TORMAX delivers safe access at new Durham bus station

Recently completed, the new multimillion pound bus station in the heart of Durham City, features 12 sliding doors that give travellers safe access to embark the buses at the appropriate time. Installed by NE&C Windows & Doors Ltd, the access... View Article

British Gypsum launches innovation in BIM Technology

British Gypsum, part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions, has launched a groundbreaking digital construction tool that enhances the use of its Building Information Modelling (BIM) objects. The first-of-its-kind, cutting-edge technology makes it easier to maintain the golden thread of information and acts... View Article

Luceco lights up to support Macmillan!

Telford-based Luceco, the leading lighting and electrical components company, is pleased to announce that it will be supporting Macmillan as its chosen charity for 2024. With almost 60% of Luceco employees voting for Macmillan Cancer Support, the company will be... View Article

Wavin invites you to See Water Differently

Wavin invites you to an evening networking event and panel discussion in London’s iconic Sky Garden. Come along to See Water Differently We invite you to join us for a unique networking event and panel discussion on the evening of... View Article

Garador’s solarenergy system outperforms expectations

Garador, one of the UK’s first garage door manufacturers to start using a renewable power source for its factory, has announced that its solar based energy system is outperforming all expectations. Last summer, Garador installed a vast array of 1600... View Article

Conecta

Hinge with recessed insertion in the door and in the cabinet side. Invisibility and extreme versatility. Conecta is the totally innovative Salice hinge that remains completely hidden within the door and the side of the cabinet. Conecta ensures clean lines... View Article

Ask the Architect: Greg Blee

Greg Blee, founder of Blee Halligan, tells ADF how he found himself working in architecture almost by accident, and why he now focuses on creating projects overseas which blend into their landscapes What made you want to become an architect?... View Article

Industrial revelation

Dubbed the ‘grandparent of the skyscraper,’ the iron-framed former flaxmill in Shrewsbury has been brought back to life as a workplace and museum by architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios. James Parker reports on how they worked with Historic England to... View Article

Lee Valley and Luceco luminaires in the spotlight

The London skating venue for this seasons ‘Dancing on Ice’ masterclass with Torvill and Dean installs Luceco’s flagship luminaire… The Lee Valley Ice Centre, reopened in June 2023 following a £30 million investment from the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority,... View Article

Building a better workplace

The work environment significantly influences productivity and well-being. Companies globally now prioritise operational efficiency and healthy workplace practices. For instance, within the Building Confidence community, 56% of companies restrict working hours to safeguard employee well-being. Well-being fosters productivity, with spaces... View Article

Knightsbridge’s bumper book reveals over 400 new products

Knightsbridge, one of the UK’s leading brands of wiring devices, accessories and lighting, has just published its 2024 catalogue, available to the trade from February 1st. The handy A5-sized, full colour publication – which runs to nearly 500 pages – is... View Article