BUILDING PRODUCT & PROJECT NEWS
Aqueduct Cottage – a new milestone and a new roof!
Tucked away in a quiet corner of rural Derbyshire, a rich and fascinating history is unfolding as Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s Aqueduct Cottage, a 19th century lock-keeper’s situated on the banks …
Vent-Axia Named as Double Finalist in Electrical Wholesaler Awards
British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to announce that it has been nominated in two categories in the prestigious Electrical Wholesaler Awards 2021. The company’s COVID-19 Support Campaign has been …
Delivering a low carbon future
With the UK hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow this November and the deadline for reaching net-zero carbon looming, what can the construction industry …
Premium Elegance
Located in Fulham, 9 Walham Grove is a stunning semi-detached property benefitting from a rich history and enviable location and Building of Local Merit status. To create a warm and …
Glazing solutions for sustainable new build
Offering a vast array of glazing solutions and front door options, Thames Valley Window Company was chosen to design, supply and install the windows and doors for this sustainable and …
TF Solutions becomes Mitsubishi Electric wholesaler
TF Solutions Ltd has become a wholesaler for Mitsubishi Electric’s advanced range of HVAC solutions. The move sees the company expand from being a Value Added Reseller of the manufacturer’s …
From construction site to production line
Building prefabricated modules off-site can speed up the construction process by as much as 50 per cent and cut costs by up to 20 per cent, according to a 2019 …
Highways Scheme Provides £17.1m Boost for North-East SMEs
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s latest Budget announcement showed an intention from the Government to direct SMEs away from the financial adversity of the COVID-19 pandemic, with financial support …
New Brochure for VitrA Aquacare
VitrA has produced a new brochure for its Aquacare Shower Toilet range. Aquacare provides a warm or cool bidet function on an otherwise standard WC available on Sento, M-Line and …
Forest holiday park site aims for Building with Nature award
A luxury holiday park located in ancient woodland is incorporating the attainment of a prestigious environmental accreditation into its construction. Rockingham Forest Park in Northamptonshire is the first location in …
Rundum Original meets Bavarian brief for contemporary elegance
A Rundum Meir slide sliding door spanning 11m has provided the ideal solution for a stunning contemporary new build dwelling in northern Bavaria. The architect-led project has created an extensive …
Pura supplies Oaklands Rise Development with ‘outstanding’ GRC cladding
Pura, the natural external facades specialist, is completing a £2.6m contract to supply bespoke Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) panels and associated fixing systems to the landmark Oaklands Rise project at …
Work Begins on £3.6 million Travelodge at Cobalt Business Park
Construction work on a new 80-room Travelodge at Cobalt Business Park in North Tyneside has commenced. The £3.6m development of the former Cobalt 3.3 site, which housed office accommodation in …
VitrA launches new ranges at ISH
VitrA Bathrooms is taking part in this year’s ISH Digital exhibition, exhibiting several of their designer collaboration ranges as well as two new ranges due to be launched in the …
Vent-Axia’s Datalogging Lo-Carbon Revive 7 Protects Landlord in Disrepair Case
Lo-Carbon Revive 7 fans from leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, are proving crucial in a social housing disrepair case. The fans were installed as part of an extensive renovation of …
Dark Drama
The Stockwell House Project by Havwoods One of the recent additions to Havwoods’ projects portfolio is Stockwell House. Set within the beautiful Lansdowne Garden conservation area in the heart of …
Modular construction to deliver 750 school places in Essex
Construction has started to create a number of new classroom blocks at three secondary schools across Essex – adding 750 much-needed school places for pupils in the county. The modular …
Driving security forward with the complete package
If you were selecting a car for security reasons, would you be looking for one that just had 4 wheels, an engine and a door you could lock? No, of …
Domus Ventilation’s latest CPD course covers important changes to residential ventilation in the new build sector
Domus Ventilation, part of the Polypipe group, is pleased to announce the arrival of its newly updated and revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited course on “Residential Ventilation Principles and …
Conversations about Climate Change – the virtual exhibition
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) presents the winners of its design competition in a virtual exhibition and event series. Created in tropical hardwoods from countries embarking upon FLEGT licensing, the …
Delamere Forest Visitors Centre
Bailey Streetscene provides a large outdoor covered seating area and resting spots at the scenic grounds of the brand new Delamere Forest Visitors centre. The new £9 million development from …
