Bringing a character to the neighbourhood

The first apartment sales have been closed for the ‘O’, an MVRDV-designed high-rise that – as one of four letter-shaped apartment buildings that together spell out the word HOME – forms one of the standout elements of Mannheim’s Franklin Mitte... View Article

The importance of fire doors & inspections

A fire door is an engineered safety device that is a crucial part of the passive fire protection of every commercial, public and multiple occupancy building. A fire door acts just as any other door in normal service, in a... View Article

Realise your ambitions from the ground up

Real estate starts with solid foundations which is why we’re here to back you with amazing service that’s expertly delivered by our Commercial Mortgages and Property Development Finance teams who would be at your side – helping you realise your... View Article

Hörmann UK showcase expertise at The Building Centre, London

Hörmann UK has opened an exhibition space at the popular Building Centre in London, to demonstrate the wide-ranging benefits of its extensive product portfolio to architects and specifiers. Celebrating its 90th birthday, the Building Centre promotes innovation in the built... View Article

EDITION 90 SQUARE by KEUCO

The square is a pure, strong shape and forms the basis for EDITION 90 SQUARE’s consistent and elegant design. The precise 90 degree angle, linear contours work extremely well in chrome; the shine on the surfaces with their defined edge,... View Article

KEY MOVES AT DESIGNER CONTRACTS

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has announced a senior promotion and one new appointment within its regional management structure. Kevin Hounsome is promoted to divisional director after seven years with the company. And Ian Cartledge has been appointed... View Article

Work begins on landmark renovation scheme at mediaeval castle

Several award-winning consultants have been revealed as development partners in Raby Castle’s landmark renovation scheme, The Rising, which began a two-year programme of works this week.   The 700-year-old castle near Darlington in County Durham is one of the most intact mediaeval structures in England. Buildings... View Article

A total outdoor tile solution

The Outdoor Collection from Parkside provides a total tile solution for commercial and residential projects. The Parkside Outdoor Collection helps designers, specifiers and developers to fully realise the potential of outside space. Whether a natural extension of internal bar and... View Article

VitrA Bathrooms Appoints New Managers

Leading bathroom manufacturer, VitrA, has appointed new managers to its growing business in the UK. The company which produces all the bathroom products it supplies for domestic and commercial bathrooms continues to flourish as it approaches its 30th anniversary in... View Article