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

Solution Fires expands its team after a successful launch year

Solution Fires, a new generation of highly efficient, authentic and stylish electric fires has announced the expansion of their management team after a successful first year of trading. Joining the business is experienced Product Design Manager, Peter Gregory. Peter is an... View Article

Newfoundland: London’s skyline welcomes remarkable new icon

Newfoundland, a prestigious new addition to the Capital’s skyline and a landmark building for Vertus, Canary Wharf Group’s (CWG) residential rental arm, has completed and is welcoming its first residents. Designed by award-winning London architecture firm, Horden Cherry Lee (HCL),... View Article

Aico complete the EIC Race Across Europe challenge

Over the past three weeks, Aico colleagues have participated in a virtual Race  Across Europe, completing 1,606 miles in support of the Electrical Industries Charity  (EIC).  The EIC is a charity supporting those within the electrical industry, with a focus... View Article

Successfully managing mould and damp

Whilst the initial formation and subsequent growth of mould throughout a residential property can appear unsightly, it can also cause potentially serious health problems for the individuals residing within it. Here Zac Hemming, Founding Director of ICE Cleaning, shares guidance... View Article

140 new homes to be built in Normanton, West Yorkshire

Simple Life has partnered with Vistry Partnerships and Wakefield District Housing to build 140 two and three bedroom, eco-friendly properties in the village of Normanton, West Yorkshire. Simple Life is one of the leading providers in build-to-rent housing having already... View Article

Catalogue of errors goes to High Court

A dispute over property ‘tax’ which led to a landmark ruling at the High Court has been branded ‘a warning shot’ over the bows of local planning authorities. Mrs Justice Lang decided in favour of a planning applicant over her... View Article

What common challenges do architects face during a project?

In an architectural project, the architect is responsible for designing and planning a structure before disseminating the relevant information to the client, contractors and other associated parties. In its design stage, architecture can be a freeing and creative process that... View Article