Playing Safely with Wolves
Safesite Ltd – Comprehensive Bespoke Rooftop Safety Solutions We have recently provided Wolverhampton Wanderers FC with a bespoke rooftop safety solution to allow the Club to video training sessions safely …
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Lees Munday Architects discover authentic Kebony cladding
Located in Dorking, deep in the Surrey Hills, a once traditional 20th Century house has been skilfully transformed by Lees Munday Architects into a contemporary family home, with an extension to give the …
One of Britain’s biggest straw-buildings to open for community groups and eco-weddings
One of the biggest volunteer-built organic straw-buildings in Britain, and an architectural piece of innovation constructed of just five main materials, is ready to throw open its doors for the …
The challenge of accessing sloped roofs safely
Sloping and pitched roofs are a common sight on buildings across Scotland. Often found on social housing or commercial buildings, sloped roofs offer many benefits over other types of design, …
New report: the building and construction sector can reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050
With the support of more than 80 organisations, the World Green Building Council’s new report describes actions to revolutionise the buildings and construction sector towards a net zero future, through …
3xLOGIC Reports a Highly Successful Launch into Europe
3xLOGIC, the leading provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, is celebrating a highly successful launch into the European market. A leading innovator in server, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of …
Sourcing Raw Materials For The Commercial Interiors Market
With specification markets under increasing pressure to become more sustainable, The Main Company is leading the way within the interiors sector for creating all kinds of inspiring commercial spaces with …
Introducing Fitzroy of London
Purveyors of luxury accessible bathrooms With vast expertise and a boundless passion for creating ‘design for everyone’, Fitzroy of London is leading the way in providing luxury, accessible bathrooms for …
Zinc clad windows in contemporary build
Westhill Community Church was a new, green field project in Aberdeenshire. Its highly contemporary style was designed for maximum functionality and to encourage use by the wider community. Natural light …
UKGBC launches Climate Commitment Platform for built environment, mobilises members for Global Climate Strike
Building on the momentum of the Global Climate Strike, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today unveiled its Climate Commitment Platform, an online tool designed to profile the headline …
Digging Deep: 5 Amazing Underground Constructions
A hot topic in the construction industry today is whether building underground, rather than creating more above ground, is the way forward. According to various reports, it’s not that we’re …
New Royal Wharf Pier arrives to new home in London
The highly-anticipated Royal Wharf Pier arrived in London yesterday in impressive fashion, as the canting brow, carried on a 65m x 60m boat and the pontoon, brought in by the …
Form, function and fire
Specifying and procuring doors for social housing, can present many challenges in the market conditions we find ourselves in today. With often competing and exacting criteria to contend with, it …
Bushboard Evolve Chosen for Solar Powered Narrowboat
When Tim Knox, founder of Mothership Marine, wanted a stunning kitchen for his company’s remarkable solar-powered narrowboat, he chose Evolve Caldiera for the worksurfaces. The Mothership Electric Narrowboat concept is …
Better forest management means better timber
Good forest management can both protect the environment and help meet the growing demand for timber from the building trade, argues Nigel Buckley-Ryan, Södra’s UK Sales Director, Merchants. As pressure …
Maxi 60 Ceiling System delivers dependable fire rated soundproofing solution
The Maxi 60 Ceiling System from Sound Reduction Systems provides an ideal way to upgrade acoustic insulation in ceilings while providing 60 minutes of assured fire protection. Easy to install …
Outdoor power supplies delivered with elegance
Good design for the public realm can often be undermined by the practical need to provide access to power, water and other services, particularly in pedestrianised high streets, plazas, squares …
preSelect roof windows make dream home come to light
Deep in the countryside of Bishop Auckland, surrounded by charming scenery, sits a unique building that has been transformed by the installation of FAKRO roof windows. This holiday home, that …
The sign of things to come
News that London’s homebuyers are being offered 20 per cent discounts for homes in polluted streets is a wakeup call for us all. It reflects the magnitude of the problem …
New R32 VRF air conditioning provides complete solution
Mitsubishi Electric has launched new R32 VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) air conditioning systems to offer the UK market the first complete range of lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) solutions. The …
