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Seeing the light with a Haddonstone orangery

Monday, 9th September 2024

Developed in the 17th century to protect citrus, tropical and ornamental trees throughout the colder European winter months, orangeries were originally considered a luxury due to the eye-watering cost of glass, and they remained synonymous with the great houses until Victorian glass... View Article

Industry reacts to far-reaching recommendations in final Grenfell inquiry report

Friday, 6th September 2024

Voices from across the construction industry including housebuilding and architectural firms have responded to the damning report into design and construction practices and organisational failings on Grenfell Tower authored by Sir Martin More-Bick. The mammoth 1700-page document included key recommendations... View Article

Rockpanel increases commitment to reduce climate impact by becoming Cradle to Cradle Certified® at the Silver level of the product ranges Rockpanel Colours

Friday, 6th September 2024

Rockpanel considers circular economy and responsible production methods to be crucial initiatives in securing a more sustainable future within the construction industry. As the latest step on their journey, Rockpanel have received external validation of their improvements by becoming Cradle... View Article

Altecnic unveils new CIBSE approved CPD: modern solutions for domestic water services

Thursday, 5th September 2024

Altecnic Ltd, the leading supplier of hydronic solutions and part of the Caleffi Group, is excited to announce the launch of its latest Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course, “Modern Solutions for Domestic Water Services”. This CIBSE-approved course is now available... View Article

Bouygues UK to build St John’s Academy CE Secondary School in Oxfordshire

Thursday, 5th September 2024

Bouygues UK has been appointed as lead contractor to build a new secondary school for the Department of Education in Grove, Oxfordshire.St John’s Academy, a £28.2 project for Vale Academy Trust, will be built alongside the already completed primary school... View Article

Heritage retrofit practice, SPASE, announces series of high profile project wins

Thursday, 5th September 2024

Practice also appoints specialist Passivhouse architect to support flourishing Net Zero capabilities September 2024: Award-winning architecture practice SPASE has announced a series of high profile project wins, following the completion of several milestone heritage restorations in Dorset. Led by Stefan Pitman, the studio’s... View Article

Advanced to Debut at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2024

Thursday, 5th September 2024

Advanced, a global leader in fire safety solutions, is set to participate for the first time in Intersec Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s premier exhibition and conference for the security, safety, and fire protection industries. The event will take place from... View Article

Final Grenfell report calls for overhaul of construction industry regulation

Wednesday, 4th September 2024

The second and final report on the causes of the Grenfell Tower fire, which killed 72 people in June 2017 has been released, recommending a series of major changes for the construction industry. The panel presenting the report consisted of... View Article

ADS extends StormTech SuDS attenuation and storm water treatment range

Wednesday, 4th September 2024

The new StormTech SC-800 arch-shaped chamber from Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), a global leader in corrugated thermoplastic drainage pipes and a specialist in water management systems; not only holds more water than the company’s current best-selling and most popular chamber... View Article

KCAP Present Design for Masterplan of ‘Sugar Valley’, in Munich

Tuesday, 3rd September 2024

Revitalising an industrial terrain situated along Munich’s line 3 U-Bahn, in Obersendling; Sugar Valley is new neighbourhood that’s rich in greenery, designed to host an array of architectural typologies, and organised along a 400m long central plaza The Obersendling district,... View Article

Five things you need to know about natural refrigerant commercial heat pumps

Tuesday, 3rd September 2024

Charlie Mowbray, Senior Product Manager, Ideal Heating – Commercial “Heat pumps are a widely suitable and cost-effective solution for decarbonising the UK’s buildings and are vital to delivering Net Zero” states the UK government in its ‘Heat Pump Investment Roadmap... View Article

Residential ventilation for the built environment

Tuesday, 3rd September 2024

Vectaire Ltd – a market leader in the design, manufacture and supply of ventilation products and systems, with over forty years’ experience in the air movement industry, provides ventilation solutions which give the best in energy efficiency, comfort and design.... View Article

CUPA PIZARRAS Heavy 3 slates specified for South Yorkshire property

Tuesday, 3rd September 2024

CUPA PIZARRAS Heavy 3 roof slate has been installed on a new self-build home in Cawthorne, South Yorkshire. Specified to echo the traditional style of neighbouring properties, the slate also provides a clean striking finish that complements the home’s extensive... View Article

Discover the quality and innovation of Cedral products

Tuesday, 3rd September 2024

With over 100 years’ experience in fibre cement facade and roofing materials, Cedral products are highly sought after and trusted in the industry. In 2024 Cedral was selected as the winner of the prestigious Livingetc Style Award for Best Exterior Cladding.... View Article

Leviat’s new RIBA-approved CPD’s provide confidence to specifiers

Tuesday, 3rd September 2024

World-leading engineered connections specialist, Leviat, will offer architects and design professionals valuable insight into masonry support and restraint systems in a wide range of applications, unravelling the complexities of façade construction with the launch of three new RIBA-approved CPDs. These... View Article

Wykamol-Triton Systems waterproof classic car ‘cavern’

Tuesday, 3rd September 2024

An 18-month refurbishment and reconstruction project in Kent is set to create a cavernous basement showroom to house a private car collection in stunning and pristine conditions, where a selection of fully compatible products from the Wykamol-Triton range have been... View Article

Domus Ventilation MVHR features in new SME Energy Centre

Tuesday, 3rd September 2024

Domus Ventilation is proud to be a participant in the newly opened SME Energy Centre in Surrey, where it has provided an HRXE-HERA Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit for display, along with wall mounted graphics for the informative... View Article

Gilberts raises the bar with fire rated ventilation solutions

Friday, 30th August 2024

Gilberts has risen to the challenge of ensuring the balance of ventilation and safety with the development of its fire rated connection box (plenum). The Fire Rated Connection Box (available in both top and side entry versions) achieves 60 minutes’... View Article