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Jason Leech assesses the implications of an important new guidance document, deriving in part from the Grenfell disaster, and having far-reaching implications on the selection of spandrel panels for high-rise buildings. Down the decades, the Building Regulations have, as a... View Article

James Latham has announced the addition of three new collections to its popular high-end range of decorative panels, Xylocleaf. The inspirational new collections include; Mosaico, which offers a weaved leather surface, Duna, comprising a registered, embossed stone surface and Alpaca,... View Article

Architextural, part of William Smith Group 1832, has announced it is the chosen UK supplier of a revolutionary self-adhesive window fabric, Squid. Squid, a brand owned by highly-respected Belgian textile company Lampe Textiles NV, is the very first transparent fabric... View Article

Preparation time was reduced dramatically with the use of BAL’s new floating uncoupling mat – Flexbone 2Easy – on a prime redevelopment in County Durham. The 200m² problem screed to be tiled had two days of preparatory work scheduled before installation... View Article

Hand-moulded from natural timbers, Millboard decking is virtually indistinguishable from real wood, but outperforms it on every level. Unlike conventional composite boards, Millboard decking resists the elements, requires minimal maintenance, is slip and stain resistant, and will not rot or... View Article

The 170 year old, Grade ll listed, Hook Norton Brewery in Oxfordshire, was suffering from internal and external cracking due to the failure of 15 brick arches. This was caused by the decay of internal timbers and movement of the... View Article

Fordingbridge have broad experience in education through their 50+ years of trading. Creating inspirational spaces with their canopy and building solutions, the company are proud to have worked with hundreds of schools and colleges nationwide, helping them maximise their educational... View Article

When it comes to working flat out to install a passenger lift to a tight deadline, Stannah played a star role in the £3.3 million refurbishment of the19th-century Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham. Stannah removed the old model and... View Article

The BB101 compliant Ventive Windhive is a passive stack ventilation system with intelligence at its core. Combining passive ventilation, heat recovery and system intelligence, Windhive can provide continuous ventilation for occupied spaces, without the use of electricity. It adapts to... View Article

Cistermiser’s new website dedicated to IoT water temperature and flow monitoring www.linkthru.com provides full details on the many practical advantages that are delivered by this innovative use of technology. Over 35 years of service to the UK construction industry, the... View Article

record is proud to be part of the following educational redevelopments in Manchester: The world-famous Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire where the Lovell Telescope has stood proudly over the Cheshire Plain since its completion in 1957 and Tameside One, home... View Article

The Port of Sunderland now boasts some impressive infrastructure and associated services. Municipally owned and situated on the south side of the River Wear, the latest wharf facilities now allow for multi materials handling. A fleet of fork lift trucks,... View Article

Roomers Hotels in Germany are individualistic in their architecture and interior styling and the Baden-Baden hotel is no exception, with its 130 spacious rooms and an award-winning design interior. The hotel is part of an L-shaped reinforced concrete frame building... View Article

Resiblock and Huddersfield University have recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of successful sealing works of Resiblock ’22’. Back in the Spring of 2014, as part of the design and construction of a £21.5-million Learning and Leisure Centre, nearly 1000m² of... View Article

Inspired by the industrial and metropolitan world, CTD Architectural Tiles introduces the Diesel Living collection to its growing portfolio. Exploring a variety of materials, colours and unique finishes, Diesel Living combines the iconic urban aesthetic associated with the infamous brand... View Article

JS Air Curtains has released an updated product catalogue including over 450 units and customisation features set to inspire architects into making a design feature of their entrance’s air barrier system. As well as clear product information and at-a-glance selection... View Article

Hunter Douglas Architectural has expanded its range of Baffle ceilings to meet the increasing demand for these versatile systems. The international architectural products company has introduced the Tavola Baffle Series to its portfolio, a range that provides architects and interior... View Article

Muddy wellies will no longer be a problem with the installation of Polysafe QuickLay at Cotswold Farm Park as part of a large refurbishment project. The all new loose lay safety flooring collection from Polyflor was specified and installed by... View Article

Range is streamlined into two groups, Design and Linear New brochure and marketing campaign for UK Selected models to be displayed at Hearth & Home exhibition in June 2019 DRU is the official UK distributor for the German designed and... View Article

When redeveloping these types of building for uses such as Gyms, Coffee Shops, Mini Shopping Malls etc. improvements to washroom facilities can often be restricted by the location of gravity drainage. The simple solution is a floor mounted EffluMaxi pumping... View Article