Plans move forward for new SEND school in Wokingham

Plans for a new free school in Winnersh for Reading and Wokingham children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will move forward, following the appointment of HLM Architects and specialist off-site main contractor Reds10. The new Oak Tree School... View Article

47 is the new 50 – have you switched yet?

To build safer, stronger structures requires more than just top quality joist hangers; equally important is choosing the correct sized joist hanger. Regularised timber is now the UK standard, which means 50mm hangers are yesterday’s news. Unlike rough sawn timber,... View Article

Hand hygiene remains crucial…

Although vaccines offer us all a welcome route back to normality from the Covid-19 pandemic, they will never be 100% effective in preventing severe illness and transmission. The global distribution of the virus, its effective transmission and natural propensity to... View Article

Resiblock is the perfect fix for Nexus Park!

Resiblock have teamed up with fellow Essex firm Nexus Infrastructure to provide a joint stabilisation solution for Nexus Park, the new Head Office of Nexus Infrastructure plc.  With the use Porcelain slabs, and an array of insufficient sealers in the... View Article

Create a spectacular kitchen with Königstone’s Smoky Dark surface

Königstone, with an impressive reputation for high-quality surface materials and worktops, now supplies stunning semi-precious materials for spectacular kitchens. Königstone has access to beautiful materials from across the globe and these breath-taking surfaces will truly set the kitchen apart from the rest. Whether homeowners opt for... View Article

POCKET DOORS and STUDWORK SIZES

Solve the problem of matching up the studwork size to the pocket door with Rocket Door Systems. Whether its timber CLS or steel stud Rocket systems have the answer. With pocket doors becoming more and more popular around the UK,... View Article

The benefits of dual-certificated fire doorsets

Architects and specifiers selecting fire doors for residential buildings need to be confident that they will perform as they should. That is where third-party certification makes a difference. Door-Stop International has launched its new Fire and Security Dual-Certificated Doorset; a... View Article

Passive Ventilation: A Fresh Perspective on an Old Strategy

It’s well established the traditional workplace must change in the aftermath of COVID-19, but what does this mean beyond the interior layouts and flexible working schemes?  A quick online search reveals the architectural spotlight which has recently been cast on... View Article

How to choose the best lounge furniture for your office

Comfortable lounge furniture is not only beneficial for your office interior – it can also impact your clients’ decisiveness and your employees’ productivity. When a person sits down on a cozy sofa, they immediately relax – and a well-rested person... View Article

VitrA launches new ranges at ISH

VitrA Bathrooms is taking part in this year’s ISH Digital exhibition, exhibiting several of their designer collaboration ranges as well as two new ranges due to be launched in the UK later this year – ArchiPlan and Root. ArchiPlan offers... View Article

Tiling to Anhydrite Screeds

Find out all you need to know about specifying the correct products for tiling to calcium sulphate/anhydrite screeds to avoid installation failure. Anhydrite screeds are gypsum (calcium sulphate) based flow screeds made of a gypsum binder, aggregate and mixing water... View Article