Yeoman Rainguard launches new aluminium rainwater systems brochure

Yeoman Rainguard, renowned throughout the industry for the manufacturer, supply, and installation of quality rainwater products, has launched its new Aluminium Product Brochure. Showcasing the highly commended XL and SL range of Aluminium gutters and downpipes the brochure introduces, new... View Article

A clear-cut case for glass

While the uninterrupted aesthetics of glass balustrades make them undeniably appealing, there are several considerations to be aware of from a safety and installation viewpoint, as Simon Boocock of CRL explains Glass is a trending material for stairs and balustrades,... View Article

Heating that’s fit for the future

The radiator industry has responded to the challenge posed by lower temperature heating systems using renewable methods, as Chris Harvey from Stelrad Radiators explains The development of lower temperature heating systems, utilising renewable heating appliances – such as ground source... View Article

A fix for high performance

Paul Brown from Swifix looks at the development of new EWI solutions that avoid old timber methods and combine performance with aesthetic appeal The external wall insulation industry has accelerated in importance for architects, developers, contractors and consumers alike, and... View Article

Bi-Fold doors you can count on

Bi-fold doors remain top of many homeowners’ priority lists when looking to buy or renovate a property. In fact, recent research by Origin found that they’re even more important to homeowners than a good energy efficiency rating. It’s not hard... View Article

Granorte marks a year of showroom success

The beginning of 2023 marks a year since the opening of Granorte’s first UK showroom for its range of cork floors, walls and furniture. Providing some 10,000ft2 of warehouse space, as well as a sample centre, showroom and offices, Granorte’s... View Article

Join Parkside for the Festival of Sustainability

Parkside is bringing another instalment of its highly successful Festival of Sustainability event series this March. With a chance to hear leaders from environmental charities, industry bodies and suppliers give their diverse perspectives on how to build sustainable specifications, the... View Article

Senior creates a classic at the YMCA

Senior Architectural Systems, the UK’s largest privately owned aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturer, has delivered the glazing package for the new YMCA Community and Activity Village in Newark, Nottinghamshire. The project saw Senior work alongside Rayner Davies Architects and main contractor... View Article

GreenBlue Urban – Launches BRAND NEW Website!

In conjunction with celebrating 30 years as the world’s leading supplier of Urban Greening Products, GreenBlue Urban are thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new website! As GreenBlue Urban expand and innovate as does their industry collateral. The website... View Article

Jean-Pierre Lott | Le Studium, Strasbourg

Jean-Pierre Lott Architecte has delivered Le Studium, the new University library, learning centre and the University of Strasbourg Press in Strasbourg, France. The site The Studium project grew out of the University of Strasbourg’s need to equip itself with a building... View Article

How many types of bricks

There are four types of bricks:  Facing bricks Engineering bricks Special Shape Bricks Glazed Bricks Bricks are a type of concrete building material used for masonry. They are made from clay and other materials, such as sand, water, and cement.... View Article

Student accommodation building unveiled in Bermondsey

78-79 Alscot Road in Southwark, designed by Greenaway Architecture, is a dynamic new high density seven-storey student housing scheme bordering the verdant Bermondsey Spa Gardens. The scheme, which included public realm works, creates a new active frontage, a wide pedestrianised... View Article