Woodsafe Timber Protection wins WPA’s Project of the Year
Woodsafe took home the “Project of the Year” award at the Wood Protection Association (WPA) Award Event 2020. For the sixth year, the award has become a popular annual event …
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Gallagher Group completes construction of new M&S in Maidstone
Gallagher Group has completed the delivery of a new Marks & Spencer store at Eclipse Park in Maidstone, Kent, which opened 12 August 2020. The construction is a true reflection …
Luxury modern multifamily project recently completed in West Hollywood
The Harland Brings the Best of Modern Infill with Expansive Views and a Kebony-Accented Façade Construction was recently completed on The Harland West Hollywood, a multifamily development of modern condominiums …
Reynaers facilitates delivery of a world-first in design at Axis Towers
Axis Towers is the first facility in the world where two towers turn around their own axis, but stand on the same foundation, separated by multiple expansion joints. Attracting much interest …
Innovative school surpasses stringent Swan environmental standards with Kebony Wood
A new public school in Norway has become the first school to achieve the highly regarded Nordic Swan Eco-label. Situated on the outskirts of Oslo, the Sydskogen school passed the …
Kebony supplies finishing touches to Elin Donskov ApS idyllic Danish retreat
Located in Boeslum Strand, a seaside village in Denmark renowned for its beautiful white beaches and grassy plains, lies a charming holiday cottage which has been carefully designed by local …
Kebony wood proves integral to National Trust development
Community strengthening project completed at the base of the UK’s longest lake muf architecture/art has unveiled Fell Foot Active Base, an innovative water sports centre designed to provide seasoned professionals and first …
Accoya® specified for award-winning housing project by Alma-Nac
The esteemed winners of the 2018 Architects’ Journal Retrofit Awards were announced last night in a much-anticipated ceremony which took place at The Brewery, London. The 2nd annual awards saw …
Growth in ‘natural cladding’ gives Pura Facades a 34% boost in sales
Specialist supplier of natural cladding products, Pura Facades, has seen its business grow by a remarkable 34% in the last 12 months, increasing its turnover to £6 million. Operating from …
Kemper System Delivers A Lesson In Flexibility At The University Of Warwick
Many of the buildings on the University of Warwick’s Gibbet Hill Campus were purpose-built when the University was first established more than 50 years ago. Amongst these is the Life …
Mecanoo Architects use Trimo’s bespoke panel solution for HOME, Manchester City Centre
HOME, a £25m, multi-disciplinary art centre, was designed by Mecanoo Architects, based in the Netherlands. HOME is part of the development of the creative quarter in Manchester, and is the …
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 …
Reynaers brings simplicity and strength to Paris’ horizontal skyscraper, the Macdonald Warehouse
The redevelopment of Paris’ Macdonald Warehouse has transformed an urban logistics building into a vibrant and contemporary neighbourhood, using bespoke glazing systems from Reynaers. This project integrates into The Grand …
Collaboration and Integration the Key to Success
Article by Steve Thompson, Managing Director of EOS Facades Celebrating their tenth anniversary this year, EOS Facades is a leading innovator in light gauge steel construction, specialising in the design, manufacture …
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 …
Paving the way to One Million Homes
Housing Minister, Brandon Lewis has set out an ambitious target to build one million new homes before the end of the current Parliament. Hitting such an aspirational target calls …
MD of RCM Offers Guidance When Specifying Building Specification Products
At the forefront of industry research and development, RCM constantly strive to innovate and develop their range of building boards and facades. Finding the latest technology is an ethos which …
New façade from Schueco has vents that are fully concealed
New from Schueco UK is the FWS 60 CV concealed vent façade, a state-of-the-art aluminium system for floor-to-ceiling ribbon windows where it is not possible to distinguish from the outside …
Thought Leadership
Steeling the Spotlight in the Education Sector As the government continues to set ambitious goals for the education sector, there is a growing demand to construct higher volumes of school …
Reynaers at Home builds on green credentials with Green Acres
A brand new development in Princes Risborough has used an array of innovative products from aluminium systems company Reynaers at Home. Unusually for a domestic project, curtain walling product …
New system to support vertical elements from Nvelope
NVELOPE, the market leader in rainscreen cladding support systems, recently introduced NH2, a system that can be used to support vertical elements. Satisfying safety standards, the NH2 cladding support system …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Perth Arena takes to the world stage featuring Reynaers architectural systems throughout
Alongside the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia, a stunning new arena has opened its doors featuring Reynaers curtain walling and architectural aluminium systems. Designed by architects ARM+CCN, a …
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 …
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 …
Schueco fire-protection systems benefit from industry upturn
According to leading aluminium systems supplier Schueco UK Ltd, the continuing upturn in activity in the UK building industry – particularly in respect of commercial properties – has led to …
Make first impressions count with the expanded range of VIVIX® by Formica Group architectural panels
Formica Group, a leading global manufacturer of surfacing products, continues its innovative approach to rainscreen cladding with a new range of VIVIX® exterior façade panels. Featuring 25 new decors developed …
Nvelope keeps new student housing watertight in Plymouth
NVELOPE, the rainscreen cladding support systems specialist, has supplied a new £19m student housing development in Plymouth with its NV6 system including brackets and NVELOPE carriers to provide secure installation …
VIVIX® exterior facade panels are a soaring success at Kristiansand Airport, Norway
VIVIX® exterior façade panels were installed at the new control tower for Kristiansand Airport, in Kjevik, Norway. Located in the southern part of Norway, the airport serves the Agder district …
NVELOPE supports Bradford college
A recently built college in Bradford has benefitted from vertical cladding support systems from NVELOPE, the rainscreen cladding specialist. The new six storey learning centre has been fitted with NVELOPE’s …
Schueco fire-protection systems provide the complete solution
Despite the overwhelming need for effective fire-protection in system-built façades, windows and doors, few companies possess a range that is comprehensive enough to provide a complete solution. The exception is …
Pilkington Planar™ supports a new era at Durham University Business School
Durham University Business School’s new £16million fit-for-purpose building utilises NSG Group’s world class Pilkington Planar™ to create an inspiring space for students to learn. Approximately 500m2 of Pilkington Planar™ was …
Energy efficient facade boosts Sheffield’s students union
A striking new identity has been given to the Students’ Union building at the University of Sheffield using Aluglaze insulated panels from Sheffield-based architectural panel manufacturer Panel Systems. Polyester powder …
Tesco savings with NVELOPE
Working with building envelope contractor, Prater, NVELOPE has supplied its NV4 and NV5 support systems for an £86 million development for Tesco at Woolwich in London. This exciting, mixed use …
AluK systems specified for Maes Yr Yrfa School
AluK (GB) doors, windows and curtain walling systems have been supplied for the refurbishment of the Maes Yr Yrfa School in Cefneithin, Wales. Specified by Lawray Architects, in collaboration with …
Marley Eternit Bluclad helps create affordable homes
Marley Eternit’s Bluclad has helped create 14 affordable Code for Sustainable Home Level 4 properties for Wandle Housing Association in South West London. Bluclad exterior render boards helped deliver the …
Cedral Weatherboard revives historic canal side project
Marley Eternit fibre cement Cedral Weatherboard has helped to revive a historic former-mill site on the banks of the Grand Union Canal in Hemel Hempstead. The stylish one to two …
Hunter Douglas contribute to BREEAM rated college building in Huddersfield
Kirklees Technical College is due to open a brand new, state of the art campus at the Waterfront Quarter in Huddersfield. The £74m development will replace the New North Road …