Milltimber Primary School in Aberdeen completes

Construction of the £16m, Scott Brownrigg – designed Milltimber Primary School in Aberdeen has completed. Designed for Aberdeen City Council, the new state-of-the-art facility offers increased capacity for 434 pupils and an additional 60 Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) places,... View Article

A. Proctor Group RIBA approved CPD seminar collection

The A. Proctor Group, synonymous with technically advanced thermal, acoustic and membrane solutions for the construction industry, has further extended its RIBA Approved CPD seminar collection. Aimed at architects, specifiers and contractors, attendees will receive technical advice from A. Proctor... View Article

A durable sustainability case

Sustainability needs to encompass long-term durability factors in addition to embodied energy to provide an accurate picture. Keith Aldis of BDA (Brick Development Association) explains how achieving this bolsters the eco case for brick When considering the materials that may... View Article

Closer to the customer with the BLANCO UNIT

The BLANCO Group global sales force will undergo strategic realignment as of 1 September. Under the leadership of Hans Nasemann (50), the division will operate as Global Markets, and its operational work will focus on the core regions of EMEA, North America... View Article

New MOY CPD “Achieving Zero Leaks”

LISTEN HERE MOY are pleased to announce the new RIBA approved CPD entitled Achieving Zero Leaks. This CPD presentation aims to support specifiers and designers on achieving long lasting, compliant and sustainable roofs, with problem free, zero leak solutions. Achieving... View Article

ROCKWOOL NyRock Rainscreen & Frame Slab have landed

The first NyRock® products are now available. Introducing, NyRock Rainscreen 032 and NyRock Frame Slab 032. Designed as a through-wall buildup suitable for ventilated facade applications, you can now specify the lowest lambda value stone wool insulation in the UK. This is NyRock... View Article

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