BUILDING PRODUCT & PROJECT NEWS
Everton submits outline planning application for Goodison Park legacy project
Everton Football Club has submitted an outline planning application to Liverpool City Council for a community-led legacy development at Goodison Park. The outline plans would see Everton’s current home redeveloped to …
Free Face Masks for the NHS
In response to the Coronavirus crisis and the chronic shortage of PPE being suffered by health care professionals we have turned over production in our London workshop from sculptural lighting …
NHS Nightingale is the temporary hospital that will always be remembered
In these troubling times it has been truly inspirational to witness the efforts of organisations throughout the construction and security sectors in building the NHS Nightingale Hospital at ExCeL London. …
The Electrical Industry Pulls Together to Support NHS Nightingale Hospital at London ExCeL
In these difficult times the electrical industry is pulling together to help supply essential products and services to our hospitals as quickly as possible. Last week Crawley-based ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia …
Luxury modern multifamily project recently completed in West Hollywood
The Harland Brings the Best of Modern Infill with Expansive Views and a Kebony-Accented Façade Construction was recently completed on The Harland West Hollywood, a multifamily development of modern condominiums …
Silva service provides a pick-me-up for housing association customers
Caring Lynette Bloomfield has set up a food delivery support service, to help Silva Homes‘ most vulnerable customers stay stocked throughout the coronavirus pandemic. As Silva’s Aids & Adaptations Administrator …
Spring delights inspired by nature
With the warmer seasons just around the corner, British sculptural lighting brand, Cameron Design House takes a look at its most popular designs inspired by the beauty of nature. From …
The Museum Hotel Antakya is awarded an Honourable Mention in Architectural Design by The Design that Educates Awards 2020
The Museum Hotel Antakya, a futuristic new design hotel that hovers above 2,300 years of history, has been awarded an Honourable Mention in Architectural Design by The Design that Educates Awards 2020 When …
World Green Building Council and BBC StoryWorks partner for new film series
‘Building a Better Future’ will explore how the green buildings movement can play an instrumental role in tackling climate change. London, March 2020 – The World Green Building Council is pleased to announce a partnership with …
Living wall symphony of foliage at Nottingham Trent University Music Centre
This 38 square metre bespoke living wall takes majestic prominence on The Music Centre frontage at Nottingham Trent University. Installed in Autumn 2019 and pictured here in its February 2020 …
Triton wins contract to support SureStore expansion
Triton Construction has secured a significant contract to build a new storage facility in Wigan for SureStore. The contract includes the design and construction of a new 50,000 sq ft …
Mitsubishi Electric launches 2020 product catalogue
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the availability of its 2020 Product Catalogue highlighting its range of market leading solutions to cool, heat and ventilate the nation’s commercial and domestic buildings. The …
Tune in to wildlife during tough times
The Wildlife Trusts have created wonderful online nature activities to encourage everyone to tune in to wildlife at home this spring – and to help people find solace in nature …
Non-essential construction must end to keep workers and public safe
Government must give clearer guidance on building sites says British Safety Council As the UK heads into at least three weeks of lockdown, concerns are being raised across the country …
Scottish Businesswoman urges Dunkirk spirit during coronavirus pandemic
HALO founder offers support for older and vulnerable community members Scottish businesswoman, Marie Macklin CBE, has offered a package of support to the communities of Kilmarnock which will help tackle …
Simon Acres Group and TT Training Accademy offer checklist for mental wellbeing
Dedicated KBB and merchant service provider Simon Acres Group and TT Training Academy have issued a checklist to encourage companies to support the mental wellbeing of its staff, as the Covid-19 …
ArtSystems’ Wide Open Print Forum moves online
Given the increasing impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on trade shows and events, plus the updated advice from Government recommending social distancing, ArtSystems has announced a change in proceedings for its …
HHIC issue updated advice to heating engineers on working during COVID-19 crisis.
The heating and plumbing industry carry out essential frontline work to maintain the supply of heating and hot water to UK homes, schools, hospitals and businesses. It still needs to …
Pop Up Power Gets Arty!
