As the popularity of glazed curtain walling increases, particularly for large urban buildings, Dan Gleeson of Reynaers UK discusses the benefits of aluminium systems and considers the importance of working with experienced suppliers. Forming an integral part of a building’s... View Article

Today, more than ever, the key to enhancing buyer appeal is not just planning ahead, but designing ahead too. As buyers increasingly seek out washrooms that are not only functional but inspirational, it’s never been more important for developers to... View Article

Easy to fit decorative boxings from UK Boxings have been used for more than 20 years by UK housing associations, local authorities and social housing contractors to hide pipework for fire sprinklers, heating systems and below boilers to save time... View Article

Metalline are the first UK cladding manufacturer to uniquely offer BOTH non-combustible aluminium Rainscreen and non-combustible aluminium insulated Spandrel panels, all fully tested and certified to Class A1 rating. Metalline’s Ultima Insulated Spandrel panel range and Metalline’s Unity Rainscreen System... View Article

Whether looking for a replacement lift or new lift for a building project, selecting the right passenger lift for a housing project can be a challenge. Many different factors need to be considered carefully to ensure that the selected lift... View Article

The launch of the Green Homes Grant scheme in September 2020 opens up new opportunities – and not just for homeowners and landlords. Mike Riseley, UK Sales Director at RWC, offers his view on a step in the right direction... View Article

A cash donation from Norbord has made the challenge of home learning a little easier for families at a primary school close to the company’s Cowie plant. Staff have made good use of the donation to purchase much-needed carry cases... View Article

Resiblock have been specified as the go to Paving Sealer for new McDonald’s restaurants across the UK. This relationship began in 2019 with the sealing of McDonalds, East Belfast, where Resiblock ‘22’ was utilised to seal and stabilise Concrete Block... View Article

Panasonic has developed a new IoT remote controller: CONEX. Offering next generation solutions for the Panasonic Commercial Air Conditioning line-up, this advanced system brings a host of benefits for compatible units through your smartphone or tablet. CONEX is accessible, flexible,... View Article

With verifiably sustainable fabric technology innovations. With a focus on comfort, performance and sustainability in its new products, the 2021 digital catalogue has all you need to know about Snickers Workwear, including new products that now use REPREVE, the world’s number... View Article

The redevelopment of a popular primary school for Central Bedfordshire Council has included the specification of Marmox Thermoblocks to tackle the critical issue of thermal bridging around the building perimeter, as well as beneath cross-walls to the main structure. The... View Article

A comprehensive refurbishment project, addressing a community centre belonging to Sevenoaks District Council, is featuring the benefits of Magply boards as the substrate for a through-coloured render system that will be exposed to rugged use, as well as the worst... View Article

Established in 2017 to predominantly operate in the UK’s ‘Build to Rent’ sector, Brickland Limited is making rapid progress on a nine-storey, 200-apartment property in a buoyant area of Liverpool, turning to the fabrication service offered by Marley Plumbing &... View Article

Leading independent fire safety glass manufacturer, Pyroguard, has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the multi-functional benefits its toughened fire safety glass offers. Through the informed specification of additional counterpanes, architects, specifiers and contractors can create beautiful and bespoke... View Article

Senior Architectural Systems has provided a high-performance fenestration package for a stunning new residential development in Nottingham. The Waterside Apartments scheme, aptly named owing to its prominent location on the banks of the River Trent, comprises a mix of luxury... View Article

COACH intuitively guides you through the specification process, so you can create your balcony design in minutes. Make decisions and value engineer your balcony design in minutes, not weeks. What does the future hold for balcony design? Imagine a world where... View Article

When there are ambitions to build one of the world’s most advanced rail transit systems, few compromises will do. So when the Qatar Government announced a €130bn diversification and modernisation programme, with a first phase being development of the Doha... View Article