TTA Award winner highlights excellence in domestic refurbishment

Craven Dunnill & Co Ltd has won the Best Domestic Project category at the recent Tile Association Awards, which once again highlighted excellence in tiling across 18 different categories. The winning project comprised a stunning domestic renovation in Edgbaston, Birmingham.... View Article

Reginox unveils much anticipated Aquadzi tap

The much-anticipated launch of Reginox’s new 4-in1 tap is finally here – the Aquadzi. Sinks, taps and accessories manufacturer, Reginox UK, has launched the Aquadzi – the ultimate 4-in-1 tap that delivers instant filtered boiling, cold, hot and filtered drinking... View Article

A 1970s revival

A controversial 1970s building in the historic heart of Cheltenham has been transformed by AWW Architects to provide a contemporary mixed-use commercial development. Neil Smith from AluK reports Once a 1970s landmark in the centre of Cheltenham, but later becoming... View Article

Performance through time

Jonathan Lowy of VMZinc looks back at how changes in technology have improved the manufacture of zinc over the decades to enable greater versatility and durability in today’s projects The first zinc roof was installed on St Bartholomew’s Church in Liege,... View Article

Slated for natural versatility

David Cooke from Cupa Pizarras discusses the versatility of natural slate when it comes to aesthetics, and the resulting design freedom it offers architects, giving recent examples In an age where the environmental impact of our actions is rightly under... View Article

Breaking the nutrient neutrality deadlock

Two years ago, Natural England advised a number of local authorities in the Solent catchment area to halt the determination of planning applications unless the developments could prove they were nutrient neutral. And the issue is spreading. David Stagg, technical... View Article

ALUCOBOND® legno – The look & feel of natural wood

ALUCOBOND®, from 3A Composites GmbH, is pleased to announce ‘ALUCOBOND® legno’ a stunning new wood-effect finish, which not only looks like wood but due to its special coating –which adds a grainy structured feel to the surface – has a... View Article

Responding to the design challenges of modern offices

Rudiments is a unique carpet tile and plank collection from IVC Commercial. With a shared colour palette, modular options and designs that work beautifully together, Rudiments can respond to the design challenge of modern offices. Featuring Jute, Teak, Basalt and... View Article

Stride out in the All-NEW Work Trousers from Snickers Workwear

Snickers Workwear = Comfort = Wellbeing and Improved Performance. Snickers Workwear is continuing to make great strides in Work Trousers design and functionality while still increasing its commitment to environmental responsibility. Sustainable fabrics, body-mapping designs and improved performance are key... View Article

F. Ball launches F58 PLUS ‘No time to wait’ LVT adhesive

F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s new Styccobond F58 PLUS is a fast-drying, fibre-reinforced, pressure sensitive adhesive that is ideal for the installation of LVT floorcoverings. Its fast-drying formulation enables LVT tiles and planks to be secured from just five minutes... View Article

The new stone age has arrived

Powder coatings are continually evolving with a number of aesthetic finishes demonstrating variations in colour and patination. Realistic alternatives to masonry materials such as GRC, pre-cast concrete and Portland Stone can now be realised. Not long ago, the mere prospect... View Article

The fitting is easy with MEGAgrip balustrade system

Safety and ease of installation go hand in hand with CRL’s MEGAgrip, a heavy-duty balustrade system suitable for commercial situations. MEGAgrip is a fully adjustable 3kN commercial balustrade system, designed as a highly-durable public safety barrier for large commercial constructs,... View Article

Divide and conquer room layouts with Draks’ room dividers

Developers and designers are asking more of every available metre of space in a dwelling For over 20 years, Draks has honed the skill of creating stunning space saving, room dividing and storage solutions for the home. Specified by housebuilders, designers and... View Article