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A liquid roofing and waterproofing system, which was the first of its kind to be launched in the UK, has turned 20. KEMPEROL 2K-PUR, which is manufactured by Kemper System, has retained its unique market position over the last two... View Article

The merger of two educational institutions involved an extensive building project with conversions of existing buildings and the construction of a new one. The newly constructed ‘Building B’ is clad with approximately 1,800 m2 of perforated corten, manufactured and supplied... View Article

Air Vent Technology Ltd have helped design a sophisticated ventilation system to suit the requirements of the kiln room area of Interfish Ltd at Plymouth. The company needed a system which could cope with the special demands encountered in a... View Article

Products from Mapei have been specified by Lipton Plant Architects after distinct plans were made with their London-based client to build an extension on an existing building situated along Wolsey Road. Its design was shaped around the history of the... View Article

Cistermiser’s market-leading IRC® infrared urinal flushing control valve is fully detailed in an informative new sales brochure, designed for ease of use by specifiers, installers and merchant counter staff. Fitted together with a robust and proven brass-bodied solenoid valve assembly,... View Article

Excessive rain water has to be removed quickly and reliably from sports fields and competition areas. The SPORTFIX® drainage channels and other components offered by Hauraton comply with the latest standards and also meet IAAF requirements. It is essential sports... View Article

Grade A office development, Aurora, at Bristol’s Finzels Reach, is the perfect example of design and sustainability working seamlessly to create a striking architectural landmark using the latest technology from architectural aluminium systems’ firm, Metal Technology. The seven storey 95,000... View Article

T Gunning, a Chartered Building Company, has been re-appointed to the framework of Goldmsiths University of London to support the university in the delivery of internal/external refurbishment projects. The company has completed a number of significant projects over the last... View Article

The fifth façade can make a valued contribution towards the overall aesthetics of a building by taking advantage of bespoke options for both mechanical and natural ventilation solutions. Gilberts Blackpool, through its innovative in-house R&D capability, can produce, from scratch,... View Article

A private development for contemporary urban living in Bristol is benefiting from the latest advancement in vacuum insulation technology and exceptional thermal performance with the Kingspan OPTIM-R E Roofing System. The Old Library is an exclusive new-build featuring 36 spacious... View Article

An integrated portfolio of products provided by Sto has been used to help refurbish one of the most famous theatres in London’s West End. Sto provided a combination of bespokearchitectural profiles, external wall insulation, external render and paint finish for the project, which has... View Article

The £31m refurbishment of the University of Strathclyde’s Sports Centre brings state-of-the-art training, fitness and wellbeing facilities to the campus enhancing the student experience. Optimum sound control was a design imperative for the new centre and so Knauf AMF Heradesign®... View Article

Kaldewei Meisterstück Centro Duo bath with two-sided panelling maximises space with a single rounded corner on either the right or the left – perfectly designed for corner installation. Made from Kaldewei’s superior steel enamel with easy-clean finish, its minimalist lines... View Article

The A. Proctor Group, renowned for providing high-quality membrane solutions for controlling the heat, air, moisture movement in buildings (HAMM), is delighted to announce that it’s Fireshield® vapour permeable membrane has been awarded a British Board of Agrément Certificate. Fireshield is the culmination of... View Article

A new community is under construction on the Isle of Dogs, designed by architects Rolfe Judd for Galliard Homes. Harbour Central will provide over 640 new homes, a leisure facility, a residential garden and a public square, as well as... View Article

New research from leading building consultants, Peutz B.V., has revealed that by using higher performing insulation within rainscreen and cavity walls, it is possible to reduce construction thicknesses and achieve noticeable improvements in internal natural light levels. Its findings are... View Article

The contemporary homes in this North London residential development are linked by undulating walkways – one of which leads onto Hampstead Heath. The discerning homeowners wanted the original worn tar and chip replaced with a light, flexible surface that would... View Article

Norbord, the leading manufacturer in the UK of engineered wood based panels, has released a handy guide to help tradespeople, architects and specifiers know which product from its Medium Density Fibreboard portfolio, CaberWood MDF, is the most suitable for their project.... View Article

Luceco has recently supplied an energy saving LED lighting upgrade to several campuses at Edinburgh College including Sighthill, Milton Road, Granton, and Midlothian. As one of Scotland’s largest educational establishments, the College has over 19,000 students across Edinburgh and the... View Article