Author Archives: Kimberley Musson

ASWS answers fresh call from County Hall

Building on its 30-year long association with the former GLC headquarters on the south bank of the Thames, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has provided its unique skillset to a company carrying out an equally unusual style of redevelopment within... View Article

Schlüter-Systems adds warmth to luxury hotel and spa

Tile and stone experts, Schlüter-Systems, were involved in the renovation and restoration of The Newt Hotel and Spa, a stunning country estate surrounded by beautiful gardens, nestled within the heart of Somerset. The project consisted of three different areas: Hadspen House, The... View Article

Ambitious redevelopment project

This exquisite detached property, nestled within expansive grounds, was acquired shortly before the pandemic. The new owners had big plans for renovation, including a new entrance, extensions on the sides and rear, and converting the loft. Their goal? To modernise... View Article

Acoustics help eating in comfort

By their very nature of being large, open spaces with many hard surfaces, ambient noise levels in bars and restaurants tends to be high. This inevitably leads to customers talking louder to be heard and so begins a perpetual cycle... View Article

Transform your home with broken-plan living

The Modern Footprint of a Home The way families utilise their homes has changed dramatically in the past few years. The pandemic accelerated working-from-home opportunities, which for many are now permanent. But our homes are not designed to accommodate home... View Article

Marmox showing off at UK Construction Week

Marmox, a leading British manufacturer of waterproofing and insulation solutions, will be attending this year’s UK Construction Week show (NEC 3-5th October), where it will be previewing its versatile new Fireboard product alongside the company’s well-established Multiboards on stand B620.... View Article

Marmox Multiboard shapes up for East Midlands mini-mansion

The regional housebuilder undertaking the construction of a totally bespoke private house in Leicestershire has been introduced to the multiple benefits of Marmox Multiboards for the first time, but its operatives are so impressed with the versatile insulating backer boards... View Article

New ActivMotion® Glide Wall Unit

With a discreet design to compliment most kitchens, the new ActivMotion® Glide Wall Unit brings the contents of the cupboard out and down towards the user. The simple controls make it easy to use as the smooth and quiet motion... View Article

A new dimension in rainscreen insulation

Kingspan Insulation has launched AlphaCore Pad, an A2-s1,d0 rated rainscreen insulation board with a hydrophobic core which achieves a thermal conductivity of just 0.020 W/mK. Suitable for use behind rainscreen facades on all buildings, regardless of building type, height, construction and location –... View Article

Simple pipe boxing from Encasement

The Encasement range of pipe boxing and casings for social housing is widely used across the UK to conceal interior and exterior pipework in fire sprinkler installations, heating system upgrade projects and low carbon district heating schemes. Versa pre-formed pipe boxing is already... View Article

Special steel lintels push the boundaries of architectural design

For the most creative building designs, innovative and sustainable design solutions have the potential to turn architects’ visions into reality. This is why Keystone Lintels, leading manufacturer of steel lintels, offers a range of specialised products and services to cater... View Article

Trending: Internal Doors

In a stagnant market, housebuilders need to ensure that they are maximising every opportunity to appeal to potential home buyers. Now trending are internal doors. Internal doors have become the most searched-for door type on Google over the last three years... View Article

Yeoman Rainguard Premier at UK Construction Week

Yeoman Rainguard, the leading supplier of quality rainwater and roofline systems, is delighted to announce that it will be exhibiting at the UK Construction Week (UKCW) in Birmingham from 3rd to 5th October 2023. UKCW is the UK’s largest built... View Article

The most compact yet powerful MVHR available in the market

Titon, a leading provider of ventilation solutions, is excited to announce the expansion of its mechanical heat recovery range with the introduction of the new HRV4 Q Plus Range. This latest addition showcases Titon’s commitment to delivering innovative and efficient... View Article

Designer Contracts to exhibit at UK Construction Week

Designer Contracts are a national company with a unique network of 14 regions. Since 1992 they have enjoyed significant growth and success, allowing them to build considerable financial resources, a robust operational structure, fantastic buying power and a loyal and... View Article

Solution Fires expands luxury electric fire range

Leading fireplace manufacturer Solution Fires has significantly expanded its desirable, sophisticated electric fire range with the addition of five new models. Complementing the brand’s existing collection of highly efficient, authentic electric fires and fireplaces is the Blackthorn, a stylish electric stove designed to mimic... View Article