Real metal surfaces for sophisticated interior designs

You can now discover the real metal laminate range from Homapal, in the London Formica Group Showroom. The first and the original – Formica Group invented high pressure laminates in 1913. Pioneers by definition, the iconic Formica brand represents the... View Article

Alsan 770 Updated BBA

Soprema’s BBA for the Alsan 770 liquid applied waterproofing flat roofing system has recently been updated to include zero falls and blue roofs and the inclusion of a warm roof scenario with Sopratherm G insulation In addition, the system is... View Article

Not all garage doors are the same

Often overlooked, the garage is an important part of your home so when choosing a new garage door it’s important to select a door that is suitable for the space available and provides the flexibility to use your garage as... View Article

XL-ent floor tiling with new BAL XL Floor One

LISTEN HERE BAL – market-leaders in full tiling solutions – have launched a new and improved flexible thick-bed tile adhesive for large format floor tiles. Replacing BAL Pourable One on its range, BAL XL Floor One is a significant upgrade... View Article

Decorative column casings – Covering up with Encasement

Decorative architectural casings are now a common feature in contemporary building design as they provide a versatile, effective and stylish method of concealing structural steelwork, concrete support columns and building services The combination of practicality, versatility and aesthetics have been... View Article

No longer a hard cell

With new funding mechanisms slashing the cost of combined heat and power systems run on hydrogen fuel cells, now is the right time to look closely at this income-generating, low-carbon technology, according to Viessmann’s Christian Engelke Hydrogen fuel cell systems... View Article

Grand Designs Live

Whether you’re looking for ideas and inspiration for your renovation, or specific products to furnish your home, Grand Designs Live brings together over 400 companies, all under the one roof Grand Designs Live is split into four sections covering Build,... View Article

A perfect blend of old and new

The clever reinvention of a former bed and breakfast has given the Siegels a stylish and contemporary home for their blended family in south east Scotland TEXT NIK HUNTER IMAGES AIRBORNE LENS Antonia was already living in East Lothian when... View Article

The Challenges Faced on a Construction Site

Construction is an inherently hazardous injury. During the three-year period between 2018 and 2021, it saw an average of 74,000 people suffering from work-related ill health, of which more than half were musculoskeletal disorders. When we consider that the industry... View Article

Picture perforation used for a facade depicting a forest

L’École Internationale Edward Steichen High School, Clervaux, Luxembourg Architects: Jonas Architectes Associés L’École Internationale Edward Steichen is a high school in Clervaux, Luxembourg, with room for 650 students. Jonas Architectes Associés won the assignment for construction and devised not only... View Article

Delivering expectations

Victoria Brocklesby of Origin explores why lead times are such an important consideration for any self-build project, especially while ongoing supply chain issues and materials shortages continue to affect suppliers and contractors, such as in the case of doors and... View Article

The full effect

Andy Hitchman from Solution Fires advises on the key considerations to be made in choosing the perfect electric fire for a real fire effect There has been a significant rise in demand for electric fires in recent years. A fantastic... View Article