BUILDING PRODUCT & PROJECT NEWS
The road to zero carbon
Martin Fahey explores the road to net zero carbon So last week, the government announced a plan to get the country to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 making the …
Roof windows transform character of dwelling
In the quaint village of Drymen, Stirlingshire, Paterson Gordon Architecture have transformed an ordinary, unassuming home into a dwelling that would later be visually appealing yet also functional. Inspired by …
New Handleless Kitchen for Trend Interiors
Trend Kitchens has added a true handleless kitchen, ‘Profile’ to its market leading portfolio of affordable, modern and stylish kitchens. The new range has a choice of eight fashionable profile …
NHBC names UK’s best housebuilders
NHBC, the UK’s leading new home warranty and insurance provider has announced the winners in the first round of its flagship competition dedicated to recognising site managers who achieve the …
Bathroom Design Essentials for Summer 2019
Margaret Talbot, marketing manager for VitrA bathrooms in the UK looks at top bathroom design ideas for Summer 19. The bathroom continues to evolve from a purely functional space to …
Keeping workers safe on industrial roofs
Modern industrial roofs are littered with hazards which could cause injury when carrying out work such as plant maintenance or repair. Obstacles can range from things like cable beds or …
Grange Park Opera opens for 2019 season with new Robert Adam colonnade
Located in the Surrey hills and just 23 miles from London, The Theatre in the Woods is set in the grounds of the 15th century manor house – West Horsley …
150,000 sq ft M62 distribution scheme complete
Gregory Property Group has just completed a speculative development of Park 32, a 150,000 sq ft production and distribution project close to Junction 32 of the M62 motorway between Castleford …
New image of £1bn regeneration of London Olympia
A new image of the Central Towers, which will form part of the £1billion redevelopment of London’s Olympia Exhibition Centre, in West London, has been released by multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy …
New Rooftop Walkway with Guardrail
We have expanded our range of safe rooftop access solutions with the introduction of Kee Walk with Guardrail. Kee Walk with Guardrail is a cost effective approach to guardrail protection. …
Is your handrail up to scratch?
Kee Klamp® fittings have been an enduring mainstay of the handrail and barrier market for decades thanks to their simplistic but durable nature. For many, this long-lasting and effective solution …
Homeowner makes the jump from oil to air source heat pump
Nigel Furr from Buckinghamshire has become the latest homeowner to move his property away from oil-based heating to a renewable air source heat pump. Undertaking a property wide conversion, taking …
Safety in the replacement window industry
When installing or replacing windows, work at height can rarely be avoided, but following some very simple principles of how to work safely can reduce the likelihood of accidents, which …
How to Select Your Roof Window
With such a vast range of FAKRO roof windows available, choosing the right one for your home can look like an overwhelming decision. However, once you understand both your home …
Summer Promotion Launched for Bushboard’s Vista
Bushboard is offering retailers a Summer 2019 opportunity to secure free displays of Vista it’s new statement splashback range. Starting June 1st and running through until August 31st Vista retailers …
VitrA launches VitrA Academy
VitrA has launched a new online learning site, VitrA Academy which is designed to be an unbeatable professional resource for retailers, installers, architects and designers. VitrA is one of the …
National built environment consultancy celebrates Building of the Year 2019 RIBA award
The Birmingham team of national built environment consultancy Curtins is celebrating alongside lead architects Sheppard Robson following the announcement that the University of Birmingham’s £45 million project came top in four …
VitrA launch WC with Built-In Bidet
WC’s that have a built-in bidet washing function have been used throughout the Far East and the Mediterranean for many years, and now a simple solution for enhanced personal hygiene …
The security of remote access
If you’ve ever been locked out of your house or car, you are familiar with that feeling of frustration — always at the most inconvenient of times. It’s even worse …
Portaro® solutions in real time for Architectural Projects
Vicaima has just launched its first BIM (Building Information Modeling) objects in Archicad that will allow professionals to simulate and specify Vicaima solutions within their digital designs. BIM is presented …
Trend adds Hand/Off/Auto IO modules to its IQ®4 range
Trend Control Systems, the leading international manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), has announced that its pioneering range of IQ®4 controllers has been complemented by the …
