Optigrun – the green roof experts

How can we help you with your green roof project? With 50 years’ experience, Optigrun is the leading roof greening specialist in Europe. With our green roof solutions and products, dedicated customer service and technical expertise, we strive to make... View Article

Arma metal pipe boxing – As tough as it gets

When external pipework needs to be concealed and protected from the risk of accidental damage, and vandalism, Encasement’s Arma metal pipe boxing is a tough and versatile solution that also improves aesthetics and adds a uniform finish to the project. Already widely... View Article

Wraptite® helps Dublin hospital promote healthy buildings

The Wraptite® external air barrier system from the A. Proctor Group is achieving an efficient airtightness solution at two new-build extensions to the Connolly Hospital in Dublin. The project consisted of two phases, a new laboratory building in phase one,... View Article

Passive fire protection designed for movement

Passive fire protection specialist, Siderise Insulation, offers a unique solution for protecting the perimeter of curtain wall systems. Installed in the movement gap between the curtain wall and floor slab, it is vital that curtain wall perimeter firestops can withstand... View Article

Solution Fires – Luxury electric fires & media walls

Solution Fires is a new generation of highly efficient, authentic and stylish electric fires and luxury media walls. The focus of your living space, with a state-of-the-art, ultra realistic flame display, these fires have been designed and manufactured with optimal... View Article

Crittall’s T60 windows meet Oxford challenge

A new building in the grounds of historic Trinity College, Oxford, illustrates how 21st Century environmental performance can be married seamlessly with traditional aesthetic requirements. Crittall’s T60 thermally broken steel windows make a major contribution to the Levine Building’s sustainability... View Article

Food for thought

Recent research into how people use kitchens shows that designs can ensure schemes play a vital role in improving the homeowners’ wellbeing, says Natalie Davenport from Häfele UK While traditionall kitchens have been relatively small spaces added onto a home... View Article

LEEDing on low impact

LEED is a new rival to BREEAM in evaluating the sustainability of industrial, office, hotel and residential buildings. Wojciech Brożyna from Aluprof UK discusses its benefits, and ways to meet the standard LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is... View Article

Raising the bar for external spaces

Caroline Birdsall from Millboard describes the recent trends in including decking for outdoor areas, from entertainment to increasingly al fresco bars and dining in domestic and hospitality settings, post-pandemic An overriding trend we have all seen in recent times is... View Article

Safety rises to the top

Representing the biggest improvements to building safety in nearly 40 years, the Building Safety Act will have far-reaching implications. Nick Mellor at LEIA explains what it means for design of evacuation lifts for all users In the wake of Grenfell,... View Article

Commercial considerations

Anil Madan of Ideal Standard details the top factors that architects need to consider when designing and creating commercial washrooms Commercial washroom design is often a tricky balance due to the many factors you need to weigh up with what... View Article

Water saving discount schemes now available for house builders

The construction industry uses considerable natural resources and with growing concerns over climate change and finite resources, there is increasing pressure on the industry to reduce their environmental impact. An increasingly important factor in sustainable construction is water conservation. With... View Article

Affordable City living by Bellway, with Vicaima door design flair

Vicaima are pleased to have been chosen to supply the latest on-trend interior doors, to specialist residential developer, Bellway Homes; for an affordable luxury urban apartment project in the heart of Glasgow. Working in conjunction with partners Rowan Manufacturing, Vicaima’s... View Article

Stelrad add product videos to YouTube channel

Installers are reacting warmly to the addition of a number of new short videos covering the Stelrad radiator range on its YouTube Channel. The latest additions feature four of its new towel rail products and the latest release – its... View Article