Leviat launch new thermally efficient Ancon windpost

Leviat, world leader in connecting, fixing, lifting and anchoring technology for the construction industry, has launched a revolutionary new thermally efficient Ancon windpost designed to minimise thermal bridging in masonry cavity walls. Following extensive research and testing, the patented Thermal Windpost (TWP2), part... View Article

The importance of designing urban tree pits correctly

GreenBlue Urban are enthused to launch a new CPD workshop, assessing the importance of designing urban tree pits correctly, creating a multi-functional SuDS feature and intertwining existing utilities. This ‘free of charge’ lunch time presentation via Microsoft Teams/Zoom provides specifiers... View Article

BDP Appoints New Chief Executive

BDP announces the appointment of Nick Fairham as its new chief executive. Current chief executive, John McManus who has been in the post since January 2014, made the decision to step down in preparation for retirement later this year. Based... View Article

Washroom and Cre8 celebrate two successful decades together

Leading washroom and joinery companies, Washroom Washroom and Cre8 Joinery Solutions, are celebrating an impressive 20 years in business together this year. Originally founded as one company by four directors in 2001, the Washroom Group has enjoyed consistent growth over... View Article

A Tudor twist for new Chester student accommodation

Capturing the traditional charm of the Tudor period, London-based design studio, Upcircle, designed Chester’s newest student accommodation by taking inspiration from the city’s history and architecture. With the help of Forbo Flooring Systems’ comprehensive portfolio, including its recently refreshed Allura... View Article

Wytham Chalet External Steel Staircase by Spiral UK

Not all fire escapes are created equal – some are designed beautifully so that their form does not strictly follow function but enhances it. The stair at Wytham Chalet is one such structure, its linear caging providing much needed security... View Article

Plans Submitted for Pioneering T Level Centre

Plans for a £2.3million state-of-the-art T Level facility have been submitted to Charnwood Borough Council by a local team of specialists for Loughborough College. The project team – which includes project manager Thornton Firkin, architects Bond Bryan, M&E consultancy Couch Perry... View Article

F. Ball launches enhanced floor finishing compound

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has launched Stopgap Micro Rapid, a new ultra-smooth, flexible, rapid-drying floor finishing compound for creating a flawlessly smooth subfloor finish. Stopgap Micro Rapid can be applied to a seamless feathered edge to fill indentations formed... View Article

New roof fire barrier launched to prevent fire spread

Roof systems manufacturer, Marley has launched a new roof fire barrier to help prevent the spread of fire between adjoining properties, allowing specifiers to add an additional safety layer to roofing projects to keep both people and properties protected. Marley... View Article

Newfoundland: London’s skyline welcomes remarkable new icon

Newfoundland, a prestigious new addition to the Capital’s skyline and a landmark building for Vertus, Canary Wharf Group’s (CWG) residential rental arm, has completed and is welcoming its first residents. Designed by award-winning London architecture firm, Horden Cherry Lee (HCL),... View Article