Missing Closers… Whoa, Heavy!

Fire doors are crucial for safety, yet their weight often causes residents to remove door closers, compromising fire protection. Pete Davies of Fireco highlights how free-swing devices can address this by ensuring doors close properly during emergencies. For those of... View Article

Residential ventilation

Vectaire Ltd can design systems ensuring efficient, low energy ventilation and can supply accessories, organise installation, commissioning and maintenance of the products.  Schemes can be designed for private and social housing; apartments; student accommodation; care homes; and hotels.  WHEREVER good... View Article

Zentia unveils Decoframe – a renaming of the Axiom range

Zentia, the UK’s market leader in complete ceiling solutions, is excited to announce the renaming of its popular Axiom range of canopies to DecoFrame. This change reflects the company’s commitment to modern design and high acoustic performance, offering customers a... View Article

Which is the best glazed door for your home?

Choosing the right glazed door system for your extension, renovation or self-build can be a real challenge, because every supplier will tell you their doors are the best. For 25 years IDSystems has manufactured, supplied and installed premium aluminium doors... View Article

Haworth Tompkins offices become a living showcase

When architects Haworth Tompkins relocated after over a decade in Kentish Town – the move allowed the studio to combine their main office and nearby satellite office into one new larger space close to the Barbican. The move provided the... View Article

Daring to be different – the Quadro timber loft ladder

The ‘Quadro’ challenges the expectations of the traditional timber loft ladder. It features the latest innovations to provide excellent thermal performance and an airtight seal, combined with attractive styling and a high-quality finish. What is more, the Quadro is made-to-measure,... View Article

Sto facade products specified for new school building

A Sto external wall insulation system was specified to create a thermally-efficient school building with a façade reflecting its branding. Designed by Solihull Council’s in-house architects, Building Design Studio, the new block sits at the heart of Alderbrook School and... View Article

Get colourful with Bradite One Can

Working with a client to select an exterior colour scheme involves a number of different considerations. Most importantly, do the colours chosen complement the exterior of the property? How should a painter and decorator select a colour scheme on behalf... View Article

Strand Hardware: FP600 Finger Protection

Strand Hardware’s FP600 offers robust finger protection for high-traffic environments. Designed for facilities like schools, hospital and care homes, the FP600 ensures safety for vulnerable users, including children and the elderly. With durable flame-retardant fabric, the FP600 shields fingers from... View Article

Vent-Axia Enables Action this World Ventilation Day

Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is welcoming the third, World Ventilation Day, #WorldVentil8Day, a day dedicated to recognising and promoting the importance of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ). This year World Ventil8 Day will be held on Friday 8th November 2024,... View Article

How innovation is transforming pumping stations

In a constantly evolving, competitive, and challenging world, where accountability and reducing risk is the cornerstone for the future of the construction industry, Delta Membrane Systems Limited launches the innovative HLA Plus and HLA Plus Intelligent. The Delta HLA Plus... View Article

Breathing Buildings supports World Ventil8 Day!

Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems is celebrating World Ventilation Day (#WorldVentil8Day). World Ventil8 Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of ventilation as a crucial part of enabling health and wellbeing of... View Article

Scalable EV charging which can save you thousands

Running cables for commercial EV charger installations is time-consuming and expensive. Unless you’re using the Zaptec Pro. Most EV charger manufacturers require every charger to be directly connected to the power supply. That means an installation of 6 chargers located... View Article

Looking for the perfect insulation and waterproofing solution?

Discover the benefits of SOPREMA XPS and Duoflex When it comes to looking for the perfect insulation and waterproofing solution, finding reliable, high-performance products is essential for ensuring the longevity and efficiency of your project. SOPREMA XPS thermal insulation boards stand... View Article

F. Ball raises the bar

Products from F. Ball’s System LVT range, including the company’s Stopgap 700 and Stopgap 1200 smoothing compounds and Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive adhesive, were chosen to meet high expectations for a contemporary flooring installation in a brand new Bromsgrove bar.... View Article