Choosing the right storage company in Brixton

So you have finally decided to rent a storage unit. That’s great! However, dozens, if not hundreds, of storage facilities are scattered across Brixton and the surrounding area. If you’re new to the whole idea of renting a storage unit,... View Article

Warm colours and spirit of the place for a sports centre

The city of Dunkerque, in the north of France, has a new ice skating centre: the “Patinoire” (fig. 1). It was designed by Agence Chabanne, an architecture and engineering firm founded by Nicolas Chabanne with offices in Paris, Lyon, Aix-en-Provence... View Article

Creating the perfect wetroom with Schlüter-Systems

When it comes to designing a wetroom, a significant amount of time and consideration is required to get the waterproofing basics right whilst also ensuring that the finished look and feel hits the spot. This is where barrier-free bathrooms or... View Article

Solar Powered Smart Bench

Wireless phone charging with Wi-Fi option High performance, high quality recycled plastic smart bench that harmonises effortlessly into architectural, urban and landscape environments. The rapidly changing work environment of today means an increased desire for instant phone charging and available Wi-fi.... View Article

FMB Elects First Woman National President

Members of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) have elected Jan Etchells as their new National President at their Annual General Meeting, held virtually on 18 September. Jan, of Syntonic Kitchen Technicians Limited, and a long-term member of the FMB’s... View Article

Composite Fire Door Specifications

Hardware and Fire Door systems specialist Winkhaus has invested extensively to ensure their Composite Fire & Security door set solution consistently proves performance and ensures compliance with all the latest requirements. Winkhaus UKs Technical Director, Chris Flaherty, provides clarity for... View Article

How to create more useable space in your UK-based home

Homes throughout the UK are known for their fabulous architectural features and distinct uniqueness, giving each one its own personality. One thing that your regular and typical home isn’t necessarily known for, however, is being a good size with all... View Article

A guide to plastering a period home

Before you considering painting a wall in a period home, it’s important to look to see if the wall requires some repair work. If the plaster has been steadily deteriorating over the years, but the overall building structure is fine,... View Article

Quadro DD wooden loft ladder

The Quadro DD loft ladder is the solution when ‘standard’ is simply not good enough. This innovative wooden loft ladder features an insulated hatch box with a 4-point locking mechanism for an airtight seal (class 4 certified). It also comes... View Article

Arup successfully concludes role in new Brentford Stadium

Arup has concluded its role in the development and implementation of a comprehensive design solution for Brentford Football Club’s state of the art new stadium at Lionel Road. The project’s completion comes ahead of Brentford FC’s first competitive home Championship... View Article

Luxury Bracknell apartments completed 4 months ahead of schedule

The transformation of the former One Thames Valley commercial office building into a luxury apartment development has been completed four months ahead of schedule. Leading UK property developer SevenCapital, which acquired the premises in May 2019 with permitted development rights... View Article