Who knew precast concrete stairs could look this good?

Milbank Concrete Products, based in Essex, are pleased to introduce you to Kallisto Stairs – a proven UK-based concept for precast-manufactured curved stairs. Staircases are a focal point of architectural design – in large open spaces they make a statement, and... View Article

BLANCO’s SUBLINE in SILGRANIT® is simply sublime

BLANCO’s SUBLINE sink portfolio has been developed to combine exceptional designs with practicality and durability. Available in a range of models and colours, the SUBLINE sink in Silgranit® combines a strong sink surface with creativity for the busy kitchen. Homeowners and designers... View Article

Project: Cinque Port Self Build, Hythe, Kent

Project Description A strikingly modern 3600 sq. ft. four-bedroom self-build on Cliff Road in Hythe, one of the country’s historic Cinque Ports, has used Marmox Multiboards as part of its cladding solution, around both the inside of an elevated balcony... View Article

Toward safe and independent showering

Specialised for the demands of acute and mental healthcare, Horne’s range of robust pre-plumbed shower panels and grab rails are similarly appropriate for settings such as extra care, aged and dementia care, rehabilitation, accessible and Changing Places facilities. Supplying the... View Article

Achieving a sustainable future with Newton Waterproofing

Sustainability is a topic now talked about daily within all sectors. Just recently, the UN released a scientific report dubbed ‘code red for humanity’, warning of increasingly extreme heatwaves, droughts and flooding, and a key temperature limit being broken in... View Article

Peter Kelsey honoured with Outstanding Achievement Award

Peter Kelsey, the man who founded and led Designer Contracts to become the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has been honoured with an Outstanding Achievement in the Flooring Industry award. Announced at the Contract Flooring Journal’s 2021 awards ceremony, held at... View Article

Compliant and creative aluminium windows and doors

Hitting low U-value targets doesn’t mean missing out on design flexibility thanks to Senior Architectural Systems’ stylish range of PURe® aluminium windows and doors. With the thermal-efficiency of aluminium windows set to become even more important in light of the... View Article

New Pergolas from Phantom Screens

Phantom Screens has long been known for the introduction of high quality power screens to the UK. Now, in addition to helping self-builders control heat build and insect ingress in large glazed areas, the company has introduced a range of... View Article

TORMAX automatic access to award-winning gallery

The award-winning MK Gallery brings world-class exhibitions and events, together with pioneering learning and engagement programmes, to the heart of Milton Keynes. Ensuring this vibrant community facility is accessible to all, TORMAX was contracted by B&K Building Services Ltd to... View Article

Stepping up to smarter showering? Aqualisa has it covered

Aqualisa launches Quartz™ Smart Retrofit Shower range Quartz™ Smart Retrofit Shower transforms any brand of exposed mixer shower into a smart digital showering solution with minimal disruption to bathroom decor All-in-one solution upgrades existing mixer shower to a voice-activated Aqualisa... View Article

Why plastic drainage products can save you time and money

New sewerage sector guidance (SSG) from Water UK, makes it clear that thermoplastic pipes manufactured to BS EN 13476 can be considered for below ground drainage on all developments in England, including for on-plot and off-plot sewers. But why should... View Article

Canary Wharf office complex upgrades to Advanced protection

A host of industry-leading fire protection solutions from UK manufacturer, Advanced, have been installed to protect approximately 140,000 sq ft of Grade A office space at Westferry House, Canary Wharf. As a cornerstone office building situated at the western gateway... View Article

Expert ventilation solutions for the education sector

For a natural or hybrid ventilation solution in schools and other educational facilities Passivent can provide design expertise and technical support acquired over 35 years of business. The Hybrid Plus2 Aircool® is just one of the products in Passivent’s education... View Article

Why developers are digitising home user guides with Resi-Sense

The fully populated digital home user guide for residential developments. We want to tell you about Resi-Sense: the web service that is transforming the delivery of resident handover information using digital data. Traditional printed handover packs are cumbersome and the information... View Article

Trains, planes and buses!

When it comes to durable and decorative casings for transport projects, the extensive Encasement range has them covered. The constant footfall and traffic created by passengers, places specific demands on column casings and wall linings, as they need to be... View Article

How Quintain triumphed at Wembley Park with Zutec

With the help of Zutec – Quintain went all the way to Wembley and got a dream result. Using Zutec’s full suite of solutions, the multi award-winning developer and asset owner/manager streamlined its information management throughout construction, handover and operation... View Article

Driving growth

Following the lifting of the final restrictions, construction businesses across the UK are preparing for a future beyond covid. Leeds-based C80 Group is one of those companies, with ambitious targets for post-pandemic growth in its sights. We spoke to Group... View Article