Government steps in to fund ACM cladding remediation

The Ministry of Housing is to inject £200m to speed the removal and replacement of aluminium composite cladding (ACM) from nearly 170 privately owned high-rise buildings, following delays in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire. The Government announced that... View Article

Three is the magic number for new modular housing scheme

An innovative combination of three reflective, low emissivity wall construction membranes from Protect Membranes has been used to deliver the magic formula for a flagship affordable housing scheme in Swansea on behalf of Gwalia Housing / Pobl Group, delivering thermal... View Article

Specifying pocket doors

Our RIBA accredited CPD seminar Pocket Doors: The Future of Doors outlines the different construction and type of pocket doors that are on the market. It shows the different variations and styles of pocket door including those that require finishing... View Article

Putting students’ safety first

David Hoyle of Hoyles Electronic Developments discusses the fire risks in student accommodation, as well the possible solutions including combatting false alarms The last thing students off to university will be thinking of is fire safety. Shared accommodation such as university... View Article

Decking decisions

Laura Keily of Accsys Group summarises three of the most common materials when planning an outdoor deck and discusses some of the factors that need to be taken into consideration when choosing your preferred route In January 2019, the Global... View Article

Maximising daylight with Roofglaze

Roofglaze offers everything that you need to bring natural daylight into your home and living spaces. Their market-leading range of Flatglass rooflights can be used to illuminate and ventilate areas that would otherwise be dark and dingy. They can also... View Article

PRP appointed to design outline planning for Pydar

Leading UK architecture firm PRP has been appointed by Cornwall Council to design the outline planning proposal for the regeneration of the Pydar neighbourhood in Truro. The ambitious redevelopment is one of the council’s most significant projects within its investment... View Article

A lesson in underfloor heating

Mark Crowsley of Cellecta discusses the continued need for large new schools to install underfloor heating floating floor solutions that achieve excellent acoustic performance as well as efficiency Schools can be noisy environments – excessive background noise, loud corridors, and... View Article

That’s a wrap

With eco-friendly materials fast becoming rising stars in the world of interiors, Lindsay Appleton of Architextural discusses the many benefits of using architectural films and how they can refurbish existing surfaces Gone are the days when wrapping was exclusive to... View Article

Pioneering University uses Street Crane for heavy lifting

The new £24 million Advanced Manufacturing Building at the University of Nottingham has been equipped with overhead lifting equipment from Street Crane, the UK’s largest overhead crane manufacturer. The overhead crane, designed, manufactured and installed by Street Crane, is actively... View Article

Specifying for sustainability

Sustainability is not always the first priority in commercial washrooms. However, if the five principles of sustainability are factored into product selection, specifiers can ensure the buildings’ environmental credentials are assured. Fit-for-purpose Domestic tapware is regularly installed in commercial washrooms... View Article

Fortiglaze – the future of fire-rated glazing

Due to recent events in the fire protection industry, it is more imperative than ever to make sure your supplier of fire rated products is an expert in their field. With ever-changing standards, rules and regulations, it’s important you have... View Article