Putting sustainable construction at its core, the first Enterprise Zone office development at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP) features TECHNAL aluminium curtain walling made from Hydro CIRCAL® 75R, which uses a minimum of 75% post-consumer recycled aluminium, the... View Article

More than 100 large building projects have used the greener Hydro CIRCAL brand of aluminium, since it became a key part of Hydro’s product portfolio a year ago. TECHNAL and the other Hydro Building Systems brands, that produce facades, windows and doors,... View Article

Domus Ventilation, part of the Polypipe group, has appointed two new members to the ever growing team: Russell Beardsworth as Specification Sales Manager for the Midlands / North England, and Megan Bennett as Senior Marketing Executive. Russell brings with him over 12 years’... View Article

For the past 20 years IDSystems has designed, developed and installed some of the most advanced glazing solutions for renovation and new-build projects across the length and breadth of the UK. For many of our clients the question of choosing... View Article

Staircases are often the central feature of a property, particularly in self build homes where they can really make a statement, so it is important to clearly specify requirements. Taking the time, when planning a build, to consider staircase design... View Article

There is potential for greater differential movement as cavities widen between a timber inner leaf and a masonry outer leaf. This is because of the see-saw effect wherein upward or downward movement becomes more pronounced as it becomes more distant... View Article

HR Prof Fire Retardant for Wood has a Classification Certificate from BM TRADA for wood species assessed against EN13501-1:2007-A1:2009, EN 13501-2:2007+A1:2009 and the BM TRADA A-MARK Scheme Technical Document “Verification of FPC and classification of products with a higher reaction... View Article

A £22m construction programme to expand intensive care facilities is progressing apace despite COVID disruption, as a result of “impressive” performance by Gilberts Blackpool. The UK’s leading supplier of air movement solutions has completed the supply and installation of 11... View Article

Luceco has supplied energy efficient LED lighting to new facilities at Hornsea Hub working alongside East Riding Infrastructure & Facilities (ERI&F). East Riding of Yorkshire Council awarded the £7.5 million contract for the redevelopment. ERI&F operate on a commercial basis,... View Article

The continued fire risks associated with high rise developments, has seen specialist cladding manufacturer Metalline, develop a new (A1 Fire Rated to BS EN 13501-1) non-combustible solid aluminium cladding panel. Entitled Unity their A1 panel is ideal for both new... View Article