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The growing demand for SuDs

With UK weather seemingly wetter than ever and flooding causing problems across the country, demand for sustainable drainage systems has never been higher. Hannah Hyslop of Cemex discusses the role... View Article

Athletes Village: Lot E2B

A family resemblance Sector E of the Athletes’ Village is first and foremost a family resemblance. As coordinator architect of the sector, CoBe has pre-written the main guidelines that govern... View Article

Ask the Architect: Gillian Burgis Smith

Gillian Burgis Smith details how she became an architect, overcoming some outdated industry mindsets and major health obstacles; and how she has positively harnessed her own experience to create inclusive... View Article

Shaping Spaces with Timeless Timber

With sliding and bi-fold doors available in a diverse set of materials, David Knollman of Allegion UK explains why timber can leave a lasting impact on projects. There’s a unique... View Article

An uplift for inclusion

LISTEN HERE Mark Chapman of Stannah Lifts discusses the specification options available to provide access for all users of new and retrofit schemes using space-saving platform lifts Platform lifts are... View Article
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Product & Supplier News

Competence initiative makes progress

The Joint Competency Initiative (JCI), in which the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is involved, is finalising its first framework for installers within the door, gates and shutter industry. ADSA... View Article

Graf UK focuses on wastewater treatment

A CPD that explains the issues around wastewater treatment and advises on the options available for specifiers is available from water management specialists Graf UK who are also launching what... View Article

Physical Security for Healthcare facilities

The government’s Health Building Note gives best practice guidance on the design and planning of new healthcare buildings and on the adaptation/extension of existing facilities. It states that “security measures... View Article
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