Author Archives: Kimberley Musson

Build beautifully

Kingscourt, part of Breedon, has made beautifully-crafted bricks for over 100 years. Strong, durable and attractive, the wide range of colours and textures includes rustic, weathered and tumbled – with buff and orange bricks recently added by customer demand. With... View Article

Understanding the dynamics of fast-track construction

The adoption of offsite construction involves upfront capital costs – this is often where comparisons are made between factory-based and traditional building methods. If evaluated in isolation the traditional approach could appear a cheaper option, without taking into consideration the... View Article

Timber frame fire safety in use guidance

With an objective to enhance quality and drive product innovation through technical guidance and research, the Structural Timber Association (STA), as part of their continual development programme, has been collaborating with the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), the University of... View Article

Understanding and complying with Approved Document B

Since the ban on using combustible materials in residential buildings of 18 metres and higher, there have been many questions surrounding compliance. Ryno has launched IGNO in a bid to make it straightforward. Following the Grenfell Tower disaster in June... View Article

Five common mistakes budding property developers commit

Real estate development is not the most beginner-friendly field. However, many developers start on small projects and learn from there. Still, many commit some crucial mistakes that could put them in debt for years to come, or lead to severe... View Article

Rinato Deck Boards

With our range of composite non-toxic deck boards there is a style, colour and price to suit everyone. Our boards are easy to install, look fantastic and are as easy to work as wood and are recyclable. Our dual faced... View Article

Stylish new carpet launch from Designer Contracts

Designer Contracts – the UK’s largest flooring contractor – has introduced a stylish, neutral carpet collection into its wide-ranging portfolio of floorcoverings. Primo Naturals is an easy-clean, twist-pile carpet, made with 100 per cent Excellon polypropylene – a fibre recognised... View Article

IP Ratings: the facts. A simple guide to IP ratings

The term IP rating or ingress protection is used to define the level of protection provided by a casing or enclosure. The term is published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and allows enclosure manufacturers to clearly label their product... View Article

Style divides space at iconic Skegness Pavilion

After standing vacant for some years, the Tower Gardens Pavilion in Skegness has been completely refurbished to create a multi-use council facility. Delivering flexibility to the main hall, partitioning expert Style was contracted to install a Dorma Hüppe Variflex moveable... View Article