Author Archives: Kimberley Musson

Stick or seal EB25 smashes both

EB25 from Sika Everbuild is a powerful sealant and adhesive in one which has fast become a popular option for trade professionals looking for a multitasking sealant and adhesive. Since its launch two years ago, EB25 has secured its place... View Article

A new approach to surface water management

Expectations of the built environment are changing to meet sustainability targets and corporate social responsibility values. Following ten years of research and development by Rockwool, Hydrorock Solutions has launched a new, innovative, sustainable drainage system consisting of Natural Aquifer Blocks... View Article

Cumnock Bus Station

New stainless steel contemporary wall mounted benches for this modern station. Earlier this year Benchmark Design where contacted by Clarks Contractors to design and manufacture a number of curved stainless steel benches for the new Cumnock Bus Station. East Ayrshire... View Article

Marley Alutec – Keeping up appearances

Marley Alutec has contributed to the successful delivery of a stunning new build property in Stapeley, Cheshire – while restoring a developer’s faith in the aluminium eaves industry. Located within the Cheshire countryside, Broadoaks is a newly built, two-storey contemporary... View Article

Kawneer glazing systems help hospital open early for Covid

The Grange University Hospital features modular windows by Kawneer. Architectural glazing systems by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer that were installed off-site helped elements of a £350 million new hospital to finish almost a year ahead of schedule and help with the Covid... View Article

Opening new doors at Finborough School

Finborough School, an independent day and boarding school based in situated in the village of Great Finborough, near Stowmarket, Suffolk, has recently added a brand new Science and Art building to its complex, comprising of art rooms, a photography suite and... View Article

Staggering Success!

Water penetrating cavity wall masonry above stepped and staggered gables is controlled using approved Cavitrays. The only gable abutment system awarded European Technical Approval is manufactured by the UK specialist Cavity Trays Ltd. The DPC tray adjusts to suit the... View Article

The new inspired workplace

Arstiderne architects, a division of architectural and engineering consultancy Sweco, has transformed a large industrial building into a stunning open plan office to house the 180 Sweco employees at a location near Aarhus in Denmark. The clever design retains much... View Article

Game, Set and Match for Resiblock at Wimbledon!

Resiblock, and the Resiblock Resiecco product, have been selected as the sealer of choice for The Gate 20 renovations as part of the Wimbledon Master Plan at SW19. The Gate 20 project will see the relocation of the two storey... View Article

The fantastic four finishes from UNILIN Panels

UNILIN Panels, has introduced four brand-new MDF panels with a coloured core. Without the need to apply a surface finish, UNILIN’s new coloured-in core Fibralux MDF panels make it even faster and easier to lift interiors out of the ordinary.... View Article

Panasonic HVAC ensures comfort in car showroom

Motorpoint, the UK’s largest independent car retailer, was looking to improve year-round comfort for visitors to its store in Chingford in North East London. Panasonic distributor, AMP Air, worked with CSD Air Conditioning to provide the ideal energy-efficient HVAC solution... View Article

Modern Victoriana

With CTD Architectural Tiles The trend for incorporating more traditional finishes and details into today’s interiors has risen exponentially in popularity within residential, commercial and hospitality sectors. From decorative touches that evoke a hint of art deco glamour to patterns... View Article

Kalwall at the mall

Following a fire in 2019 that caused extensive damage, remedial works along with an additional retail extension are now complete at The Mall, Walthamstow. The Mall, which was redeveloped by ESA Architecture, includes a £5m full internal refurbishment designed to... View Article

Leviat launch new thermally efficient Ancon windpost

Leviat, world leader in connecting, fixing, lifting and anchoring technology for the construction industry, has launched a revolutionary new thermally efficient Ancon windpost designed to minimise thermal bridging in masonry cavity walls. Following extensive research and testing, the patented Thermal Windpost (TWP2), part... View Article

The importance of designing urban tree pits correctly

GreenBlue Urban are enthused to launch a new CPD workshop, assessing the importance of designing urban tree pits correctly, creating a multi-functional SuDS feature and intertwining existing utilities. This ‘free of charge’ lunch time presentation via Microsoft Teams/Zoom provides specifiers... View Article