Ask the Expert: Growing green aspirations

For growing numbers of self-builders, green roofs are the right choice for topping off a home. But what are the key practicalies that you need to consider – and are they suitable for all projects? Julian Thurbin of Wallbarn has... View Article

Rio Architects Design Proposal for Net Zero Carbon School

In partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, AECOM and ISG Construction, Rio Architects has received full planning approval for the new 6th form building and gymnasium for Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School providing a future education environment that meets... View Article

Planning approvals boost offers positive outlook

Glenigan, one of the construction industry’s leading insight and intelligence experts, releases the March 2022 edition of its Construction Review. This Review focuses on the three months to the end of February 2022, covering all projects with a total value of... View Article

Planning specialist joins East Anglian housebuilder

Persimmon Homes Anglia has appointed experienced development specialist Debi Sherman as the company’s new head of planning. Norwich-based Debi joins the regional team at its Broadland Business Park headquarters after more than 20 years’ experience in local authorities and private... View Article

6 Factors That Can Affect The Sale Value Of Your Home

Trying to price a property accurately, whether you’re preparing to sell it or making an offer on one, can be a challenging task. Home prices are said to differ greatly depending on several aspects.  Effective home valuations will help simplify... View Article

Resapol case study: 120 Oxford Street

LISTEN HERE City Remedial contacted Resapol’s London technical team in March 2021 in order to support with supplying a solution for the reinstatement of reinforced concrete taking place on 120 Oxford Street, a major shopping destination in the West End... View Article

Luceco lights Drydocks World – Dubai

Luceco, in partnership with Sharaf DG Energy, has successfully completed a lighting retrofit project at Drydocks World – Dubai on behalf of Etihad ESCO. In order for the UAE to achieve their sustainable related targets, replacing conventional lamped fittings and... View Article

Vent-Axia invests in new training suite for NICEIC Courses

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is committed to best practice and is proud to have invested in a new bespoke training suite for its NICEIC Domestic Ventilation Training Course at its Crawley headquarters. The dedicated training suite offers a comfortable... View Article

Quick Access for Slick Stitch Staff

Improving both security and accessibility, TORMAX was recently contracted to remove two manual doors at the Slick Stitch head offices and replace them with new, single sliding automatic entrance systems. Contained in a compact casing that measures just 100mm high,... View Article

Cast Iron Rads from Stelrad

The new Stelrad Radiator Group Cast Iron Column radiator is available now and adds undoubted charisma to any modern or period home with its distinctive, ageless look and its Natural Cast finish. With the added options of either Antique Brass... View Article

Get up to date with GEZE’s latest Product Guide

GEZE UK, has updated its Product Guide and Price List to help architects, architectural ironmongers and specifiers choose the most effective product for their needs. The detailed, illustrated technical guide provides specifiers with essential information about GEZE’s extensive range of... View Article

Fire sprinkler boxing – as easy as ABC with Encasement

Where fire sprinkler systems are being retro-fitted in social housing tower blocks and flats, Encasement’s Versa range provides a cost effective, durable and easy-fit solution when boxing-in surface mounted fire sprinkler pipework. Manufactured as standard from pre-formed EUTR/UKTR compliant plywood, and pre-finished... View Article