Reynaers Aluminium frames sea view for minimalist home

Nestled away on the Isle of Wight, Island Rest is a contemporary home which makes for the perfect hideaway to enjoy the surrounding views. Supporting the building to seamlessly connect with its environment while equipping occupants with everyday functionality, aluminium... View Article

BLANCO launches new user-friendly Partner Area

The next generation of BLANCO UK’s Partner Area has been launched to make life easier for the company’s valued, busy customers. Allowing quick and easy access to pricing, the portal also provides retailers with simple online product ordering processes, the latest details of... View Article

Reynaers Aluminium | Introducing Hi-Finity sliding doors

Discover the benefits of aluminium glazing and uncover the transformative impact it could have on your home. For over 50 years, Reynaers Aluminium has been designing cutting-edge glazing solutions for some of the most iconic buildings in the world. Engineered... View Article

Water savings in the balance

Richard Bateman at RWC UK looks at how thermal balancing valves help minimise water waste in larger buildings, as the pressure grows to save resources Wasting water is a particular problem in big buildings that use recirculating hot water systems... View Article

Traditional is the new modern

Tom Wright of George Barnsdale explores the use of timber in ‘minimalist’ designs “We must recognise the importance of timber in overcoming our climate challenge,” David Warburton wrote to his fellow MPs recently. On paper, politicians are making the right... View Article

Access best practice

Alastair Stannah from Lifts Distribution & Service (UK) discusses best practice specification for making public buildings fully accessible for all users Driving best practice for accessibility in commercial and public buildings are the legal framework; the Building Regulations, Part M... View Article

Test data in the frame

Steve Griffiths of Taylor Lane Timber Frame and the Structural Timber Association looks at the latest developments on fire test data in the timber frame industry, post-Grenfell For many years, the construction industry – not least the timber frame sector –... View Article

Geberit lifts the lid on… sustainability

With a greater focus on sustainability throughout supply chains and increased consumer awareness of eco performance from brands, it is more important than ever to support sustainability through innovation. Sophie Weston, channel marketing manager at Geberit, explores the role of... View Article

Domus Ventilation Revit® BIM files now available as direct download from www.domusventilation.co.uk

Domus Ventilation, manufacturer of market-leading mechanical ventilation systems that save energy and improve indoor air quality, is pleased to announce that its full range of Revit BIM (Building Information Modelling) files can now be downloaded directly from its website, www.domusventilation.co.uk, free of charge. BIM is a government driven shared knowledge... View Article

Studio Moods Wins at the SBID International Design Awards

IVC Commercial’s Studio Moods modular vinyl design floor has won another award, this time in the Flooring and Floor Coverings category in the SBID (Society of British & International Interior Designers) International Design Awards. The prestigious accolade joins Studio Moods’... View Article

Acoustic panels can embrace the extreme

Recent tests have shown that Troldtekt acoustic panels withstand moisture levels up to 98%, even when combined with high temperatures up to 40°C. These latest tests were carried out by the accredited Danish Technological Institute to the European product standard... View Article

Schöck Isokorb for award winning ‘Sky-House’ scheme

The ‘Sky-House’ development, at Oughtibridge Mill to the north of Sheffield, comprises forty high-specification homes. The term ‘Sky-House’ being derived from the spacious feel of the properties, which benefit from unrivalled views and offer bright and airy living, complete with... View Article