Flotex offers Ashley Hicks design freedom

Globally-renowned interior designer, Ashley Hicks, has had his unique design ‘Specimen Marble’ digitally printed onto Forbo Flooring Systems’ Flotex flocked floor covering, for his new studio in Oxfordshire. Ashley Hicks is a globally-renowned interior designer known for his intricate patterns and... View Article

Blue sky thinking on resilience

Mark Harris of Radmat Building Products explains why the UK needs to increase the uptake of blue roofs and make a major contribution to flood risk alleviation There is no quick fix for flood risks. Sustainable drainage strategies contribute to... View Article

Sky Force Balcony

Part of our Pro-Railing range of stainless steel handrail and balustrade components, Sky Force French balcony is the first practically invisible system on the market. No system can be mounted more quickly or easily thanks to its unrivalled ‘slide &... View Article

Changing places for invisible disability

Have you ever needed to ‘go’ when away from home, and not been able to easily find a toilet? Add to that feeling the fact that you need more space, or special equipment, or that you’ve had an accident because... View Article

Holistic design takes centre stage

Following on from a raft of recent research that makes a clear connection between the built environment and health and wellbeing, David Cook of Vent-Axia discusses the new Government White Paper on the crucial effect of building design Health and... View Article

The Vision Trimline Collection

The Vision Trimline range is designed with the specific purpose of recreating the desire to use a fireplace as the central focal point of our living space. Launched in 2014 the luxury range of balanced and conventional flue gas fires... View Article

Versatility meets sustainability

Clean, classic, green, award-winning – what’s not to like about insulated render? Aliva UK’s Justin Price explains why it ticks all the boxes when it comes to modern facade design Given that more than a third of the heat in... View Article

18th century farmhouse: Modernised in Maidstone

When an 18th century residential farmhouse’s existing heating system could no longer accommodate the high hot water demand required, TPS Heating specified Alpha’s FlowSmart with Climatic RF controller. After the previous boiler had broken down, the historic farmhouse, located in... View Article

Reynaers to exhibit at ARCHITECT@WORK 2019

Reynaers, the leading provider of aluminium systems, is delighted to announce that it will be exhibiting at the ARCHITECT@WORK 2019 show. Hosted at The Old Truman Brewery in London, Reynaers will showcase its industry-leading approach to fire safety through its... View Article

Rapid rise for external cladding supplier

A supplier of external cladding systems in North Somerset is on target to hit £8million this year after a hugely successful 2018. Aquarian Cladding Systems have been supplying brick and terracotta cladding systems to the UK construction industry since launching... View Article

Approved National and International Best Practice Build Details

Approved National and International Best Practice Build Details are contained in a new 190 page publication that contains the most extensive range of construction product solutions. Building envelope protection at all levels from below ground to roof top. Considered essential... View Article

Mapei to feature at Architect@Work 2019 exhibition

Mapei UK will be exhibiting at Architect@Work 2019, situated at London’s Old Truman Brewery on 30-31 January. The theme for this year’s event is “future-proof”, where Mapei will make a fitting display as it exhibits two of its products: Ultratop... View Article

Smart thermostat enhances award-winning underfloor heating system

Schlüter-Systems Ltd is delighted to announce the arrival of a brand new smart thermostat, a highly anticipated enhancement to its electric underfloor heating system, Schlüter®-DITRA-HEAT-E. Based on Schlüter’s existing 2” thermostat, the new WiFi-enabled introduction allows for more closely customised... View Article

Surfaces inspired by design 

James Latham returns to London’s Surface Design Show in February, where it will be showcasing one of the biggest and most varied collections of surface solutions for both inside and outside the building. Created to inspire architects and designers when... View Article

Quiet Mark Award For Armourcoat Acoustic

Armourcoat’s new Acoustic Plaster System has been granted the Quiet Mark Award – the international mark of approval from the Noise Abatement Society Charitable Foundation. Quiet Mark is the international award programme and system of support for brands and consumers.... View Article