Author Archives: Kimberley Musson

Ibis warmly welcomes guests with TORMAX automatic access

Successfully creating a more welcoming lobby for visiting guests, the Ibis Styles NEC hotel in Birmingham recently contracted TORMAX to install a double set of automatic sliding doors to the main entrance. The new design more effectively maintains the ambient... View Article

Beko plc Appliance Partners welcome new Head of Customer Care

Beko plc Appliance Partners, the specialist division of Beko plc which offers bespoke home appliance solutions to housebuilders, build-to-rent providers, developers and contractors, have announced the appointment of Sharif-Paul Anton as their new Head of Customer Care, strengthening their operations and... View Article

HIP Learner of the Year

Seven finalists, six colleges, one winner. The finalists of the 2023 HIP Learner of the Year competition descended on the impressive Worcester Bosch headquarters for a 2-day finale of the well-established plumbing competition on 19th & 20th April. The quest to find... View Article

Be inspired for your Self-Build project

Stone is the ideal low-carbon material for cladding, walling, hard landscaping, flooring, kitchens, and bathrooms. And it provides the ‘wow factor’ with its high end finish. It is a fast-moving sector and there’s no better way of keeping up with... View Article

Luceco at Meadow Mill

Luceco has recently supplied luminaires to a residential renovation in Stockport. Meadow Mill is a stunning 19th century industrial building that has been transformed into 213 luxury apartments over seven floors. The high spec development provides accommodation with a modern... View Article

Pendock’s perfect finish for office re-purposing project

Two products from the Pendock Linea building linings and casings range have been combined as part of the extensive transformation and re-purposing of a former HMRC tax office into Telford’s largest serviced office accommodation. The fully refurbished and upgraded building,... View Article

Biodiversity Net Gain – Benefit or Bureaucracy?

Samantha Hursey, Operations Director and Ecologist at Meadfleet, a leading open space management company, shares her thoughts on Biodiversity Net Gain and the challenges it poses to the development industry: What is Biodiversity Net Gain? Biodiversity Net Gain is set... View Article

Vinyl floors for good quality social homes

Beauflor vinyl floors are a cost-effective and lasting finish for today’s social and affordable homes. Social and affordable housing providers can look towards Beauflor for a floor that contributes to a supportive and good quality interior for tenants, while fulfilling... View Article

Marmoleum Cocoa: A naturally climate positive solution

A new independent EPD has verified that Forbo Flooring Systems 2.0 and 2.5mm Marmoleum sheet collections are now naturally climate positive, cradle to gate, without offsetting. To celebrate, Forbo has refreshed its popular Marmoleum Cocoa collection with a variety of... View Article

Transformative ideas for your home: from faded to fab

If you’re looking for a great way to transform a rundown building into a stylish new property, take inspiration from these stunning makeovers. From turning a 200-year-old barn house into a contemporary shooting lodge and a dilapidated 1900’s bungalow into... View Article

Enhance your knowledge with RYNO

Enhance your knowledge, de-risk & future-proof your balconies & terraces, make well-informed material choices, & create intelligent designs with a RIBA-approved CPD from RYNO. During CDW 2023, 23-25 May, we will be running a RIBA-approved CPD Tour Seminar & Workshop daily for all architects & designers:... View Article

Haddonstone: on hand to serve the housebuilder

As a long established and well-respected manufacturer of high-quality cast stone, Haddonstone has built strong relationship with the UK’s housebuilders; embracing both the large national and smaller regional developers, tailoring its operational structure over the years to ensure their needs... View Article

West Fraser provides vital support for Cowie community groups

Wood panel manufacturer, West Fraser (trading as Norbord), has donated much-needed funds to two local community groups; the Cowie Rural Action Group (CRAG) and the Cowie United Football Club’s girls’ team. The donation of £2,500 was provided to CRAG, a group which runs... View Article

Schlüter-Systems launches new website

Schlüter-Systems is the largest and most innovative manufacturer of system solutions for the function, protection and decoration of tile and natural stone in the world. The key advantage of specifying Schlüter-Systems is the opportunity to utilise the wealth of experience... View Article