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The Plaster Bond treatment from building materials specialist, Magply, has been employed as part of the specification for the renovation and conversion of an old agricultural building at a property in Essex. The 200 year old single-storey building has been... View Article

Northamptonshire based DC Fire Protection Ltd., a long-term customer of TBA FIREFLY™, has employed the manufacturer’s ZEUS Lite system to create a 90:30 minutes’ fire barrier within the first floor ceiling void of a commercial property in London’s Hyde Park... View Article

BAL – market leaders for tiling solutions in the UK – have continued to develop its sustainable business focus with the introduction of more 100 per cent recycled plastic containers. From material sourcing, through to product launch, the environment impacts... View Article

COVID-19 has thrown all aspects of our healthcare system into stark relief. From staff shortages and overwork to a lack of appropriate equipment available to combat the virus, every detail is under the socio-political microscope. One such area facing particular... View Article

By converting a series of existing loading bays with the installation of its innovative Retro Dock, Stertil Dock Products has enabled a leading high street retailer to load and unload multi deck vehicles. During construction of a distribution centre at... View Article

C-TEC is preparing to launch a new Evacuation Alert System, EVAC-ALERT. The new BS 8629:2019 gives guidance on Evacuation Alert Systems installed in blocks of flats to assist the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) in evacuating part or all of a... View Article

Keller Kitchens is consistently driven by the desire to make beautiful kitchens for everyone – for contract and retail channels alike. The Keller contract portfolio offers way more than a standard project range to go above and beyond the norm.... View Article

In Norbord’s latest video, National Sales Manager, Dan Clarke, reaffirms Norbord’s crucial role as the largest supplier of wood panel products to the UK construction and housebuilding industry.  By providing the full range of panel and wood products needed for... View Article

A recent report from the Office for National Statistics examined the effects of the Coronavirus epidemic – specifically the period between 20.4.20  to 3.5.20 – on companies involved in the import and export of goods to and from the UK.... View Article

This new four-storey building will eventually fulfil the educational needs of 1,350 pupils. Its cutting edge facilities include a sports hall and fitness suite, a three-court  multi-use games area, teaching spaces, a performance hall, learning centre and special educational needs... View Article

Fun paving ideas for schools should touch on safety as well as aesthetics. Discover reliable SureSet products and learn how you can use them outdoors. Fun Paving Ideas for Schools Whether it is a new project or a refurbishment, installing... View Article

Believe it or not, there’s no minimum width requirement for a domestic staircase. Part M of the building regulations defines minimum widths for direct fire escapes and disabled access but not for standard domestic staircases. When designing a residential property... View Article

A trend towards more visually pleasing warehousing and industrial and agricultural buildings has seen Onduline Building Products launch a colourful new cladding and roofing solution. ONDUPLAST COLOUR is an opaque fibreglass sheet with a special polyester film that gives the... View Article

With a successful track record of working in the hotel and leisure sector, Senior Architectural Systems has supplied the full aluminium fenestration package for the new Hilton Garden Inn hotel located at Doncaster’s famous racecourse. Designed by KKA Architecture, the... View Article

Register now to save your place for A. Proctor’s forthcoming 30-minute webinar, “Aerogels in Building Refurbishment”, which takes place on Friday, 21st of August at 10AM. This webinar will cover the following topics: Thermal Insulation Basics Types of Thermal Insulation... View Article

Bobrick’s new 3-in-1 combination unit accommodates diverse hand drying preferences to ensure appropriate hygiene. Bobrick is proud to offer novel solutions to satisfy today’s needs—and tomorrow’s. Among Bobrick’s newest solutions are its 3-in-1 TrimLineSeries™ combination units, which combine a paper... View Article

According to data analysed in a recent national media report, nearly two thirds of UK homes fail to meet long-term energy efficiency targets. The report shows that more than 12 million homes fall below the C grade on Energy Performance... View Article

With the help of Forbo Flooring Systems’ integrated portfolio of solutions, the Bioscience Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin in Birtley, County Durham, was transformed into a contemporary, uplifting and dynamic workplace environment. Labelled ‘Project Rejuvenate’, the scheme designed by Blake... View Article

Leading British fan manufacturer Vent-Axia has been specified as part of a luxury 1,300m² new-build family home in Kingswood, Surrey. Designed to provide privacy, space, luxury and comfort the property spans four floors, with five Vent-Axia Sentinel Kinetic High Flow Mechanical... View Article

New Farnley Cricket Club in Leeds, when given the greenlight to open their bar and restaurant, wanted to ensure that their returning clientele would feel comfortable by providing facilities in line with the government guidance on Covid 19 safety. Along... View Article