A durable sustainability case

Sustainability needs to encompass long-term durability factors in addition to embodied energy to provide an accurate picture. Keith Aldis of BDA (Brick Development Association) explains how achieving this bolsters the eco case for brick When considering the materials that may... View Article

Closer to the customer with the BLANCO UNIT

The BLANCO Group global sales force will undergo strategic realignment as of 1 September. Under the leadership of Hans Nasemann (50), the division will operate as Global Markets, and its operational work will focus on the core regions of EMEA, North America... View Article

ROCKWOOL NyRock Rainscreen & Frame Slab have landed

The first NyRock® products are now available. Introducing, NyRock Rainscreen 032 and NyRock Frame Slab 032. Designed as a through-wall buildup suitable for ventilated facade applications, you can now specify the lowest lambda value stone wool insulation in the UK. This is NyRock... View Article

AET’s sustainable answer

LISTEN HERE What is sustainability? Well, that’s the question we should all be looking to answer, right? For years developers have been progressing their projects using tried and tested methods, but those methods are now being put under the spotlight.... View Article

One-stop shop for strand solutions

Strand Hardware has introduced new products to its panic and emergency hardware range to provide customers with a one-stop shop for complete solutions to key products. Armoured door loops, power supply units (PSU) and PSU batteries to provide battery back-up... View Article

Humankind & Technology

Some accentuated features or highlights are so powerful that their impact is felt beyond the city and the region. One example is the Elithis Tower in Strasbourg. According to the owners, it is the first ‘energy positive’ high-rise in the... View Article

BBA Accreditation for Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant

LISTEN HERE We’re delighted to announce our Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant, Type C (basement/below ground waterproofing membrane) has been awarded BBA accreditation. The Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant is the only Fire Retardant, Type C Membrane with BBA accreditation available... View Article

Q-railing UK CPD: Specifiers Guide to Frameless Glass Balustrade

Q-railing UK, who specialise in premium branded stainless steel and glass balustrade and handrail systems, will present their recently updated “Specifiers Guide to Frameless Glass Balustrade” in Manchester on 22nd September. Their railing components are cleverly engineered for easy and quick installation... View Article

Filtering the options for IAQ

Specifiers can tailor-make their internal environments using an innovative approach to ventilation devised by Gilberts (Blackpool) Limited. The UK’s leading independent air movement specialist has developed a range of modular ‘accessory’ boxes to integrate with its innovative hybrid Mistrale Fusion... View Article

Resiblock Resiecco goes big in Littlehampton

Resiblock Resiecco, the environmentally friendly commercial grade paving sealer by Resiblock, has been utilised as part of the Littlehampton Town Centre Public Realm improvements. The scheme has seen £6m million of improvements carried out in a bid to attract private... View Article

Low waste and great taste

Recycled content tiles from Parkside feature in the bar and reception of a low-waste Mayfair restaurant. Apricity is a low-waste cooking and sustainable food sourcing restaurant in London’s Mayfair. Headed by award-winning chef, Chantelle Nicholson, this restaurant with purpose has... View Article

Pendock Linea building linings – The perfect finish

The Pendock Linea range of building linings had its origins more than 20 years ago, when the name was first applied to Pendock’s perimeter casings, which were being widely specified to conceal HVAC systems, electrical and other interior building services.... View Article