The retail mix – Encasement combines design and practicality

Decorative column casings and building linings are key aspects of the retail environment and Encasement products are installed in a diverse range of projects including many well-known brands, including Porsche, ASDA, Kia Motors, Tesco, Next, Oak Furnitureland and Greggs. Used on both new-build and refurbishment... View Article

There is more to a Passive House than the bigger picture

Without a doubt, the climate emergency must be taken seriously. Buildings account for 35 percent of total global energy consumption. We know it is essential that we transition to sustainable construction methods and materials. Understanding the environmental implications of our... View Article

Protect Duty

A study by security manufacturer study reveals that only SEVEN UK councils have assigned budget to the upcoming ‘Protect Duty’ legislation. 237 UK councils currently have zero budget assigned to the looming regulations Freedom of information requests submitted to UK... View Article

Quantum Flooring a Winner in CFJ/CFA Awards

LISTEN HERE The CFJ/CFA Awards are always a highlight of the Flooring Industry calendar, giving those in the industry a chance to meet with, and celebrate, our colleagues from across the UK. This year, it was held on the 9th... View Article

Real metal surfaces for sophisticated interior designs

You can now discover the real metal laminate range from Homapal, in the London Formica Group Showroom. The first and the original – Formica Group invented high pressure laminates in 1913. Pioneers by definition, the iconic Formica brand represents the... View Article

Alsan 770 Updated BBA

Soprema’s BBA for the Alsan 770 liquid applied waterproofing flat roofing system has recently been updated to include zero falls and blue roofs and the inclusion of a warm roof scenario with Sopratherm G insulation In addition, the system is... View Article

XL-ent floor tiling with new BAL XL Floor One

LISTEN HERE BAL – market-leaders in full tiling solutions – have launched a new and improved flexible thick-bed tile adhesive for large format floor tiles. Replacing BAL Pourable One on its range, BAL XL Floor One is a significant upgrade... View Article

Decorative column casings – Covering up with Encasement

Decorative architectural casings are now a common feature in contemporary building design as they provide a versatile, effective and stylish method of concealing structural steelwork, concrete support columns and building services The combination of practicality, versatility and aesthetics have been... View Article

Picture perforation used for a facade depicting a forest

L’École Internationale Edward Steichen High School, Clervaux, Luxembourg Architects: Jonas Architectes Associés L’École Internationale Edward Steichen is a high school in Clervaux, Luxembourg, with room for 650 students. Jonas Architectes Associés won the assignment for construction and devised not only... View Article

RIBA CPD: Fire and Smoke: Access Solutions

Join us on Friday 28th October 2022 @ 9.30am, for our live RIBA accredited CPD seminar ‘FIRE & SMOKE – ACCESS SOLUTIONS’, to gain exclusive information on managing access, fire safety and security requirements in your building for fire rated... View Article