Introducing Frammenti

The latest collection to join CTD Architectural’s growing portfolio of terrazzo-effect tiles, Frammenti offers a truly contemporary twist on the traditional patterned design. Reflecting its roots as a handmade product, the new range of wall and floor porcelain tile designs... View Article

The Vanguard+ electric radiator with Wifi and Voice Control

Using wireless technology, Electrorads Vanguard+ with WiFi also has voice control compatibility with market-leading Amazon Alexa. Its wireless connection via a gateway and App, enables complete control of the heating system, making it one of the smartest ranges in the... View Article

Adapting ventilation to the real needs

The role of a ventilation system is to ensure good indoor air quality, replacing polluted air with fresh air and to fight against mould and condensation. Aereco demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) system adapts according to the occupants and therefore guarantee energy... View Article

British engineering helps deliver European healthcare first

The most advanced clinical healthcare simulation centre in Europe is assured of a healthy environment for its occupants despite planning constraints and almost half of the building being below ground. The award-winning(*) Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has... View Article

A look at the 2019 HSE report and its key takeaways

Some challenges remain prominent across various types of industry and workplace, with the risk of injury and fatality offering relevant and important examples. However, it’s fair to surmise that such risks are more pertinent in manual sectors such as construction,... View Article

Elan starts work on Lowton homes

The former site of a church in Lowton is being redeveloped to provide 26 much-needed new homes. Elan Homes acquired the 1.78 acre site on Newton Road from the Archdiocese of Liverpool following full planning permission being granted. Groundworks are... View Article

A revolutionary downlight

Lumi-Plugin is a revolutionary downlight that combines LED lighting with various plugins such as emergency lighting, concealed sprinkler systems, smoke alarms, heat alarms, CO alarms and PIR sensors. This unique product is designed to not only save lives but simplify... View Article

LG heat pump provides the answers

The LG Therma V series of air to water heat pumps comprises a full suite of options – monobloc, splits, and high temperature options. The popular monobloc Therma V air-to-water heat pump operates on the low GWP R32 refrigerant and... View Article

Looking towards a Net-Zero future

This March, Kingspan Insulation invites you to a free seminar series with top industry experts discussing how our built environment is changing in response to the climate crisis and exploring the long-term financial returns that developers can achieve by investing... View Article

Addressing a national problem

Nicolas Maari of multi-disciplinary firm Pellings looks at the challenges for designers around providing interim accommodation for the homeless Homelessness is an ongoing and growing problem, with the number of homeless people increasing by a third between 2012 and 2018.... View Article

Automatic for the people

Listen here. Ken Price of the Automatic Door Suppliers Association looks at how access control is fast becoming part of a bigger ‘automatic solution’ – linking access control with automatic doors for improved safety, security and smart facilities management You... View Article