Dealing with the New Golden Thread Regulations

Paul McDevitt, Managing Director of TÜV SÜD Building Advisory Service, a data management and analytics business that ensures building owners, managers and occupiers can access the information they need to make fully informed decisions. Following key proposals made by Dame... View Article

Sika’s flexible solution for fire rated joints

Not only are building joints potential weak spots for air and water leakages, but they can also fuel the spread of heat, smoke and flames. For effective passive fire protection, Sikasil® 670 Fire Rated Silicone Joint Sealant from building chemicals... View Article

Waterloo strengthen product offering with displacement

Waterloo have strengthened their product offering by replacing their displacement range with the full portfolio of Swegon displacement products. By integrating a range of airborne products from the Swegon group, the supplier of air terminal devices can deliver the widest range of room unit products in the UK... View Article

Bona launches new range of sport floor treatments

Bona has introduced a system of premium sport floor finishes including one that allows players back on floors in just 24 hours! The new SuperSport system comprises a compatible range of top-coats and primers for wood, resilient sport and multi-use... View Article

Proven renewable heating options… from LG

With recent announcements from Government about the decarbonisation of heating in the UK, the spotlight has been trained on the use of proven renewable technology to provide our heating and hot water. Heat pumps have seen a huge take up... View Article

DRU Maestro 60 luxury gas fires now in extra tall options

The DRU selection of Maestro premium gas fires has been enhanced by new Tall models for installation anywhere around the home. The Maestro series features the exclusive DRU Dynamic Flame Burner®, which generates high, dancing flames with the option of... View Article

Panic Bar from Carl F Groupco Suits Scottish Regulations

Carl F Groupco, leading manufacturer of door and window hardware, including panic and emergency exit components, expands their range to include the CISA FAST Touch Panic Exit Push Bar. Compatible with FUHR panic exit door locks, the panic bar features... View Article

How to Future Proof Your Construction Venture

For most businesses, there remain a myriad of factors that are outside of your control as an entrepreneur, from the macroeconomic and geopolitical climate to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown measures. This is especially true in... View Article

Master site plan for Atlanta’s Centennial Yards revealed

The master site plan proposal to stitch together the pivotal Centennial Yards site in Downtown Atlanta has been revealed. The project is part of a $5 billion transformation of parking lots and former railyards into an experiential and inclusive mixed-use... View Article

Reduce your water footprint

Bart Sobieszczanski of Ideal Standard answers the key questions around how to specify bathroom products to maximise water-saving benefits, and increase your build’s sustainability as well as cost-efficiency When it comes to water-saving in the home, one of the main... View Article

Triumph and tragedy in Cornwall

Renovating a centuries-old collection of buildings into a family home became a labour of love for a mum and her young son looking to leave London behind for the Atlantic coast – in Cornwall. TEXT & IMAGES EWEN MACDONALD Moving... View Article

Roof access & natural smoke ventilation for flat roofs

Join Access 360 on Tuesday 31 August at 12:00 pm for the company’s live RIBA accredited CPD seminar ‘ACCESS ALL AREAS’ presented by our Specification Manager, Christian Baker-Smith. Register here for the live event on Tuesday 31 August at 12:00 pm... View Article

Best Advice For Designing an Open Plan Kitchen

Open-plan kitchens have become increasingly popular in recent years as people opt for a more flexible and modern layout in their homes. The kitchen has shifted from being merely a food preparation area to fulfilling many different roles. Now, it... View Article

How To Choose the Right Work Surface For Your Kitchen

The right work surface for your kitchen will depend on your personal preferences and kitchen habits. If you are a frequent cook, a regular host, or have little children running around the kitchen, your needs will differ from those who... View Article

PULLING THE PLUG ON HIGH NOISE LEVELS

We spend a reported 90% of our time indoors. It means that occupancy comfort should always rank highly on the agenda when designing a building and all the intricate components that are installed within it. An article published by the... View Article

Spotlight on housing & care

A spotlight has been shone on how we provide housing and care for our older generation in the UK, Anne-Marie Nicholson of Life3A explains more. In our post pandemic world, we have the perfect opportunity to adjust our design approach... View Article