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Where do bikes and bins go in slick commercial buildings in space-strapped cities? A big question answered by a Stannah Goodsmaster 1000 CD Plus goods attendant lift in the revamped Kings House office building in central London. The 1000kg through-car lift moves... View Article

A unique design of ventilation grille from Gilberts Blackpool has helped Twitter achieve its first platinum level LEED (leadership in energy & environmental design) award in the world. The social media brand’s European, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) headquarters in... View Article

In the light of the Grenfell tragedy, the need for stringent fire safety measures continues to be a focus, and building owners, councils and landlords all have a duty to ensure the properties they are responsible for meet the very... View Article

Sheffield City Council has taken a decision to upgrade the fire alarm systems across its entire housing stock as part of a major electrical upgrade programme to keep customers safe.  Phase 1 of this work will see over 20,000 properties upgraded from category LD3 to the... View Article

A shining addition to the skyline of suburban London, the landmark Sutton Point mixed use scheme has completed involving FGS’s façade design, manufacture and installation services across its three towers. The Sutton Point scheme, which saw the demolition of the... View Article

At Grundfos, we are proud of our reputation for supplying many of the homes in the UK with dependable heating circulators. However, there is much more to Grundfos than this, and today, we can offer a surprisingly large and sophisticated product... View Article

Hull City Council has partnered with Keepmoat Homes as part of its regeneration project in the city’s Hawthorn Avenue area, building new homes for sale and social rent. Named after Hull’s famous aviator, the Amy Johnson development by Keepmoat Homes... View Article

Hygienic and hypo-allergenic surfacing materials have recently become key concerns for kitchen designers, spurred on by an increasing awareness of allergies. Earlier this year, Neolith’s Calacatta C01 pattern in silk finish was specified for an Italian cookery school which seeks... View Article

Aircraft leasing company Avolon Aerospace’s new global headquarters in Dublin is the first building in Ireland to feature Hunter Douglas Architectural’s award-winning HeartFelt® ceiling. The aerospace company, which was founded in 2010, is already the world’s third largest airline lessor... View Article

An informal survey is highlighting that accessible housing is easy for developers to build, without adding any significant cost. The survey reinforces findings from other recent reports, and growing calls for the Building Regulations Approved Document M Part 2 to... View Article

J & P BALCON is recognised as a premier insulated connection system for steel balconies. Acclaimed for easy adjustment of balcony positioning, the product has recently achieved LABC recognition, and has developed improved thermal data combined with higher load resistances.... View Article

Modern bathrooms, showers and even en-suites consist of much more than just a shower tray, bathtub and sanitary ware. In bathroom planning, there is an ever increasing demand for customised design without a compromise on floor space. Most people dream... View Article

Including market-leading designs and the latest fabric technology innovations from the world’s leading Workwear brand. This 200-page catalogue has all you need to know about the UK’s most extensive range of working clothes for professional tradesmen and women. There’s something... View Article

Market-leading single ply roofing manufacturer Sika Sarnafil and leading South West roofing contractor Progressive Systems Ltd are celebrating following a win at the Roofing Awards 2019. The roof of the Dunes – a stunning new beachfront development in Perranporth, Cornwall –... View Article

The London Gunnnersbury Park Museum is a perfect example of how high-performance acoustic solutions can solve the problem of noise in public and leisure places. As design trends continue towards minimal furniture and hard surfaces, it becomes increasingly important to... View Article

The Templeman Library at the University of Kent features multiple Kawneer systems. A multi award-winning redevelopment of a university library has used architectural glazing systems by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer for their ability to combine aesthetics with performance and value... View Article

Green-tree’s intensive roof garden substrate has been installed in a large-scale roof garden for a Barratt development in West Hendon. Green-tech was called in by Kingston Landscape Group who specialise in commercial landscape installations and grounds maintenance across London. They... View Article

Products from Mapei have been specified by Lipton Plant Architects after distinct plans were made with their London-based client to build an extension on an existing building situated along Wolsey Road. Its design was shaped around the history of the... View Article