Steeped in tradition Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands, sitting in the Bay of St Malo and only five miles long and nine miles wide. So, not very big at all. However, with passenger travel on the increase... View Article

The new state-of-the-art 65 bed Cygnet Hospital mental health facility in Maidstone has been clad in Abet Laminati’s MEG exterior grade laminate. Purpose-built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment, the hospital will... View Article

Curtainwall Engineers and Kalwall distributor Structura has recently completed a challenging but fascinating ‘replace and refurbishment’ project at Heathrow’s T4. This in conjunction with Structural Engineers Webb Yates for a scheme designed by Pascall+Watson architects. The project proved so successful... View Article

UK based acoustic solutions manufacturer and supplier Soundtect, recently announced the launch of their freestyle product range, a lightweight, semi rigid sound absorbing panel that can be used in a variety of design and interior solutions. What makes Freestyle so... View Article

The heat efficiency of a Victorian mid terraced house in south-east London has been dramatically improved thanks in part to the introduction of Spacetherm® WL insulation. The challenge of dealing with heating inefficiencies, major heat loss and high heating costs... View Article

Glasgow-based shopfitter, Barbour Fit Out, combines a mix of modern techniques and traditional craftsmanship to produce quality shopfittings and, at the heart of many creations is Norbord’s CaberWood MDF portfolio. Designing innovative displays for prestigious retailers such as Fossil, The... View Article

Dresser Mouldings, one of the UK’s largest bespoke timber manufacturers specialising in quality, bespoke timber mouldings, is now offering Sansin Precision Coat factory finishes. Sansin’s Precision Coat products have been developed to meet the demand for coatings that balance wood... View Article

Available in 40 wood and tile-effects, PRO-TEK™ WPC is a new type of engineered vinyl flooring now available in the UK. Combining an LVT surface finish with an integral water-proof core and acoustic underlay, the award-winning floor provides a robust... View Article

In a move that reflects the continued expansion of Schöck in the UK, Simon Hill has been appointed to the newly created position of Product and Marketing Manager. Schöck is launching a major new acoustic sound insulation product range called... View Article

In the UK, Schöck is best known for its market leading Isokorb structural thermal break range (thermal insulation); but in Europe, insulating stairs and landings against impact sound (acoustic insulation) has also been a high priority. This is largely due... View Article

SIMONSWERK RIBA approved CPD on the Specification of Hinges will provide Architects with the technical knowledge for specifying the correct hinge for the right application. The presentation offers guidance on Door Specification, Legislation, Building Regulations, Fire & Safety in use,... View Article

The NEC in Birmingham opened in 1976 with seven exhibition halls, now they have nineteen and hold some 500 events attracting over six million people every year. As part of their ongoing refurbishment programme, Benif Interior Film from David Clouting... View Article

Emergency and Panic Exit Devices must provide an easy method of escape for building occupants in the event of a fire or other emergencies, as well as provide security against intrusion and burglary. Within these scenarios there are two types... View Article

Exlabesa Building Systems’ ECW 50 curtain walling system continues to deliver on all levels with a 20 per cent year of year growth being achieved. Paul Benn, Exlabesa Building Systems’ General Manager, comments: “Our ECW-50 curtain walling system is recognised... View Article

High performance aluminium curtain walling and doors have been used to create an eye-catching façade for the new head office and brewery facility for Thwaites. The creation of a new two-storey office building, alongside the refurbishment of listed stable buildings... View Article