Author Archives: Kimberley Musson

#athomewithmapei online CPD’s

Mapei present the remaining dates of their 2020 CPD Calendar, offering information on current building standards, best practise, and technical issues 29/10/2020 – Below Ground Waterproofing Covering an introduction to BS 8102:2009 and key points to note for basement waterproofing.... View Article

Accessible design in public washrooms

In public places, adapted washrooms must cater for the whole population, not just individuals. Where space is at a premium, separate provision for people with reduced mobility is not always possible. The obvious solution is to specify washrooms with access... View Article

Welsh Slate takes its RIBA-approved CPD online

“Welsh Slate as a building material” is now available remotely. A RIBA-approved CPD on the benefits of natural slate for roofing, cladding, walling, flooring, paving and aggregates is now also available online with Welsh Slate, part of the Breedon group.... View Article

Top tips for the treatment of woodworm

Woodworm is actually a common furniture beetle. A wood-boring insect. The destruction that an infestation causes can be traced to the larvae that dwell in timber and feed on it as a source of nutrition; boring huge, narrow tunnels. When... View Article

Changing habits in public washrooms

Hand washing has become a pre-occupation for the nation. As the spotlight turns on our public washrooms, Carole Armstrong, marketing manager at DELABIE, asks if they are able to cope with the increased demand to maintain the nation’s collective health.... View Article

Sidey’s ‘flush’ solution for housing developments

This revolutionary externally flush tilt & turn window is an ideal solution for any building project, as it has been specifically designed to prevent the framework from overlapping to give a more ‘flush’ appearance. The Sidey flush tilt & turn... View Article

KINEPROTECT: The perfect solution for Salcombe café

Tourism businesses keen to get back to what they do best are investing in Kineprotect screens to keep customers and staff safe. Mounted on aluminium profiles and featuring stainless steel feet, the Kineprotect was chosen for the serving counter at... View Article

Staircase experts Spiral UK launch design guide

Bespoke staircase manufacturer Spiral UK has launched a new staircase design guide for architects, specifiers and homeowners planning a custom-made staircase. Download new staircase design guide The staircase design guide, which is free to download on their website, covers everything... View Article

C-TEC creates new evacuation alert video

Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has created a new Evacuation Alert Systems video. Aimed at anyone involved in residential fire safety, the animated video shows exactly how Evacuation Alert Systems can be used to assist the Fire and Rescue Services... View Article

Affordable warmth for social housing

Max Halliwell and George Clarke discuss affordable warmth for UK social housing in the latest podcast episode. Listen to our latest podcast episodes on Social housing with Max Halliwell. Episodes include discussions with Ecodan Ambassador George Clarke and Rob Hicks... View Article

Comprehensive system solutions

A modern building now has to excel in performance — reducing its environmental impact, being more energy efficient, aesthetically pleasing and meeting the requirements of the ever-more critical end user. Insulation is at the centre of sustainable energy and is... View Article

PORCELANOSA Autumn Trends 2020

After an eventful decade and an unprecedented 2020, we can see the effects of these reflected in upcoming interior design trends. We have all had to create a new normal for ourselves outside of the usual work environment and our... View Article