Product Articles

Evinox take another step forward in ‘Smart’ heat interface unit technology development, with a new monitoring and diagnostics web portal – ‘SmartTalk® Pro’. This provides contractors with remote access to each HIU on site using any web enabled device, and... View Article

Rubio WoodCream is a zero percent VOC water-based cream, that provides instant protection for your verticle exterior wood and also makes wood water repellent. This water repellant character acts as a self-cleaning function that ensures less maintenance and cleaning in... View Article

Protect Membranes is a leading UK producer of high quality, technically advanced construction and roofing membranes for the offsite manufacturing sector. Understanding the importance of delivering added value to MMC, Protect can help ensure key elements of enhanced thermal performance,... View Article

Kalwall® translucent cladding has helped the New Belgium Brewing company accomplish a raft of sustainability awards for its latest brewery on the East Coast of the USA. Specified by international architects Perkins + Will, the new brewery in Asheville has... View Article

When developing properties, space, layout and light are vital components in creating a successful environment. Traditionally hinged doors have been used as a method to divide interior spaces but the space you lose due to the arc of the door is a disadvantage. Installing pocket... View Article

Minimising energy use in buildings by improving building envelope thermal performance is increasingly important in the drive for sustainability and energy efficiency. And the prevention of thermal bridging is critical with structural attachments such as balconies. Ineffectual insulation at the... View Article

When it comes to keeping services in their local economy Bristol City Council (BCC) are right on the money. With a comprehensive housing stock and many, many residents relying on lifts to access their homes every day, BCC needs a... View Article

What is CaberShieldPlus? CaberShieldPlus is a chipboard flooring panel, available in 18mm or 22mm, with a permanent waterproof, protective layer on the top and bottom of the panel. What are the benefits of using a product like CaberShieldPlus? It has been... View Article

Resiblock have batted away the competition to become the sealer of choice for Waltham Cross, New Town Square. The project sees the transformation of the vehicular turning areas, south of the Eleanor Cross monument, into a high quality, family friendly... View Article

Method have redesigned recycling bins for modern spaces to be visible, consistent and effective. Method’s bins have won numerous awards for their innovative, modern design and ability to increase recycling rates. Organisations are spending more on office design and fitouts,... View Article

Antrim-based architecture aluminium systems company, Metal Technology became an integral factor in development of the newly constructed Cookstown headquarters for engineering firm, CDE Global. Contracted by Felix O’Hare, Metal Technology were chosen to deliver its specialist glazing systems for the... View Article

New collections from CTD Architectural From hotel lobbies and restaurants to residential projects, encaustic and colourful tiles are being increasingly favoured by designers, specifiers and developers. New for 2019, CTD Architectural Tiles has introduced two new ranges to its extensive... View Article

Mapei products have been specified for a structural repair project at the University of Essex in Colchester. The Reinforced Concrete framed podium that provides a link between the university buildings and a roof to the service roads at lower ground... View Article

By Ronnie Turner, Infrastructure Manager at Sika Refurbishment The catastrophic failure of Genoa’s Morandi bridge in August has only served to highlight how ageing bridge structures must have a maintenance regime that can ensure the safety of road users. In... View Article

A complete Schlüter-WETROOM system, along with a number of other Schlüter products, helped in the creation of a sophisticated wetroom at a luxury home in Esher, Surrey. The owner was embarking upon a renovation and extension of his existing home.... View Article

Brimstone poplar, the innovative, British-grown cladding from Vastern Timber was the natural choice for twelve affordable and sustainable homes in Shropshire. The project required a timber cladding product that was British grown, durable and stable, and one with a lifespan... View Article

Reeded glass is the next big thing in bathroom design. Colour and curves, industrial to new-deco, creating the perfect bathroom has become on an interior designers dream. The DS402 shower screen from AQATA adds an aura of elegance and the... View Article

Designer Contracts has been named ‘Take Back Partner of the Year’ for the fourth time by Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) at the annual awards and conference held at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. Its national distribution manager, Glen Mitchell, who made... View Article

Intelligent fire panels from global fire systems leader, Advanced, have been installed in a prestigious, £134million Central London office building. Situated in the prime London business address of St Paul’s Churchyard, the nine-storey commercial premises, Condor House, stands adjacent to... View Article

Hilton Banks moves to cut single use plastics Hilton Banks has launched its best selling HB42 All-in-One Sealant and Adhesive in 400ml Eco-Foils, removing the environmental problem of disposing of the single use plastic cartridge, normally associated with these type... View Article