Haddonstone offers advice on elevating a landscape scheme

Here Toby Marlow from Haddonstone explains how an exterior landscaping scheme can be elevated in commercial and residential developments. Level up the landscape Adding subtle dividing levels to a landscape design has the benefit of breaking up flat, somewhat dull expanses of ground or lawn.  They can be used to create additional seating and planting... View Article

ASWS answers fresh call from County Hall

Building on its 30-year long association with the former GLC headquarters on the south bank of the Thames, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has provided its unique skillset to a company carrying out an equally unusual style of redevelopment within... View Article

Schlüter-Systems adds warmth to luxury hotel and spa

Tile and stone experts, Schlüter-Systems, were involved in the renovation and restoration of The Newt Hotel and Spa, a stunning country estate surrounded by beautiful gardens, nestled within the heart of Somerset. The project consisted of three different areas: Hadspen House, The... View Article

Construction industry updates from SFS’s podcasts

SFS UK, the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of carbon and stainless-steel fastening solutions for roofing, cladding and façade systems, has been offering support and advice to specifiers within the construction industry for more than 120 years. Today, this support includes... View Article

Acoustics help eating in comfort

By their very nature of being large, open spaces with many hard surfaces, ambient noise levels in bars and restaurants tends to be high. This inevitably leads to customers talking louder to be heard and so begins a perpetual cycle... View Article

Marmox showing off at UK Construction Week

Marmox, a leading British manufacturer of waterproofing and insulation solutions, will be attending this year’s UK Construction Week show (NEC 3-5th October), where it will be previewing its versatile new Fireboard product alongside the company’s well-established Multiboards on stand B620.... View Article

Marmox Multiboard shapes up for East Midlands mini-mansion

The regional housebuilder undertaking the construction of a totally bespoke private house in Leicestershire has been introduced to the multiple benefits of Marmox Multiboards for the first time, but its operatives are so impressed with the versatile insulating backer boards... View Article

A new dimension in rainscreen insulation

Kingspan Insulation has launched AlphaCore Pad, an A2-s1,d0 rated rainscreen insulation board with a hydrophobic core which achieves a thermal conductivity of just 0.020 W/mK. Suitable for use behind rainscreen facades on all buildings, regardless of building type, height, construction and location –... View Article

Instagram’s Revolutionary Impact on Modern Business

Once known as just another platform for sharing captivating moments, Instagram has transcended its roots, evolving into a commanding force in the business realm. As it blossomed, it didn’t just capture the hearts of everyday users but also garnered the... View Article

FIS LAUNCH GUIDE TO THE BUILDING SAFETY ACT

The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has launched new guidance – Introduction to the Building Safety Act – to help introduce the basic concepts of the Building Safety Act to all businesses and explain why it will promote a culture of safety and accountability in... View Article