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

Jenner completes work on World’s First Multi-Storey Skate Park

Main contractor Jenner has completed work on the world’s first purpose-built multi-storey skatepark, delivering a project that combines engineering challenges with outstanding architecture as part of the ongoing regeneration of a seaside town in Kent. Located in Folkestone, the project... View Article

How Do Professional Builders Deal with Technical Errors?

The construction market in the UK enjoyed incremental growth in January, as output increased by 1.1% in volume terms and reached its highest level since September 2019. However, this market can be deceptively complex, with local builders often facing legal... View Article

Top considerations when creating commercial washrooms

Anil Madan, Non-Residential Marketing Manager, Ideal Standard Commercial washroom design is often a tricky balance due to the many factors you need to weigh up with what the end-users will ultimately need the most. There are, however, some key themes... View Article

Stylish and versatile column casing solutions

The versatility and choice available within the Encasement column casings range has been created to meet the demands of architects and specifiers looking to conceal interior and exterior structural steelwork with stylish casing solutions. A key aspect of this design... View Article

Building a Productive Future in Construction

As 2022 seems set to see a continuation in construction sector demand, and the UK looks toward post-pandemic economic recovery, business leaders in the built environment are facing a new set of challenges. Increasing labour and material costs, decreasing contractor... View Article

Architects add talented new member to sustainability team

Scottish-headquartered architects Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) has pledged that all seven of its UK offices and every project it undertakes could be carbon neutral by 2026 and has appointed a renowned sustainability specialist as part of its drive to help... View Article

Keller answers your questions on sustainable kitchens

What are the key elements of designing a sustainable kitchen? The first step is to select a Carbon Neutral – or better, Carbon Negative – manufacturer like Keller where there are no restrictions on achieving a truly sustainable kitchen as... View Article

Ideal Standard’s commercial washroom products redefine hygiene

To support architects in creating beautiful, sustainable washrooms which meet today’s demands for better hygiene, Ideal Standard has formed a unique portfolio of commercial products. The world-leading washroom manufacturer has also launched an interactive washrooms brochure and solutions finder which allows architects... View Article

Setting the standard for fire certification and compliance

One of the UK’s leading providers in the design and manufacture of access solutions and riser doors for ceilings, walls and partitions, Profab Access, is supporting architects, specifiers and contractors in achieving the highest standards of efficiency with its PRIMA... View Article

Rockpanel brought to you by Metalline

The UK’s leading architectural fabricator, Metalline is proud to announce that they are now an independent distributor of Rockpanel fire resilient exterior cladding panels, perfectly complementing their existing portfolio of building envelope products including the X-Tru and Ultima ranges. Rockpanel... View Article