150,000 sq ft M62 distribution scheme complete
Gregory Property Group has just completed a speculative development of Park 32, a 150,000 sq ft production and distribution project close to Junction 32 of the M62 motorway between Castleford …
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New image of £1bn regeneration of London Olympia
A new image of the Central Towers, which will form part of the £1billion redevelopment of London’s Olympia Exhibition Centre, in West London, has been released by multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy …
Is your handrail up to scratch?
Kee Klamp® fittings have been an enduring mainstay of the handrail and barrier market for decades thanks to their simplistic but durable nature. For many, this long-lasting and effective solution …
The only way is up
Sam Cannon looks at plans to take the London skyline higher Anyone who’s walked through London in the past year will notice cranes still continue to be a prominent feature …
Plant Power: 10 plants to improve health and wellbeing in the office
While the health benefits of plant-based diets are well documented, new research uncovers the lesser-known uses of the nature around us. The UK’s leading online florist, SerenataFlowers.com, has identified 10 …
Construction and property business leaders dominate list of heavyweight firms calling for net zero carbon UK by 2050
More than 120 prominent business leaders have written to the Prime Minister urging the Government to adopt the Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) recommendation for a UK 2050 net-zero greenhouse …
UKGBC consults on scope 3 emissions reporting guidance for commercial real estate
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today published a consultation paper inviting feedback on guidance for scope 3 emissions reporting. Scope 3 emissions refer to carbon impacts across a …
UKGBC responds to CCC net zero report
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today responded to The Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) report ‘Net Zero The UK’s contribution to stopping global warming’. The report recommends a …
Brighten up! Effective lighting control systems could be the key to improving the wellbeing of your staff
Are feelings of lethargy, despondency and irritability at work familiar? These traits are commonplace in offices, classrooms and lecture theatres across the country and are often the cause of unsuitably …
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 …
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. …
CCWS Interiors joins forces with Movember Foundation for New HQ Design + Refit
It’s that time of year again when the iconic Movember charity campaign comes into full force, delivering the message about men’s health to the masses. When looking to redesign its …
Controlling comfort in an open plan office
Whilst there’s no such thing as a typical building, are there standard control strategies that can be adopted for open plan offices? Controls expert Scott McGavin investigates. I’ve had conversations …
Top of the class: The smarty pants office building
Ellina Webb looks at the smart solutions that can help building owners comply with legislation and improve both the energy rating and the graded class of their office space. Retrofitting …
The 18 things you need to know about MEES in 2018
With big changes soon to affect commercial buildings in England and Wales, Deane Flint looks at 18 important details regarding MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) and the changes landlords might …
Office fit-out with sustainability and wellbeing at its heart
Martin Fahey looks at how the refurbishment of a small city centre office has helped improve staff wellbeing and lower the organisation’s carbon footprint The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) …
Another Productive Day at the Office
Titan Court in Hatfield is one of the town’s most prominent buildings and acts as home to a diverse range of companies. However, with high energy bills, action was needed …
Is the future of commercial building below our feet?
