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Subfloor preparation for refurbishments

Thursday, 10th November 2022

Neil Sanders, technical director at F. Ball and Co. Ltd., the UK’s leading manufacturer of subfloor preparation products and adhesives for floorcoverings, advises on preliminary work to achieve optimum results when installing floorcoverings as part of a refurbishment. The first... View Article

Woods Bagot to lead $100m masterplan of Art Deco icon Burnham Beeches, marking Six Senses first Australian venture

Thursday, 10th November 2022

Following extensive community consultation and planning, the Trenerry Consortium – comprised of the Victor Smorgon Group, Kanat Group and Trenerry Property – has revealed a $100m masterplan for historic Burnham Beeches, following the Consortium and Woods Bagot’s recently completed Sorrento... View Article

Sika donates green roof to facility aimed at tackling social isolation

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

Leading roofing manufacturer, Sika, has donated over £7,000 worth of materials to a social enterprise in Salford which is creating a safe, indoor space to host events and activities aimed at tackling social isolation. Created from two disused shipping containers,... View Article

Protecting your timber products with Koppers PROTIM

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

Our product? Peace of mind. Our service? Piece of cake. When it comes to protecting your timber products in the low pressure market, Koppers PROTIM offers continued supply for the long-term. Take advantage of a long-term, trustworthy supply of PROTIM products... View Article

AN AFDD GAME CHANGER TO PROTECT HOMES AND DEVICES

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

Due to recent regulatory changes, arc fault detection devices (AFDDs) are now recommended to protect homes and electrical devices from potential damage caused by electrical arcs. Hager’s new AFDD with ProTools is the ideal product solution for housebuilders and developers... View Article

ADF’s latest white paper ‘The Road to Zero Carbon (2030-2050)’ is now available

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

According to the World Green Building Council, buildings are globally responsible for half of the world’s total CO2 emissions and resource consumption, and 36% of global energy consumption. In 2019 RIBA joined the international Architects Declare movement to put practical... View Article

The Crucial Benefits and Advantages of Restoring Your Steel Windows

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

When we build a house, it’s only natural to want to make sure that our home looks good at all times. We even choose our home elements carefully, often to reflect our personalities and tastes. For example, many homeowners are... View Article

Gateway Central and Gateway West buildings completed at White City Place

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

The Gateway Central and Gateway West buildings at the White City Place business campus in west London are now completed and currently being marketed to prospective tenants by Stanhope, on behalf of Mitsui Fudosan and AIMCo and some of its... View Article

First collections of new family homes unveiled at Linwood development

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

Housebuilder Merchant Homes has announced the first release of its collection of spacious new family homes in Linwood, Renfrewshire, named Napier Grove. With prices from £210,000, there are set to be five plots available to prospective homebuyers for a range... View Article

Home renovation: how to save money on building supplies

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

A large part of the building material price increase originates from shipping and supply issues that still echo from the pandemic. The UK’s separation from the EU is another contributing factor that has surged building prices. Using this news it... View Article

MVRDV completes dramatic transformation of a 1970s city block in Paris

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

Gaîté Montparnasse, the MVRDV-designed transformation of a city block just a short walk from Paris’ Tour Montparnasse, is now open. The project has rationalised the existing uses of the mixed-use block – which included a hotel, shopping centre, office space... View Article

Project-starts decline bottoms out

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

Today, Glenigan, one of the construction sector’s leading insight experts releases the November 2022 edition of its Construction Index. The Index focuses on the three months to the end of October 2022, covering all underlying projects with a total value of... View Article

Propelair water-saving toilets are the future of sustainable flushing

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

The increasing importance placed on addressing climate change and water scarcity within the UK construction industry has been evidenced recently by consultations with the UK government on water labelling, changes to Part G of the building regulations, and challenges related... View Article

CPD: Retrofitting Rainscreen Insulation and Cladding

Tuesday, 8th November 2022

The latest CPD offering from ROCKWOOL, ‘Retrofitting Rainscreen Insulation and Cladding’ will help specifiers, contractors and architects develop an understanding on how to sustainably retrofit existing buildings. Book Now Available virtually or in person, book your CPD today to learn... View Article

The historic wintercircus building shines again in the centre of Ghent thanks to RENOLIT Alkorplan design

Tuesday, 8th November 2022

With a view to upgrading the existing one, the historic building under the protection of the Fine Arts will now house a concert hall, co-working spaces, bar and restaurant. Keys to success are the continuous support and advice at every... View Article

Ten years of advanced passive fire protection for curtain wall facades

Tuesday, 8th November 2022

Siderise Insulation is celebrating ten years since first having its curtain wall passive fire protection systems tested to the rigorous BS EN 1364-4 fire resistance standard. A decade on and an additional 16 successful tests later, its unique offering is... View Article

Mapei creates industrial-style at Everlast Gyms – with more to follow

Tuesday, 8th November 2022

Mapei’s Ultratop Loft floor finish has been installed at Everlast Gyms – Shirebrook in Mansfield. The installation, by Rossington Contracts, is part of an extensive refurbishment and ‘elevation’ programme which will include installations at up to 60 sites throughout the... View Article

Green Windows for a Green House – River House is a lesson in sustainability

Tuesday, 8th November 2022

Situated on the edge of the River Glen in Lincolnshire, River house is a unique self-build property that oozes contemporary style. Built using sustainable materials with a keen eye on thermal and weather performance, the A rated building is situated... View Article