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

Dealing with the New Golden Thread Regulations

Paul McDevitt, Managing Director of TÜV SÜD Building Advisory Service, a data management and analytics business that ensures building owners, managers and occupiers can access the information they need to make fully informed decisions. Following key proposals made by Dame... View Article

Sika’s flexible solution for fire rated joints

Not only are building joints potential weak spots for air and water leakages, but they can also fuel the spread of heat, smoke and flames. For effective passive fire protection, Sikasil® 670 Fire Rated Silicone Joint Sealant from building chemicals... View Article

Waterloo strengthen product offering with displacement

Waterloo have strengthened their product offering by replacing their displacement range with the full portfolio of Swegon displacement products. By integrating a range of airborne products from the Swegon group, the supplier of air terminal devices can deliver the widest range of room unit products in the UK... View Article

Bona launches new range of sport floor treatments

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Bona has introduced a system of premium sport floor finishes including one that allows players back on floors in just 24 hours! The new SuperSport system comprises a compatible range of top-coats and primers for wood, resilient... View Article

Proven renewable heating options… from LG

With recent announcements from Government about the decarbonisation of heating in the UK, the spotlight has been trained on the use of proven renewable technology to provide our heating and hot water. Heat pumps have seen a huge take up... View Article

Panic Bar from Carl F Groupco Suits Scottish Regulations

Carl F Groupco, leading manufacturer of door and window hardware, including panic and emergency exit components, expands their range to include the CISA FAST Touch Panic Exit Push Bar. Compatible with FUHR panic exit door locks, the panic bar features... View Article

Roof access & natural smoke ventilation for flat roofs

Join Access 360 on Tuesday 31 August at 12:00 pm for the company’s live RIBA accredited CPD seminar ‘ACCESS ALL AREAS’ presented by our Specification Manager, Christian Baker-Smith. Register here for the live CPD event on Tuesday 31 August at 12:00... View Article

PULLING THE PLUG ON HIGH NOISE LEVELS

We spend a reported 90% of our time indoors. It means that occupancy comfort should always rank highly on the agenda when designing a building and all the intricate components that are installed within it. An article published by the... View Article

Spotlight on housing & care

A spotlight has been shone on how we house and care for our older generation in the UK, Anne-Marie Nicholson of Life3A explains more In our post pandemic world, we have the perfect opportunity to adjust our design approach to... View Article