by Ellina Webb ~ Marketing Specialist at Mitsubishi Electric The term “iceberg” is usually referenced when speaking about climate change, the demise of the Titanic or a rather luscious lettuce, …
Vent-Axia Helps the UK Green Building Council Beat Records
Vent-Axia has supplied its Lo-Carbon T-Series fan as part of a new office fit-out for a renowned green building charity requiring improved ventilation. The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) has refurbished its London …
Yegin Industries Designs New Floor to Score Sales and Employee Satisfaction
Sports court style flooring provides Yegin Industries with the ideal space to showcase products. Flowsport chosen for the project thanks to its durability and design potential. The interior design elements …
Commercial Doors Made Easy, in Jack Aluminium’s New Brochure
If you need an aluminium commercial door, just ask Jack. Fabricators can find everything they need to create high-quality, secure and thermally efficient commercial doors, in the new TD68 Jack …
Reynaers brings seafront splendour to Jersey Esplanade
The largest single office development in the Channel Islands utilises multiple aluminium glazing systems from leading provider Reynaers. Extending to over 200,000 sq ft, Jersey Esplanade contains large, open plan …
Neaco balustrade available with integral LED lighting
Architects and interior designers can add an atmospheric touch to their scheme with Neaco’s contemporary balustrade featuring integral LED lighting. The LED under-lighting can be specified as part of a multitude of …
Reynaers SL 38 proves versatile choice for renovations
The former Van der Elst cigar factory in Leuven has undergone a metamorphosis into an urban oasis. Where the roar of machinery and the aroma of tobacco used to dominate, …
Animation highlights renewable heating potential for commercial buildings
A new animation from Mitsubishi Electric is highlighting how commercial premises can benefit from reliable, renewable heating to help reduce energy bills whilst also qualifying for 20 years of Renewable …
A host of energy saving options for commercial buildings
A new brochure from Mitsubishi Electric highlights all of the central plant solutions that the company can offer to help reduce energy consumption in our built environment. Commercial buildings in …
Fast construction with prefabricated wood elements
Using wood elements allows faster building turnaround. This leads to more profitable construction projects and shorter investment payback times. The pace of construction is kept at the desired level, because …
Four steps to specifying the right commercial door
Commercial aluminium systems specialist Jack Aluminium has made it easy for architects and specifiers by creating four steps towards specifying the right commercial door for every project. “There are lots …
neaco handrails and balustrade featured at award-winning scheme
neaco’s contemporary handrails and balustrade have contributed to an award-wining development at the new Barker’s Furniture Store in Northallerton. Designed by SP&Architects and constructed by Wharton Construction Ltd, the store’s mixture …
ING specifies Formica Group VIVIX® for interior garden revamp
When SP Architecture Engineering was tasked with revamping the courtyard garden in the building offices of ING in Rozas, Madrid, they specified Formica Group’s VIVIX® for the facade. The comprehensive …
Unobtrusive edge protection takes off at Virgin Atlantic
Safesite has provided Virgin Atlantic with a collective roof edge protection system that ensures optimum roof top safety for maintenance and inspection teams and complies with all relevant health and …
Kemperol Membranes Put Piccadilly Gate’s Roofs Back On Track
Three roofs of one of Manchester’s most iconic office buildings have been refurbished with an overlay of Kemperol liquid membranes from Kemper System. Piccadilly Gate is home to various Government …
Jack Aluminium Pushes The Boundaries Of SBD
Systems company Jack Aluminium now offers the most complete range of Q Marked PAS24 compliant aluminium doorset systems for the commercial building sector. It has invested significantly in testing to …
Reynaers provides façades for impressive Manchester development
Manchester’s newest independent film hub and visual arts centre has an impressive façade using curtain wall products from Reynaers. The external cladding and roofing work on Home, found on the …
Kemper System answers towering challenge in New York
Kemper System’s Kemperol 2K-PUR cold liquid applied membrane has been used as the waterproofing system for the tallest building in the Western hemisphere: the 1,776ft One World Trade Centre in …
Unity and Continuity – The Benefits of Retaining Project Teams
With the number of professionals involved in the design and construction journey, the structure and composition of project teams changes throughout the duration of each project. Due to individuals providing …
Sun-Light Solutions creating animated art from digital light.
Digital Light Surface We understand that every space demands a unique atmosphere and realise that many spaces are truly uninspiring. Which is why we deliver the Digital Light Surface. The …
Kemper System underwrites roof refurb success at Royal & Sun Alliance
Kemper System’s Kemperol V210 has been used yet again to repair the roof of Royal & Sun Alliance’s headquarters in Horsham following the success of a project to refurbish the …
Living Walls for Health and Well-being
Biophilia, the innate human attraction to nature, is a concept that has been recognized for several decades by the scientific and design communities, and intuitively for hundreds of years by …
CW 50-HI now offers better thermal insulation than ever
Reynaers has launched its improved aluminium Concept Wall 50-HI (High Insulation) system, which offers better thermal insulation properties than ever before. This new variant of CW 50 benefits from improved …