New guidance on commissioning services in new homes
The NHBC Foundation today publishes a guide that helps site managers oversee the many commissioning activities that are important to a smooth build programme and delivering high quality homes for …
drainage
Can Green Roofs Reduce Storm Water Run-off?
As part of a sustainable drainage system strategy, it is essential that we find and implement alternative solutions to preventing localised flooding. In built up areas 95% of the ground …
Drainage without compromising design
Geberit brings luxury and practicality to this residential and public sector project Geberit’s siphonic drainage solution, Pluvia, has been used on the roof of London’s new Design Museum (previously the …
Marshalls Provide Water Management Solution for Derriford Hospital Interchange
The road outside Derriford Hospital has been widened to allow buses to travel in both directions, helping to reduce congestion outside the main entrance and making bus journeys to and …
Pressing for the pier
Geberit Mapress and HDPE has played a part in the restoration of the iconic Hasting’s Pier. Until recently, the pier had remained derelict for many years, withstanding a fire …
Marshalls’ Mono Beany Wins Prestigious Innovation Award
Marshalls is proud to announce that it picked up the Innovation Award at the 2016 Mineral Products Associations (MPA) British Precast Annual Best Practice awards ceremony. These prestigious awards are …
Of sound design
Based on findings from its dedicated acoustics laboratory, Victoria Willis, Product Manager for Geberit, explains the importance of taking a complete system approach to designing out the nuisance sound of …
Marshalls delivers, with 15,000 linear metres of drainage to upgrade M1
Marshalls has supplied 15,000 linear metres of its Mono Beany one-piece combined kerb and drainage to the new M1 ‘smart motorway’ scheme, stretching over nine miles of highway. The innovative …
Sleek, streamlined drainage design for wetrooms is seamless with Geberit CleanLine
Open-plan and wetroom style showering areas are a popular option among architects and designers looking to create a luxurious and spacious finish in bathrooms of all sizes. Designed specifically for …
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, …
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 …
Marshalls Mono Beany Combined Kerb and Drainage – The Latest Technology in Water Management’
Marshalls’ Mono Beany is the newest edition to their comprehensive range of water management products. Mono Beany is Marshalls’ first one-piece concrete kerb and drainage system, and builds on the …
New rainwater installation help for roofers
“Don’t let the installation of a particular rainwater system put you off choosing an unfamiliar range that adds real value and kerbside appeal to your property.” That’s the advice from …
Refreshing new services from Rainclear Systems Ltd
Rainclear Systems Ltd, one of the UK’s largest stockists and distributors of metal rainwater systems and products has recently announced some major developments for its customers. The company, set up …
Graze factory gets the press fit treatment
Graze.com is the newest concept in healthy snacking, with delicious and nutritious treats ordered online and delivered straight to customers’ doors. A modern and contemporary company, Graze’s factory is currently …
Titanic visitor centre, Belfast
The Titanic Visitor Centre in Belfast is the city’s newest, most impressive and popular attraction, boasting a unique multi-faceted aluminium facade, Ireland’s longest lift and a sculptural geometric roof with …
New Tough Septic Tanks – Designed with Builders in Mind
Klargester, the UK‘s leading brand of off-mains drainage solutions, has launched the Beta Plus septic tank – a uniquely shaped tank made of tough, rugged roto-moulded polyethylene making it far …