tech fabrics and body-mapping designs in the NEW multi-purpose ALLROUNDWork 4-Way Stretch Trousers from Snickers Workwear ensure maximum working mobility wherever you are on site. The 4-way... View Article

The UK’s largest flooring contractor, Designer Contracts, has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Lloyds Bank Business Awards. The company has been shortlisted for the bank’s ‘Mid-Market Business of the Year Award’ with the winner being announced in... View Article

Installers and builders urged to take advantage of extra rewards available throughout autumn with purchases of selected roof windows. Installers, builders and homeowners across the UK and Ireland can now benefit from a rewards boost from August until 31 October... View Article

Granger Reis named sole provider of executive search consultancy services for the charity Granger Reis, today announces its support for well-renowned property industry charity LandAid. The international search firm will assist the charity through pro-bono executive search consultancy services for... View Article

Why does brickwork lose its lustre over time? Wet weather, air pollution and efflorescence can all have a damaging impact on brickwork and a building’s visual appearance, compromising the aesthetic and the architect’s design vision. How can these effects be... View Article

An architect led refurbishment project on a private residential property near Exmoor has included the specification of cut-to-falls Marmox Multiboard, chosen for the versatile product’s highly beneficial physical properties, together with the practical considerations to their inclusion. The work on... View Article

The Plaster Bond treatment from building materials specialist, Magply, has been employed as part of the specification for the renovation and conversion of an old agricultural building at a property in Essex. The 200 year old single-storey building has been... View Article

Northamptonshire based DC Fire Protection Ltd., a long-term customer of TBA FIREFLYTM, has employed the manufacturer’s ZEUS Lite system to create a 90:30 minutes’ fire barrier within the first floor ceiling void of a commercial property in London’s Hyde Park... View Article

Homeowners spend a huge 60 per cent of the time in the kitchen on average! With sinks and taps being the most used appliances, it’s important to make sure they look flawless and perform perfectly. The CATRIS-S Flexo in Black... View Article