The only way is up
Sam Cannon looks at plans to take the London skyline higher Anyone who’s walked through London in the past year will notice cranes still continue to be a prominent feature …
Trend integral to keeping Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust fit and healthy
Due to their large and often complex water supply systems, hospitals are potential breeding grounds for the bacteria that have the potential to cause Legionnaires’ disease. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS …
Why the UK faces a perfect storm on motorway bridge safety
Concrete has been the mainstay of highway bridge construction for decades and has a wealth of benefits. It’s durable, versatile, and consistently meets the demands expected of it. Not to …
Plant Power: 10 plants to improve health and wellbeing in the office
While the health benefits of plant-based diets are well documented, new research uncovers the lesser-known uses of the nature around us. The UK’s leading online florist, SerenataFlowers.com, has identified 10 …
Construction and property business leaders dominate list of heavyweight firms calling for net zero carbon UK by 2050
More than 120 prominent business leaders have written to the Prime Minister urging the Government to adopt the Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) recommendation for a UK 2050 net-zero greenhouse …
Bathroom Bliss
Bushboard Launch New Designer Collection Decors and add Arcylic into Nuance Bathroom Panelling Collection Bushboard’s patented and award-winning Nuance bathroom wall panels have been a well-deserved success for the company …
Carbon Monoxide – Are you covered?
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is otherwise known as the silent killer. This is because it is a gas that you cannot see, smell or taste. So this begs the question, how …
New Origin: Colour for Bathrooms
VitrA, one of Europe’s leading bathroom companies, has expanded its collections of bathroom products with the addition of Origin brassware and accessories. Subtle elegant design is the key theme of …
PHG Awards Mermaid with New Supplier Award
One of Europe’s leading wall and shower panel suppliers, Mermaid Panels, Grimsby has been awarded a prestigious New Supplier Award by PHG, the merchant buying group. Mermaid has been a …
There is no excuse for inaction or ignorance on air pollution
The British Safety Council, alarmed by new research, welcomes the #AirWeShare campaign in calling for urgent action on protecting outdoor workers from air pollution. The site engineer at a construction …
Vivalda calls for prudence on cladding specification and testing
Vivalda Group’s founder and chairman, Peter Johnson, has urged contractors and architects to tread carefully in the wake of James Brokenshire’s recent announcement to fund the recladding of 166 privately …
Construction to start at £1.5m Tower Gardens, Skegness
CONSTRUCTION work to breathe new life into Skegness’ much-loved Tower Gardens park is set to begin today (28 May). Perfect Circle is delivering project management, cost management and health and safety …
Over half of consumers want their houses to be built with sustainable features
Over half of consumers believe it is important that their home is made using environmentally-responsible materials, according to research published by Eurocell plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U …
Fire Solutions – FIREX International’s largest-ever feature
With so many exhibitors showcasing their products and solutions at FIREX International 2019, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the show floor and ensure you’re sourcing the right products …
Highlife hits the high notes
Highlife Bathrooms has enjoyed one of its most successful ever starts to a year, following its £100,000 rebranding from Alliance Sanitary Products in February. The East Kilbride-based company, which serves …
Shhh, the heat pump revolution is coming
As heat pumps become more common as the primary source of heating for UK homes, Max Halliwell explores why it’s not just performance you need to look at. The government …
Britcon completes Phase Two of refurbishment on historic Hirst Priory wedding venue
Britcon has completed a £320,000 contract as part of continued investment to refurbish Hirst Priory, an 18th century Priory and popular events venue in North Lincolnshire. Hirst Priory, located adjacent …
VitrA Bathrooms announces its first RIBA-accredited CPD
‘Bathroom Design and Specification: Ceramic Sanitaryware’ Leading bathroom manufacturer VitrA announces its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) module, approved by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Earning professionals a valuable …
Aico at home at Housing 2019
Aico – the market leader in domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms – will be exhibiting at the Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) ‘Housing 2019 Conference & Exhibition’ in Manchester Central, 25th – 27th June on stand D20. …