Jackon Joins International Celebration Of World Bee Day

JACKON has joined with The Bee Centre, Lancashire, in marking UN World Bee Day today, 20th May. JACKON manufactures the JACKODUR ATLAS® Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) insulation and formwork system and the THERMOMUR® ICF system for walls, as well as the... View Article

Pushing design boundaries with bespoke

Kathryn Muller of The Rooflight Company discusses how bespoke design can allow housebuilders and developers to push the boundaries of aesthetics on their schemes. ‘Bespoke’ – designers, developers and architects love the word. It means breaking conventional rules and resetting... View Article

Seeing the light

A dark and run-down Regency villa has been rebuilt ‘from the inside out,’ with a new basement level and exciting glass features which draw in the light TEXT DEBBIE JEFFERY IMAGES MATT CLAYTON PHOTOGRAPHY “When we first bought this house... View Article

A new lease of life

When David and Martin Ratcliff set about adding a top-floor extension to their handsome Victorian terraced house in South West London, they had no idea their project would end up taking such a different path TEXT JENNIFER GRIMBLE IMAGES RICHARD... View Article

Raising the profile

Tony Hobbs of Southern Sheeting looks at how and why profiled metal sheeting is increasingly being used across a range of areas in residential projects. Profiled metal roofing has been adopted in the commercial sector for many years but, thanks... View Article

Crest Nicholson unveils new development in Godalming, Surrey

Award-winning housebuilder, Crest Nicholson, has launched a collection of three and four bedroom houses and one and two bedroom apartments at its brand new development, Catteshall Court, in Surrey. Located in the picturesque market town of Godalming, on the banks of the... View Article

New cartridge. New performance

Within each new Bristan tap is a new, brilliant cartridge. It advances the performance of every tap to a new level. It features noise cancelling technology that makes these taps quieter. Incorporates glide feel technology providing a smoother operation. Uses... View Article

A small change can make a big difference…

AKW: Our years of experience and knowledge have taught us that often, the smallest changes have the potential to make the greatest impact, which is why we love what we do. Whether the goal is to enable someone to live... View Article

Buildings are for people

At Komfort Partitioning we believe buildings are for people, designed with the occupants’ needs, wants and wellbeing in mind, and here’s why. Our built environments can affect us in many subtle ways. Simply sensing fresh air and natural light or... View Article

How electrical estimating software can benefit your business

If you are an electrical contractor or engineer looking for ways to improve overall business efficiency and productivity, electrical estimating software may just be the solution for you. Electrical estimating software involves a series of databases and information designed to... View Article

How to choose the right mechanical estimating software

Estimating is a particularly important process in construction, and it is essential that it is carried out properly. Construction estimating is the process of forecasting the cost and expenses of building a physical structure. Forecasting the costs and expenses allows... View Article

Your fire doors may come with more than one overhead

Aside from the inconvenience and expense of repair or replacement, damaged door closers can render fire doors inoperable, exposing tenants and occupants to risk. Highly visible, surface-mounted door closers are an obvious target for removal, vandalism and misuse. Whilst a... View Article

The Industry Challenge – Digital Event

Today, and in the future, the building industry faces major challenges. Health related, economic, and environmental aspects of buildings will soon be a top priority in our societies. Creating healthy, productive and sustainable indoor environments will be a key issue... View Article