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Haddonstone has supplied creative cast stone products for health sector projects in the past; and a major contract has recently seen the company involved in meeting major technical and logistical challenges, as well as linking up for late-night conference calls spanning... View Article

Parkside Architectural Tiles has launched Everscape™, a collection of outdoor-ready porcelain tiles, as well as technical accessories, designed to withstand the rigours of all-weather use. For multi-storey rentable homes, private residential developments and commercial properties looking to maximise return on... View Article

Seasoned self-builders Sarah and Rob Collard have designed and built not just one family home but two, the second being ‘Collard Towers’. Sarah says, “A few years ago we bought a plot of land, demolished the existing house and self-built... View Article

This New Forest family home features an impressive double-height landing space. A small hatch positioned 2.65m above the floor-level provides access to the loft, which offers useful storage and contains the boiler. The homeowners wanted easy access to the loft.... View Article

Discover the new compact excavator range here Introducing a new range of A-Series compact excavators from 1.7 to 4.8 tonnes. But these are not just standard machines, the HX17A Z, HX19A, HX35A Z, HX40A and HX48A Z are breaking industry... View Article

The expansion, reconfiguration and refurbishment of the London headquarters of a global real estate company has created a workplace fit for the future with wellbeing for people and planet at its heart. The 1990s office block re-work has attained BREEAM... View Article

Industrial loft style doors from Hörmann UK have been developed in response to the growing trend for slimline, heritage-style doors and screening. They combine large, glazed panels with high quality slim steel profiles, to offer specifiers endless opportunities to create... View Article

A two-year project to repair and extend a popular Greek Orthodox church in Hertfordshire has involved a variety of traditional trade skills and conservation techniques, as well as the sourcing of materials to match the style of the existing structure.... View Article

When it comes to durable and decorative casings for transport projects, the extensive Encasement range has them covered. The high volume and constant footfall created by passengers, imposes specific demands on column casings and wall linings, as they need to... View Article

Forming part of the King Edward VI Multi Academy Trust, are two Camp Hill institutions for Boys and Girls. As part of the campus there are a number of outdoor pitches to cater for a plethora of sporting activities. Despite... View Article

Titon, a leading supplier of indoor air quality solutions, announces the launch of the HRV Cool Plus™, specifically designed to provide cooling in warmer weather conditions and tackle residential overheating. Titon’s HRV Cool Plus™ is engineered to seamlessly integrate into... View Article

A new ventilation with heat recovery option can achieve performance better than anything else on the market, meaning massive savings on energy bills. MFS-HR is the concept of the UK’s leading independent commercial air movement specialist, Gilberts Blackpool, who was... View Article

He looks after the best man cave in the world where people can choose the music! Introduction Keller Kitchens offers the widest range of colours (2,050 NCS) and finishes in the European kitchen furniture market today, along with a huge variety of... View Article

In the realm of fire safety, Vicaima has established itself as a leading manufacturer of fire doors, setting new standards in the industry. With a commitment to quality and performance, Vicaima has consistently demonstrated its ability to produce fire doors... View Article

with Emanuel Lidberg In association with Bjelin, James Parker speaks to Emanuel Lidberg, head of design at Bjelin’s sister company, Välinge Innovation. In a very entertaining discussion with the timber flooring design specialist, James discovers why keeping up with fleeting... View Article

Across millennia, buildings have been altered to meet changing needs. Recent centuries have seen Georgian and Victorian houses become highly sought-after for their flexibility, enduring character and build quality. The potential of old factory and mill buildings has also been... View Article

Dorset County Hospital is located just outside Dorchester town centre. This modern hospital provides a full range of district general services, including an accident and emergency department, and links with satellite units in five community hospitals. As the main provider of... View Article

SFS Group Fastening Technology Ltd has drawn on its expertise in the field of fall protection to offer specifiers a foolproof and cost-effective solution to mounting photo-voltaic (PV) systems on flat or low-pitched roofs.  Importantly the Highfix product not only features the... View Article

David Connacher, Marketing Manager at West Fraser, discusses the immediate need to retrofit our buildings to make them energy efficient and sustainable. The need to retrofit our buildings through improvements that make them energy efficient and sustainable into the future... View Article

Overview The scope of the project was to facilitate a combined waterproofing solution. For any structure below ground, either fully or partially, waterproofing is essential for protecting and preserving integrity. BS 8102:2022 defines the three main methods of waterproofing protection... View Article