Relief from allergy – cleanAir products
Plant pollens and spores are one of the most common factors that can cause allergy symptoms. Some allergens lead to painful reactions such as sneezing, a runny nose, red and watery eyes as well as …
Power Bollards – an effective outdoor power supply in elegant street furniture design
Utility bollards are a common sight in public areas across the UK, providing temporary services and utilities to streets, squares and other outdoor areas. Their purpose is to provide a source of electricity, water and …
Minimalist Vanity Basin, WC & Electronic-Flush Urinal for Istanbul
The Istanbul collection designed for VitrA by Ross Lovegrove has been an international success since it was first launched in 2004. The sanitaryware and furniture collection draws its inspiration from the organic shapes found in …
Recognition for East Anglian roofing boss
The female head of a growing Cambridgeshire-based roofing business has won a prestigious award recognising woman in construction. Jackie Biswell, who set up Apex Roofing in 2012, has been awarded the ‘Most Outstanding Female in …
Manchester community heating scheme meets environmental and budget targets with Ecodan
A brand new residential development in Manchester is meeting environmental planning requirements thanks to an Ecodan system providing community heating to 105 new homes. The Aaben, a modern development in Hulme, is a mixture of …
A world of possibilities with Vicaima doors
The eagerly anticipated 2019 edition of the Vicaima Interior Door Selector (IDS) has now arrived, with an array of products designed to inspire creative interiors for modern living. Whether for homes, commercial environments, health or …
Mitsubishi Electric launches cost effective R32 models
Mitsubishi Electric has unveiled a new line of R32 products designed to meet the need for cost effective air conditioning using low GWP refrigerant. The new R32 M Series MSZ-HR Wall Mounted System blends energy efficiency …
Modern Materials
Carlisle Road from LBMV Architects The Carlisle Road Project reveals a Victorian townhouse in North London updated for the homeowner’s modern lifestyle, with a combination of contemporary materials and intelligent design breathing new life into …
Quartz in a Quarter of the Time (and Cost)
Hard wearing, good looking and easy to care for quartz worksurfaces are growing in popularity. The downside with most quartz tops is that they cannot be fabricated on site, which causes delay and extra cost. …
Sleep + Eat Success for VitrA
VitrA has reported that the new look Sleep + Eat 2018 was a great success for the international bathroom company. The exhibition formed part of a series of high-profile events for VitrA during 2018 that …
New M Series range from Mitsubishi Electric targets IT cooling market
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a brand new range of M Series R32 air conditioning solutions, designed specifically for the UK IT Cooling market. The high sensible cooling systems are ideal for small computer rooms or …
Bath’s Forest of Imagination wins top award for temporary landscape
Forest of Imagination, the Bath based pop-up contemporary arts event, has been crowned best Temporary Landscape at the 2018 Landscape Institute (LI) Awards. Created by landscape architect Grant Associates and arts charity 5x5x5=creativity, the annual four-day …
National and international best practice build details
‘New 2019 manual is extensive, informative and contains excellent construction solutions’ Cavity Trays of Yeovil is the longest-established specialist in its field, and importantly is the only UK cavity tray manufacturer awarded European Technical Approval. …
Trend announces latest development of its successful IQ™VISION Software to monitor, manage and control smart buildings & estates
Packed with features to get the very best from a BEMS, IQ™VISION integrates Trend controllers, third party devices and internet protocols into a centralised software platform that allows modern connected buildings to be managed efficiently. …
Morgan Sindall chief attends topping out ceremony for University’s new £30m building
As the five-storey, 7,500 square metre Barbara Hepworth Building takes shape, the University was pleased to welcome Morgan Sindall’s MD for Construction Pat Boyle and Dr Sophie Bowness, granddaughter of Wakefield sculptor Barbara Hepworth, to …
Global assessments and primary evidence for fire doors
There seems to be much confusion recently re the use of assessments in fire door certification and Ahmarra would like to clarify our position and hopefully pass on our knowledge of the systems in place. …
Up to 1,080kW of chiller now available for next day delivery
Mitsubishi Electric has added new 150kW and 180kW modules to its existing advanced range of high efficiency, inverter-driven, e-series modular chillers to expand the ‘off-the-shelf’ offering to the UK market. The e-series offers market-leading low …
Avoid roof obstacles with Easi-Dec
Modern roofs are littered with obstacles which can make working safely and efficiently a difficult task. These obstacles can range from frustrating to downright dangerous, with everything from plant and machinery to skylights posing a …
Stunning Splashbacks New from Bushboard
Splashbacks are easier and faster to install than tiles, cutting down fitting time and costs. The result is a sleek, smooth surface that is easy to clean. “Bushboard already offers a wide range of splashbacks …
Kee Walk Rooftop Walkway Protection
Anti-slip Rootop Walkway Kee Walk® is suitable for use on flat, barrel and sloping roofs. The system’s step and traverse options allow access to be created for virtually any roof configuration from 0 to 35°. …
Building on success
