Rising costs drive UK inflation rate to double in April

Over the course of the pandemic, house prices have seen their sharpest rise in 5 years as a result of the Treasury’s stamp duty extended holiday, promoting a surge in home purchasing, particularly during April.  The Office of National Statistics... View Article

Panasonic HVAC ensures comfort in car showroom

Motorpoint, the UK’s largest independent car retailer, was looking to improve year-round comfort for visitors to its store in Chingford in North East London. Panasonic distributor, AMP Air, worked with CSD Air Conditioning to provide the ideal energy-efficient HVAC solution... View Article

Modern Victoriana

With CTD Architectural Tiles The trend for incorporating more traditional finishes and details into today’s interiors has risen exponentially in popularity within residential, commercial and hospitality sectors. From decorative touches that evoke a hint of art deco glamour to patterns... View Article

Kalwall at the mall

Following a fire in 2019 that caused extensive damage, remedial works along with an additional retail extension are now complete at The Mall, Walthamstow. The Mall, which was redeveloped by ESA Architecture, includes a £5m full internal refurbishment designed to... View Article

Leviat launch new thermally efficient Ancon windpost

Leviat, world leader in connecting, fixing, lifting and anchoring technology for the construction industry, has launched a revolutionary new thermally efficient Ancon windpost designed to minimise thermal bridging in masonry cavity walls. Following extensive research and testing, the patented Thermal Windpost (TWP2), part... View Article

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