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No need to compromise: How advances in powder coating technology are ‘unlocking’ architect’s design potential

Friday, 2nd February 2024

Delivering bold, beautiful, but resilient buildings is an age-old challenge for architects, particularly in today’s climate, when so much emphasis is placed on balancing visual appeal with structural performance. Architects want to ensure their creations are a cut above the... View Article

Mira Showers introduces new Select Flex: pioneering inclusive design for an enhanced accessible shower experience

Friday, 2nd February 2024

Mira Showers, the UK’s leading shower manufacturer, is delighted to introduce the new Mira Select Flex: a mixer shower designed in partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to support a wide range of accessibility needs. This... View Article

Glidevale Protect covers all solar roofing needs with 15 year product warranty

Friday, 2nd February 2024

UK building materials producer Glidevale Protect has unveiled a new 15 year product warranty on its pitched roofing underlays and ventilation products when used as a complete system where integrated in-roof photovoltaic (PV) panels are installed, offering quality assurance across... View Article

Connect with modern nature: Forbo’s new Marmoleum solid collection

Friday, 2nd February 2024

Building on the success of its climate positive Marmoleum flooring, Forbo Flooring Systems continues to push forward, updating the Marmoleum Solid collection to support the enduring trend for contemporary interiors that connect with modern nature. Refreshed and contemporary, the new... View Article

Don’t kerb your enthusiasm for brick

Friday, 2nd February 2024

Jason Hughes of Imperial Bricks explains how variations in brick colour, texture, size, and laying pattern all have a direct affect on the kerb appeal of your project, which impacts its future value Choosing the right cladding material is one... View Article

Taking the customer experience to new heights: UNStudio completes new Flagship Store for Huawei in Shanghai

Friday, 2nd February 2024

UNStudio has partnered with Huawei, a leading Chinese pioneer in information and communications technology and smart products, to design their new flagship store in Shanghai. The aim is to create a distinct and user-driven customer experience. Working in close collaboration... View Article

A perfect blend of innovation and affordability: Introducing Beko’s award-winning AeroPerfect™ range of built-in ovens

Friday, 2nd February 2024

Winner of 10 Which? Best Built-in Oven Awards, Beko’s range of AeroPerfect™ ovens, which all come with an ‘A’ rating for energy usage, have been designed with simplicity and energy-efficiency in mind. The range offers 35% faster cooking and 40%... View Article

Futureproofing timber frame homes

Friday, 2nd February 2024

Matthew Evans of Kingspan Insulation discusses how to ensure your timber frame home is well insulated so you don’t lose energy efficiency benefits Timber frame constructions are growing in popularity in the UK and now account for around 25% of... View Article

Fair and transparent payment practices: The positve impact on the supply chain

Thursday, 1st February 2024

Poor procurement and the balance of power between contracting parties can result in some firms becoming more exposed to adversarial contracting and the pressures of low cost tendering. Poor payment practices can also add to the pressure faced by contractors... View Article

Wraptite® is the solution for Dundee young persons’ home

Thursday, 1st February 2024

The Wraptite external air barrier system from the A. Proctor Group has been chosen for its high performance airtight insulation for a new home for young people in Dundee, Scotland. The new £3m single-storey building will be a home for... View Article

Fernox heat pump filter wins prestigious industry award

Thursday, 1st February 2024

Fernox has been awarded the ‘Domestic Heating Product of the Year – Components’ for its Sigma TF1 HP Filter at the H&V News Awards 2023. The H&V News Awards brings together the entire HVAC supply chain, including manufacturers, contractors, consultants... View Article

New from Hörmann the ET500 series 3 – The optimal solution for collective garage doors

Thursday, 1st February 2024

Hörmann UK have announced the introduction of their ET500 series 3 collective garage doors, providing low maintenance together with extremely smooth and safe operation. Designed as a non-protruding up-and-over door, the ET500 has been specifically developed for installations where collective... View Article

Combining safety and aesthetics at new Dutch Academy

Thursday, 1st February 2024

When it comes to constructing schools, colleges and universities, it’s important to balance aesthetic design with building safety. It’s about creating spaces that are not only safe and functional but also welcoming and inspiring for both staff and students. The... View Article

Mapei protects new homes in historic building conversion

Thursday, 1st February 2024

A Mapei waterproofing membrane & watertight concrete system has been designed by Lainton Services, Stockport as part of a sympathetic conversion of a former medical Centre in Altrincham, Cheshire. Following relocation of the centre, the character building has been transformed... View Article

Setting your architecture firm up to support freelance consultants

Thursday, 1st February 2024

Tim Whiteley, co-founder, Inevidesk Recent Census data shows 22.6% of architects are self-employed, significantly higher than the wider UK working population (16.8%). This could be attributed to a post-pandemic reset in demand for architects, meaning architects are doing freelance work alongside their main job.... View Article

Zentia introduces the Oplia product family: A bright horizon for ceiling tile solutions

Thursday, 1st February 2024

Zentia, the UK’s market leader in complete ceiling solutions, proudly announces the launch of ‘Oplia,’ the latest family addition to its product portfolio. Formerly recognised as Perla, the renaming reflects Zentia’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of design and functionality... View Article

Marmox Thermoblocks specified on Wigan PassivHaus development

Thursday, 1st February 2024

The final phase of a PassivHaus development is just getting under way in Wigan with high performance Thermoblocks from the range of Marmox being used to counter cold bridging beneath a highly insulated timber frame construction. The St. Mary’s project... View Article

Refreshed regency elegance

Thursday, 1st February 2024

Francois Belot and Andrea Buscone found a shared joy in their sensitive renovation and extension of an elegant Regency townhouse in south London TEXT ALEXANDRA PRATT IMAGES INNA KOSTUKOVSKY It was December 2019 when London-based couple Francois Belot and Andrea... View Article