Raising a glass

Darren Greenwell of Sto looks at some of the reasons why glazed exteriors remain incredibly popular, with architects continuing to create impressive modern facades in combination with other materials Over 100 years ago, a group of prominent German architects exchanged... View Article

The future of insulation

Paul Barrett, Head of Product Management at ROCKWOOL, explores how innovation in stone wool insulation could support the future of UK housebuilding. Pressure on the housebuilding sector to improve energy efficiency is rising and growing in complexity due to both... View Article

The Snickers Workwear ‘Head to Toe’ Layering system

‘Suit Up’ in Layers for consistent comfort and protection in cold and wet weather. You’ll get ‘head to toe’ functionality and protection with Snickers Workwear’s ergonomic base layers, insulating mid layers and weather-protective outer layer clothing. They not only allow... View Article

Wellness at your command

As the days grow shorter and colder, we desire warmth and comfort – wouldn’t it be wonderful to have the option to spend the dark evenings indulging in a little self-care and pampering, reaping some of the health benefits experienced... View Article

The Thames and transformation

The Greater London population is approximately nine million and more people are moving into the city every year. But building land remains scarce, despite the Docklands regeneration project which provided a great deal of inner-city space for redevelopment many years... View Article

Make walls true to nature with Rusticork

With its true bark texture, RUSTICORK from Granorte brings an original, bold and raw aesthetic to walls. The RUSTICORK collection of panels by Granorte create natural, bold and beautiful walls that come directly from the renewable bark of cork trees.... View Article

Gilberts’ background role in improving police estate efficiency

Capital investment in a new £48m headquarters building is predicted to save Merseyside Police approximately £250,000 a year in estate operating costs by delivering improved energy efficiency. A key component of the enhanced energy efficiency is the ventilation- delivered throughout... View Article

Why choose Build-Zone as your Structural Warranty provider?

The need for a structural warranty is paramount when you’re working on residential, mixed-use or commercial development projects. Individuals buying the property using a lender or a mortgage will require a lender-approved 10 year structural warranty. At Build-Zone, e want our... View Article

Creating assisted living technologies of the future

Pressalit products feature in the National Robotarium in Edinburgh Demonstrating how assisted living technologies can transform lives, advanced solutions from award winning manufacturer and designer, Pressalit, have been chosen to feature in the National Robotarium, the UK’s largest and most... View Article

Cradle to cradle flat roofing design

The UK government’s strategy set out last year to achieve net zero in the built environment, has meant that working to achieve this has become a top priority for contractors & specifiers as well as suppliers. The importance of early... View Article

Covering the angles with Quadra column casings

As a key product in Encasement’s extensive column casings range, Quadra four-sided casings offer a highly versatile solution for concealing interior structural steelwork, as well as building services, while also providing a stylish and durable finish to each project. By... View Article