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Nordic Brass copper alloy helps to define a new museum designed by architects BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) in the Swiss Jura mountain region. The Musée Atelier for Audemars Piguet houses the watchmaker’s collection of timepieces, linked to the original workshop... View Article

AkzoNobel reveals Brave Ground as the Colour of the Year 2021. It’s a warm and grounding neutral shade that gives us the courage to embrace change – and it’s been translated into colours and finishes specific to the powder coatings... View Article

Deanestor, one of the UK’s leading furniture and fitout specialists, has delivered its largest ever contract in the education sector. The £3m project was for the manufacture of bespoke furniture and fitout of the new £55m Inverurie Community Campus –... View Article

BAM Nuttall and BAM Construct UK have signed a solus agreement with Polypipe Group plc’s market-leading divisions Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation and Polypipe Building Products to supply drainage products to all BAM’s infrastructure and building projects in the UK.... View Article

New whitepaper explores how to improve fire performance in the fifth façade With roofs maintaining their prominent role in contemporary building design, ROCKWOOL has released a new whitepaper exploring how roofing contractors and specifiers can manage fire risk when planning... View Article

“Innovation in Permeable, Sustainable Surfacing” Click here to view our online brochure Sudstech is an eco-friendly, reduced dig, SUDS-compliant permeable paving solution. Unlike other resin bound surfaces, the Sudstech system utilises a unique sub-base comprised of resin bound aggregate and... View Article

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has released five new Professional Services Contracts in addition to updating the current five. The full suite is now available digitally via the RIBA website. The new additions comprise of the brand-new Client... View Article

Over the past twelve months LG has seem huge interest in its Therma V air to water heat pump range that will only increase after the recent announcement by the Prime Minister.  There have been a number of new additions to... View Article

The Grenfell Tower tragedy is once again making headlines. The latest news from the enquiry makes for uncomfortable – if not chilling – reading for most in the building industry. Architects, specifiers and contractors who opt for more cost-effective solutions... View Article

The Autumn update from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government confirmed that nearly half of the UK’s high-rise buildings with dangerous ACM cladding still have it in place. The Government has provided millions of pounds for funds to... View Article

The Quadro DD loft ladder is the solution when ‘standard’ is simply not good enough. This innovative wooden loft ladder features an insulated hatch box with a 4-point locking mechanism for an airtight seal (class 4 certified). It also comes... View Article

With its roots in foundational flooring materials and 100% improved sound absorption, Rudiments is the latest carpet tile collection From IVC Commercial. From stone floors to artistic textile coverings and roughly shaped wood planks, Rudiments presents three carpet tile designs... View Article

James Burton, Sales Manager at specialist coating manufacturer Bradite, advises what to consider when refurbishing commercial and industrial cladding. Cladding – the profiled exterior and predominately metal finish to industrial and commercial buildings, is mostly coated in the production process... View Article

One of the newest products from Norcros Adhesives has helped in the creation of a superb new venue for weddings and other large gatherings near Hythe in Kent. The Port Lympne Hotel, owned by the Aspinall Foundation, adjoins the Port... View Article

It has been a story almost three years in the making, from 2017, with the initial sale by Armstrong World Industries, through to completion of its acquisition by Aurelius Equity Opportunities earlier this year. Now Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, the leading... View Article

From November 1st, 2020, Panasonic is running a new Winter Promotion for installers purchasing its Mini VRF and Chiller ranges: Receive a 58” Panasonic Smart LED TV for every three Panasonic Mini VRF systems And receive a 58” Panasonic Smart... View Article

Cooling specialists, Greencold, has taken its refrigerated trailers to a larger specification to accommodate the needs of an established multi-national UK food manufacturer. The project followed on from the success of its Quickfreeze rental trailer, where the Panasonic CO2 Cold Chain... View Article

Leading wood panel manufacturer, Norbord (www.norbord.co.uk), has developed SterlingOSB Zero Fire Solutions to help housebuilders reduce the risk of fire spreading to neighbouring buildings during construction. The Structural Timber Association produces guidelines for reducing fire spread in large timber frame... View Article