GARADOR CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY

The UK’s leading garage door manufacturer, Garador, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. With a modern purpose-built factory based in Somerset, which utilises cutting-edge production techniques and engineering expertise, the company has come a long way since it was... View Article

Two Promotions at Brewster Bye Architects

Leeds based architecture practice, Brewster Bye, has promoted Andrew Chapman to director and Tim Chesnutt has become a full qualified architect at the firm after successfully completing his RIBA part 3 exams. Andrew is now entering his tenth year at... View Article

Better safety by design

Ben Meek of the Smoke Control Association (SCA) looks at significant upcoming changes to building codes with respect to design for smoke ventilation The British Standard code of practice BS 9991:2015 – ‘Fire Safety in the design, management and use... View Article

Technical Bulletin: Fire Classification of Bonded Insulation Materials

Introducing the new ROCKWOOL Technical Bulletin, ‘Fire Classification of Bonded Insulation Materials’. The bulletin, freely available for download, is designed to support compliance for bonded construction materials and composite products – especially in light of the 2018 ban on combustible materials*.... View Article

Dulux Trade creates perfect colour palettes for SEND school

Paint expert Dulux Trade has supported the design of two new multi-sensory classrooms at Firwood High School, Woodbridge Academy in Bolton. To ensure a comfortable and inclusive learning environment for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, Dulux Trade drew... View Article

Going with the MMC flo

Amanda Mills from Saniflo discusses how pumps can facilitate water discharge from bathrooms and washrooms in a modular building when gravity drainage is not possible – or commercially viable  Modular buildings have never been so popular. For domestic, commercial and... View Article

Aesthetic access control: a balancing act

Daniel May of Consort Architectural Hardware explains why architects and design teams need to find the right balance between aesthetics, functionality and security when specifying access control systems on projects Following innovation and integration over the past decade, access control... View Article

The roaring Concrete Jungle kitchen from Keller

The industrial trend continues apace in kitchen and living space designs today and, as ever, Keller Kitchens is leading the way in creativity and choices. Pictured here is one example but there are lots of options so that a personal dream kitchen... View Article

Historic building turns green with Kemper System

Kemper System has helped to refurbish the metal roof of an historic London building, manufacturing a uniquely coloured waterproofing system. Located at 77 Chancery Lane, the property is owned by The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn – an organisation with... View Article

Paving the way for change

With demand for new build housing increasing, Michael Davies from AG explains how new legislation will add leverage for architects to benefit from specifying SuDS SuDS represent a collection of strategies, management practices, structures, and design solutions that drain surface... View Article

Futureproofing our heritage

The restrictions that apply to alterations to listed buildings can be significant and challenging, particularly when it comes to balancing energy efficiency and condensation control, as Callum Anderson from A. Proctor Group explains Protecting listed buildings is about more than... View Article

The life of a Keller kitchen; the circular process

The Keller team is constantly motivated to continue making beautiful kitchens attainable whilst always keeping the environment at the forefront. The Dutch kitchen manufacturer is proud to be the first kitchen supplier to develop a circular kitchen process – where,... View Article

NEW Earthborn paint swatches

Earthborn is introducing a new approach to paint colour choices. Now, interior designers looking to specify an environmentally friendly paint will have access to a full set of 84 Claypaint swatches, comprising all 72 classic colours and the 12 Modern... View Article