Decadently Dark
Creating a sense of calmness and tranquillity in the home is more important now than ever before, in particular within the bathroom. Dark design schemes and colour palettes are an …
BUILDING PRODUCT & PROJECT NEWS
UKGBC publishes guidance to catalyse the delivery of net zero carbon buildings
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published new guidance, Unlocking the Delivery of Net Zero Carbon Buildings, which examines how current barriers to the delivery of net zero carbon …
A guide to buying rainwater systems
At Metal & Glass we know how important it is for you to get the rainwater system right on your property. They are an essential part of your roofing system and …
Portaro and Easi-Fit doorkits, the fast way to achieve excellence
Leading interior door manufacturer Vicaima, have just introduced a totally new door kit and set brochure, which opens the way to assembly solutions for an ever increasing market diversity and …
SAV Systems and Mitsubishi Electric join forces in the heat networks market
Mitsubishi Electric has announced that SAV has become a Value Added Reseller (VAR) joining the manufacturer as a specialist provider of central plant rooms for heat networks and energy metering …
£16m Grade II listed student accommodation scheme completes in Coventry
A BRAND NEW multi-million-pound student accommodation, which includes the conversion of Grade II listed buildings alongside two new builds, has been completed by principal contractor Clegg Construction for developer Kier Property. Located …
Bringing light to these dark times
Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight discusses the importance of well-lit spaces while the nation works from home. Chances are that over the last few months you’ve found yourself trying to …
Escape to the country
London firm Urbanist Architecture sees 65 per cent increase in demand for homes in rural areas due to pandemic. Multidisciplinary architecture and planning firm Urbanist Architecture has reported a surge in enquiries …
Rediscovering life and work in our town centres
Our high streets and town centres are a focal point for our culture, communities and our everyday economy. Our marketplaces are for living and working. In the wake of the …
Government Confirms Importance of Ventilation to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
Vent-Axia has welcomed the launch of the Government’s new public information campaign which highlights how ventilating indoor spaces can reduce the risk of coronavirus infection by over 70%. As part …
Will we see a rise in self builders?
New automatic planning permission could increase self-built homes In Austria, 80 per cent of homes are self-built, whereas the number in the UK barely exceeds ten per cent. However, with …
New social housing plans give hope to iconic Nottingham building
FRESH plans to bring much needed social housing to Nottingham and breathe life back into a historic pub, that has laid empty for a number of years, are now being …
Concrete: let’s separate the carbon facts from the fiction
As we collectively begin to map our recovery from the Covid-19 crisis, the ways the UK will achieve the target of net-zero carbon by 2050 is coming into sharper focus. …
Historic England lead by example and specify Stella Rooflight at York Head Office
Historic England (formerly known as English Heritage) has specified and installed a Stella bespoke conservation rooflight at their York Head Office. As part of a programme of works, which included …
Colour & Detail
Unique Bathroom Surfaces from Cullifords Add character and drama to bathing spaces with colourful and detailed surfaces from fine quality stone specialists, Cullifords. From feature wall panels and splashbacks to …
Mitsubishi Electric launches new NX2 chiller
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new Climaveneta-branded NX2 range of air source scroll chillers, expanding the NX2 family and offering improved energy efficiency and sustainability. As a plug and play …
BDP designs UK’s first carbon neutral bus station in Leicester
Leicester St Margaret’s bus station is set to become the UK’s first carbon neutral bus station as efficient new building designs by leading architecture and urban design practice, BDP, have …
Contemporary Industrial
Inspired by the colours and finishes present in steels and metals, the Metallic collection will bring contemporary industrial style to life in all types of residential, commercial and hospitality projects. …
Construction with conservation in mind
Considering the environmental impact of a new building Inspired by the Italian novel The Baron in the Trees, Bosco Verticale — or Vertical Forrest in English — are two tower …
‘Delighted’ homebuyers expect far better acoustic standards
The acoustic standards set out in the building regulations of all the UK nations go nowhere near far enough to ensure we build homes that owners and tenants will love. …
VitrA launches V-Care Prime: the latest innovation in smart WC technology designed by Arik Levy
