From humble farmers’ cottages to luxury family home

Rowland Cottage in Lincolnshire is a four bedroom period property that started life as a set of three farmers’ cottages, a smithy and a joinery workshop. It has been extensively renovated and reformed to provide a luxury characterful home. Being... View Article

Snickers Workwear FlexiWork insulated jackets and trousers

Superb insulation and full weather protection for optimal comfort on site. Street-smart, stylish looks and market-leading GORE-TEX and 37.5® fabric technology make these jackets and trousers a must for winter on site or for outdoor leisure activities. You’ll stay warm and... View Article

New Transition Profiles: TopClip

Quantum’s main transition profiles for safe junctions between floorcoverings are now known as TopClip – the evolution of a great design. The new TopClip range has four clip-in transition profiles that are easily fitted onto Quantum’s renowned base technology. The... View Article

VBH provides a safe greenteQ exit

Award winning hardware specialist VBH has added Anti-Panic emergency exit and panic hardware to its greenteQ range of products. Manufactured in Italy, which is well known for its expertise in this sector, the range consists of panic bolts and panic... View Article

Acrypol+ the original name in waterproofing

Acrypol+ is the original name in waterproofing with more than 30 years of recognised excellence within the industry. Acrypol+ is a unique resin based acrylic waterproof protective coating that instantly prevents leaks. It was specifically developed to provide a solution... View Article

Sandtex transforms Glasgow Green flagship apartments

A residential block on Glasgow Green has been transformed as part of the city’s Homes for the Future project, using Sandtex Trade Fine Textured Masonry paint. Glasgow’s Homes for the Future initiative began in 1999 and aims to enhance the... View Article

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
Shared waste and recycling facilities for housing schemes

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 the... 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, re-use... 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