Repositioning rain gardens

Charlotte Markey of Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation says rain gardens will be key to meeting the changes to water management in the new Environment Bill While traditional rain gardens have long been an accepted element of sustainable drainage systems... View Article

A sound solution

Considering the impact of wastewater in building acoustic performance As the world continues to get noisier, building designers, specifiers and contractors have an increased responsibility to consider acoustics in their projects. However, current standards offer vague recommendations and little guidance... View Article

BLANCO’s showroom training back on!

Now that most doors are back open again, BLANCO is running bespoke customer training programmes in the impressive showroom at the UK headquarters in St Albans.  Of course, these programmes can also be held remotely, or at a customer’s premises depending on... View Article

Sanifos makes Glamping possible

Saniflo UK – a leading designer and manufacturer of pumps and macerators – continues to provide drainage solutions to unusual and remote places guaranteeing business continuity for some of the country’s prominent staycation attractions locations. Galley Hill Farm situated on... View Article

C-TEC exhibiting at London Build

Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, is exhibiting at London Build, the UK’s biggest construction show. Taking place at Olympia on 17-18 November, London Build is THE place to be if you’re a contractor, specifier, architect, fire safety specialist, property developer... View Article

Safe and sound

Ben Hancock of Oscar Acoustics looks at the importance of employee welfare when redesigning workspaces, and the challenges involved As waves of workers are now returning to offices, employers are under increasing pressure to ensure workspaces are not just safe,... View Article

A watertight wetroom

Ian Knifton of Schlüter-Systems discusses how best to approach a wetroom specification to ensure the correct design for a watertight finish Wetrooms can be a great addition to both residential properties and those within the hospitality sector. Many homeowners consider... View Article

Leading tanking solution, Vandex BB 75, available from Resapol

Vandex BB 75, available exclusively from Resapol, is a cementitious, efflorescence free waterproof tanking slurry with excellent hydrophobic properties. Manufactured specifically for concrete and masonry, BB 75 is best known for its excellent results when waterproofing basements, walls and floors.... View Article

Crittall on the right lines with Crossrail

Crittall is making a major contribution to new and refurbished West London railway stations on the multi-billion pound Crossrail infrastructure project. Working for Network Rail contractors Hochtief Construction UK and John Graham Construction, Crittall has been creating the fenestration for... View Article

The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment

In June 2019 the UK Government announced a legally binding target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Net zero carbon is reached when the amount of greenhouse gas produced balances with the amount removed from the atmosphere. The pursuit... View Article

Standing tall, standing safe

Skyscrapers with glittering glazed facades are a frequent sight in many of the world’s major cities— but how can we protect them against fire spread? Curtain wall systems are a popular choice of facade in many urban habitats, but their... View Article

Lecico Bathrooms join NBS to increase reach with specifiers

Lecico Bathrooms are a leading supplier of bathroom and washroom solutions and with specifiers increasingly requiring information digitally Lecico have listed a range of products on NBS Source. Lecico Bathrooms have just under 100 products listed on NBS Source, covering commercial... View Article

Setting a new standard for healthcare ventilation

Research into the most effective, healthy way to ventilate in operating theatres is published by leading independent air movement specialist Gilberts Blackpool. It coincides with publication of new guidance – Health Technical Memorandum 03-01(*) – from the NHS on specialised... View Article

T-T Pumps’ Planet Range of pumping stations

Package Pumping Stations have evolved to be engineered with greater use of modern engineering design to tolerate the challenges of the civil and building sites. T-T Pumps designed the Planet Range of pumping stations with superior materials having tolerance to... View Article

Start your journey to net zero by thinking fabric first

With one of the most innovative combinations of reflective and air tightness membranes available, our technical experts can help you value engineer your project to meet energy efficiency targets. Get ahead of the game Construction membranes In order to meet... View Article