Architecture, Design & Innovation
Hard wearing, good looking and easy to care for quartz worksurfaces are growing in popularity. The downside with most quartz tops is that they cannot be fabricated on site, which causes delay and extra cost. …
VitrA has reported that the new look Sleep + Eat 2018 was a great success for the international bathroom company. The exhibition formed part of a series of high-profile events for VitrA during 2018 that …
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a brand new range of M Series R32 air conditioning solutions, designed specifically for the UK IT Cooling market. The high sensible cooling systems are ideal for small computer rooms or …
Forest of Imagination, the Bath based pop-up contemporary arts event, has been crowned best Temporary Landscape at the 2018 Landscape Institute (LI) Awards. Created by landscape architect Grant Associates and arts charity 5x5x5=creativity, the annual four-day …
‘New 2019 manual is extensive, informative and contains excellent construction solutions’ Cavity Trays of Yeovil is the longest-established specialist in its field, and importantly is the only UK cavity tray manufacturer awarded European Technical Approval. …
Packed with features to get the very best from a BEMS, IQ™VISION integrates Trend controllers, third party devices and internet protocols into a centralised software platform that allows modern connected buildings to be managed efficiently. …
As the five-storey, 7,500 square metre Barbara Hepworth Building takes shape, the University was pleased to welcome Morgan Sindall’s MD for Construction Pat Boyle and Dr Sophie Bowness, granddaughter of Wakefield sculptor Barbara Hepworth, to …
There seems to be much confusion recently re the use of assessments in fire door certification and Ahmarra would like to clarify our position and hopefully pass on our knowledge of the systems in place. …
Mitsubishi Electric has added new 150kW and 180kW modules to its existing advanced range of high efficiency, inverter-driven, e-series modular chillers to expand the ‘off-the-shelf’ offering to the UK market. The e-series offers market-leading low …
Modern roofs are littered with obstacles which can make working safely and efficiently a difficult task. These obstacles can range from frustrating to downright dangerous, with everything from plant and machinery to skylights posing a …
Splashbacks are easier and faster to install than tiles, cutting down fitting time and costs. The result is a sleek, smooth surface that is easy to clean. “Bushboard already offers a wide range of splashbacks …
Anti-slip Rootop Walkway Kee Walk® is suitable for use on flat, barrel and sloping roofs. The system’s step and traverse options allow access to be created for virtually any roof configuration from 0 to 35°. …
The National Building Awards – www.nbawards.co.uk celebrate the very best of the building and construction industry. With 22 categories to choose from these independent awards will allow the very best of businesses irrespective of size and influence …
Leading British fan manufacturer Vent-Axia has supplied two Sentinel Multivent H central extract units to a refurbished tenement property in Edinburgh New Town. The former basement store has been redeveloped and extended to create a …
The newly renovated Baltic Station Market, featuring a roof made from sustainable GreenCoat® colour coated steel, from SSAB, has been shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) Award 2018 in the category “Old and New”. SSAB is …
ISLAND Road West, a new prime urban logistics scheme in Reading, has seen the second phase of development completed this month on a former domestic landfill site off the A33. Providing civil and structural engineering …
Over the centuries, zinc has proven to be a reliable, durable, corrosion-resistant and attractive metal for use in roofing and cladding. In this article, Marta Danylenko, marketing manager at materials search engine Matmatch explains the history, applications and …
by Ellina Webb ~ Senior Marketing Executive After visiting the new Mitsubishi Electric office space in London Bridge, Ellina Webb looks at the sustainable construction options that are ideal for flexible working and meeting spaces. A …
Kemper System has helped to refurbish the Museum of Liverpool, completing a complex waterproofing project, which made the final of the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) Awards 2018. Positioned over the Leeds Liverpool canal …
A SUITE overlooking cathedral gardens, original fireplaces and character windows are just some of the features included in a new £1.8m boutique hotel in a historic location in Leicester. Two empty office buildings in Peacock …
WORK has started to deliver state-of-the-art facilities as part of a new £60 million development for the King’s School – one of the largest independent day schools in the UK. Pick Everard – the independent property, …
Yorkshire construction services business, Harris CM is toasting success after its involvement with three separate brewery expansion projects at sites in the North West and Wales. The Pontefract based firm has transformed a vacant building …
Timber fire door specialist, Ahmarra has launched a new range of robust commercial doorsets that particularly suit areas of heavy footfall such as office buildings, shopping centres and airports. ‘Ahmarra’s expertise in the commercial …
As modern demands on the built environment have changed, so have air conditioning units and, as a result, condensate pumps have evolved too. Stuart Newbury, Product Manager at Aspen Pumps explains the evolution and how …
Over 1,400 construction workers committed suicide between 2011 – 2015. Construction trades have the highest number of suicides of any profession. Risk of suicide for those working in building and construction trades is 1.6 times …
When building in natural stone, there are two popular methods of construction. The traditional method is to build against a backing skin of blockwork, behind which is the cavity and inner leaf. The result is …
Leading UK architecture firm PRP has been appointed as lead architect and masterplanner on The Western Village in North Kent, by joint venture development partners, Clarion Housing Group and Countryside. Part of the Eastern Quarry section …
Sound Reduction Systems Ltd are pleased to announce their inclusion on the FastrackCAD website and are featuring their drawings on the system. FastrackCAD is a Free of Charge download service for specifiers. Alex Docherty of …
Kee Systems has provided Hayle Railway Station in Cornwall with a combination of Weld Mesh Panels, Kee Access® and Kee Klamp® fittings to ensure safe pedestrian access as part of a £500,000 station refurbishment project. Network Rail unveiled a …
When an existing house is constructed with cavity walls, extending the building should always follow the ‘parallel rule’ – the term applied to both skins maintaining an equal distance apart. It is also important to …
Access for all The Kee Access ® range has been developed in order to fulfil the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 (previously DDA) and the Building Regulations Part M. The range has been designed to provide a smooth, continuous handrail in …
A new Mitsubishi Electric e-series chiller system has been chosen for Jaguar Land Rover’s principal design facility in Worcestershire. The new system was brought in as part of a major refurbishment with the overriding aim of improving …
After a trip to the tip, Ellina Webb ponders over the trivial topic of recycling to uncover if 70% of waste really can be recycled or reused in some way. This weekend I finally decided …
London continues to embrace sustainable, forward-thinking construction materials One of London’s most historic and cultural buildings, the Royal Opera House, has undergone a significant transformation; including the complete redevelopment of the building’s upper floor and …
BAM Nuttall has selected Manchester based WorkMobile award-winning mobile data capture solution to assist with a new project in the Antartic. Construction and civil engineering specialists, BAM Nuttall, will be developing a new wharf in the Antarctic, as part of a £100m …
The new Type PAT – Protective Adjustable Threshold – manufactured by Cavity Trays of Yeovil has just secured the Product of the Year Award in the Housebuilder 2018 Awards. Designed for use when constructing on …
It’s that time of year again when the iconic Movember charity campaign comes into full force, delivering the message about men’s health to the masses. When looking to redesign its London head office, the global …
Management and staff at Bushboard’s head office in Wellingborough dressed up in pink to raise valuable funds for Breast Cancer Now during October 2018. Hannah Abbott from Bushboard said “It’s such a great cause, it touches so …
Recent appointment takes specialist due diligence and monitoring services team to over £9bn construction in UK. Leading consultant McBains has been appointed by the bank providing senior debt to oversee the development of the world’s tallest …
Mitsubishi Electric recently hosted over fifty members of its Partner Programme at its ME VIP conference in Turkey. The guests were given an exclusive tour of Mitsubishi Electric’s latest European factory where its range of …
