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Knauf Technical Services

Knauf combines technical expertise with quality in Horizons project

April 12, 2018 Kirsty HammondCladding & Insulation

Architects designing a large-scale Retirement Living Plus development in Poole have employed a range of exterior systems from Knauf – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of lightweight building products and systems – due to[…]

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Homebuilding & Renovating Show

All the practical solutions you could want for your project will be at The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show

April 12, 2018 Kirsty HammondEvents/Exhibitions

Latest figures released by Hiscox’s Renovations and Extensions Report 2018 reveal that 14 per cent of homeowners in the South East would prefer to renovate their property rather than relocate, with a fivefold national rise[…]

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Celcon Blocks

H+H Celcon Blocks Support Homeless Veterans into Employment

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 Kirsty HammondConstruction

H+H Celcon blocks were used in an award-winning landmark self-build housing development in Plymouth. 24 one-bedroom homes were constructed in George Place: 12 were built for and by ex-servicemen; six homes were built for people[…]

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Fall Arrest

Working in fall arrest: what you need to know

April 10, 2018 Kirsty HammondConstruction

Fall arrest is the term used when working at height with a system which doesn’t prevent you from accessing a fall risk, unlike fall restraint. Instead of preventing you from going into these places, fall[…]

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The dangers of solar installation and maintenance

April 4, 2018 Kirsty HammondHealth & Safety

Installing solar panels is not an easy job, and it is definitely not safe; like all work at height it requires serious planning, the right equipment and competent, well trained workers. The risks are substantial,[…]

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Kemperdur

Kemper System restores communal areas for residents

April 4, 2018 Kirsty HammondConstruction

Stuart Hicks from cold-applied liquid waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, explains the challenges and solutions during the renovation of a social housing development in Scotland. The refurbishment of any social housing complex requires adequate planning to[…]

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Sustainable Building

Building the cities of the future

April 3, 2018April 4, 2018 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

Martin Fahey reports from MIPIM, the global property event where sustainability was top of the agenda Having just spent four days in the south of France meeting some of the most influential and important people[…]

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Pop Up Power

Pop Up Power Supplies® provide outdoor power solutions for modern sports stadiums

March 31, 2018 Kirsty HammondExternal Works

Modern sports stadiums are increasingly developing, with architects and facilities managers constantly redefining design and functionality parameters. Two of the biggest influences in such changes include technology and commercial generation. How do stadium owners optimise[…]

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House of Lords

How can productivity in the construction industry be improved? Lords launch new inquiry

March 30, 2018 Kirsty HammondConstruction

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee invites contributions to its new inquiry Off-site Manufacture for Construction. The UK construction industry was worth nearly £100 billion to the UK economy in 2016. However, it suffers[…]

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GREGORY PHILLIPS ARCHITECTS – Modern architecture and bespoke interior design

March 28, 2018 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

When Gregory Phillips established his architecture practice in 1991 he aimed to build a business that had, at its core, a personal and holistic approach to high-quality residential design. With a keen ability to design[…]

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sustainable timber

Where does our timber come from?

March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 Kirsty HammondTimber in Building

Timber’s ability to enable quick and efficient construction is clear, but this can’t be at the expense of sustainability. With timber becoming an increasingly important resource for ensuring sustainable construction, it’s crucial to understand exactly[…]

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SoundSpace

Max Fordham’s SoundSpace makes a noise about the importance of acoustic design

March 20, 2018 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

 – Max Fordham uses auralization techniques to demonstrate the impact of acoustic design. – Sitting in the space, clients experience an ‘audio illustration’ of what a building sounds like. – The SoundSpace offers the opportunity[…]

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F-Gas

3 steps to planning ahead with F-Gas

March 19, 2018 Kirsty HammondHeating & Ventilation

As we continue to talk about the important industry topic of changes in F-Gas Regulation, Carl Dickinson looks at 3 steps aimed at encouraging those in building services to gather information before making an informed[…]

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Liquid waterproofing the fastest growing sector in flat roofing

March 17, 2018 Kirsty HammondRoofing & Maintenance

The liquid-applied roofing sector has grown by more than 30 per cent since 2013 – making it the fastest growing part of the flat roofing market, according to research undertaken by the Liquid Roofing and[…]

