Ibis warmly welcomes guests with TORMAX automatic access

Successfully creating a more welcoming lobby for visiting guests, the Ibis Styles NEC hotel in Birmingham recently contracted TORMAX to install a double set of automatic sliding doors to the main entrance. The new design more effectively maintains the ambient... View Article

HIP Learner of the Year

Seven finalists, six colleges, one winner. The finalists of the 2023 HIP Learner of the Year competition descended on the impressive Worcester Bosch headquarters for a 2-day finale of the well-established plumbing competition on 19th & 20th April. The quest to find... View Article

Luceco at Meadow Mill

Luceco has recently supplied luminaires to a residential renovation in Stockport. Meadow Mill is a stunning 19th century industrial building that has been transformed into 213 luxury apartments over seven floors. The high spec development provides accommodation with a modern... View Article

Pendock’s perfect finish for office re-purposing project

Two products from the Pendock Linea building linings and casings range have been combined as part of the extensive transformation and re-purposing of a former HMRC tax office into Telford’s largest serviced office accommodation. The fully refurbished and upgraded building,... View Article

Marmoleum Cocoa: A naturally climate positive solution

A new independent EPD has verified that Forbo Flooring Systems 2.0 and 2.5mm Marmoleum sheet collections are now naturally climate positive, cradle to gate, without offsetting. To celebrate, Forbo has refreshed its popular Marmoleum Cocoa collection with a variety of... View Article
Streamlined methods

Streamlined methods

As the construction industry continues to face increased pressures amidst a global skills shortage, Martin Harvey from McAvoy discusses how offsite plus digital innovation remains a key means to streamline the industry’s methods Modern methods of construction (MMC) are disrupting... View Article

Brick’s net zero future

In today’s construction industry, brick forms part of the sustainability argument and the drive towards net zero carbon emissions. Keith Aldis of the Brick Development Association (BDA) explains how manufacturing has evolved Brick is not only one of the most... View Article

Cambridge Science Park

When architects Scott Brownrigg were given a brief to create a new gateway to Cambridge Science Park they knew the building had to be impressive to attract the desired high tech and Research and Development companies.  The design features a... View Article

Storing up future benefits

Tony Huggins from David Bailey Furniture highlights the importance of the humble cupboard and fitted storage unit within a modern educational setting, and offers some key pointers for architects to consider There is no doubt that schools are striving to... View Article

Educational copper

Copper has seen a dramatic change from its historic place in roofing to a leading role in today’s facades, particularly for academic structures. Here Chris Hodson from Aurubis provides some striking examples With an exceptionally long life, copper requires no... View Article

Keeping cool naturally

Alex Hill from Whitecode Consulting looks at fabric-based approaches to balancing thermal performance and comfort in UK school buildings, in the context of a range of challenges We are currently experiencing unprecedented levels of heat in the UK, and British... View Article

Haddonstone: on hand to serve the housebuilder

As a long established and well-respected manufacturer of high-quality cast stone, Haddonstone has built strong relationship with the UK’s housebuilders; embracing both the large national and smaller regional developers, tailoring its operational structure over the years to ensure their needs... View Article

A sense of renewal

Rohit Sharma from Bona discusses how sustainable, high-performance flooring solutions can be achieved by renewing resilient floors in a variety of sectors Popular due to its low-cost, hard-wearing properties, as well as the ergonomic and acoustic factors, resilient surfaces are... View Article

The rise of underfloor venting

Karl Stauss at AET Flexible Space discusses the changing face of commercial ventilation Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) may seem almost incidental when designing commercial spaces. But with changing working trends and new regulations now in force, it is... View Article

West Fraser provides vital support for Cowie community groups

Wood panel manufacturer, West Fraser (trading as Norbord), has donated much-needed funds to two local community groups; the Cowie Rural Action Group (CRAG) and the Cowie United Football Club’s girls’ team. The donation of £2,500 was provided to CRAG, a group which runs... View Article