Duŝo – the Long Life Eco Shower

Suitable for a wide range of sports, leisure, campsite and holiday-park settings, the Duŝo from Horne Engineering is a stylish pre-plumbed shower that is slimline and lightweight, yet robust, practical, and cost-effective (whole lifetime). It’s got oodles of visual appeal;... View Article

Crittall windows hit thermal targets at World Heritage Site

Crittall Corporate W20 windows are an important component in the refurbishment and upgrade of a prominent industrial site in historic Bath. Newark Works is recognised as a masterclass in the retrofitting of heritage buildings that has transformed a former riverside... View Article

Parkside launches Pembury

Pembury is the new soft touch matt tile with 23% recycled content from Parkside. A small format matt tile also available in a striking 3D option, Pembury from Parkside brings a unique look to commercial interiors needing the durability and... View Article

Ibis warmly welcomes guests with TORMAX automatic access

Successfully creating a more welcoming lobby for visiting guests, the Ibis Styles NEC hotel in Birmingham recently contracted TORMAX to install a double set of automatic sliding doors to the main entrance. The new design more effectively maintains the ambient... View Article

HIP Learner of the Year

Seven finalists, six colleges, one winner. The finalists of the 2023 HIP Learner of the Year competition descended on the impressive Worcester Bosch headquarters for a 2-day finale of the well-established plumbing competition on 19th & 20th April. The quest to find... View Article

Luceco at Meadow Mill

Luceco has recently supplied luminaires to a residential renovation in Stockport. Meadow Mill is a stunning 19th century industrial building that has been transformed into 213 luxury apartments over seven floors. The high spec development provides accommodation with a modern... View Article

Pendock’s perfect finish for office re-purposing project

Two products from the Pendock Linea building linings and casings range have been combined as part of the extensive transformation and re-purposing of a former HMRC tax office into Telford’s largest serviced office accommodation. The fully refurbished and upgraded building,... View Article

Marmoleum Cocoa: A naturally climate positive solution

A new independent EPD has verified that Forbo Flooring Systems 2.0 and 2.5mm Marmoleum sheet collections are now naturally climate positive, cradle to gate, without offsetting. To celebrate, Forbo has refreshed its popular Marmoleum Cocoa collection with a variety of... View Article
Streamlined methods

Streamlined methods

As the construction industry continues to face increased pressures amidst a global skills shortage, Martin Harvey from McAvoy discusses how offsite plus digital innovation remains a key means to streamline the industry’s methods Modern methods of construction (MMC) are disrupting... View Article

Brick’s net zero future

In today’s construction industry, brick forms part of the sustainability argument and the drive towards net zero carbon emissions. Keith Aldis of the Brick Development Association (BDA) explains how manufacturing has evolved Brick is not only one of the most... View Article

Cambridge Science Park

When architects Scott Brownrigg were given a brief to create a new gateway to Cambridge Science Park they knew the building had to be impressive to attract the desired high tech and Research and Development companies.  The design features a... View Article

Storing up future benefits

Tony Huggins from David Bailey Furniture highlights the importance of the humble cupboard and fitted storage unit within a modern educational setting, and offers some key pointers for architects to consider There is no doubt that schools are striving to... View Article

Educational copper

Copper has seen a dramatic change from its historic place in roofing to a leading role in today’s facades, particularly for academic structures. Here Chris Hodson from Aurubis provides some striking examples With an exceptionally long life, copper requires no... View Article