HMG’s guide to coatings for Sports Venues

HMG Paints has launched the first of a series of brochures to help professional applicators, merchants and facilities owners in key sectors zero in on the range of products most suited to the specific job in hand. The Sports Venue... View Article

Make the Move to Low Carbon Tiles with Mas

Alusid Mas from Parkside Architectural Tiles is the first mass-produced floor and wall tile made from 98.5% pre-consumer recycled content. With the European Commission estimating that the ceramic tile industry generates up to 3,000,000 tonnes of waste and emits 19,000,000... View Article

Don’t get caught out by Part L with PipeSnug

PipeSnug is the only AIRTIGHT all-in-one seal for pipes and boiler flues. Quicker, cheaper and cleaner than any other method The only all-in-one solution to meet Part L of the Building Regulations Professional-looking finish every time Creates an instant &... View Article

Innovative app assists local authorities

Nicola Kennedy of Heero Technologies debunks prevailing myths around retrofitting and explores how technology can help local authorities drive sustainable change at scale, creating a future where every home is energy efficient. Local authorities have a central role to play... View Article

West Fraser CaberDek can now weather the storm for longer

Already widely used across the construction industry to create floors, terraces and flat roofs which will withstand wet weather for up to seven weeks before being permanently protected, West Fraser‘s genuinely rugged CaberDek boards have now been granted BBA approval for a significantly... View Article

University of Herfordshire’s flagship Spectra building opens

The University of Hertfordshire has celebrated the completion of its new state-of-the-art building, Spectra, home to the School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science (SPECS). Designed by BDP, Spectra marks a significant milestone in the University’s commitment to advancing science,... View Article

The patio as an additional dining area

Hotel in Leipzig commissions markilux to furnish its outdoor terrace with weather protection The “TH Hotel Leipzig” is not far from the city’s new exhibition centre. In 2021, it was reopened with an adjoining restaurant on the site where a... View Article

Competence, coordination & compliance

As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve for residential building duty holders on fire door safety, Karen Trigg of Allegion UK reviews the importance of competence and coordination in a more rigorous environment When fire safety fails, lives are put... View Article

Updated SterlingOSB Zero CPD from West Fraser

West Fraser has produced a new CPD presentation which highlights the features and benefits of the ever-popular SterlingOSB Zero panel and it’s variations. Available on RIBA’s CPD website, the video, with narration, begins with learning aims and ends with learning... View Article

A closer look at thin internal wall insulation

A term many may have been hearing more recently, is Tiwi, referring to thin internal wall insulation. To meet low U value requirements, wall insulation materials like mineral wool, fibreglass or foam have typically increased wall thickness by 50-100mm, decreasing... View Article

Western School site housing development moves a step closer

A major housing development in North East Lincolnshire at the former Western School site is a step closer, with the completion of the land agreement with top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat. The housebuilder will regenerate the 22.9 acre brownfield site, which... View Article