No time to waste

Carole Armstrong from Delabie provides specification advice to help schools increase hygiene levels while reducing water wastage, especially following building closures during the pandemic Social distancing, hand hygiene, Legionella prevention – the new academic year poses some serious challenges. Welcoming... View Article

Permanent protection

With the increased use of outside educational spaces now acutely in focus, Fraser Dixon from Fordingbridge explores how they can be specified with more robust solutions that support social distancing Following the full reopening of schools and colleges following the... View Article

A new era for acoustics?

As schools return to some sort of normality, the time is right to examine the upcoming changes to acoustics standards, says Paul Absolon from CMS Danskin Acoustics For the uninitiated, BB93 performance standards are a government initiative created to ensure... View Article

Flat-out waterproofing success

Victoria Ramwell of Kemper System explains how liquid waterproofing solutions offer the long-term solutions that education buildings need for flat roofs, and the key considerations for specifiers Whether as part of a refurbishment or new build, waterproofing flat roofs on... View Article

Watertight concepts

Christopher Burbridge from Delta Membranes looks at the importance of concrete in below ground waterproofing, and the key factors for achieving a robust specification The restrictions Covid-19 will inflict on the construction industry, and how the pandemic might influence how... View Article

Cradle to compliance

Peter Rigby at Cellecta proposes a simple way to achieve high levels of acoustic insulation to meet Part E in concrete floors, while providing acceptable tolerances It is not uncommon to experience uneven substrates in both new and existing concrete floors,... View Article

Closing the gap on acoustic performance

Joe Cilia from finishes and interiors trade body FIS looks at how a new initiative helps improve the quality of interior acoustics through specifying and installing products based on proven and verified test data It is in all our interests... View Article

A safe bet for aesthetics and efficiency

With efficiency and aesthetics and well as safety being top priorities in domestic settings, Mark Lester of Hörmann UK discusses the key features fire doors need to have for residential projects The safety and security of property and its occupants... View Article

Cladding fit for the future

With the Government targeting net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, Paul Richards from Aquarian Cladding Systems looks at why brick cladding systems might prove to be an ideal solution With architects under pressure to be cleaner, faster, and safer, one of... View Article

The finest unique handmade clay tiles

Traditional Clay Roof Tiles is a family company established in 1989, which continues to be faithful to the century-old traditions and craft that precede today’s technology to produce the finest unique handmade clay tiles coal-fired in a Hoffmann kiln. The... View Article

Paving gone for a Burton? Not with Resiblock!

Following the successful use of Resiblock at the world-famous FA Academy at St Georges Park, Staffordshire Borough Council did not have to look far for the solution of sealing Station Street, Burton. As part of the East Staffordshire Regeneration Programme,... View Article

LG heat pumps make an impact

The LG R32 Monobloc range has already had a massive impact on the residential heat pump market. The unit is compact, meeting permitted planning permission guidelines, has a low GWP and an energy rating label of A+++. The new Monobloc... View Article

Introducing the Tecla stove from Specflue

The beautifully designed, A+ energy rated Tecla stove combines timeless Italian design with the most progressive technology. This low-powered pellet stove (6 kW) offered by MCZ – Europe’s number one manufacturer of pellet appliances – features forced ventilation, has a... View Article

Dream team with BLANCO

With showrooms across the UK, Dream Doors, www.dreamdoors.co.uk, is the UK’s leading kitchen makeover company and specialises in revitalising tired, old kitchens by simply replacing the doors and worktops. Whether the makeover demands new doors, sinks, taps, worktops, appliances or accessories, or a mix of all, Dream Doors designs, supplies and installs only the very best. As a... View Article

Designer Contracts enhances product portfolio

Designer Contracts, the UK’s leading flooring contractor has bolstered its product offering with the introduction of three new flooring options. New ranges include two domestic, heavy duty carpet ranges and a multi format LVT collection. Zenith is the ultimate heavy... View Article

A True All Weather Jointing Solution

Paving trends are changing. Gardens and outdoor living spaces have come to play a more important feature, providing areas for entertaining family and friends and creating a haven for capturing a moment of peace and quiet. With the rise in... View Article