A combination of wall and roofing membranes from Glidevale Protect has been specified and installed on a new build social housing scheme built by Countryside Properties PLC, working in partnership with the affordable housing provider, emh group. The Protect TF200®... View Article

Stuart Judge, Managing Director of the West Leigh Group is the new President of The Steel Window Association. He has been handed the reins after Darren Lloyd of Govette Windows completed a six-year tenure at the helm of the progressive association.... View Article

StoTherm Mineral insulation and StoSilco render were used to provide outstanding thermal performance on the recently completed Peveril Securities King’s Stables Road mixed-use development Edinburgh’s city-centre. This project illustrates Sto’s ability to work closely with specifiers, contractors and clients to ensure that... View Article

With the introduction of HeartFelt® Origami, architects and interior designers can add a highly exclusive ceiling finish to their buildings. This new Hunter Douglas Architectural felt ceiling system not only delivers a unique aesthetic appearance, it also boasts a high... View Article

Nullifire SC902 has provided a highly decorative finish and the reassurance of guaranteed fire protection under a specialist project at Vitacress Salads. The intumescent coating has achieved two hours fire protection at the site, in an application carried out by... View Article

Viega has expanded its Advantix Cleviva range of shower channels with four new on trend colours. The award-winning shower channels for floor level installations are now available in anthracite, gold, copper-gold and champagne alongside the classic stainless steel finish. The colours... View Article

The new Axiom® by Formica Group collection is better than ever. Relaunched with 50 designer worktops and 18 feature splashbacks, its distinctive designs will prove a hit for years to come. Catch up with Nina Bailey, UK Design Manager, Formica... View Article

This Grade II Listed Plumstead Library in the Royal Borough of Greenwich is of great architectural and historic interest. It is one of the earliest funded libraries by Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish/American philanthropist in the US and British empire in... View Article

By Matthew Rolph, managing director at Graf UK, Europe’s rainwater harvesting champion and leading sustainable manufacturer of wastewater and storm water management systems. Every cloud has a silver lining and if there was ever a positive to come out of... View Article

Leading speciality chemical manufacturer Sika Limited is helping specifiers contain and control the spread of fire with its high-performance passive fire protection products for linear and penetration seals. Sika’s passive fire protection range has been specifically developed to restore the... View Article

With an ever-growing population, the urban landscape is required to do more to accommodate more people. Recognising the impact the internal environment has on those individuals living or working there, architects have to balance building performance and compliance with that... View Article

Is air conditioning providing a way to spread viruses? There is no simple answer, as some systems work by recirculating the air in the space, whilst others help to introduce fresh air. Many HVAC manufacturers are now looking to upgrade... View Article

Waltham Forest Council’s new Wood Street Library in East London is using decorative column casings from the Pendock Radius range to conceal 23 interior structural concrete columns, as well as service drops for water and electrics. Built by leading mixed-tenure developer, Countryside... View Article