New Nova flatpack

British manufacturer, Pland Stainless, has created the new NOVA range of stainless steel lockable cabinets, designed to be available as an easy to build flatpack unit or, if preferred, they can be supplied in a factory built rigid format. The... View Article

Library facility open all hours

Delivering a highly functional, yet stunning entrance solution to the Cochrane Building at Cardiff University, TORMAX was contracted by Ian Williams Ltd to install a combination of advanced automatic door systems. A single-leaf swing door leads into an internal lobby... View Article

Let fresh air in and keep noise and allergens out

SIEGENIA’s single-unit wall-mounted ventilators have been installed in thousands of homes across Britain and Europe, supplying much-needed fresh air to residents while keeping air and noise pollution at bay. At this time of year especially, homeowners naturally want to ventilate... View Article

Procolor from VitrA tiles – design your projects in colour!

The ProColor range from VitrA Tiles comprises contemporary and attractive colour options for today’s designers and specifiers. This range is ideally suited to the architectural specification market because it contains 38 RAL colours of fully-vitrified tiles, providing modularity and consistency... View Article

Metalline shines on Centre of Innovation

The University of Leeds new Nexus Innovation and Enterprise centre is a stunning example of how a building’s modern exterior envelope can sit harmoniously within an existing campus setting. Architectural fabrication specialist Metalline worked closely with Associated Architects, Glassolutions and... View Article

RIBA announces Great British Buildings programme for 2019

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (Thursday 1 August) announced the programme for Great British Buildings 2019, which gives members of the public a rare chance to look around some of this year’s RIBA award-winning buildings. From London’s... View Article

Door closer enhances fire safety in high-rise buildings

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

C-TEC launches new BS 5839-6 CPD seminar

Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has launched a new CPD-certified seminar. Entitled A Guide to BS 5839-6 2019 Domestic Fire Alarms, this topical and very informative seminar highlights what’s new in the recently updated code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection... View Article

The Future of CLT Construction

Buildings are the sum of many parts and we need a full portfolio of materials to achieve the best outcomes in terms of, performance, sustainability, safety, durability, efficiency and cost. Since the new Building Regulations came into force on 21... View Article