The sheet material is the most widely used material by architects and interior designers in a residence. Fashionable cabinetry increases its worth. But it is well known that solid sheet wood material expands and contracts to depend upon its surrounding... View Article

To a person living with dementia or other neurological disease, the shower/bath room, can present specific distress triggers; falling, flooding and scalding are predominant fears that can lead to reluctance or even withdrawal in maintaining personal care and hygiene. Poor... View Article

Bi-colour bathtubs are a must-have statement piece for modern bathrooms. The Classic Duo Oval from Kaldewei is the perfect example of this trend. With its simple oval shape and coloured panelling that surrounds the elegant steel enamel bathtub it creates... View Article

SIMONSWERK is Europe’s leading hinge manufacturer with a history spanning more than 130 years in the manufacture of high quality brass, aluminium and stainless steel hinges for doors and windows. SIMONSWERK UK provides the architectural ironmongery and builders hardware industries... View Article

The Schöck Isokorb structural thermal break is universally recognised for its capability with balcony design detailing. But less widely known for its ability to dramatically improve facade thermal performance. After the Second World War the Elephant and Castle district of... View Article

Encasement’s Vecta building linings range is designed as a fully integrated and versatile interior finishing system that includes high quality wall linings and lift lobby linings, as well as reveals, soffits, bulkheads and skirting. Designed to meet a diverse range... View Article

The AEROPAC is a sound-absorbing ventilation unit designed to bring fresh air into buildings in noise or air polluted areas such as inner cities, near to roads or airports. Most of the housing stock in the UK is affected to... View Article

Expectations of the built environment are changing to meet sustainability targets and corporate social responsibility values. Following ten years of research and development by Rockwool, Hydrorock Solutions has launched a new, innovative, sustainable drainage system consisting of Natural Aquifer Blocks... View Article

Inspired in 1988 when construction of the Channel Tunnel commenced, this seventh wonder of the modern world required a certain “un petit extra”. The Channel Tunnel required a waterproofing system not only capable of withstanding extraordinary hydrostatic pressure but able... View Article

New stainless steel contemporary wall mounted benches for this modern station. Earlier this year Benchmark Design where contacted by Clarks Contractors to design and manufacture a number of curved stainless steel benches for the new Cumnock Bus Station. East Ayrshire... View Article

The Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art’s (MIMA) mission to bring the wider community under one roof has taken a step forward by ensuring that the roof remains waterproof and able to withstand the often harsh North-East weather.  Located in Centre Square, Middlesbrough, since 2007 operating... View Article

A major new UK centre for health-focused scientific excellence in Hull features a striking interior design created with the use of materials provided by Sto. RB’s £105m Science and Innovation Centre has been constructed with the StoVentec Glass system used inside... View Article

The purpose of grout is to fill the joints that are left between tiles, make them watertight and protect the tiles themselves from water damage. There are two basic types of grout to choose between when specifying tiling. The first is... View Article