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Sodra

The benefits of timber as a building material

March 16, 2018March 16, 2018 Kirsty HammondTimber in Building

Jeremy English, Sales Director at Södra – Sweden’s largest forest-owner association – explains how timber is perfectly placed to meet the needs of the UK construction industry. With its clean, cost effective, attractive and efficient[…]

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Powering the UK Leisure Industry

March 14, 2018March 14, 2018 Kirsty HammondLeisure & Recreation

UK leisure destinations are increasingly looking for innovative ways to improve their facilities for their visitors, whether it is a new and exciting ride at a theme park, new or upgraded facilities at caravan parks,[…]

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UNION collection

Introducing the complete UNION collection

March 14, 2018 Kirsty HammondKitchen & Bathroom

Introducing UNION from Crosswater, a new standard in contemporary bathroom design. Challenging the traditional concept of bathroom fittings, UNION has been engineered to provide unparalleled functionality and designed to make a statement. Presenting Italian artisan[…]

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natural cladding

Growth in ‘natural cladding’ gives Pura Facades a 34% boost in sales

March 14, 2018 Kirsty HammondCladding & Insulation

Specialist supplier of natural cladding products, Pura Facades, has seen its business grow by a remarkable 34% in the last 12 months, increasing its turnover to £6 million. Operating from West London and Birmingham, the[…]

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handrail

Kee Systems helps university achieve first class facilities and Edge protection

March 13, 2018 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

Kee Systems recommended and supplied its Kee Access® and Kee Klamp® fittings to the University of Brighton, to provide the Falmer campus with a DDA compliant handrail system that ensures the safety of teachers, students and visitors. Situated in[…]

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Specifier Review – Architecture, Design & Innovation on Feedspot

March 13, 2018March 14, 2018 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

Specifier Review has been featured as one of the Top 100 architectural websites on Feedspot. Feedspot is a modern RSS Reader. If you’re trying to keep up with news and content on multiple web sites, you’re faced with[…]

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Energy efficient help for SMEs

March 13, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

With business looking for ways to reduce operating costs, Scott McGavin looks at how even small adjustments to a building’s HVAC systems can make a significant difference to bills. Did you know for every 1ºC[…]

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Materials for Architecture

Get hands-on with the latest materials

March 13, 2018March 13, 2018 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

Visitors to the second edition of Materials for Architecture are offered opportunities to interact with a range of innovative materials for surfaces, envelope and other architectural applications. The industry is fast-moving and new materials are[…]

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R32

18 Things you need to know about R32 in 2018

March 9, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

As the market sees R410A refrigerant increase in cost by over 600%, Deane Flint looks at 18 reasons you need to be thinking and talking to your customers about the move to R32-ready air conditioning[…]

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Safe Access

Edge protection and anti-slip surface at Portsmouth Harbour

March 9, 2018 Kirsty HammondConstruction

Edge Protection for Metal Profile Roofs We recently installed KeeGuard® Topfix edge protection and Kee Walk® walkway for Wightlink Ferries on their refuelling tanks moored in Portsmouth Harbour to allow safe access to the sounding caps and level sensors[…]

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Safe Power Solutions

Pop Up Power Supplies® provide safe power solutions for busy public spaces and outdoor areas

March 9, 2018 Kirsty HammondConstruction

Public safety is always of paramount concern for architects, developers, and electrical engineers when considering external power supplies for outdoor spaces. Pedestrian access has to be as clear as possible and the risk of electrocution[…]

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walkway

Big Foot Provides Safe Access for Sussex Shopping Centre

March 8, 2018 Kirsty HammondConstruction

Big Foot Systems has supplied a custom walkway as part of an £85million renovation and expansion project at a Shopping Centre in Sussex. Part of the initial phase of the project was a refurbishment on[…]

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void properties

Void properties and what to do about them

March 6, 2018 Kirsty HammondConstruction

Hundreds of thousands of homes across the UK are unoccupied, left empty for various reasons, including financial issues which may prevent the owner from renovating the house, or it might simply be left standing until[…]

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Breathing Buildings

Breathing Buildings’ ventilation design helps Bloomberg HQ beat BREEAM record

March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

The recently completed Bloomberg headquarters in London has set a new world record BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ sustainability rating for an office building at design-stage, with a score of 98.5%. The project fuses Breathing Building’s low-energy natural[…]

