Changing to a greener route

LISTEN HERE Arup’s design for the HS2 Interchange Station now underway near Birmingham sets new standards for sustainability as well as connectivity. Tom Boddy reports Although it was recently confirmed that HS2’s overall scope has been severely truncated, with Rishi... View Article

Pendock Linea building linings – Form, fit & finish

The Pendock Linea name was first used more than 20 years ago on our perimeter casings to conceal HVAC systems and interior building services. Since then, the Linea range has expanded to include nine separate building lining and architectural finishing products. In... View Article

It’s all about the space for the shower

When creating a showering area, the focus falls on the shower tray or the drain channel if it is a wet room style shower and Kaldewei now offer both solutions. Known for their stylish steel enamel products Kaldewei have recently... View Article

BAL’s solution for specifying 2cm porcelain paving

BAL – market leaders in full tiling solutions – have a trusted system for the installation of 2cm porcelain slabs direct onto concrete. This method incorporates the use of BAL Level Out external leveller and BAL XL Floor One large... View Article

It’s all about u

Understanding and adapting to new regulations and standards can be challenging to say the least. From notional buildings to area weighted limits, it’s not always clear which U-values are relevant. That’s why we at Kingspan Insulation are here to support... View Article

New Directors Join Mill Architects’ top team

Mill Architects, one of Scotland’s top architectural businesses, is delighted to announce the appointment of two new directors to strengthen the existing management team. Jo Parry-Geddes, RIAS advanced accredited conservation architect, and Darren Albury, who heads up the technical team,... View Article

Beauflor Exhibits at London Build Expo

Beauflor® is exhibiting at London Build Expo,15-16 November, Olympia, London. Beauflor® sheet vinyl floors are a cost-effective and easy to install flooring option that provides a comfortable, durable and easy to maintain finish. So, whether a residential development, a new... View Article

The advantages of smarter washroom design

Smart touchless solutions and unusual finishes on brassware are transitioning from luxurious amenities to essential requirements for energy-saving, accessibility and hygiene. Here, the specification team at Sanipex Group look at how fittings that may once have been viewed as ‘nice... View Article

KEUCO AXESS

Stylish bathrooms should be available to everyone and now they can be. Studio F. A. Porsche has collaborated with KEUCO, the result is AXESS a striking barrier-free range; a sustainable and cross-generational concept made of high-quality materials for the comfortable... View Article

Maperend render system awarded BBA Certification

Mapei has now received BBA Certification for its Maperend render system. Maperend is a thin coat render for use as a ventilated and drained exterior wall system onto timber and steel-frame buildings, and is directly applied to Knauf Aquapanel Exterior... View Article