AET’s sustainable answer

LISTEN HERE What is sustainability? Well, that’s the question we should all be looking to answer, right? For years developers have been progressing their projects using tried and tested methods, but those methods are now being put under the spotlight.... View Article

One-stop shop for strand solutions

Strand Hardware has introduced new products to its panic and emergency hardware range to provide customers with a one-stop shop for complete solutions to key products. Armoured door loops, power supply units (PSU) and PSU batteries to provide battery back-up... View Article

Humankind & Technology

Some accentuated features or highlights are so powerful that their impact is felt beyond the city and the region. One example is the Elithis Tower in Strasbourg. According to the owners, it is the first ‘energy positive’ high-rise in the... View Article

BBA Accreditation for Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant

LISTEN HERE We’re delighted to announce our Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant, Type C (basement/below ground waterproofing membrane) has been awarded BBA accreditation. The Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant is the only Fire Retardant, Type C Membrane with BBA accreditation available... View Article

Fire Safety & Project Accountability

The Grenfell Tower fire was the most devastating single event to occur in the UK’s built environment since World War 2. In its aftermath, various pledges and proposals have been put forward by the Government to try and redress failings... View Article

Q-railing UK CPD: Specifiers Guide to Frameless Glass Balustrade

Q-railing UK, who specialise in premium branded stainless steel and glass balustrade and handrail systems, will present their recently updated “Specifiers Guide to Frameless Glass Balustrade” in Manchester on 22nd September. Their railing components are cleverly engineered for easy and quick installation... View Article

Filtering the options for IAQ

Specifiers can tailor-make their internal environments using an innovative approach to ventilation devised by Gilberts (Blackpool) Limited. The UK’s leading independent air movement specialist has developed a range of modular ‘accessory’ boxes to integrate with its innovative hybrid Mistrale Fusion... View Article

EWI fire testing CPD launched for architects and specifiers

A new CPD has been launched to help architects and specifiers improve their understanding of the fire safety considerations that must be made when specifying External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems. The Reaction to Fire – Everything You Need to Consider When Choosing Façade... View Article

Resiblock Resiecco goes big in Littlehampton

Resiblock Resiecco, the environmentally friendly commercial grade paving sealer by Resiblock, has been utilised as part of the Littlehampton Town Centre Public Realm improvements. The scheme has seen £6m million of improvements carried out in a bid to attract private... View Article

Low waste and great taste

Recycled content tiles from Parkside feature in the bar and reception of a low-waste Mayfair restaurant. Apricity is a low-waste cooking and sustainable food sourcing restaurant in London’s Mayfair. Headed by award-winning chef, Chantelle Nicholson, this restaurant with purpose has... View Article

Pendock Linea building linings – The perfect finish

The Pendock Linea range of building linings had its origins more than 20 years ago, when the name was first applied to Pendock’s perimeter casings, which were being widely specified to conceal HVAC systems, electrical and other interior building services.... View Article