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Bushboard Omega

Antibacterial Protection For Worksurfaces Better Than Wetwipes

March 5, 2018 Kirsty HammondKitchen & Bathroom

It’s well known that a kitchen dishcloth is a breeding ground for bugs – leading to increases in sales of anti-bacterial wipes. The trouble with wipes is that a recent feature on BBC’s Trust Me[…]

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What’s in a number? The search for true capacity

March 1, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnergy Saving

Max Halliwell looks at what can be deduced from heat pump manufacturers’ performance figures when the temperature drops below zero. Many of my colleagues have recently made the switch to hybrid, plug-in vehicles but they[…]

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Move or improve? Britain’s fascination with home improvements continues with the 110th edition of the Ideal Home Show

March 1, 2018 Kirsty HammondEvents/Exhibitions

Ideal Home Show 2018 sponsored by Zoopla, heralds one of the busiest times of the year for the DIY and home improvements industry. Taking place at Olympia London from 17 March to 2 April, the[…]

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F-Gas

18 Things you need to know about F-Gas in 2018

February 27, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnvironmental Control

As industries using refrigerants continue to discuss changes related to the F-Gas Regulations, Deane Flint looks at 18 important details you need to undertake and plan for now. In March 2014 the European Parliament passed regulation on[…]

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Pump Industry Awards

Sussex-based Aspen Pumps Shortlisted in Two Pump Industry Awards

February 27, 2018March 21, 2018 Kirsty HammondCompany News

Aspen Pumps, the UK’s market leader in condensate removal pumps, is delighted to announce that it has been named as a double finalist in the prestigious Pump Industry Awards. The Sussex-based company has been shortlisted[…]

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guardrail

Don’t choose between budget and keeping workers safe

February 26, 2018March 2, 2018 Kirsty HammondHealth & Safety

It’s a common conundrum for every site manager and contractor. How can you keep to your budget without putting workers’ lives at risk? At Safesite, we want to make safe, efficient work a reality for[…]

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V-care - miniworx tiles

VitrA V-Care WC Multi-Functional and Perfect Form

February 21, 2018 Kirsty HammondKitchen & Bathroom

VitrA has brought a sleek, modern design to this hi-tech sector of the market with V-Care, a multi-function hands-free WC that offers impressive features. Designed by German studio NOA, V-Care can be integrated into stunning[…]

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Love your home: The power of the positive

February 20, 2018March 1, 2018 Kirsty HammondInterior Design

Can positive energy really affect happiness, well-being and love for your home? Ellina Webb investigates the three lifestyle concepts of Feng Shui, Hygge and Minimalism. Over the past year on the Hub, we have posted[…]

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Dekordor SD Visual Sensations

Vicaima Reaches New Heights

February 19, 2018February 21, 2018 Kirsty HammondDoors, Windows & Glazing

Leading interior door manufacturer, Vicaima has launched four new and stunning Visual Sensation finishes into its ever popular Dekordor SD range. Mountain, being one its latest grey creations, has given designers some new creative inspiration.[…]

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Materials for Architecture 2018

Smarter materials, smarter designs

February 19, 2018 Kirsty HammondEvents/Exhibitions

Auxetic, phase-change, and unbreakable materials to feature at Materials for Architecture 2018 In line with its ethos of innovation, Materials for Architecture 2018 – the London event dedicated to materials for architecture, construction and design[…]

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Options Collection

Classic Designs from Bushboard

February 19, 2018 Kirsty HammondKitchen & Bathroom

Reasonably priced, hardwearing and available in hundreds of colours, finishes and textures laminate worksurfaces,  splashbacks and upstands are still the top kitchen choice for UK homeowners. The Options collection from leading manufacturer Bushboard features favourite[…]

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Lo-Carbon Revive

Vent-Axia’s Revive Tackles Condensation and Mould in West London Social Housing Project

February 15, 2018February 19, 2018 Kirsty HammondEnvironmental Control

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has supplied its Lo-Carbon Revive fan to tackle persistent condensation and mould in social housing in West London. Ealing Council selected the Revive fans as part of its Bramley Road[…]

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