Author Archives: Kimberley Musson

A sound solution

Considering the impact of wastewater in building acoustic performance As the world continues to get noisier, building designers, specifiers and contractors have an increased responsibility to consider acoustics in their projects. However, current standards offer vague recommendations and little guidance... View Article

Draks’ dream walk-in wardrobes

With quality, beautiful “storage” always making the top ten in the list of what homebuyers look for – and moan about the lack of – housebuilders and designers are increasingly specifying walk-in wardrobes. The beauty here is that they do not have... View Article

Vent-Axia welcomes Housing Ombudsman’s report on damp and mould

Leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia is committed to improving public health by improving indoor air quality (IAQ) through ventilation, so welcomes the Housing Ombudsman’s report ‘Spotlight on Damp and Mould. It’s not lifestyle’. The report calls for landlords to take... View Article

VELFAC composite glazing – specify with confidence

VELFAC aluminium / timber glazing delivers both distinctive style and exceptional performance – adding value to every home you build. Our high performance windows and doors need careful specification to ensure all benefits are fully realised, and we provide the... View Article

An area of outstanding natural looking beauty

Setting the standard for aesthetics and performance, Forticrete’s high quality reconstituted walling stone replicates the rustic appearance of natural stone, for a fraction of the price. Specified by developers looking to meet local planning requirements, without compromising on quality or... View Article

C-TEC exhibiting at London Build

Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, is exhibiting at London Build, the UK’s biggest construction show. Taking place at Olympia on 17-18 November, London Build is THE place to be if you’re a contractor, specifier, architect, fire safety specialist, property developer... View Article

Leading tanking solution, Vandex BB 75, available from Resapol

Vandex BB 75, available exclusively from Resapol, is a cementitious, efflorescence free waterproof tanking slurry with excellent hydrophobic properties. Manufactured specifically for concrete and masonry, BB 75 is best known for its excellent results when waterproofing basements, walls and floors.... View Article

Crittall on the right lines with Crossrail

Crittall is making a major contribution to new and refurbished West London railway stations on the multi-billion pound Crossrail infrastructure project. Working for Network Rail contractors Hochtief Construction UK and John Graham Construction, Crittall has been creating the fenestration for... View Article

The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment

In June 2019 the UK Government announced a legally binding target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Net zero carbon is reached when the amount of greenhouse gas produced balances with the amount removed from the atmosphere. The pursuit... View Article

Standing tall, standing safe

Skyscrapers with glittering glazed facades are a frequent sight in many of the world’s major cities— but how can we protect them against fire spread? Curtain wall systems are a popular choice of facade in many urban habitats, but their... View Article

Lecico Bathrooms join NBS to increase reach with specifiers

Lecico Bathrooms are a leading supplier of bathroom and washroom solutions and with specifiers increasingly requiring information digitally Lecico have listed a range of products on NBS Source. Lecico Bathrooms have just under 100 products listed on NBS Source, covering commercial... View Article

Cedral: premium accessories for your ideal home

Cedral is the UK’s most experienced company when it comes to fibre cement slates and facades, and our range of accessories for roofs and cladding is designed to perfectly complement them. Plus, when you deal with Cedral, you have access... View Article

T-T Pumps’ Planet Range of pumping stations

Package Pumping Stations have evolved to be engineered with greater use of modern engineering design to tolerate the challenges of the civil and building sites. T-T Pumps designed the Planet Range of pumping stations with superior materials having tolerance to... View Article

The lengths we go to…

Building services design has gone to exceptional lengths to help achieve a high-end finish to a major hotel development- over 50m in this particular case. The length is that of the bulkhead in the reception area for the new 210... View Article

Improving the air quality in schools with the Vortice Vario

Classrooms in England have come under the spotlight from the Department for Education (DfE) who are spending around £25m providing better ventilation for classrooms, including providing state schools with CO2 sensors. Research has suggested that poor light levels, the wrong temperatures, humidity, air... View Article