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Synergised™ is a new stunning aluminium A1 and A2fl-s1 fire rated decking system designed for both residential and commercial environments such as high-rise balconies, walkways, roof terraces, pubs, gardens, and all other decking applications, especially in high traffic public areas.... View Article

Finborough School, an independent day and boarding school based in situated in the village of Great Finborough, near Stowmarket, Suffolk, has recently added a brand new Science and Art building to its complex, comprising of art rooms, a photography suite and... View Article

Water penetrating cavity wall masonry above stepped and staggered gables is controlled using approved Cavitrays. The only gable abutment system awarded European Technical Approval is manufactured by the UK specialist Cavity Trays Ltd. The DPC tray adjusts to suit the... View Article

Arstiderne architects, a division of architectural and engineering consultancy Sweco, has transformed a large industrial building into a stunning open plan office to house the 180 Sweco employees at a location near Aarhus in Denmark. The clever design retains much... View Article

Resiblock, and the Resiblock Resiecco product, have been selected as the sealer of choice for The Gate 20 renovations as part of the Wimbledon Master Plan at SW19. The Gate 20 project will see the relocation of the two storey... View Article

UNILIN Panels, has introduced four brand-new MDF panels with a coloured core. Without the need to apply a surface finish, UNILIN’s new coloured-in core Fibralux MDF panels make it even faster and easier to lift interiors out of the ordinary.... View Article

Carpet Tiles, Luxury Vinyl Tiles and Heterogeneous Vinyl floors from IVC Commercial have been used throughout the interior of a leading Birmingham workplace provider. In a refurbishment scheme over three phases some 2,500m² of Birmingham office space, Carpet Tiles, Luxury... View Article

Navigating the often-complex process of choosing the correct passive fire protection system for a project can be a challenge but thanks to leading speciality chemical manufacturer Sika, specifiers can take advantage of a range of in-house support services including product... View Article

VEKA plc, one of the UK’s leading PVCu window systems companies, has launched WinDoPlan to Architects and Specifiers. WinDoPlan is a digital planning and tendering tool for all processes related to Window & Door specification including calculation and evaluation. Eighteen... View Article

Constructing a brick building using traditional methods may not always be possible and one of the key benefits of using a brick slip system is the versatility and speed of delivery it offers. The end finish is virtually indistinguishable from... View Article

Motorpoint, the UK’s largest independent car retailer, was looking to improve year-round comfort for visitors to its store in Chingford in North East London. Panasonic distributor, AMP Air, worked with CSD Air Conditioning to provide the ideal energy-efficient HVAC solution... View Article

With CTD Architectural Tiles The trend for incorporating more traditional finishes and details into today’s interiors has risen exponentially in popularity within residential, commercial and hospitality sectors. From decorative touches that evoke a hint of art deco glamour to patterns... View Article

Following a fire in 2019 that caused extensive damage, remedial works along with an additional retail extension are now complete at The Mall, Walthamstow. The Mall, which was redeveloped by ESA Architecture, includes a £5m full internal refurbishment designed to... View Article

Leviat, world leader in connecting, fixing, lifting and anchoring technology for the construction industry, has launched a revolutionary new thermally efficient Ancon windpost designed to minimise thermal bridging in masonry cavity walls. Following extensive research and testing, the patented Thermal Windpost (TWP2), part... View Article

Capturing the traditional charm of the Tudor period, London-based design studio, Upcircle, designed Chester’s newest student accommodation by taking inspiration from the city’s history and architecture. With the help of Forbo Flooring Systems’ comprehensive portfolio, including its recently refreshed Allura... View Article

ALUCOBOND®, from 3A Composites GmbH, has launched an educational and informative brochure that details how to select the right Aluminium Cladding Material (ACM) to ensure the maximum fire protection according to the current regulations. The 14-page guide titled ‘Fire Safety... View Article

Not all fire escapes are created equal – some are designed beautifully so that their form does not strictly follow function but enhances it. The stair at Wytham Chalet is one such structure, its linear caging providing much needed security... View Article

Thousands of square metres of Altro Walkway 20 safety flooring have been used to create flowing, natural spaces at a flagship new building at Aarhus University in Denmark. The Skou Building, named after Nobel Prize winner Jens-Christian Skou and home... View Article

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has launched Stopgap Micro Rapid, a new ultra-smooth, flexible, rapid-drying floor finishing compound for creating a flawlessly smooth subfloor finish. Stopgap Micro Rapid can be applied to a seamless feathered edge to fill indentations formed... View Article

MediaCityUK, an international hub for technology, innovation and creativity located at Salford Quays is home to companies such as the BBC, ITV, Ericsson, dock10 and Kellogg’s. These are complemented by more than 250 smaller media and digital businesses, all using advanced... View Article