ZHA shortlisted in 2nd Sejong Cultural Centre competition

Creating an interconnected sequence of indoor and outdoor public spaces that are enveloped by nature, Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) proposal for the 2nd Sejong Cultural Centre is defined by the city’s history and its unwavering optimism for the future. Connecting... View Article

Comfort for all

Regardless of the type of housing, the goal of any interior should be to create a supportive environment for the occupiers well-being, where important functional aspects are balanced with aesthetic and physical comfort. Even with the need to deliver value... View Article

Dulux: Helping You Achieve Your Sustainability Goals

In this podcast, Dulux Trade’s Sustainability and CSR Lead, Peter Howard, discusses how to improve sustainability in social housing. Across the sector, there are a wide range of solutions to meet sustainability ambitions – and the role that paints and... View Article

Casting cast stone in a new light

Devanshu Mudgal at Haddonstone explains why the durability of cast stone enables it to play an environmentally-responsible role in a wide range of construction projects For anyone who has stood and marvelled at the beautifully preserved floors within the 4th... View Article

Led by heritage lead

Victoria Ramwell from Kemper System explains the key considerations and advantages of specifying cold-applied liquid waterproofing for historical buildings M any older properties feature different roof shapes with flat roofs – typically seen on extensions, or over porches and dormers. Although... View Article

An air of concern

In the drive towards airtight buildings, to conserve energy and protect the planet, Roy Jones from Gilberts Blackpool warns that the industry is failing to allow users – and the building – their ‘right’ to breathe healthy air  Say ‘indoor... View Article

Going beyond fire compliance

Siderise’s Chris Hall asks whether an approach of merely complying with regulations in specifying passive firestopping in curtain wall systems is good enough, or if specifiers should be looking to other standards Curtain wall systems are typically constructed with a... View Article

Kidde Safety Europe unveils new branding

Kidde Safety Europe, a trusted fire safety leader for more than 100 years, has unveiled a significant rebrand. With a new logo that represents the home combined with the strapline: ‘The Power to Protect,’ the roll-out of the new identity started... View Article

40 years of innovation – sustainable system solutions for wet areas

wedi innovations have grown into an extensive product portfolio over the past 4 decades. Known for its premium quality precision-engineered waterproofing solutions, the visionary manufacturer offers secure product systems with the necessary certifications to comply with sustainable building. Born out... View Article

Vent-Axia welcomes updated PAS 2035

Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the publication of the amended PAS 2035/2030:2023 which now aligns with Approved Document F (Means of Ventilation) of the Building Regulations. The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published an updated PAS 2035/2030:2023 document in... View Article

Yeoman Shield launch new protection rail

Yeoman Shield launch the new Ellipse Protection Rail to complement their range of renowned wall and door protection products. Designed with a curved contour the Ellipse Protection Rail offers an aesthetically pleasing and ultimately durable bump rail which protects interior... View Article