Surface finish specialists Armourcoat have been specified throughout the VIVI restaurant, a new 1960’s inspired eatery opening in the Centre Point Building in London’s West End. VIVI promises to deliver traditional British food with an innovative twist. VIVI’s 290-cover dining... View Article

Taking its name from the German word for “king”, Königstone was created in 2005 with the aim of providing quartz products of the highest quality for use as surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms. The brand was started by two business partners, who currently... View Article

The new SITY sink and VIU mixer tap from BLANCO UK leads the style and innovation stakes for 2019. The large sink is joined by accessories, the SITYPad, a cool chopping board, and SITYBox, a caddy that hands inside the... View Article

Spectus Vertical Sliders have been used in the refurbishment of University of Sussex student accommodation in Brighton. The University of Sussex Kings Road student accommodation in Brighton has a prominent position in a conservation area on the seafront. As part... View Article

Leading manufacturer of security and access solutions, dormakaba, has launched its newest addition to the MUTO range; the MUTO M 60 sliding door system. This innovative manual sliding door system offers simple installation, versatility and exceptional longevity, with a variety... View Article

Façade & Glazing Solutions (FGS UK) which specialises in the design and installation of commercial facades and reactive glazing services, has appointed Craig McGilvray, as Chief Executive Officer. Mr McGilvray was previously Managing Director of Balfour Beatty’s Gas and Water... View Article

Users of commercial buildings will still harness significant benefits from solar power after 1st April, says the company responsible for solar power in Gloucester cathedral. Many in the renewable energy sector responded with dismay to the news that the Government... View Article

The solar industry must optimise efficiency and offer viable returns on investment in the short to medium-term with PV panels and solar thermal tubes. To complement such products RENOLIT has developed a brilliant white single ply membrane, rated the most... View Article

Sometimes, even the simple task of hanging a picture or a mirror on an interior partition wall has been fraught with difficulty due to the common challenge of a weak plasterboard substrate. That is no longer a problem thanks to... View Article

New from Schueco UK, Britain’s leading specialist in aluminium and steel systems for the whole building envelope, is the AWS 75 PD.SI Panorama window. Aimed primarily at the residential market, the new window is designed for the construction of ribbon... View Article

When Norfolk-based hut builder, The English Shepherds Hut Co, was looking for a product that would enhance the exterior of their bespoke huts, they turned to Osmo UK to provide them with a hardwearing, weather resistant, and aesthetically pleasing wood... View Article

Market-leading single ply roofing manufacturer Sika Sarnafil, architects Cullinan Studio and Roofing Contractors Cambridge (RCC) are celebrating following a win at the first-ever AJ Specification Awards. The roof refurbishment of the Central Building at Cambridge University’s Fitzwilliam College – one... View Article

Harvey Maria has launched a new collection of ultra-authentic wood effects. The new Master Craftsman Series – also known as ‘the MSeries’ – includes four distinct collections of oak and wood plank designs, each with an incredibly realistic fine wood... View Article

New research has shown that by using premium performance phenolic insulation over cheaper, thicker mineral fibre insulation, developers can reduce construction thicknesses and actually save on total upfront costs. The study from Currie & Brown, which was commissioned by Kingspan... View Article

A selection of Polysafe and Expona products were the floor of choice for H Bell and Sons as they undertook the transformation of a former bank building into a stylish new indoor market, complete with cafe and fresh food stalls.... View Article