Independent testing body confirms airtight membrane performance

Wraptite®, the only self-adhering vapour permeable air barrier certified by the BBA has successfully undergone independent testing to confirm its performance compliance with the requirements of the current standards on airtightness as outlined by the Centre for Window and Cladding... View Article

Low height wetroom solutions for architects

Schlüter-Systems are a leading manufacturer of essential accessories for tile and stone, including solutions for waterproofing, underfloor heating, profiles and uncoupling. After a successful launch of the Schlüter-KERDI-LINE-G3 earlier this year, we are thrilled to introduce the Schlüter-KERDI-SHOWER-LTS, our new... View Article

Don’t panic – poised and ready for the next phase

As the country moves into the next phase of the pandemic, the work of building services firms will be more important than ever, according to Waterloo Managing Director Russell Shenton. The air movement and ventilation sector is still highly disrupted... View Article

Return to work safely with Yeoman Shield screens

With much of the nation now returning to work, offices and work environments must be made safe. Our workstation pods help stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus by creating isolated and hygienic workstations. Acting as a divide between desks,... View Article

Black moves into the bathroom

Black is permeating the bathroom. As we enter the shorter months, we’re embracing dark tones and welcoming them into the wash space as we mirror the early nights and moody skies on the horizon. Why black? One of the biggest... View Article

Encourage independence with Horne

Horne’s CARE shower, in use widely across the NHS, extra-care, dementia care and Changing Places facilities, now offers enhanced inclusive design, providing additional support and encouraging further independence for its users. The robust yet lightweight rail is a brand-new design;... View Article

Keeping safe with passive fire protection

Despite its importance, there’s considerable evidence to show passive fire protection solutions are being ineffectively designed, specified and installed in buildings. In this article, Craig Wells, Sales Director at Quelfire discusses the benefits of passive fire protection and how specifiers... View Article

rg+p secures place on £10.4m framework

Multi-disciplinary design practice, rg+p has secured a place on the EN:Procure Consultancy Framework, which will see £10.4m worth of investment in social housing and public sector projects across the East Midlands, North West and Yorkshire & Humber over the next... View Article

Carlsberg Group Headquarters

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Office building, Copenhagen, Denmark Architects: C.F. Møller Architects A “bubbly” facade is part of a major development project A massive transformation of what is (probably) the most famous brewery site in the world, has resulted in a... View Article

Roofshield recognised for Royal protection

The prestigious world-renowned Royal College of Music in London has been given an extra layer of protection in the form of Roofshield, which has long been recognised as one of the highest performing roofing membrane solutions, providing a pitched roof... View Article

Being bold in brick slips

Architects can dream big and dream bold with Aliva UK’s ‘Class A’ EWI brick slip systems, a product suite that offers versatility, adaptability and cost effectiveness. Architects are not bound by one type of brick slip, standard or restricted ranges... View Article

Five steps to safer stairs without sacrificing beauty

A badly designed staircase presents real safety issues through the risk of injury and death from slips, trips and falls. So what makes a ‘safer’ stair design? The BWF Stair Scheme share five key principles… The BWF Stair Scheme believes stair... View Article