An education in aesthetics

Flooring in education is becoming a question of aesthetics, with schools and colleges giving more consideration to its importance in creating inspiring learning environments. Jake Parks of IVC Commercial explains how great design plus safety and practicality can be achieved... View Article

Innovating decarbonisation in wood protection technologies

Arxada Wood Protection in Europe is utilising modern chemistry in wood preservatives to drive circular economy principles for building design. Timber treated with Arxada’s innovative metal-free wood preservative, Tanalith® MF, can be reused or recycled at end of life. In... View Article

From 1970’s relic to contemporary haven

In the outskirts of Newcastle, a bold couple embarked on a journey to reinvent their home, demolishing a dated 1970s property to create a three-story masterpiece. Find out more Products displayed include: Aluminium front doors Double sliding doors NEW FIRST-OF-IT’S-KIND... View Article

SIEGENIA focuses on smart living

Feel at home in the future Throughout its over 100-year history, SIEGENIA has been at the forefront of innovation, and this remains the case today. Their extensive smart home offering includes motorised doors and access control systems, monitoring, sensor and... View Article

Luceco shines the spotlight on inspection work lights

Designed to last the task, Luceco’s wide range of inspection work lights provide reliable, high quality, innovative lighting tools for all trade and recreational uses. Innovative Design The new Flexible Head Torch from Luceco uses the latest LED filament technology... View Article

Why ventilation must be integrated earlier

Jason Bennett of indoor climate solutions provider Zehnder Group UK explores why including the consideration of heating and ventilation systems at design stages is the most effective approach, but it’s being overlooked Traditionally when designing properties, heating and ventilation systems... View Article

Keller appoints new Area Sales Manager – Ben Kennedy

Due to continued growth in the business, Dutch kitchen manufacturer, Keller, has announced the appointment of Ben Kennedy as the new Area Sales Manager for the Midlands, UK. 2023 was a record year for Keller in the UK so Ben is joining the... View Article

Pendock architectural casings on NBS Source

Pendock’s product range includes six distinct groups that encompass, building linings, column casings and services casings, together with washrooms and other specialist casing solutions, all of which can be specified on NBS Source. A new architectural casings brochure is also... View Article

SFE Façade 2024 Design and Engineering Awards

The SFE Façade 2024 Design and Engineering Awards recognise and reward excellence in façade engineering across six categories: New Build, Refurbishment, Product, Young Façade Engineer, Digital Innovation and Special Structure. All categories have a UK and International award making the... View Article

Lowest cost option for your life safety smoke control system?

Smoke control is a crucial life safety system. It needs to be carefully designed, installed and commissioned properly, by fully competent experts. It also needs to be maintained regularly by equally competent companies, who should have third party certification. Colt... View Article

Napoleon to the Stirling Prize winner with VMZINC

At the beginning of the 19th century when zinc first started to be used as a roofing material many of the concerns that exist in 2024 were already being considered. Is the roof going to look attractive, how long will it... View Article

Out of the blue with Designer Contracts

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has boosted its blue book collection with a new eco-carpet made entirely with yarn from ethically sourced, internationally accredited plastic bottles. Eco-Abode is one of the latest additions to the company’s popular blue... View Article

Yuki Hospital project highlights Haddonstone’s global appeal

Haddonstone has supplied creative cast stone products for health sector projects in the past; and a major contract has recently seen the company involved in meeting major technical and logistical challenges, as well as linking up for late-night conference calls spanning... View Article

ThermoSafe Decoral aluminium entrance doors

Hörmann ThermoSafe Decoral aluminium entrance doors have been designed and developed to provide discerning consumers with a high quality, secure aluminium door together with a selection of beautiful and modern décor finishes. Manufactured to the highest quality standards, the Hörmann... View Article

Collard Towers, Hilton, Cambridgeshire

Seasoned self-builders Sarah and Rob Collard have designed and built not just one family home but two, the second being ‘Collard Towers’. Sarah says, “A few years ago we bought a plot of land, demolished the existing house and self-built... View Article

Easy-to-use wall access loft ladder for modern family home

This New Forest family home features an impressive double-height landing space. A small hatch positioned 2.65m above the floor-level provides access to the loft, which offers useful storage and contains the boiler. The homeowners wanted easy access to the loft.... View Article