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, …
Commercial Buildings
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 …
Trend celebrates success in the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards
Trend Control Systems, the leading international manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), is celebrating after winning a silver Design Effectiveness Award 2016 from the Design Business …
Complete reverberation solutions from Hush
What is reverberation noise and why do we have it? Reverberation noise is produced when a sound source stops within an enclosed space. Sound waves continue to reflect off the …
The Ins and Outs of a Revolving Door
The chances are as a pedestrian and a building user, you’ve been through a few revolving doors in your lifetime. The revolving door is a common sight amongst larger commercial …
Altro Flexiflow works for dramatic Brighton office space
Innovative Altro FlexiflowTM resin flooring is providing a practical yet visually appealing solution to a challenging space in one of Brighton’s most unusual and striking office buildings. Built in the …
Carpet that’s seen but not heard
Sharni Verity, Marketing Executive at Heckmondwike FB, discusses how specifying carpet can address acoustic issues in offices. “One of the most common complaints in office environments is the inability to …
Swinging or sliding entrance doors?
By Julie Jarvis, Technical Director, DR Services Architects and interior designers, as well as the housebuilders or developers on whose projects they are involved make many judgements based on price, …
Launch of Schueco’s Parametric Façade System offers architects new level of design freedom
The launch of Schueco’s Parametric Façade System by sustainable building envelope specialist, Schueco UK Ltd, offers architects a new level of dynamic design freedom. For the first time ever, geometrically …
Refurbishment of Nottingham City Council roof is disruption-free thanks to Decothane Ultra
Refurbishing the roof of Loxley House, the central hub of Nottingham City Council, caused no disruption to essential public services, thanks to Sika Liquid Plastics’ new low odour cold applied …
Nestlé Spain achieves high design with Altro safety flooring
1,000 people work daily at the headquarters of Nestlé in Barcelona, Spain, and the company hosts more than 50,000 visitors annually. This high level of traffic also spills over into …
Sika Sarnafil specified for UK Border Agency
The UK Border Agency in Cardiff now boasts a total of 750sq m of Sika Sarnafil single ply roofing after a skilful refurbishment by Reading-based Owlsworth Roofing. In 2013 The …
Design Meets Security: Boon Edam Launches Revolutionary Access Control Barrier Series in Europe
Edam, The Netherlands – The business world is ever changing. With people passing through all day long, the security of sensitive areas of buildings, as well as the personal safety …
Future Energy Solutions diagnoses the ideal LED lighting solution for Spire Healthcare
The second largest provider of private healthcare in the UK, Spire Healthcare was formed in 2007 through the buy-out of 25 BUPA hospitals by the private equity firm, Cinven. Now …
Stunning but casual meeting space furniture from Sun-Light Solutions Ltd
Sun-Light Solutions introduces the all new, casual meeting space furniture to the Interior Design and Professional AV markets throughout Europe. Defining modern spaces requires a fresh approach, which is why …
NIGHTeye Sees New Super Slim Options
Winter 2015 sees the addition of new super slim options to the Timeguard NIGHTeye outdoor LED range. Made from solid die-cast metal with polycarbonate lenses for impact resistance, they are …
Light up the night and day – with new creative flooring range
Heckmondwike FB, one of UK’s leading commercial fibre bonded carpet manufacturers, has revealed its exciting new Night Sky range – as part of its commitment to offering specifiers even greater …
Reynaers takes to the water with Paynes & Borthwick
An extensive range of systems have been supplied by Reynaers Aluminium to a prestigious riverside apartment, office and retail development in Greenwich. The architectural aluminium systems were specified and installed …
Sustainability is the priority at this year’s Healthcare Estates Exhibition
Trend Control Systems will be exhibiting on stand C37 at this year’s Healthcare Estates exhibition, October 7th – 8th, sharing the latest BEMS developments for healthcare specific solutions. According to …
Easy fit drinking fountains from Franke Sissons
Franke Sissons, also known as Franke Washroom Systems, has launched a new range of drinking fountains for schools, colleges and commercial premises. Made in high grade stainless steel, the fountains …
KAC launches ENscape online selection guide for VADs
KAC Alarm Company has created an intuitive online guide to VAD coverage, a powerful support tool for its new ENscape range launched earlier this year in response to the new …
Geberit – ‘the architects’ choice’
Geberit’s touchless bathroom technology has been used to add a high end and hygienic finish at the Charlotte Square Offices in Edinburgh. Charlotte Square is an iconic 18th century Edinburgh …
New Optigreen anti-slip system for pitched green roofs
Optigreen have developed a new and cost effective anti-slip system for extensive pitched green roofs. Called the Optigreen Type P system, it uses their new FKD 58 SD board and …
Safesite helps to protect the nations favourite squash brand
Safesite Ltd has installed KeeWalk®, KeeGuard®Topfix and KeeLine® systems and a number of CAT access ladders for Britvic Soft Drinks to ensure safe roof access at all times at its …
Sun-Light Solutions transforms the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre’s TelePresence Suite.
Sun-Light Solutions and Pro AV dealer Saville AV consulted with The 3M Buckley Innovation Centre in West Yorkshire and have transformed its TelePresence Suite by creating a translucent lighting feature …