Driving scalability through demand for MMC

Industry experts have called for greater standardisation, collaboration and incentivisation to make Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) work at scale. Specialists from law and finance have said that whilst MMC could be the sector’s opportunity to cultivate a sustainable future,... View Article

Modern residential development protected with Siderise

Curtain wall facade systems are a popular choice for modern high-rise residential buildings and ensuring their fire safety is critical. Curtain walling allows for a lot of natural building movement. However, this deflection can cause issues when it comes to... View Article

D-TECT 200 C Professional Wallscanner

Precise. Reliable. Efficient. The D-Tect 200 C Professional Wallscanner for exceptional results. The D-tect 200 C Professional was optimized based on user feedback. It is the first radar detector on the market that can record measurements via a screenshot and... View Article

YOTEL Case Study

An internal and external platform lift was required for YOTEL, a stylish new modern hotel situated on Clerkenwell Road, London. The Platform Lift Company was engaged to provide a solution which blended in with the prestigious development. The construction of... View Article

Reynaers Aluminium frames sea view for minimalist home

Nestled away on the Isle of Wight, Island Rest is a contemporary home which makes for the perfect hideaway to enjoy the surrounding views. Supporting the building to seamlessly connect with its environment while equipping occupants with everyday functionality, aluminium... View Article

BLANCO launches new user-friendly Partner Area

The next generation of BLANCO UK’s Partner Area has been launched to make life easier for the company’s valued, busy customers. Allowing quick and easy access to pricing, the portal also provides retailers with simple online product ordering processes, the latest details of... View Article

Reynaers Aluminium | Introducing Hi-Finity sliding doors

Discover the benefits of aluminium glazing and uncover the transformative impact it could have on your home. For over 50 years, Reynaers Aluminium has been designing cutting-edge glazing solutions for some of the most iconic buildings in the world. Engineered... View Article

Traditional is the new modern

Tom Wright of George Barnsdale explores the use of timber in ‘minimalist’ designs “We must recognise the importance of timber in overcoming our climate challenge,” David Warburton wrote to his fellow MPs recently. On paper, politicians are making the right... View Article

Water savings in the balance

Richard Bateman at RWC UK looks at how thermal balancing valves help minimise water waste in larger buildings, as the pressure grows to save resources Wasting water is a particular problem in big buildings that use recirculating hot water systems... View Article

Access best practice

Alastair Stannah from Lifts Distribution & Service (UK) discusses best practice specification for making public buildings fully accessible for all users Driving best practice for accessibility in commercial and public buildings are the legal framework; the Building Regulations, Part M... View Article

Test data in the frame

Steve Griffiths of Taylor Lane Timber Frame and the Structural Timber Association looks at the latest developments on fire test data in the timber frame industry, post-Grenfell For many years, the construction industry – not least the timber frame sector –... View Article