The National Building Awards – www.nbawards.co.uk celebrate the very best of the building and construction industry. With 22 categories to choose from these independent awards will allow the very best of businesses irrespective of size and influence …
Vent-Axia delivers ventilation solution to impressive basement refurbishment project
Leading British fan manufacturer Vent-Axia has supplied two Sentinel Multivent H central extract units to a refurbished tenement property in Edinburgh New Town. The former basement store has been redeveloped and extended to create a …
Baltic Station Market with roof made from GreenCoat® steel nominated for World Architecture Festival Award 2018
The newly renovated Baltic Station Market, featuring a roof made from sustainable GreenCoat® colour coated steel, from SSAB, has been shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) Award 2018 in the category “Old and New”. SSAB is …
£29.8M Industrial logistics scheme transforms former landfill site in Reading
ISLAND Road West, a new prime urban logistics scheme in Reading, has seen the second phase of development completed this month on a former domestic landfill site off the A33. Providing civil and structural engineering …
Zinc cladding and roofing
Over the centuries, zinc has proven to be a reliable, durable, corrosion-resistant and attractive metal for use in roofing and cladding. In this article, Marta Danylenko, marketing manager at materials search engine Matmatch explains the history, applications and …
3 sustainable workspaces in London
by Ellina Webb ~ Senior Marketing Executive After visiting the new Mitsubishi Electric office space in London Bridge, Ellina Webb looks at the sustainable construction options that are ideal for flexible working and meeting spaces. A …
Kemper System on display at Museum of Liverpool
Kemper System has helped to refurbish the Museum of Liverpool, completing a complex waterproofing project, which made the final of the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) Awards 2018. Positioned over the Leeds Liverpool canal …
How BSD met grade II* listed challenges to create £1.8M boutique hotel
A SUITE overlooking cathedral gardens, original fireplaces and character windows are just some of the features included in a new £1.8m boutique hotel in a historic location in Leicester. Two empty office buildings in Peacock …
Pick Everard to deliver most ambitious project in school’s 516-year history
WORK has started to deliver state-of-the-art facilities as part of a new £60 million development for the King’s School – one of the largest independent day schools in the UK. Pick Everard – the independent property, …
Harris raises a glass to a hat-trick of brewery projects
Yorkshire construction services business, Harris CM is toasting success after its involvement with three separate brewery expansion projects at sites in the North West and Wales. The Pontefract based firm has transformed a vacant building …
Ahmarra launch the ‘Mercantile Range’ – fire rated doorsets for commercial projects
Timber fire door specialist, Ahmarra has launched a new range of robust commercial doorsets that particularly suit areas of heavy footfall such as office buildings, shopping centres and airports. ‘Ahmarra’s expertise in the commercial …
The Condensate Pump Evolution
As modern demands on the built environment have changed, so have air conditioning units and, as a result, condensate pumps have evolved too. Stuart Newbury, Product Manager at Aspen Pumps explains the evolution and how …
Mental Health In Construction
Over 1,400 construction workers committed suicide between 2011 – 2015. Construction trades have the highest number of suicides of any profession. Risk of suicide for those working in building and construction trades is 1.6 times …
2019 New Solutions – Cavitray Compliant Walls
When building in natural stone, there are two popular methods of construction. The traditional method is to build against a backing skin of blockwork, behind which is the cavity and inner leaf. The result is …
PRP appointed to lead masterplan and design of homes at The Western Village in Ebbsfleet Garden City
Leading UK architecture firm PRP has been appointed as lead architect and masterplanner on The Western Village in North Kent, by joint venture development partners, Clarion Housing Group and Countryside. Part of the Eastern Quarry section …
FastrackCAD Feature Sound Reduction Systems!
Sound Reduction Systems Ltd are pleased to announce their inclusion on the FastrackCAD website and are featuring their drawings on the system. FastrackCAD is a Free of Charge download service for specifiers. Alex Docherty of …
Kee Systems Helps Improve Pedestrian Access at Hayle Railway Station
Kee Systems has provided Hayle Railway Station in Cornwall with a combination of Weld Mesh Panels, Kee Access® and Kee Klamp® fittings to ensure safe pedestrian access as part of a £500,000 station refurbishment project. Network Rail unveiled a …
Adding an extension? – Be sure to have cavitray compliant cavity walls
When an existing house is constructed with cavity walls, extending the building should always follow the ‘parallel rule’ – the term applied to both skins maintaining an equal distance apart. It is also important to …
Kee Access – DDA Compliant Handrails
Access for all The Kee Access ® range has been developed in order to fulfil the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 (previously DDA) and the Building Regulations Part M. The range has been designed to provide a smooth, continuous handrail in …
Jaguar Land Rover selects e-Series Chillers for its energy efficient cooling system
A new Mitsubishi Electric e-series chiller system has been chosen for Jaguar Land Rover’s principal design facility in Worcestershire. The new system was brought in as part of a major refurbishment with the overriding aim of improving …
