Product Articles

By Matthew Rolph, managing director at Graf UK, Europe’s rainwater harvesting champion and leading sustainable manufacturer of wastewater and storm water management systems. Every cloud has a silver lining and if there was ever a positive to come out of... View Article

Leading speciality chemical manufacturer Sika Limited is helping specifiers contain and control the spread of fire with its high-performance passive fire protection products for linear and penetration seals. Sika’s passive fire protection range has been specifically developed to restore the... View Article

With an ever-growing population, the urban landscape is required to do more to accommodate more people. Recognising the impact the internal environment has on those individuals living or working there, architects have to balance building performance and compliance with that... View Article

Is air conditioning providing a way to spread viruses? There is no simple answer, as some systems work by recirculating the air in the space, whilst others help to introduce fresh air. Many HVAC manufacturers are now looking to upgrade... View Article

Waltham Forest Council’s new Wood Street Library in East London is using decorative column casings from the Pendock Radius range to conceal 23 interior structural concrete columns, as well as service drops for water and electrics. Built by leading mixed-tenure developer, Countryside... View Article

As part of its continued commitment to sustainability, Fibo, the leading supplier of waterproof wall panels, is now providing customers with easier access to its environmental data, with its wall panel EPD now available to download online.  The Environmental Product... View Article

In keeping with their reputation for continually innovating, AliDeck have announced the launch of a new balcony configuration tool for architects and specifiers. Well known in the industry for their non-combustible aluminium decking range, AliDeck recently expanded their product offering... View Article

The introduction of the of the Cayono washbasin, Kaldewei now offers the perfect solution for offices, hotels, commercial and residential construction; the under-counter washbasin with a mirrored overflow is ideal for hotel bathrooms.  Cayono is the economical design solution for... View Article

Nolan’s Supermarket in Clontarf, Dublin, recently completed a major modernisation project which has totally transformed this much-loved Supermarket into a brand new, exciting shopping experience. A particular focus of the project was to create a state-of-the-art refrigeration system operating on the ‘Zero... View Article

A new range of cladding brings together the best of modified wood, timber engineering and protection in one product.  The Finish Line Collection from James Latham is the result of an exclusive partnership between the firm and Accoya Timber, timber... View Article

Without decorative column casings, many hotels, restaurants, bars and leisure facilities would be considerably less attractive environments, but decorative casings from Peterborough based specialist, Encasement Ltd, go beyond aesthetics. While a key function of the company’s casing solutions is to... View Article

To build safer, stronger structures requires more than just top quality joist hangers; equally important is choosing the correct sized joist hanger. Regularised timber is now the UK standard, which means 50mm hangers are yesterday’s news. Unlike rough sawn timber,... View Article

A range of products from Crown Paints’ portfolio of professional brands have been used to transform Cardiff’s iconic Roath Park Clock Tower, which dates back to 1915. Members of Crown’s specification team collaborated closely with Cardiff City Council and professional... View Article

Although vaccines offer us all a welcome route back to normality from the Covid-19 pandemic, they will never be 100% effective in preventing severe illness and transmission.  The global distribution of the virus, its effective transmission and natural propensity to... View Article

Resiblock have teamed up with fellow Essex firm Nexus Infrastructure to provide a joint stabilisation solution for Nexus Park, the new Head Office of Nexus Infrastructure plc.  With the use Porcelain slabs, and an array of insufficient sealers in the... View Article

Königstone, with an impressive reputation for high-quality surface materials and worktops, now supplies stunning semi-precious materials for spectacular kitchens. Königstone has access to beautiful materials from across the globe and these breath-taking surfaces will truly set the kitchen apart from the rest. Whether homeowners opt for... View Article

The hallmark of the Cape Cod bathroom program is the fusion of material and form designed to the highest aesthetic standards. The untamed nature of New England’s Cape Cod region inspired Philippe Starck to create a bathroom range composed of... View Article

Originally built as a factory, Springfield House in Hackney, East London, now provides spacious accommodation in the form of some 90 apartments. A complete refurbishment of the building has been completed with Crittall steel windows helping to reinforce its character... View Article

Solve the problem of matching up the studwork size to the pocket door with Rocket Door Systems. Whether its timber CLS or steel stud Rocket systems have the answer. With pocket doors becoming more and more popular around the UK,... View Article