New AGB ArTech Tilt & Turn system from VBH

Hardware specialist VBH (GB) has added a new tilt & turn system from Italian hardware manufacturer, AGB, to its extensive range of third-party branded products. ArTech gear is protected by the Activeage finish that exceeds 2,000 hours neutral salt spray... View Article

Bin blazes are hot topic

Social landlords designing in shared waste and recycling facilities for housing schemes must ensure wheeled bin stations are 6m or more from property to comply with CFPA guidance. Whether the brief is a redevelopment or new build, Fire Risk Assessors... View Article

IMS-4 Music Streamer

Monitor Audio’s slimline IMS-4 custom install music streamer features BluOS™ technology and a BluOS Controller app for complete flexibility, including streaming from music services, easy access to music libraries and voice control through smart devices. Accessed through its app, or... View Article

Smart innovations on display at Futurebuild

Futurebuild 2020: Hall 1, Stand B30 Smart Architectural Aluminium will be showcasing a wide range of systems at this year’s Futurebuild exhibition, with displays featuring its comprehensive Heritage Collection, as well as examples of some of the innovative solutions that... View Article

Bin blazes are hot topic

Architects designing in shared waste and recycling facilities for social housing schemes must ensure wheeled bin stations are 6m or more from property to comply with CFPA guidance. Whether the brief is a redevelopment or new build, Fire Risk Assessors... View Article

Koolduct shows lasting power of innovation at STEM Learning

Over 13 years since it was first installed, ductwork fabricated from The Kingspan KoolDuct System is maintaining ideal learning conditions at the National STEM Learning Centre at the University of York. First opened in 2005, STEM learning supports teachers, technicians... View Article

New year, new name: Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation

Polypipe’s growth From the Ground Up continues Polypipe Civils & Infrastructure is changing its name to Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation, from 1 January 2020. The name change reflects a shift in focus towards a holistic approach to water retention,... View Article

A sound solution from Carl F Groupco

Carl F Groupco has supplied AEROPAC ventilators to Dyer Mackay Developments Ltd for a new housing scheme in Thaxted, Essex. Having successfully trialled the AEROPAC, the powered ventilators have been installed into the development which is called ‘Maypole View’ and... View Article

Kawneer systems seal the private rental deal at Erie Basin

Full range of manufacturer’s systems feature on last plot to be developed. Architectural glazing systems by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer were specified for their “robustness and quality” for two linked 16-storey apartment blocks on the last plot to be developed... View Article

This must be just like living in Paradise

A £52 million student accommodation development in Coventry is using smoke and heat exhaust ventilation (SHEV) systems from SE Controls to enhance fire safety by providing smoke free escape routes for almost 1000 students living at Paradise Student Village. Located... View Article

Retractable Kalwall allows open air swimming

Kalwall® translucent cladding, exclusively available in the UK and Ireland from Structura UK Ltd, has been used for a clever retractable roof system at Club One in Maryland, USA. Kalwall and its subsidiary, Structures Unlimited, worked with SEI Architects to... View Article

Kalwall rockets away

Aerospace company Blue Origin’s vast new 70,000 square metre factory in Kennedy Space Centre’s Exploration Park in Florida is now manufacturing ‘Glenn’ rockets for launches at Cape Canaveral 10 miles away. In addition, it is expected that the factory’s upper-level... View Article