Watson Batty makes four senior promotions

Watson Batty Architects has announced four promotions within its team as it remains on track to surpass growth targets with a strong business pipeline for 2022. Robert Jagger has been promoted to Associate Director with a remit to grow the... View Article

Pendock building linings for award winning motorway services

The award-winning Skelton Lakes motorway services near Leeds is using bespoke manufactured architectural casings from Pendock’s Linea building linings range to conceal structural elements and help achieve a high quality, integrated finish to the retail unit on site. Designed by Corstorphine &... View Article

OSB and straw hide connects with wildlife

Student-designed hide on a local reserve proves a hit with local schoolchildren. A nature hide designed and built by post graduate students from Kingston School of Art using straw bales and SterlingOSB Zero supplied by West Fraser, formerly known as Norbord, will help neighbourhood... View Article

Sika launches new online fire stopping solution finder tool

Leading speciality chemical manufacturer Sika has launched a new online resource for specifiers looking to develop a robust passive fire protection strategy to contain and control the spread of fire. Sika’s new Fire Stopping Solution Finder tool has been created to support... View Article

The next generation of Spandrel Panels

Glass structures dominate the skylines of UK cities, offering excellent views, enhanced internal daylighting and visual impact. An essential part of these curtain wall facades is the area between the glazing panels – the spandrel zone. Spandrel panels are designed... View Article

Show success for Garador

Garador’s large stand at the recent National Homebuilding and Renovating Show drew record crowds eager to learn about new technology and the latest design ideas for modern garage doors.  The Garador stand included a large range of full-sized garage doors to demonstrate... View Article

The next step in your project

Richard Harding from British Spirals and Castings discusses the different regulations you need to consider when choosing a staircase for your project Staircases can be a home’s key feature, helping to communicate the style and feel of your property. For... View Article

Bathrooms with longevity

Like most of the building industry, the bathroom sector has changed over the last two years. James Sketch from Keuco explains what people are now focussing on when it comes to planning and designing their bathroom The combination of Brexit... View Article

A hospital specifies Titan Lite™ 120:60 from Firefly

LISTEN HERE An 18-month contract being carried out by a leading UK fire contractor has involved installing large quantities of the TITAN Lite™ 120:60, manufactured by TBA FIREFLY™, to create fire barriers above ceiling voids throughout many parts of the hospital.... View Article

Construction delays and price increases

How cooperative communication between parties likely to be the “most sensible solution” With the UK construction industry in the middle of a materials procurement and shortage crisis, parties should make certain the terms of a contract are drafted carefully to... View Article

BAL’s external tiling range trusted for long-life installations

Launched to the market last year, BAL’s external tiling range provides installers with a trusted solution for fixing external tiles and pavers – including popular 20mm external porcelain. Developed using market-leading performance and quality standards, the installation range provides improved... View Article