Out of timber? Look locally for cost effective alternatives

Locally grown timber species are well suited alternatives to exterior cladding, easier to get hold of, and cheaper too. If you’ve tried to buy timber cladding recently, you’ll know that it’s in short supply. Costs for imported favourites, such as Canadian... View Article

The need for better data to get to zero carbon

There’s a consensus that if the UK is to meet our overall carbon reduction target – to net zero by 2050 – we must tackle the housing stock. The UK’s building stock of 29 million homes needs to be nearly... View Article

LPG: Still a viable solution for housing developers

Demand for new build homes in rural areas is at an all-time high(1). For housing developers in off-grid locations which are ready to start projects in the near future, LPG still offers a cost-effective fuel choice, due to significantly lower... View Article

The importance of fire door traceability

Fire doors play a critical role in passive fire protection, helping to save lives and protect property by buying time for firefighters to arrive in the event of a fire. But fire doors that are not properly specified, installed or... View Article

Contemporary apartments incorporate Profloor Levelling System

An attractive new urban regeneration scheme has creatively reimagined the former office headquarters of Burger King into 48 contemporary apartments. The development led by Vivant Homes includes a mix of studio, one and two bedroom apartments within the 6-storey building,... View Article

Security and safety with Steel Window Fittings

Steel Window Association (SWA) member, Steel Window Fittings (SWF) specialises in providing quality, design-led fittings for steel window frames. A recent innovation to answer questions of aesthetics, security and longevity is a range of multipoint locking handles. The multipoint locking range is currently... View Article

Six tips to keep your air conditioner smelling fresh

If you prefer to spend time indoors, making your home comfortable is likely one of your top priorities. Sadly, your property can turn into an undesirable space once an unappealing odor starts emanating from your air conditioning (AC) unit. You... View Article

The future is JUWO Evolved SmartWall™

Chris Dewhirst of JUWO Evolved Smartwall™  discusses the benefits of this innovative monolithic clay block system using thin joint adhesive technology, providing a structural, ecological and sustainable solution for all your architectural needs. JUWO Evolved SmartWall™ is a complete building... View Article

New Sanicubic 1GR finds favour in Ireland

A powerful black water pumping solution from Saniflo is helping to provide waste discharge solutions for buildings across Ireland. The floor-mounting Sanicubic 1GR is a product from the Zehnder Pump range, now part of the Saniflo SFA Group. Highly rugged... View Article

F. Ball delivers flawless flooring for laboratory

Stopgap subfloor preparation products from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. and the company’s Styccobond F44 acrylic adhesive have been used to create a laboratory-standard flooring finish at a new facility for international laboratories operator Tentamus Group, at Pride Park in... View Article

Knightsbridge makes security lighting cool

Knightsbridge, one of the UK’s leading brands of wiring devices, accessories and lighting, is expanding its comprehensive range of outdoor lighting with the introduction of a new series of LED floodlights. The FLN range, which is manufactured in black die-cast... View Article

Statement architecture

An award-winning mixed-use project in Munich features 5 metre high LED lettering and an industrially-inspired design that reflects the site’s heritage. Jonathan Schuster, project leader at MVRDV, speaks to Jack Wooler WERK12 is a mixed-use office, culture and entertainment complex in... View Article