BAL moves to more environmentally friendly packaging

BAL – market leaders for tiling solutions in the UK – have continued to develop its sustainable business focus with the introduction of more 100 per cent recycled plastic containers. From material sourcing, through to product launch, the environment impacts... View Article

Engineering better design for healthcare

COVID-19 has thrown all aspects of our healthcare system into stark relief. From staff shortages and overwork to a lack of appropriate equipment available to combat the virus, every detail is under the socio-political microscope. One such area facing particular... View Article

Stertil’s retro dock accommodates multi deck vehicles

By converting a series of existing loading bays with the installation of its innovative Retro Dock, Stertil Dock Products has enabled a leading high street retailer to load and unload multi deck vehicles. During construction of a distribution centre at... View Article

Norbord’s commitment to UK housebuilding and construction

In Norbord’s latest video, National Sales Manager, Dan Clarke, reaffirms Norbord’s crucial role as the largest supplier of wood panel products to the UK construction and housebuilding industry.  By providing the full range of panel and wood products needed for... View Article

Xi’an International Football Centre, China, in the works

The new Xi’an International Football Centre will be 60,000-seat stadium for national and international matches as well as domestic league games, youth training academies, entertainment performances and cultural events. The centre will be located in Xi’an’s Fengdong New District with its stations... View Article

Rockfon ceilings shine throughout £20m Didsbury High School

This new four-storey building will eventually fulfil the educational needs of 1,350 pupils. Its cutting edge facilities include a sports hall and fitness suite, a three-court  multi-use games area, teaching spaces, a performance hall, learning centre and special educational needs... View Article

Safe and effective fun paving ideas for schools

Fun paving ideas for schools should touch on safety as well as aesthetics. Discover reliable SureSet products and learn how you can use them outdoors. Fun Paving Ideas for Schools Whether it is a new project or a refurbishment, installing... View Article

Staircase Widths. Future Proofing for Stairlifts.

Believe it or not, there’s no minimum width requirement for a domestic staircase. Part M of the building regulations defines minimum widths for direct fire escapes and disabled access but not for standard domestic staircases. When designing a residential property... View Article

Discover how brick innovation takes architecture to a new level

Innovative brick design and manufacturing techniques are transforming the material’s capability to act as a beautiful, imaginative and versatile canvas for building design. Now is the time to think differently about the boundless creative possibilities the humble brick can bring... View Article

Colour trend sparks new Onduline cladding and roofing range

A trend towards more visually pleasing warehousing and industrial and agricultural buildings has seen Onduline Building Products launch a colourful new cladding and roofing solution. ONDUPLAST COLOUR is an opaque fibreglass sheet with a special polyester film that gives the... View Article