Switching from gas to electric heating

Heating our buildings is currently responsible for more than a third of the UK’s overall carbon emissions, with more than half of those produced by British homes.  And with the UK’s plan to reduce carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050,... View Article

The importance of designing urban tree pits correctly

GreenBlue Urban are enthused to launch a new CPD workshop, assessing the importance of designing urban tree pits correctly, creating a multi-functional SuDS feature and intertwining existing utilities. This ‘free of charge’ lunch time presentation via Microsoft Teams/Zoom provides specifiers... View Article

BDP Appoints New Chief Executive

BDP announces the appointment of Nick Fairham as its new chief executive. Current chief executive, John McManus who has been in the post since January 2014, made the decision to step down in preparation for retirement later this year. Based... View Article

Significant SmartSecure Addition with FUHR Autotronic

The FUHR autotronic 834 lock has been added to Carl F Groupco’s suite of SmartSecure electronic door locking and access control solutions. As one of the most important additions to the company’s upcoming 2021 catalogue, the highly versatile hybrid product... View Article

Washroom and Cre8 celebrate two successful decades together

Leading washroom and joinery companies, Washroom Washroom and Cre8 Joinery Solutions, are celebrating an impressive 20 years in business together this year. Originally founded as one company by four directors in 2001, the Washroom Group has enjoyed consistent growth over... View Article

A Tudor twist for new Chester student accommodation

Capturing the traditional charm of the Tudor period, London-based design studio, Upcircle, designed Chester’s newest student accommodation by taking inspiration from the city’s history and architecture. With the help of Forbo Flooring Systems’ comprehensive portfolio, including its recently refreshed Allura... View Article

Reginox unveils stunning Aurora tap

Sinks, taps and accessories manufacturer, Reginox UK, boasts an impressive range of high-quality kitchen taps including the visually striking Aurora. The stylish tap, made out of brass and finished with chrome plating and black spout, is the ideal combination of... View Article

Wytham Chalet External Steel Staircase by Spiral UK

Not all fire escapes are created equal – some are designed beautifully so that their form does not strictly follow function but enhances it. The stair at Wytham Chalet is one such structure, its linear caging providing much needed security... View Article

Plans Submitted for Pioneering T Level Centre

Plans for a £2.3million state-of-the-art T Level facility have been submitted to Charnwood Borough Council by a local team of specialists for Loughborough College. The project team – which includes project manager Thornton Firkin, architects Bond Bryan, M&E consultancy Couch Perry... View Article

F. Ball launches enhanced floor finishing compound

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has launched Stopgap Micro Rapid, a new ultra-smooth, flexible, rapid-drying floor finishing compound for creating a flawlessly smooth subfloor finish. Stopgap Micro Rapid can be applied to a seamless feathered edge to fill indentations formed... View Article

Advanced access control manages onsite security at MediaCityUK

MediaCityUK, an international hub for technology, innovation and creativity located at Salford Quays is home to companies such as the BBC, ITV, Ericsson, dock10 and Kellogg’s. These are complemented by more than 250 smaller media and digital businesses, all using advanced... View Article

New roof fire barrier launched to prevent fire spread

Roof systems manufacturer, Marley has launched a new roof fire barrier to help prevent the spread of fire between adjoining properties, allowing specifiers to add an additional safety layer to roofing projects to keep both people and properties protected. Marley... View Article