When time and energy are of the essence
The first five homes of a substantial development for Mid-Wales Housing Association have been built at a rapid pace, with the inner leaf construction going up in just five weeks, …
Construction
Is this the most secure U-PVC door available in the market?
Total Glass has introduced a new advanced multi-point locking system as standard on all its single and double U-PVC entrance doors manufactured in-house at its Liverpool production facility. Incorporating a …
Pushing the Boundaries with Light Steel Frame
As the government continues to set ambitious goals for the construction industry, there is a growing demand to construct faster, more sustainably and at a lower cost. But how can …
Axter supplies on show at Fulham Wharf
Fulham Wharf has become one of London’s most coveted addresses, and it’s clear to see why; striking architecture, a variety of homes and amenities, as well as enviable landscaped outside space with …
Centor Integrated Doors win Red Dot Award
Centor is celebrating worldwide recognition of its pioneering Integrated Doors after winning a Red Dot Award in the internationally respected design competition. Challenging all concepts of what we know as …
Student housing fixed by Kladfix
Kladfix, the rainscreen cladding support system specialist has supplied its KX01 fittings for a new £14.5 million development project transforming the historic Deaconess House on Edinburgh’s Pleasance into 315 student …
British Hardwoods
As the construction industry increasingly embraces sustainability, so timber is becoming increasingly popular and is reclaiming ground that had been lost to plastics and metal in recent decades, certainly for …
Introduction to unitised curtain walling – a new CPD module available from Reynaers
There is a new CPD certified module available on the Reynaers Aluminium website accessible to anyone seeking to develop their knowledge and skills. Entitled: Introduction to Unitised curtain walling, the …
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, …
PFI Extra Care scheme benefits from Schöck and Hollowcore innovation
A £14.4m three-storey PFI Extra Care complex at Knowsley, Merseyside, is benefiting from a speedier build time using off-site manufacturing that integrates Isokorb structural thermal break units from Schöck with …
A faster internal finish with Unispan MW roof panels
Unispan MW structural insulated roof panels from UNILIN, division insulation, allow the creation of better performing thermal roof structures and with a wide range of internal finishes, they can help …
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 …
Network VEKA has the online tools for the job
Bury St. Edmunds’ Network VEKA member, Frames Conservatories Direct has revealed one of the secret weapons behind its National, Regional and Fitter of the Year wins, awarded at the organisation’s …
Opening the door to dementia care doesn’t prove an enigma at Bletchley
A unique development in the historic location of Bletchley Park, Flowers House is a new scheme of 34 specially designed flats that provide assisted living for dementia sufferers. Reynaers window …
Leading the way in public realm innovations Marshalls launches commercial new products for 2015
Marshalls has launched a comprehensive new range of products proving it continues to lead the way in public realm innovations, supplying the highest quality materials. The latest products from Marshalls, …
Sapa focuses on the next generation
Aluminium systems specialist Sapa Building System has unveiled the third edition of its Reference Book, showcasing a selection of architecturally striking projects from across the world. With a strong focus …
New ‘Thermal Bridging Guide’ available free from Schöck
Minimising energy use in buildings, and thereby improving the thermal performance of building envelopes, has become increasingly important in the drive for sustainability and energy efficiency. Schöck recognises this can …
Kemperol V210 gives great performance at Odyssey Arena
The likes of One Direction and The Who may be confident of a warm welcome when they play Belfast’s Odyssey Arena this year, but even they stand no chance of …
Where’s Beanie Been?
H+H is launching its first ever Tweet-To-Win competition! We have been sending out a number of our very special H+H beanie hats to builders and merchants across the UK for …
Raise a Glass to PV
The new Hungry Horse pub in Brislington, Bristol achieves a ‘very good’ BREEAM rating and a reduction in carbon emissions from the notional building design having opted for Redland Ministonewold …
Protecting the Building Envelope
The 2015 edition of ‘Protecting the Building Envelope’ (volume 27) is a full colour A5 manual of 147 pages containing the latest best practice building details. This latest edition includes …
ColourCloud set to transform laser scans with fast point cloud colourisation overlay
Breakthrough for architects and surveyors will mean end of stitching, processing images and manually clicking placement points iSTAR camera captures a 50 million pixel image within 20 seconds – the …
Bound at the Bush
What is believed to be the largest single resin bound surfacing project in the UK has been completed using Ronacrete’s RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing System where more than 7,500m2 has …
Pop Up Power Supplies: There when you need it, hidden when you don’t!
