Resiblock Impresses in Preston

With Block Paving beginning to fail, and two major roundabouts now considered a risk to road users, Preston City Council turned to the expertise of Resiblock to find a sealing solution to ensure the longevity and safety of the councils’... View Article

Kingspan introduces QuadCore Roofboard

Kingspan Insulation is raising roof performance to new heights with Kingspan QuadCore 426 Roofboard, an innovative flat roof insulation board delivering excellent thermal and fire performance, enhanced environmental credentials, and backed by an extended warranty. Kingspan QuadCore 426 is the... View Article

Lessons of Grenfell could help cut waste bin blazes

The safety framework recommendations laid down by Dame Judith Hackitt following the Grenfell tower block disaster was, quite rightly, centred on the safety of high-rise residential properties, but the lessons learned and her recommendations can be applied right across the... View Article

Understanding green roofs

The demand for green roof technologies is ramping up, yet they are complex structures that require understanding; luckily a range of information sources are available to architects and specifiers. Amanda de Sousa of BMI UK & Ireland explains more According... View Article

Snickers Workwear – waterproof working

You can count on comfort and protection throughout the autumn and winter with Snickers Workwear’s NEW AllroundWork Jackets for professional tradesmen and women. Stay dry, warm and comfortable by choosing from a selection of water-repellent jackets that will give you... View Article

Childcare institutions with sound design

The design of spaces for children is intriguing because of the permanent influence it can have on them. A new online theme by Danish acoustic panel manufacturer Troldtekt explores through articles and expert interviews how good acoustics plays its part... View Article

Why the UK’s cafe culture needs less reverb

Paul Absolon of CMS Danskin Acoustics looks at solutions to reverberation problems in noisy cafes, which are increasingly prevalent in the UK The proliferation of coffee shops over the last few decades can’t have escaped anyone’s attention. Even before the... View Article

Saniflo Sanifos improves scope of Norfolk boat house

Saniflo UK – a leading designer and manufacturer of pumps, macerators and lifting stations – has helped to increase the versatility of a Norfolk boat house that overlooks the picturesque River Bure. The Sanifos 110 has enabled the installation of... View Article

Opportunity knocks for flood defence solutions

With increased frequency of flooding being experienced across the UK in recent years, Kevin Kiernan of Bowater Doors looks at the impact of climate change and what architects need to consider in specifying flood defence doors The weather remains one... View Article

#10 tips to give customers a useable, accessible toilet

The potential risk of flushing £0000s down the toilet can now be avoided for venues wanting to open their doors to disabled customers. Closomat, the country’s leading supplier and installer of Changing Places assisted accessible toilets, has produced a quick... View Article

Gilberts throws light on exposed ceiling design

New light is being shed on exposed ceiling design – literally – through innovations by leading air movement specialist Gilberts Blackpool. The company is already one if the leaders in solutions enabling designers to optimise the trend towards open ceilings... View Article

Transform the kitchen Rosemary Shrager style!

Homeowners looking to update their kitchen and include a certain style or item and can be inspired by famed chef, Rosemary Shrager. Rosemary wanted to a do exactly that and so called upon Granite & TREND Transformations to help transform... View Article

Shedding light on daylight modelling

Architectural journalist Gideon Sykes looks at the latest advances in daylight modelling and how it can help architects and specifiers determine the right light levels for their projects Daylighting is the art and science of managing natural light to minimise... View Article

Movac & Irurena – Fired up for success

Irurena through dedicated research to develop the best wood coating, whatever the customer requirement, is always at the forefront of exciting new technological advances. One such product recently developed by the highly experienced research and development team is the new... View Article