Why Covid has made us rethink whether our homes are fit for purpose
Before the Covid pandemic struck, many of us had a fairly well established and well-rehearsed daily routine. We generally knew when we’d be at home and what we’d be doing …
Before the Covid pandemic struck, many of us had a fairly well established and well-rehearsed daily routine. We generally knew when we’d be at home and what we’d be doing …
We’re seeing boom times for building conversions, especially when it comes to creating new apartments in existing non-domestic buildings. Not surprising when you consider how the reduced demand for traditional …
Unique Bathroom Surfaces from Cullifords Add character and drama to bathing spaces with colourful and detailed surfaces from fine quality stone specialists, Cullifords. From feature wall panels and splashbacks to …
Inspired by the colours and finishes present in steels and metals, the Metallic collection will bring contemporary industrial style to life in all types of residential, commercial and hospitality projects. …
The acoustic standards set out in the building regulations of all the UK nations go nowhere near far enough to ensure we build homes that owners and tenants will love. …
Hush Acoustics’ comprehensive range of systems and products provides housebuilders and developers with a clear route to delivering comfortable, high quality homes that have superior sound control and acoustic insulation …
Perega continues to demonstrate its structural engineering expertise in the retail sector, providing expert consultancy to Adidas for their latest UK outlet: an ultra-immersive store on London’s bustling Oxford Street. …
The most recent residential project, The Pool House, showcases The Main Company at its very best. This previously converted barn has had a complete regeneration and interior redesign to create …
International wood flooring brand, Havwoods, has introduced nine stunning new designs to its popular Vertical collection of solid and engineered wood. Adding a seamless finish to the rest of the …
As a leader in manufacturing innovative ceramic surfaces, VitrA launches two new tile systems, CementMix and Wood collections, at the ceramic fair, Cersaie, in Bologna, Italy (23 – 27 September). …
Design professionals and consumers looking for beautiful bathroom ideas will find a wealth of inspiration in the new 52-page Nuance brochure from Bushboard. The beautiful-bathroom-surfaces book showcases the new Designer …
Major upgrades to acoustic insulation levels are vital if homeowners and tenants are to truly experience ‘comfort’ in their domestic environment, matching the transformation of the thermal efficiency of many …
Bushboard Launch New Designer Collection Decors and add Arcylic into Nuance Bathroom Panelling Collection Bushboard’s patented and award-winning Nuance bathroom wall panels have been a well-deserved success for the company …
One of Europe’s leading wall and shower panel suppliers, Mermaid Panels, Grimsby has been awarded a prestigious New Supplier Award by PHG, the merchant buying group. Mermaid has been a …
Research shows that poor acoustics within educational environments can be detrimental to both learning and development. Excess noise and reverberation in classrooms and halls can affect teaching, learning and overall …
Bushboard, the leading worksurface and bathroom panelling manufacturer, has secured a patent for its innovative trim free waterproof bathroom panelling system Nuance. Invented by the Bushboard team the Nuance brand …
The complete range of Bushboard Nuance waterproof bathroom panels is now available on the ArtiCAD design system. Designers will be able to show Nuance panels in “real life” settings – …
In December 2018 Sound Reduction Systems (SRS) were approached by the Sovini Group to help solve an ongoing issue that had arisen between tenants. Sovini Group is a housing association …
Best Practice Considerations Where Timber Frame and Floors Meet Is the way in which timber frame construction and SIPS construction integrate at ground level flawed? Currently reliance is placed on …
When choosing the best cavity weep to suit a project, one should consider the exposure and the finish of the elevation. Choosing a weep that offers sufficient outflow to service …
In December 2011 a multi-million pound refurbishment project began on Truro Cathedral. The bell tower was to undergo an exciting upgrade, including 2 new bells. Until this point the Cathedral …
Bushboard Invest £1m in Wellingborough Nuance Plant Striking, faster and more economical than traditional ceramic tiling, Bushboard’s 100% waterproof Nuance bathroom panels have been a massive success in the domestic …
‘New 2019 manual is extensive, informative and contains excellent construction solutions’ Cavity Trays of Yeovil is the longest-established specialist in its field, and importantly is the only UK cavity tray …
When building in natural stone, there are two popular methods of construction. The traditional method is to build against a backing skin of blockwork, behind which is the cavity and …
When an existing house is constructed with cavity walls, extending the building should always follow the ‘parallel rule’ – the term applied to both skins maintaining an equal distance apart. …
The new Type PAT – Protective Adjustable Threshold – manufactured by Cavity Trays of Yeovil has just secured the Product of the Year Award in the Housebuilder 2018 Awards. Designed …
Rain blown against a cavity wall will gradually permeate the exterior masonry skin and gravitate downwardly. Where the cavity wall incorporates an arched opening, the downward flow is interrupted and …
Cavity wall (contaminated land) gas barriers usually rise not less than 150mm in the cavity and often have to rise considerably more as they rely on support by being built …
Yeovil-based Cavity Trays Ltd has developed a ready-to-use solution to eliminate a reoccurring construction problem when building on contaminated land. Originally conceived for Radon gas situations, it is called the …
Join Sound Reduction Systems Ltd at the UK’s Leading Education Buildings & Learning Spaces Event – 16-17 October 2018, Manchester Central. Research shows that poor acoustics within educational environments can …
Lunchtimes at Butterknowle Primary School have been revolutionised thanks to the innovative installation team from Sound Reduction Systems. The headteacher Tessa Fenoughty and staff brought to the attention of SRS …
A project, led by Robert Gordon University (RGU), to successfully insulate a 250 year-old farmhouse in rural Aberdeenshire has received a Commendation in the Scottish Energy Efficiency Awards. Bogendollo House, …
A full Knauf system specification is being used in a landmark development on the site of the former Athletes’ Village in Stratford that was a centrepiece of the 2012 London …
An impressive choice of designs, fast installation and customer recommendation made Bushboard’s Nuance waterproof panels the perfect choice for leading commercial interior refurb company Crossley Webb Contracts when they were …
Ellina Webb looks at some of the most successful examples of living walls in the UK Over the past few years the number of buildings with living walls both internally …
Architects designing a large-scale Retirement Living Plus development in Poole have employed a range of exterior systems from Knauf – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of lightweight building products …
H+H Celcon blocks were used in an award-winning landmark self-build housing development in Plymouth. 24 one-bedroom homes were constructed in George Place: 12 were built for and by ex-servicemen; six …
Bathroom Wall Panels Enjoy Record Growth Bushboard, now part of the Wilsonart Group, and the UK’s leading producer of laminate worksurfaces and bathroom panelling has unveiled 17 new decors for …
SLEEP, the leading hotel design event during November has been an enormous success for Bushboard Nuance bathroom wall panelling. The company which is aiming to change outdated perceptions about bathroom …
Parapet cavity walls behave differently because both faces are exposed. The prevailing document dealing with the design of masonry structures and sections is PD6697 and it states the protective DPC …