New product: Ecoglo Stair Nosings

EcoGlo is Quantum’s innovative solution to stair safety. It is a unique photoluminescent tread material which can be used with most Quantum stair nosings. Ecoglo (Eglo 31, 32, 35, 51, 52, 55) illuminates step edges in reduced light, aiding safety in... View Article

A copper partner for corten

Phase 2 of a major residential development in Bristol is an industrially inspired block of apartments faced in copper, designed to complement a former tobacco company HQ. James Parker reports Ferguson Mann Architects (FMA) were appointed to design Urban Splash’s... View Article

GLASS ATRIUMS – DELIVERING THE LOOK, SAFELY

Glass atriums have become a key aesthetic feature of many modern commercial and office buildings. But how can architects and specifiers achieve this look, while simultaneously ensuring the comfort of occupants and compliance with fire safety regulations? Here, Andy Lake,... View Article

WINDOW MAKER QUICKSLIDE FOCUSES RESOURCES TO HOUSEBUILDERS

Specialist window and door manufacturer Quickslide has further increased its focus on production of windows, doors and related products for the housebuilding sector, with the creation of a distinct department to service the specific needs of the sector. This includes... View Article

On the right path with Marshalls Landscape Protection 

In a move that could help local communities become more active, Marshalls Landscape Protection has brought together its range of Active Travel Solutions in a new brochure and website landing page. The collection has been designed to create safer and... View Article

StormCrate55 controls surface water at caravan showground

LISTEN HERE 🔊 When it came to the management and control of surface water run-off at a caravan showground in Hull, StormCrate55, an engineered Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) from Brett Martin was up for the challenge. The static caravan manufacturer’s... View Article

The future of maintenance processes in Basement Drainage

More than just a high-water level alarm, the AlertMaxx2 EC acts as a smart solution bringing your whole basement drainage system together.  Designed to put homeowners in control, it captures real time data, allowing access to monthly health reports on... View Article

Polypipe Building Services launches a new noise reducing drainage system

Polypipe Building Services has launched Terrain Q, a polypropylene, easy-to-install push fit system with multi-layer technology designed for a variety of commercial and high-rise residential buildings. Sitting alongside well-known Terrain drainage systems within the Polypipe Building Services portfolio including Terrain PVC and Terrain... View Article

Colour me (any shade other than grey)

Dare you venture beyond the grey? That is the challenge being thrown out by Gilberts Blackpool, in a bid to brighten British buildingscapes, particularly where large banks of louvres are involved. The company- Britain’s leading independent manufacturer of internal and... View Article