Akshay Khera Appointed as Head of BDP’S Bristol Studio

Architecture Director, Akshay Khera, has been appointed as head of the Bristol studio of global design practice, BDP. With more than a decade of experience designing buildings and spaces in Bristol, the South West and Wales, Akshay is passionate about... View Article

Guide to Heavy Duty Loft Ladders

Anyone can say they offer a ‘heavy duty’ loft ladder, but what does it really mean? Premier Loft Ladders explain what you need to know. Premier Loft Ladders have been supplying high-performance retractable ladders for 20 years to a wide... View Article

Marmox hat trick at InstallerSHOW

This year’s InstallerSHOW being held at the NEC Birmingham (June 25- 27th) will see waterproofing and insulation specialist, Marmox joining some 600 other companies as it showcases a selection of proven products, including its Showerlay and Minilay solutions, on Stand 4D27. The... View Article

Two decades of architecture

A Bridgnorth architect is celebrating 20 years of service by supporting his company to a record year. Matt Spinks, who joined Johnson Design Partnership (JDP) founder Vic Johnson in 2004, is enjoying the perfect birthday present, after the practice’s ten-strong... View Article

Making a statement: helping to create truly individual homes

Cedral products are designed to create architecturally stylish properties and Cedral is committed to supporting the industry to build more beautiful, lasting homes. At Cedral we strive to continuously improve existing materials and drive innovation to generate new products and... View Article

SOPREMA DuoFlex Systems Achieve UK BBA Accreditation

 SOPREMA, a global leader in waterproofing, roofing, thermal and acoustic insulation solutions, proudly announces that its innovative DuoFlex hot melt single pour system has received UK BBA (British Board of Agrément) accreditation. This esteemed accreditation endorses DuoFlex for a variety... View Article

Gilberts breathes new life into Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s St James Quarter is unveiling the final landmark element of its regeneration of the historic city’s new Town with the opening of the W Edinburg. All the key elements of the 1.7m sq ft “urban resort” -including residential apartments,... View Article

Introducing ROCKWOOL SCB

Select and install ROCKWOOL sleeved cavity barriers more simply with the launch of ROCKWOOL SCB (Sleeved Cavity Barrier) – a new EN-tested product which streamlines our cavity barrier range. ROCKWOOL SCB builds and expands upon the scope of application of... View Article

F. Ball launches new smoothing compound

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has drawn upon the latest cement formulation technology to create a ‘best-in-class’ high flow smoothing compound: Stopgap 1400. A fast-setting, two-component smoothing compound, with superior self-smoothing properties, Stopgap 1400 is walk-on hard from just 90... View Article

Quiet transformation for iconic Boys’ School

Architects Hawkins Brown have completed a transformative redevelopment at the Central Foundation Boys’ School, the 150-year-old top performing comprehensive school in central London. The vision was to rationalise and consolidate the school’s several buildings into a cohesive design to allow... View Article