Product Articles

With an open Government-led consultation to review the ban on the use of combustible materials in and on the external walls of buildings, Paul Richards, Managing Director of Aquarian Cladding Systems, discusses why a balanced explanation is needed to enable... View Article

As the distance from ground level increases, patterns, textures and colours reveal themselves upon the canvas of the earth. And it is this new perspective of the world, which inspired Forbo Flooring Systems’ design team to develop its new carpet... View Article

When Ashington Academy’s sports hall required updating, the school decided to replace its existing Gerflor Taraflex® sport flooring with a ‘like-for-like’ Gerflor flooring as the floor, which was still fit-for-purpose, was a little jaded after four decades of demanding use.... View Article

Heradesign, from Knauf AMF, has been specified throughout a new generation cycle studio, combining a high-performance spin studio and high street coffee shop in London. A clever re-design of a former shop, comprising a narrow open retail space with tiled... View Article

Next to Bellingham Station in London, the Fellowship Inn was Grade II Listed by Historic England in 2013, as an example of a complete inter-war public house. Despite the Listing, parts of the building excluding the pub area fell into... View Article

High performance spray foam insulation from Icynene has been used in the restoration of an outdoor swimming pool at a Grade 2* listed Georgian Country House in North Yorkshire. The 15.0m x 5.0m concrete pool is at Brandsby Hall, an... View Article

Getting value for money is critical for schools and clubs investing in sports facilities, and one of the best ways to deliver value is by installing a Multi-Use Games Area. With traditional built sports halls out of reach of most... View Article

Working in close co-operation with the building envelope and facade contractor Colorminium, Metalline have produced a range of bespoke 3D twisted fins that will when complete take centre stage on the exterior of the redeveloped Minories Hotel in the City... View Article

Rubb worked with Northern Ireland’s Belfast City Council and Heron Bros to regenerate Brook Leisure Centre. As part of the £15 million project, Rubb contributed a 30m span x 60m length BVE MUGA cover. The local community was consulted on what sports... View Article

Over 300 sets of Titon window hardware have been fitted as part of the ongoing refurbishment of the Rother’s Mills buildings on Mill Island, located in the historic old town of Bydgoszcz, Poland. The products installed include Overture E handles,... View Article

Titon has introduced the new FireSafe™ Air Brick – a non-combustible compact inlet/outlet grille suitable for new and refurbished houses and apartments. Designed with architects, mechanical engineers, contractors and local authorities in mind, the product is an upgrade of Titon’s... View Article

The second phase of the Grenfell inquiry is set to have an impact on the construction industry and the way it does things. The Government is also asking for feedback on the impact of their decision to change Building Regulations... View Article

Continuing on from the launch of its hugely successful bespoke valve configuration service, Pegler, the UK’s leading integrated piping system manufacturer, has launched a mini modular valve solution to support contractor efficiencies within fan coil units. Shaun. Burrows, Technical Product... View Article

Housing experts are highlighting that, with the number of over 85s in the UK expected to double in the next 25 years, there is a growing priority to create tailored environments where people can continue to live. The “ageing in... View Article

A variety of wall construction membranes, roofing underlays and accessories from Protect Membranes has been used by modular construction specialists Totally Modular as part of an innovative pilot scheme, built offsite on behalf of social housing provider Citizen in partnership... View Article