Ambitious redevelopment project from Express Bi-folding Doors

After purchasing this detached property pre-pandemic, the new owners wanted to undertake a huge redevelopment that would include a new feature entrance, side, and rear extension, plus a loft conversion. Having already collaborated with Express previously, the homeowners trusted us... View Article

E-bikes and scooters spark rise in vehicle fires

*On average, in 2023, the London Fire Brigade is called to an e-bike or scooter fire every two days and in 2022, they attended a total of 116 fires related to e-charging and lithium batteries. Whilst e-scooters and bikes are... View Article

Your next soakaway or attenuation project, sorted with Wavin

Armed with AquaCell next generation geocellular units, our StormForce team is equipped to deliver every facet of your soakaway or attenuation tank construction – giving you faster builds, reduced risk, greater sustainability, total compliance and warrantied performance. Delivery at every... View Article

AET Under-floor AirConditioning systems

Compared to conventional systems, AET Under-floor AirConditioning systems drastically reduce the need for the supply and installation of duct work (supply/extract), diffusers, BS boxes, valve sets, VCD’s, cable trays, containment, refrigerant, and refrigeration chilled/low pressure hot water pipework within the... View Article

Turning heads for assisted showering

Horne shower panels are designed specifically to withstand challenging environments: the aluminium extrusion casing, anodised and epoxy -coated, is stable and robust for a maximised lifespan. Shower head and control components are highly durable; chromium-plated stamped brass, die-cast zinc and... View Article

Why the industry must achieve timber integration

With mounting pressure on the Government to support and facilitate the increased use of timber in construction for sustainability and other reasons, it’s important that all stakeholders seek a more collaborative approach to deliver effective ‘timber integration.’ Andrew Orriss of... View Article

Take care with flooring

With environment heavily influencing health and wellbeing, Ashley Hooper from Joseph Hamilton Seaton discusses how the specification of care home flooring can aid wayfinding, provide visual stimulation, and boost social connectedness Conjure up in your mind the image of a... View Article

Intensive therapy for floors at a busy thermal spa instead of replacement

With the Bona Resilient System it is possible to renovate and upgrade resilient floors as opposed to replacement! Offering substantial cost, downtime, and environmental savings. Flooring significantly impacts various spaces including shopping centres, medical practices, schools, sports, and administrative buildings. It’s vital... View Article

Plumbing jobs flow faster by buying online

Waiting for spare parts or sourcing the right tools are two of the biggest causes of jobs being delayed – and customer complaints. That’s why online builders merchant Building Superstore is helping to plug this gap by adding over 24,000... View Article

Reginox: The best just got better

Reginox UK – the leading sinks, taps and accessories manufacturer, is excited to be relaunching its legendary ceramic sink range – promising that the best just got even better! Renowned in the industry for its high-quality, Reginox’s ceramic sinks are... View Article

TECHNAL TENTAL Curtain Wall: more possibilities, less impact

A new aluminium system for designing building envelops with multiple creative options, large glazing units and the lowest environmental impact. Four new patents allow for optimising materials, simplifying manufacture, and facilitating installation, which is carried out dry, with no glue... View Article

Redhill Barn

Nestled between steep Devon hills is Redhill Barn, an award-winning barn conversion that is quietly pushing the boundaries of timber frame engineering. Sarah and Tom, architects from London based practice Type Studio, undertook the conversion. The large existing barn was roofless... View Article

Airing ventilated cladding’s healthy set of benefits

Rockpanel’s Mark Snowden outlines the benefits of ventilated cladding buildups, in terms of the affect on fire safety performance in the wake of Grenfell Tower, as well as how such systems can benefit internal environmental quality in projects The Grenfell... View Article

A room with a flue

The future of home heating is largely focused on the use of heat pumps. Dennis Milligan from the British Flue and Chimney Manufacturers Association (BFCMA) looks at how they can be combined with wood burning stoves as secondary heating Although... View Article

Primary colours

Jemma Saunders from Crown Paints shares tips on using colour in primary school design so that spaces are easier to navigate for young children’s wellbeing Designing a primary school is a tough balancing act; educational spaces must encourage creativity, inspire... View Article

Encapsulate – Isolate – Integrate

When adding an extension, consider external openings in the existing cavity wall and where the new extension floor joins the original property floor. Cavity Trays Ltd manufactures a range of Level Threshold Trays (LTT), for extension and remedial applications. These... View Article