Pop Up Power Supplies are delighted to be asked to install 13 new electricity units at The Hepworth Wakefield. The Hepworth Wakefield Garden which will be one of the UK’s …
London’s Strand Palace Hotel upgrades guest comfort with Mitsubishi Electric
An innovative, efficient air conditioning system has been chosen to provide cooling and comfort to guests at the Strand Palace Hotel in the heart of London. The hotel, which is …
Media 10 reschedule Grand Designs Live for 22nd August – 31st August 2020
In light of expected new guidelines surrounding COVID 19, Grand Designs Live, which was due to take place from 2- 10 May 2020 in London, has now been rescheduled to …
Green light for office development in Canongate, Edinburgh
A planning application for the development of high-quality office accommodation by property developer Summix Capital has been granted by Edinburgh City Council’s Development Management Sub-Committee. Located at 179 Canongate, Edinburgh, …
Artistic view on spruce plywood like you’ve never seen before
– Artistic execution accentuates the Metsä Wood product value promise ‘Easy on Site’ Metsä Wood took a creative approach to dramatize the spruce plywood value proposition – ‘Easy on Site’. …
UKGBC publishes guidance on acoustics for local authorities
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today published guidance to help local authorities go above and beyond building regulations, in specifying higher acoustic standards in new build homes. The …
Coronavirus Shutdown: Bathrooms, garages and a van – The spaces being commandeered as home offices
Workers across the UK preparing for a potential Coronavirus shutdown are using creative ways to make home office space. Worried workers across the country and preparing for a potential shutdown …
How can sustainability in construction be achieved without compromising efficiency?
The Hybrid City initiative calls for innovation. Metsä Wood’s Hybrid City initiative is searching for ways to make construction more sustainable while maintaining efficiency using current building methods. Improving sustainability …
VitrA wins two 2020 iF awards
VitrA has won two iF Design awards for their Equal bathroom collection and CementMix, VitrA’s new tile range. The iF award is a globally recognised symbol of design excellence, with …
Notts Grade A Science Park opens its doors
A collaborative Grade A 22,700 sq. ft office space in Nottingham has now reached completion, providing space for growing firms to expand their research and development facilities near like-minded businesses, …
VitrA Identifies Seven Bathroom Trends for 2020
Spring is just around the corner, so it’s prime time to focus on home improvements and with the bathroom being on the hit list for many VitrA has identified seven …
Installing an MVHR system has never been so easy
By Penny Jones, Product & Marketing Manager, Domus Ventilation Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems have become highly popular in residential new builds. They improve indoor air quality, making …
Steel framed rooflights – what lies beneath?
Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers an insight into steel rooflights and the issue of rust, while highlighting some of the important considerations in the specification process. It is widely …
New road network ‘takes off’
FOLLOWING a series of challenges from under the ground and in the air, a £10 million infrastructure scheme has now completed close to East Midlands Airport. Property, construction and infrastructure …
Council leaders and Mayors call for freedom on zero carbon homes targets
Council leaders and Mayors from different political parties are calling on Government to abandon proposed restrictions on their ability to cut carbon emissions from housebuilding. In an open letter to …
Space saving cycle stands installed at student accommodation – Leeds
Street Furniture Direct have recently supplied and installed high quality, durable space saving cycle stands at two new student development sites in Leeds city centre. Everest Double Decker Cycle Stands …
Safety first for Sound Reduction Systems as Sonata installers receive SafeContractor accreditation
Leading acoustic insulation systems manufacturer and supplier Sound Reduction Systems has been awarded the highly respected Alcumus SafeContractor accreditation in recognition of its Sonata installation team’s health and safety excellence. …
London’s Bow River Village residents benefit from Domus Ventilation MVHR
Domus Ventilation – part of the Polypipe Group – has had its HRXD Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems installed in to the prestigious Bow River Village development in …
VitrA launches the Voyage collection by award-winning designer Arik Levy
Leading bathroom brand VitrA introduces the Voyage collection, a collaboration with the award-winning multi-disciplinary artist and designer Arik Levy. Inspired by his time living and working in Japan, Arik Levy …
There when you need them, hidden when you don’t – Covent Garden
Covent Garden as we all know is a busy and successful shopping and entertainment area. The technical services team required an outdoor power supply that would not impact on the …
Artform Urban Lighting the way at RHS Wisley Gardens
Artform Urban recently supplied a range of solar powered lighting elements to The Royal Horticultural Society’s garden, Wisley in Surrey. The requirement for the job was for external lighting in …
Grow a secret garden for butterflies!
• The Wildlife Trusts and RHS urge gardeners to help butterflies and moths for this year’s Wild About Gardens campaign • Make a pledge for butterflies from 12th March! • Campaign …