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How roofing industry leaders can help address specifiers’ insistence on more extensive fire testing

Wednesday, 29th June 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 As architects, clients, building control and other specifiers are rightly insisting on fire test certificates that directly reflect the exact roofing system being installed, Dean Grady, Senior Product Engineer at Sika, discusses the role of EXAP testing and... View Article

Dare to be different with Ideal Standard’s new silk black finish

Wednesday, 29th June 2022

Ideal Standard has unveiled a new silk black finish on a range of its fittings, ceramics and furniture, offering a contemporary alternative to traditional white and chrome bathroom suites. The new finish is available on selected products in the new... View Article

When does cost outweigh conservation?

Tuesday, 28th June 2022

Paul Trace of Stella Rooflight discusses the importance of maintaining the historical integrity of buildings during an economic downturn. It’s hard to imagine a tougher economic climate. Having emerged from the pandemic, businesses and homeowners are beset by the rising... View Article

Vent-Axia welcomes new infection resilient environments report

Tuesday, 28th June 2022

Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed a recent report on infection resilient environments, by the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC), which calls for a major upgrade of buildings to create healthier indoor environments. The report ‘Infection Resilient Environments: Time for a Major... View Article

Visqueen are a trusted supplier of Type A, B and C structural waterproofing protection systems to BS8102:2022

Tuesday, 28th June 2022

Our broad product range offers specifiers an extensive choice of options for the most challenging projects. This is also backed-up by a highly experienced design and on-site CSSW qualified technical support team. Visqueen’s third party accredited Gas Resistant Self Adhesive and Ultimate GeoSeal... View Article

Tata Steel Colorcoat® meets new EN 10169 standards for pre-finished steel with flying colours

Tuesday, 28th June 2022

With the EN 10169 standards changing, placing a renewed emphasis on the importance of UV and corrosion resistance, Tata Steel is pleased to announce that its Colorcoat Prisma® and Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® pre-finished steel products continue to meet some of... View Article

Selling A House? 5 Things To Help Prepare Your Home For The Market

Tuesday, 28th June 2022

The house buying and selling process is a unique experience. Although it is renowned for being a stressful period in a person’s life, it can be gratifying. Climbing up the property ladder is something that many people wish to achieve.... View Article

LGA responds to building safety measures coming into force

Tuesday, 28th June 2022

Responding to measures in the Building Safety Act coming into force today where many leaseholders will be legally protected from unfair bills to make their homes safe, Cllr Darren Rodwell, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, said: “The LGA has long... View Article

Inside the £80m trackside development at Silverstone

Tuesday, 28th June 2022

As the home of British motorsport prepares to welcome record crowds at this weekend’s Grand Prix, new pictures have been released of the luxury residences currently being built just yards from Silverstone’s hallowed tarmac. Escapade Silverstone is an £80m development... View Article

Over half of social housing residents have turned to credit or buy-now-pay-later services for essential expenses, survey reveals

Tuesday, 28th June 2022

Latest Resident Voice Index™ finding also shows that close to seven in 10 worry about being able to afford fundamental living costs Over half (53%) of social housing residents surveyed say they have used credit or a buy-now-pay-later service to cover an essential... View Article

Sarah Wigglesworth Architects sets out plan supporting next generation of young architects

Tuesday, 28th June 2022

Sarah Wigglesworth Architects (SWA) has set out an ongoing structure of support for young people who might face barriers to accessing a career in architecture, as part of the practice’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion vision. Sarah Wigglesworth explains” “It is... View Article

Improve air quality for your tenants with SIEGENIA’S AEROTUBE ventilation unit with integrated CO2 regulation

Tuesday, 28th June 2022

With the topic of air quality gaining in importance for end users and landlords, SIEGENIA’s compact ventilation unit can now provide an even healthier indoor environment as it is available with CO2 regulation on request. This means that, as well... View Article

Gilberts helps Gleneagles deliver understated luxury in historic setting

Monday, 27th June 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 One of the world’s most iconic hotel brands is diversifying into the city with the opening of the Gleneagles Townhouse. The air of understated luxury which will pervade all areas of the historic building will be delivered... View Article

Mapei overcomes archaeological challenges at new Westin London City

Monday, 27th June 2022

Mapei & Middlesex Flooring recently completed a surface project at The Westin London City, the brand’s first Westin Hotels & Resorts in the UK and part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio. Designed by Architects Dexter Moren Associates, The Westin London City... View Article

Works commence on final phase of LOM-designed Tigné Point development in Malta

Monday, 27th June 2022

A major new residential and public realm project designed by LOM architecture and design has broken ground after Malta’s planning authority approved the project. The €30m (£26m) scheme is the final phase of MIDI plc’s €275m development of Tigné Point,... View Article

“IT’S NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT FOR NEW BUILD HEATING SYSTEMS TO WORK IN HARMONY”

Monday, 27th June 2022

“To avoid any issues at the installation phase and for homeowners in the future, it’s crucial The low water temperature update to the Building Regulations and Part L are now in force, so the time is now for every newly... View Article

“COLLABORATION IS KEY AS WE WORK TOGETHER TO TAKE ON THE NEW LOW TEMPERATURE CHALLENGE”

Monday, 27th June 2022

The low water temperature update to the Building Regulations and Part L are now in force, so the time is now for every newly built home to prove a 31% reduction in CO2, compared to previous standards, and demonstrate a... View Article

Ombú – an innovative exemplar of building reuse – opens in Madrid

Monday, 27th June 2022

Ombú – a transformative office building for the Spanish infrastructure and energy company ACCIONA – has officially opened. This retrofit project breathes new life into a historic industrial building in Madrid, creating a sustainable exemplar of building reuse and revitalising... View Article