Pop Up Power supply retractable service units that provide electricity, water and air supply to public spaces ranging from historic sites and market places to town squares and parks. Our …
Dural Expansion Joints specified at Cheltenham Racecourse
Dural UK Ltd recently supplied an order for 160 metres of Speckled Effect Expansion Joints to SureSet UK Ltd for their installation at the Garden Terrace at Cheltenham Racecourse. …
AluK systems supplied for the Burntwood School renewal project
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) specified AluK curtain walling and window systems for the Burntwood School project, a series of new educational buildings which will serve up to 2000 pupils …
No monkeying around when it comes to water safety in Stuttgart Ape House
With hygienic drinking water being of paramount importance to the health and wellbeing of the residents of the Ape House in Wilhelma, Stuttgart, Geberit Mapress was the natural choice for …
TRUE TO TRADITION: New handmade clay tile to launch in early 2015
A new range of premium handmade clay tiles is due to launch from Marley Eternit at the beginning of 2015. The Canterbury handmade range acknowledges Marley Eternit’s heritage of previous …
World’s largest passivhaus scheme trusts Schöck performance
Many cities throughout the world are looking for ways in which to cope with population growth, whilst curbing energy consumption and environmental impact. And the unlikely focus of international interest …
ISG Cements Reputation in Scottish Education Sector
The successful completion of projects at New College Lanarkshire and with the University of Glasgow build upon ISG’s growing reputation within the Scottish education sector. At New College Lanarkshire, ISG …
Ceiling installation from Knauf AMF goes swimmingly
The Knauf AMF Aquatec ceiling system has been installed in the new pool hall at Leytonstone Leisure Centre, London. The refurbished centre is part of an ongoing £24.5 million regeneration …
ROCKFON Mono Acoustic proves to be the perfect fit
Mono® Acoustic TE ceiling system from ROCKFON has been installed at one of the leading academic sixth form colleges in the country, King Edward VI College, Stourbridge. Architects’ practice Bryant …
Durable Roofing On Show At Telford International Centre
Stuart Hicks from waterproofing membrane specialist, Kemper System, explains how a cold liquid applied waterproofing membrane is being used to provide a long-term solution to wear and tear, reducing the …
Ibstock showcases design potential of brick
New exclusive edition of Portfolio launched by Ibstock showcases stunning brick builds and solutions Architects and specifiers to benefit from enhanced design services Ibstock, the UK’s largest brick maker, has …
Unique landmark academy uses Reynaers systems throughout
Becoming something of a local landmark because of its prominent location, Appleton Academy in Wyke, West Yorkshire, with its circular design and sloping green roof is the first through-age academy …
New additions for Tilebrick range as popularity soars
Building on the success of its Tilebrick range, Ibstock has recently launched a selection of new designs, offering greater choice and increased sales opportunities for merchants looking to meet the …
Energy efficiency starts at the top
Upstands and parapets play a crucial role on flat roofs because they distribute wind flow, enhance fire safety and maintain building proportions. Danny Phelan, Sales Manager at Panel Systems, looks …
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 …
Gripple gives catenary installation a lighter touch!
Gripple Limited has launched the Gripple D3 – a catenary system designed for lightweight applications such as lighting, signage or bracing applications with no direct vertical suspension point. The Gripple …
Admirals Quay, Ocean Village, Southampton
Axter Ltd’s waterproofing has been installed at Bouygues’ landmark new homes development at Admirals Quay, Southampton. The 26-storey apartment tower and 16 and 9 storey residential buildings incorporate a landscaped …