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Cambrian Slate has been awarded Global Heritage Stone Resource status. Cambrian-age Welsh slate, which is produced at Welsh Slate Ltd’s Penrhyn quarry in North Wales, has become the first slate in the world to be designated a Global Heritage Stone Resource... View Article

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” (Steve Jobs) Historically, design and construction were undertaken by the local artisan, and it wasn’t until the 18th century that the role of the ‘architect’ diverged from that of a craftsman. The role... View Article

T. Gunning Ltd, the Chartered Building Company specialising in interior/exterior refurbishment, has completed a major project to refurbish and renovate Fairfield Hall, a magnificent, historic building in Bedfordshire. McCoy Pearce was appointed on behalf of the management company to deliver... View Article

The redevelopment of a famous record factory to the west of London has included the construction of a visually striking multi-storey car park, where two high performance waterproofing and wearing course systems produced by tremco illbruck have been used to... View Article

As part of Network Rails £6bn Thameslink Programme the redevelopment of London Bridge Station started in 2013. With new paving installed, it was anticipated by Network Rail and main contractors Lorclon Ltd, that cleaning regimes would serve to remove the... View Article

Europe market-leading wood flooring manufacturer Kährs Group have introduced a range of new flooring designs during Munich’s BAU show in January. Innovative wood designs for 2019 were presented, including reclaimed-themed designs, ultra matt wood floors and a brand new ‘Boardwalk’... View Article

Pendant bulb lighting overhanging concrete-effect vanity tops, against Italian-made metal splash backs provided plenty of wow factor on No.90 Fetter Lane. This project, completed with JRA Architects for CORE & Evans Randall Investors, shows what is achievable through close collaboration... View Article

Sleek minimalist shadow gaps create statement internal design elements, producing clean lines unimpeded by the traditional use of skirting boards, architraves and cornices. The features can be installed between walls, floors, skirting boards, windows, door frames and staircases throughout a... View Article

In need of an internal apartment entrance doorset? Premdor’s SoundSecure Internal Doorset boasts Secured by Design approval and offers up to 40 different designs. Created to meet the complex and demanding Building Regulations relating to apartment internal entrance locations, Premdor’s... View Article

Released at Cersaie 2018 and offering new possibilities for the creation of stylish features on tiled walls, Schlüter®-SHELF is a welcome introduction to Schlüter-Systems’ range of solutions for tile and stone. SHELF avoids the need to drill through finished coverings... View Article

The Vortice sales team has welcomed three new recruits; Colin McNally, formerly involved in passive fire protection and underfloor heating, Darren Clare who has a background in ventilation and Gary Williams who previously worked in the wholesale sector. Offering a... View Article

Leading provider of underfloor air conditioning systems, AET Flexible Space has completed the supply and commissioning of underfloor air conditioning equipment at 42 Berners Street, Fitzrovia. The 27,300 sq. ft. building, part of the Berners-Allsopp Estate is a high quality... View Article

A full suite of Jack Aluminium Systems’ products were used in a £2.59m revamp of Strood Railway Station, part of the National Station Improvement Programme (NSIP). The 37-week refurbishment programme was part of Medway Council’s plans to regenerate the area... View Article

Mapei UK is pleased to announce it will be an exhibitor at Futurebuild 2019, located at ExCeL London, 5-7th March. As a company renowned for its long-standing environmental commitment in the manufacture of construction products, Mapei will be embracing the... View Article

Profile 22 Flush Tilt and Turn windows were chosen for new residential and retail blocks and a community facility hub in Kirkholt, Rochdale. The Strand in Rochdale is a partnership between Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Boroughwide Housing. The project... View Article

Creating the ideal glazed facade is always a challenge – but never more so than when it also has to accommodate large, unpredictable amounts of movement. This was the challenge faced by Facade & Glazing Solutions UK Ltd. (FGS) at... View Article

Hadley Group is delighted to announce that it has further enhanced its UK production capabilities with the addition of a new heavy-duty flying cut-off press at its Downing Street headquarters in Smethwick. As a company, Hadley Group is known for... View Article

Altro has been appointed as a recommended supplier of Wall & Door Protection by the PSCPs on the Department of Health & Social Care’s ProCure22 Framework for NHS and social care construction schemes in England. Altro wall and door systems,... View Article

2019 will be a justified year of celebration for the team at Pland Stainless as they mark 100 years in British manufacturing. Established in 1919 on the same site, based on the Lower Wortley Ring Road in Leeds, the company... View Article