View Point: Camilla Siggaard Andersen of Arup

Camilla Siggaard Andersen of Arup explores how, regardless of the construction industry’s myriad motives, the worth of projects that architects and designers create is ultimately about their social value – how they shape peoples’ lives Why do we build? Depending... View Article

Luxury London living at new Stratford Plaza

Minutes from the centre of London sits Stratford Plaza, a new luxurious £80m Telford Homes Plc development, built to a very high specification, complete with Knauf AMF acoustic ceilings. Stratford Plaza is situated within the New Commercial Quarter, overlooking Olympic... View Article

Hemsec – Insulated panel manufacturers

When you can improve your reputation by using the right insulated panels, it makes sense to work with Hemsec. Hemsec are proud to be one of the UK’s largest and longest-standing insulated panel manufacturers. Hemsec work in partnership across the... View Article

Concealment enhances high-rise fire safety

British designed and manufactured, Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers are gaining increasing popularity for use on fire doors in high-rise flats, apartments and HMOs. The door closers carry the CE mark and have been independently tested and proved to meet... View Article

BAL launches new architectural tiling surgeries

Due to the success of its CPD programme, BAL are launching  nationwide tiling surgeries at architectural practices across the country. These sessions offer architects, specifiers and design teams in-house technical support with tile and stone advice or a simple Q... View Article

New non-combustible range of Spandrel Panels

Architectural facade specialists Metalline have introduced a new non-combustible A1 rated spandrel panel that has been designed to fit into most curtain walling, structural glazing and unitised systems. This new panel allows architects and designers to specify with confidence a... View Article

Leading provider of electronic security systems

Abel Alarm is a leading provider of electronic security systems for homes and business premises. From intruder and fire alarms, to access control and CCTV systems and the very latest premium home automation products, thousands of people have trusted Abel... View Article

Window of Opportunity for Tom

GEZE UK has a new sales manager for window technology systems. Tom Hammerton joins the company with a background in field sales, telesales and customer service. He will be responsible for the distribution and installation sales of natural smoke and... View Article

Basildon estate customised with Kingspan Kooltherm

A new build estate of bespoke modular houses, under construction as part of one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration programmes, is benefitting from the outstanding thermal performance of Kingspan Kooltherm K110 Plus Soffit Board. The Beechwood West estate forms... View Article

Where innovation, technology and leadership meet

Set to be the biggest event in its history, Healthcare Estates takes place in October at Manchester Central, with an expected 240+ exhibitors and over 4,500 attendees. This year the event has the themes of ‘Fund, Design, Build, Manage &... View Article

Kingspan brings eastern promise to the Olympic Park

The Kingspan OPTIM-R Balcony and Terrace System has been installed as part of the award-winning Here East development, a stunning repurposing of the press and broadcasting centres at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Situated in a picturesque canalside location, Here... View Article

Platform drainage at Historic York Railway Station

The original York Railway Station was built within the City Walls, adjacent to where the current station now stands. Opened in 1839 by the North Midland Railway, the structure only served trains to and from the south and the northern... View Article

Stay safe with Energetics Technology

Established in 2010 by Dr Peter Jemmett, Derbyshire based Energetics Technology Ltd (ETL) is very active in creating new products for the security and counter terror industries. ETL centres on the research and development of energetic materials, and pyrotechnic products... View Article