Defence by design

Planned legislation will make safety installations mandatory for entertainment venues, but Mark Stone from Securiscape says architects working on projects in all sectors should take a leaf from its book The cost of living crisis and pandemic may have dominated... View Article

Reinventing spaces with Origin’s Internal Doors

The way people view their homes is changing. Homeowners are increasingly opting to redesign open plan spaces to fit lifestyle changes and accommodate hybrid working. Our homes are now performing more functions than ever before, including playing host to homeworking.... View Article

Staircases and Balustrades

Efficient. Reliable. Exceptional. At Demon Designs Ltd, our team has extensive experience with staircases and balustrades. With our in-house designers and experienced fitters, no project is too complicated. We can supply and fit helical, spiral, cantilevered and single spine staircases... View Article

Maximise the view, maximise the space

Weston-Super-Mare’s Revo Kitchen & Terrace Restaurant has received glowing praise from customers for its alfresco dining. The 300-seater beach cafe and restaurant has been specified with high-quality Kestrel Aluminium Folding Sliding Door System that maximise the views and create a... View Article

Nordic Royal in Nova Scotia

‘Nordic Royal golden copper alloy gives the building a real sense of opulence and quality, as well as contributing to its art-deco feel’ Nordic Royal golden copper alloy detailing accentuates the art-deco inspired, subtle opulence of a new, award-winning development... View Article

Safe roof access & smoke ventilation for flat roofs

Join us on Tuesday 29th November 2022 @ 2.00pm, for our live RIBA accredited CPD seminar ‘ACCESS ALL AREAS’ – Roof Access and Natural Smoke Ventilation for Flat Roofs. Gain exclusive information on managing safe access, fire safety, smoke ventilation... View Article

New podcast: What’s stopping construction going green?

In the first episode of the Building Matters podcast by Lignacite, an expert panel picks apart the thorny subject of sustainability and discusses the foundations for change. Bringing together forward-thinking minds from leading architectural practices and Lignacite’s own team, the... View Article

Newton Waterproofing delivers nationwide with its own vehicle fleet

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has expanded its tracked delivery service on its own fleet of vehicles across the country, providing its customers with an advanced nationwide delivery system and vehicle tracking.... View Article

A lesson in anodised rainscreen cladding

Taking over ten years from concept to reality, the University of Birmingham Library was described as heralding a new generation of libraries in UK higher education. The state-of-the-art development replaces the old 1950s library and meets modern users’ requirements with... View Article

Insight Magazine

Insight Magazine is a residential construction magazine bringing you industry news, focused features, and on-site spotlights every quarter. Edited and published by Resibuild, our aim for Insight is to keep you informed of the latest industry trends in an educational,... View Article

From ice rink to event space with SterlingOSB Zero

When Gordon Barron, CEO of Inverness Ice Centre Ltd, was looking for a temporary cover for the ice rink, he sought the advice of Inverness-based wood-panel manufacturer, West Fraser (trading as Norbord). The Board of Directors of the Ice Centre... View Article

Classic homes that never date: get the New England look

Timeless and enduring, New England style homes are big news in exteriors right now. Find out how to get the look with Cedral facades. What’s the New England look? Originally exported from the southeast of England, it’s now associated with... View Article

A smart approach to the energy crisis

Could smart metering technology help ease the financial pain of rising living costs? Insite Energy’s Gareth Copland, considers the pros and cons Navigating a disaster pile-up of a global pandemic followed by worsening energy and cost-of-living crises is proving increasingly... View Article

Design out crime

Matthew McTighe from CAME UK discusses the importance of Secured By Design (SBD) and their role in securing developments around the UK Established in 1989, SBD plays a significant crime prevention role in the planning process to design out crime... View Article

The A1 and Only

An innovative A1 fire resistant dash EWI system which protects and enhances architecture without compromise to style, value and lifespan. K Systems launches its first A1 system – A1 Dash. Our innovative A1 fire resistant dash EWI system protects and... View Article

A guide to the correct paint specification

The finishing touches to a project can make all the difference to the sustainability and safety of dwellings. The Dulux Decorator Centre team looks at how the correct specification of paints and coatings can drive up building efficiency, improve fire... View Article

The power of healing architecture

The Sct. Hans Hospital in the Danish city Roskilde is a psychiatric facility specifically designed to provide the healthiest of environments for staff and patients and which has just won the prestigious Danish ‘Health Building of the year’ award. Forming... View Article