Latest Domus Ventilation Systems Installed into London Development
Domus Ventilation’s HRXE Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) and CMX-MULTI Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) systems, along with Domus ducting, are being installed in to the new Kilburn High Road …
Stella Rooflight helps turn old car showroom into new show home
Stella Rooflight has supplied 12 bespoke conservation rooflights for a stunning conversion project in the seaside town of Lytham St Annes in Lancashire. The project to convert a Late Edwardian …
Mitsubishi Electric launches modular R32 e-series chiller
Mitsubishi Electric has launched an R32 version of its popular e-series chillers, available in 150kW and 180kW units. The e-series allows up to six units to be connected together to …
Rundum Meir supports carbon-saving international tree planting initiative
Leading bespoke garage door manufacturer Rundum Meir (UK) Ltd has undertaken to plant between 50 and 100 trees for every door sold as part of its support for the pioneering …
Acoustic focus holds the key to delivering quality in MMC housing
With offsite construction and MMC set to play an increasingly important role in easing the UK’s new homes shortage, particularly in the social housing sector, never before has there been …
Pop Up Power Supplies® chosen for Liverpool’s £64m Copperas Hill scheme
Retractable, on-demand power units from Pop Up Power Supplies® will provide power connectivity to maximise the functionality, flexibility and appeal of the outdoor spaces on Liverpool John Moores University’s new …
Poldark meets contemporary style-driven harbour living
Cornwall-based property developer, Stephens + Stephens, in collaboration with multi-award-winning interior design agency Absolute, has just launched The Nest; a collection of 15 unique and boutique, two, three and four …
New multi-million pound Greater Manchester building marks two decades and 85 schools for leading architects
Leading North East practice Space Architects is celebrating 20 years of designing schools, with the submission of plans for their 85th building, a multi-million pound school in Hyde, Greater Manchester. The …
PACAIR adds Applied Projects to expand its customer service
Bespoke design and air conditioning supplier, PACAIR has expanded its range of services with the addition of a specialist applied project team, which will assist customers looking to capitalise on …
Planning submitted for iconic Nottingham building
PROPOSALS to transform the former Radford Boulevard Board School building in Nottingham that has fallen into disrepair into high quality, purpose-built student accommodation have been submitted by a joint venture …
The future is electric!
The future of electricity is not only about the new ways of generating it but also about new ways of utilising it. Not surprising then that the expected global electricity …
Vital Ventilation Protects Patients and Reduces ‘Fallow Time’ for Dentists’ Surgeries
According to the British Dental Association over 14.5 million fewer dental treatments were carried out between the March 2020 lockdown and September 2020 in England compared to the same period …
Cottingham Road reaches new heights with modern loft extension
Finance Manager, Benedicte Waaler, aged 40, contacted Simply Loft as she wanted to create a new master bedroom and en suite in her mid-terraced home in Penge, South East London. Benedicte lives …
British Safety Council responds to Government announcement of more funding to remove unsafe cladding
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced an extra £3.5 billion for the removal of unsafe cladding in high rise buildings. The funding is for …
A guide to conservation rooflights
There’s a huge variety of choice in the conservation rooflight market and selecting the right product can be confusing. Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers some advice on things to …
HUSK secures first patent for innovative garage based affordable housing concept
A house designer has been awarded a UK patent for its innovative approach to transforming unwanted and disused garage sites into affordable new homes. The patent covers HUSK’s ground-breaking solution …
Conversations about Climate Change Virtual Exhibition
The Timber Trade Federation, in collaboration with the Building Centre, announce the virtual opening of the Conversations about Climate Change exhibition from the 12th Feb. Showcasing the six winning designs …
JPG appointed to consult on next phases at Gateway 36
JPG Group has been appointed by Harworth Group to provide civil and strategic land consultancy services for the next two major development stages at Gateway 36 in Barnsley. Gateway 36 …
Stepnell takes ‘centre stage’ following completion of historic costume workshop construction and restoration
NATIONAL construction partner Stepnell has recently completed the multi-million-pound redevelopment phase of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s (RSC) Costume Workshop in Stratford-upon-Avon. The renovation of the Grade II listed site, which required retention …