Leading bathroom brand VitrA is launching V-Care Prime, the latest addition to its range of shower toilets. Designed by Arik Levy in collaboration with the VitrA’s Design Studio and the …
Vent-Axia Welcomes Green Homes Compliance Scheme
Ventilation industry leader Vent-Axia has welcomed BEAMA’s Green Homes Compliance Scheme. Aimed at installers the scheme provides guidance on how to ensure adequate ventilation, when a building’s air tightness is …
Tropical Forests & Misconceptions
Forests have incredible importance for the future of our planets health and climate change mitigation – at the TTF we are trying to tackle misconceptions of tropical timbers. Tropical forests …
System approach helps housebuilders and developers raise acoustic standards
Hush Acoustics’ comprehensive range of systems and products provides housebuilders and developers with a clear route to delivering comfortable, high quality homes that have superior sound control and acoustic insulation …
Airtech Encourages Households to Protect their Lungs by Taking Action During UK Radon Awareness Week
Airtech, the condensation, mould and radon specialists, is supporting UK Radon Awareness Week (2-8 November 2020) which is run by the UK Radon Association, by encouraging households to protect their …
Perega earns its (Three) Stripes on award-winning Adidas store
Perega continues to demonstrate its structural engineering expertise in the retail sector, providing expert consultancy to Adidas for their latest UK outlet: an ultra-immersive store on London’s bustling Oxford Street. …
Hayley Robson, Creative Director at Day True talks trends for 2021
Renowned for transforming interiors into functional and distinctive spaces, experts in redefining and redesigning kitchens, bathrooms and the home, Day True, takes a look at the interior trends for 2021. …
Enviable designs for the modern home
Create a luxurious and contemporary feel in the bathroom with Britton and its affordable collection of bathroom designs. With the demand for modern yet high-quality furniture and brassware growing increasingly …
What is environmentally conscious building?
Over the course of the last twenty years or so, there have been several methods used to make construction greener and more sustainable. For example, the use of solar panels …
Leeds office scheme revamp adapts for a new normal
A prime office site in Leeds city centre’s creative quarter, which is currently undergoing major renovation works, is making further modifications to provide a safer and more hygiene-conscious environment for …
Green light for Kensington Forum redevelopment
Queensgate Investments and Rockwell has now been given the green light by the Greater London Authority (GLA) for the redevelopment of the Kensington Forum, to provide a world-class hotel and serviced apartment scheme alongside 62 genuinely affordable homes and substantial …
Vent-Axia Named a ‘UK Business Hero’ for its COVID-19 Response
Vent-Axia has been named as a ‘UK Business Hero’ by the British Chamber of Commerce as part of the Chamber’s campaign to recognise the incredible work UK businesses are undertaking, …
The rise of the power unit!
Several European countries have now opened and closed their borders to British holiday makers, whilst many haven’t and our concerns for the spread of Coronavirus has led many of us …
The Timeless Elegance of white doors
Simplicity in design is often thought to be the secret to creating timeless fashions and one way to achieve that desired blank canvas, is by using flush white doors. This …
Open Minimalism
One of the recent residential projects from Havwoods is this beautiful city centre home located in the heart of London. Transformed into a modern interior that is both neutral and …
Woodsafe Timber Protection wins WPA’s Project of the Year
Woodsafe took home the “Project of the Year” award at the Wood Protection Association (WPA) Award Event 2020. For the sixth year, the award has become a popular annual event …
Creating a great in and ‘out’ store experience
How can retailers attract customers back to their physical stores while maintaining safety as the Covid-19 pandemic prevails? Consumers’ shopping behaviour may have understandably changed during 2020 to shift online …
Mitsubishi Electric launch the UK’s first lower GWP R32 Air Curtain
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new, R32 Air Curtain which is designed to improve energy efficiency and minimise heat loss from a building while allowing businesses to benefit from an …
Aggregate Industries launches new improved SuperLow – the industry’s first carbon neutral asphalt
Leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has today launched its new, improved SuperLow range of asphalt, which includes a carbon neutral offering. Following its parent company LafargeHolcim becoming the first …
DHF receives ASSURED ADVICE on powered garage door safety
For many years, DHF (Door & Hardware Federation), has been advising the garage door industry on the interpretation of the standards for garage door safety and the legislation surrounding their …