Construction logistics app to improve performance and sustainability wins £500,000 research grant
A £500,000 grant to develop a cloud-based application to improve plant and materials logistics and reduce any environmental impact has been awarded to the Carto Group, Skanska UK and the …
Vent-Axia Supports BEAMA’s ‘Net-Zero by Design’ Report
As the UK becomes the first major economy to commit to net-zero emissions, leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia is delighted to support BEAMA’s ‘Net-Zero by Design’ report. Launched on 10th …
The environmental value of true partnership
As Mitsubishi Electric starts a series of customer conferences, Martin Fahey looks at why partnership is such a powerful tool. This week is a really important week for Mitsubishi Electric …
Bathrooms – Interiors in the attic
Attic conversions have dominated the traditional construction market, and are becoming a big trend in interior design as well. Creating a cosy corner under the roof requires plenty of natural …
This Gas Safety Week homeowners are advised to prioritise gas and heating maintenance
Local gas engineer offers advice and insights on common heating and boiler issues that can save homeowners money, time and possibly even lives. Gas Safety Week is the 16th – …
PACOM helps Mimoto Parking keep Spain’s motorbikes safe and secure
With the use of motorbikes on the rise all over Spain, Mimoto Parking has installed cutting edge access control and intrusion detection technology from PACOM across its facilities, so owners …
The latest impetus to interior design
New Visual Sensations designs now with on-trend matt finish! Rustic look, matt finish, horizontal designs Inspired by the essence and colour of natural landscape, the Visual Sensations collection from our …
Contemporary accommodation in historic Edinburgh
Appointed by the University of Edinburgh, JM Architects took on the challenge of refining and expanding the student accommodation that this prestigious university offers. Existing structures on campus were renovated and refurbished, …
Are you meeting your roof safety responsibilities?
When you have a safety system installed on your roof, or on the roof of a building you manage, you might feel you’ve done your bit for health and safety. …
Thomas Bow wins £36M Leicestershire framework bid
CIVIL ENGINEERING and surfacing firm Thomas Bow City Asphalt has successfully secured a multi-million pound Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council framework contract to deliver road repair works across the county. …
Derelict football stadium transformed into school
A DISUSED football stadium has been redeveloped to create a new, modern educational facility that will help to meet future demand for secondary and sixth form school places in the …
Eco-friendly Building Full of Natural Light
Situated in rural Kent, near Canterbury Mr and Mrs Castle’s environmentally-conscious holiday resort has recently installed Green Unit’s Arc modular eco-building at Great Field Farm. Now complete, holidaymakers are able to enjoy …
New Brochure Suite from VitrA
Packed with stunning design inspiration and easy-to-follow technical information, VitrA’s three new brochures show the company’s extensive range of sanitaryware, furniture, bathtubs, brassware and accessories in three distinct groups; the …
Industrial safety gates: which is best for you?
Points of access to raised surfaces are one of the most dangerous areas in industrial buildings such as warehouses, logistics centres and factories. Though you might have hand railing or …
Heating installers given chance to shape the future with new survey
Heating installers across the UK are being given the opportunity to voice their hopes and opportunities over the UK’s move to low-carbon heating sources, thanks to a new survey from leading industry …
Farrells completes first phase of Chelsea Waterfront
The first phase of Chelsea Waterfront, a £170 million landmark scheme offering 179 luxury apartments, has completed. Designed by renowned architecture practice, Farrells, on behalf of Hutchison Property Group, the …
Costain and SWARCO first in the UK to develop and install next generation of digital road message signs
Marking an industry first, Costain and SWARCO have collaborated to develop and install the next generation of digital road message signs. On behalf of Highways England, the two companies pioneered …
Triton secures four new instructions as it reaches 1000 rooms milestone for Premier Inn
Triton Construction has completed construction of the new Liverpool North Premier Inn and been appointed on four new Premier Inn projects as Whitbread continues to expand the UK’s largest hotel …
Working safely at height in the water industry
When you think of working at height, the water industry is probably one of the last sectors where you think this will be an issue, think again! Work at height …
Wilsonart Launches Visualiser
Wilsonart, the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of innovative laminate worksurfaces has launched an interactive visualiser. “Seeing is believing.” Explains Holly Turnbull, marketing communications manager worktops. “Wilsonart’s new visualiser takes …