Rockfon ceilings shine throughout £20m Didsbury High School

This new four-storey building will eventually fulfil the educational needs of 1,350 pupils. Its cutting edge facilities include a sports hall and fitness suite, a three-court  multi-use games area, teaching spaces, a performance hall, learning centre and special educational needs... View Article

Safe and effective fun paving ideas for schools

Fun paving ideas for schools should touch on safety as well as aesthetics. Discover reliable SureSet products and learn how you can use them outdoors. Fun Paving Ideas for Schools Whether it is a new project or a refurbishment, installing... View Article

Staircase Widths. Future Proofing for Stairlifts.

Believe it or not, there’s no minimum width requirement for a domestic staircase. Part M of the building regulations defines minimum widths for direct fire escapes and disabled access but not for standard domestic staircases. When designing a residential property... View Article

Colour trend sparks new Onduline cladding and roofing range

A trend towards more visually pleasing warehousing and industrial and agricultural buildings has seen Onduline Building Products launch a colourful new cladding and roofing solution. ONDUPLAST COLOUR is an opaque fibreglass sheet with a special polyester film that gives the... View Article

Senior proves a safe bet at Doncaster Racecourse Hotel

With a successful track record of working in the hotel and leisure sector, Senior Architectural Systems has supplied the full aluminium fenestration package for the new Hilton Garden Inn hotel located at Doncaster’s famous racecourse. Designed by KKA Architecture, the... View Article

Aerogels in Building Refurbishment – Webinar from A. Proctor

Register now to save your place for A. Proctor’s forthcoming 30-minute webinar, “Aerogels in Building Refurbishment”, which takes place on Friday, 21st of August at 10AM. This webinar will cover the following topics: Thermal Insulation Basics Types of Thermal Insulation... View Article

Proper handwashing requires effective, thorough hand drying

Bobrick’s new 3-in-1 combination unit accommodates diverse hand drying preferences to ensure appropriate hygiene. Bobrick is proud to offer novel solutions to satisfy today’s needs—and tomorrow’s. Among Bobrick’s newest solutions are its 3-in-1 TrimLineSeries™ combination units, which combine a paper... View Article

LAMILUX launch BIM model for the flat glass roof PR60

Flat glass atrium rooflights are a popular choice for architectural building design. LAMILUX are excited to announce the extension of their BIM portfolio to now include their PR60 model as a flat glass roof. The newest BIM model from LAMILUX,... View Article

Aico becomes an EIC Champion

Over the last few years, Aico have partnered with the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) with the aim of strengthening and supporting the electrical industry. Aico are proud to announce that they are now recognised as an Electrical Industries Charity (EIC)... View Article

Revamp, don’t replace

Lindsay Appleton of William Smith Group looks at how vinyl wrapping can enhance interior designs using architectural finishes, as part of the trend to reuse and recover furniture on sustainability grounds, rather than rip out and replace The trend for... View Article

Courting success

C–TEC’s CAST fire alarm system specified at business complex C–TEC’s revolutionary CAST XFP addressable fire alarm system is protecting a refurbished retail development in West Yorkshire. Situated in the heart of Cleckheaton, Victoria Court has recently undergone a £2.5M transformation and is now home to two floors... View Article

Formica Group design competition: Winner Announced

European design students invited to enter the new Formica® Formations Design Competition – Winner Announced This year Formica Group, manufacturer of interior surfacing solutions and the original inventor of Formica® laminate, launched an exciting pan-European furniture design competition. They called... View Article

The true importance of door hardware selection

As the role of door hardware expands and fire safety continues to make the headlines, Karen Trigg of Allegion UK outlines the importance of hardware selection and reminds decision makers of how routine checks can save lives. Door hardware is... View Article