The aim of sustainable construction is to lessen the environmental impact of a building throughout its life cycle. It gives consideration to the choice of materials …
Nestled on a crest overlooking the South Downs, Worth Abbey Church has a striking aspect. Its remarkable conical sloping roof sets off the extensive, peaceful grounds and the rolling landscape …
TRADA Technology Wood Information Sheet Surveys of timber frame houses offers guidance for building surveyors and professionals in the construction industry who need to survey timber framed houses. It will …
Premier Forest Products is the first company to be granted a ‘TRADA Technology Assessed’ licence for its marketing literature for Sainty Structural Plywood. The company wanted to demonstrate through independent …
Longden beautifully hand crafted, luxury solid timber panelled doors have been gracing our finest buildings for well over a hundred years with many historic buildings relying on Longden’s expertise to …
James Jones & Sons, Timber Systems Division are celebrating another successful Product Training Course which took place in October, at their factory in Forres, Scotland. The 1 ½ day intensive …
Clear glass balconies from Balcony Systems are now even ‘greener’ thanks to the company’s innovative self-cleaning glass coating that eliminates the use of strong chemicals to keep them clean. Factory-applied …
The National Trust works to preserve and protect the buildings, countryside and coastline of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Trust actively encourages everyone to visit and enjoy the British …
As refurbishment continues to remain strong in the residential market, contractors are experiencing requests for the use of different materials which will offer a bespoke finish. Wood cladding …
As a national distributor of Accoya®, James Latham has seen sales of this highly durable and dimensionally stable certified softwood steadily increase. Lathams’ has a strong track record in successfully …
Over 1000 planks of Cembrit’s Cemwood have been used on a recently finished housing project for Hafod Housing Association in Bridgend, South Wales. Built to comply with Code Level 4 …
By Rupert Oliver, Environmental Consultant to the American Hardwood Export Council The EU’s new “Illegal Timber Law” (ITL) is likely to bring about a fundamental change in the way European …
http://Shelterstore.co.uk, the complete online street furniture store, has released a new range of tensile canopies to celebrate the arrival of summer. The canopies are ideal for shade in all kinds …
