Diffusion offers quiet operation with its Highline 235

British heating and cooling equipment specialist Diffusion’s new Highline 235 modular fan coil range is proving the ideal heating and cooling solution for buildings where noise can be an issue. Noise often tops the list of complaints for hotel guests,... View Article

Achieving Part L with a Fabric First approach

With Part L compliance getting its legal teeth later this month, housebuilders and residential asset owners have been busy preparing themselves for a new age of low-carbon, energy-efficient homes Steve Callow, Housing Manager at MPA Masonry explains how. Currently applicable... View Article

Words can paint a thousand pictures

While the phrase about the value of illustrations is generally attributed to American advertising executive Fred R. Barnard, a London based artist is proving that words can create pictures – or more accurately, mosaics – that can also play an... View Article

Furlong Flooring launch Beyond Wool® collection

Poised to deliver excellence beyond expectation, the new British-made Beyond Wool® collection from Furlong Flooring will give customers the wool-like look they want, with the finish they need. This treat for the feet is sure to create the very best interiors... View Article

Panasonic Enhances Etherea Range with nanoe™ X Mark 3

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is improving its Etherea range with the new Etherea ZKE. Designed to provide high-level comfort and improved indoor air quality, the Etherea ZKE series sets a new standard in energy efficient, residential cooling solutions with Panasonic’s... View Article

In transit – Casings for transport projects

When it comes to durable and decorative casings for transport projects, the extensive Encasement range has them covered, whether it’s an airport, train station or bus terminus. Our column casings and building linings have been developed to meet most transport sector... View Article

NWA enters a new era with rebrand to ‘studioNWA’

Architectural practice NWA is pleased to reveal its rebrand to ‘studioNWA’ reflecting the company’s growth and evolution over the years. As well as the shift in name, the company also has a new logo and website design to complete the... View Article

ROCKWOOL insulates new Homes in Adamstown, Co. Dublin

Hugh McGreevy takes pride in delivering energy efficient homes, constructing to Building Energy Rating (BER) A rating, and to a quality that stands the test of time. ROCKWOOL was invited to present the benefits of NyRock technology, and how the... View Article

Can Resident Management Companies Survive Biodiversity Net Gain?

With new legislation in November, developments will incorporate a mandatory 30-year biodiversity management covenant. With a long-term legal requirement that could see developers penalised for failures, it is important to consider suitable management. There are two management options typically used... View Article

Titon vent range grows to meet market demand

Titon’s recent investment in new tooling and assembly machinery is now coming to fruition with a wider choice of options in its mainline plastic vent ranges. Changes in customer demand since the revision to the Building Regulations last year have meant... View Article

Grab the productivity benefits of lightweight timber systems

Andrew Orriss of the Structural Timber Association (STA) urges housebuilders to continue to invest in timber frames, exploring how the method can meet sustainability demands as well as those of efficiency and productivity. The UK housebuilding industry has faced numerous challenges in recent... View Article

The new Majestic Mansion design from Keller

Illustrating the style of the Dutch masters, with the play between dark and light, and the floral pattern in the wallpaper, the Majestic Mansion design from Keller features warm, dark veneered units with narrow frames. The dark smoked glass doors are designed to create... View Article