Maintaining the integrity of fire rated walls

The integrity of a ‘Fire wall’ constructed from drylining can be lost as soon as an electrical box or other partial penetration is installed. Knowing how to address this in the design stage or perhaps more importantly, during upgrades to... View Article

Et Lorem retailer profile – BLANCO

The new kid on the Berkshire block is Et Lorem, an impressive kitchen designer, retailer and installer already catering for developers, designers, architects and homeowners in Reading and further afield. And BLANCO is delighted to be the exclusive sink and... View Article

Top 6 Benefits to Venetian Blinds

Venetian blinds are thought to have been brought to Europe by the Persians centuries ago and did not originate in Venice. However, the Venetians were the ones who introduced them to the rest of Europe and made them famous across... View Article

The allure of Aspen

As one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of design-led, premium quality wardrobes, room dividers and dressing rooms, Draks optimises space wherever it is needed in today’s beautiful home. What’s more, every aspect of the project is controlled by the in-house... View Article

THERMOGRAPHY A USEFUL TOOL FOR BUILDING SERVICES

In the construction industry, there are appetites for many technologies to improve energy consumption, performance and efficiency – thermography being one of them. Utilised in a variety of different industries including healthcare, in a construction context, thermography is a visual... View Article

Daylight enhances wellbeing and learning

At a time when the health and wellbeing of students has never been more important, the use of daylight in educational facilities can be a hugely beneficial way to maximise student performance and productivity whilst at the same time helping... View Article