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

West Fraser launches a guide for architects

Tried and trusted by architects for over 50 years, West Fraser‘s OSB, particleboard and MDF engineered wood panels take pride of place in so many buildings today.  All are net carbon negative, come with all the necessary accreditations and safety marks, and... View Article

Knightsbridge turns up the power with 63W USB charging

Laptops and other power-hungry devices can now be USB-charged directly from the socket thanks to Knightsbridge’s new 63W PD (Power Delivery) wall charger. Suited to commercial and retail environments such as hotels, cafés, bars and offices, the wall charger is Knightsbridge’s... View Article