Designing from top down…

Dave Harding, sales & marketing director at Gilberts Blackpool looks at trends in building services The ceiling has historically been regarded as purely functional. Now it is increasingly playing a part in the overall design aesthetics. That has a knock-on... View Article

BAL launches new website with enhanced digital tools

BAL – the market leader in full tiling solutions -is delighted to announce the launch of its new brand website, www.bal-adhesives.com, delivering a streamlined, user-friendly experience designed to make it easier than ever to find products, access technical information and plan... View Article

Choosing the right Eurobrick system for your project

For architects and specifiers, selecting the right façade is about more than aesthetics. Performance, buildability, compliance, and build programme all play a critical role in delivering successful outcomes. Eurobrick offers brick cladding systems designed to meet the demands of modern... View Article

Earth-Retaining Structure Solutions

Earth-retaining structures form a critical part of below-ground construction, providing stability to excavations and resisting the lateral pressures exerted by surrounding soils and groundwater. They are designed to maintain changes in ground elevation, prevent soil collapse, control erosion, and protect... View Article

What to consider when specifying bifold doors

Bifold doors have become a defining feature of contemporary residential architecture, creating bright, open spaces that blur the boundary between indoors and out. But specifying the right system involves far more than achieving slim sightlines and impressive aesthetics. As glazed... View Article

ARB consults on proposals for modernised Prescribed Examination

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has today launched a consultation on proposals to modernise the Prescribed Examination. The proposals will provide a clearer and more transparent route to registration for people who do not hold ARB-accredited qualifications but can demonstrate... View Article

Perfect shading for London’s weather moods

When urban development and exterior design find a common language In the middle of London’s bustling Victoria district, directly north of the railway station, a formerly traffic-heavy area has been transformed into a modern, vibrant neighbourhood: Nova Victoria. An ensemble... View Article

TORMAX Automation for Historic Entrance

As part of a refurbishment of the Grade II* listed Pitt Building, TORMAX UK partnered with IQ Glass to deliver advanced automation for the building’s new frameless glass draft lobby. Supplying an advanced iMotion 2202 operator to power the single... View Article