OMNIE UFH warms traditional style Cotswold stone homes

A development of six new five-bedroom detached properties, close to Cirencester town centre, whose construction features the area’s distinctive natural Cotswold Limestone, is making full use of the benefits to the ClipPlate system and other products form the range of... View Article

Helping manage send capital funding

Schools can optimise the effectiveness of new Government funding for special needs by utilising expertise for specific projects. Councils have been promised an additional £250m over the next two years to provide specialist support and tailored facilities specifically for children... View Article

Solid floor refurbishment research released

Kingspan Insulation has published a new white paper assessing how different floor insulation specifications can impact cost and floor-to-ceiling height in home refurbishments. The report is based on research from leading consultants — Currie & Brown. It shows that Kingspan... View Article

Warming to lower cost refurbishment

With new energy efficiency standards now in force, some properties needing upgrading could incur significant refurbishment costs. New insulation technologies could help ease the pain, says Hudson Lambert of Safeguard Europe On 1 April 2018, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards... View Article

Commercial benefits

Catherine Helliker of Danfloor UK explains the many factors that specifiers must consider when selecting a high-performance commercial carpet The floors of any building, whether commercial or residential, will be the surface that has most impact from footfall as well... View Article

Take command of septic tanks

By January 2020, septic tank installations must be upgraded in line with new regulations. Here, Ann Boardman of Saniflo UK offers some tips to specifiers on how to prepare for the changes Septic tanks are found all over the UK,... View Article

Remaining a sustainable ally

Richard Hall of Reynaers UK explains how glass and glazing systems made from aluminium are helping a variety of specifiers improve sustainability and performance Sustainability is a ‘top-of-mind’ concern nowadays; it permeates all levels of society, from a micro perspective... View Article

SureSet’s Spectrum recycled glass paving range

SureSet Permeable Paving have recently sourced a new supplier for their recycled glass, meaning they can now offer an even wider variety of bespoke colours to suit even the wildest playground and creative paving designs. Their new supplier recycles glass... View Article

Why destroy perfectly good kitchen cabinets?

If existing cabinets and drawers are undamaged, and a kitchen layout is unchanged, then why not simply replace the doors and worktops at the very least? This is the message from Granite & TREND Transformations with new website granitetransformations.co.uk which... View Article

Metal Technology enhances student living at Capital Quarter Cardiff

Capital Quarter Cardiff student accommodation is a sterling example of premium architecture that is practical without compromising on quality. The project brings together an impressive collection of multi-functional systems from architectural aluminium systems’ company, Metal Technology. Located in the centre... View Article

Launch of functional partitioning website from Style

Leading moveable wall specialist, Style Partitions, has launched a new website aimed at architects, specifiers, contractors and end user clients. www.style-partitions.co.uk The new website features a whole range of benefits including the ability to view case studies by industry sector,... View Article

Style moves into new London partitioning showroom

Style is delighted to announce the opening of its brand new London showroom, showcasing the very latest in moveable wall systems. Conveniently located a short walk from Old Street Tube Station, anyone based in or visiting London can request to... View Article

Armourcoat on the menu for new Centre Point restaurant

Surface finish specialists Armourcoat have been specified throughout the VIVI restaurant, a new 1960’s inspired eatery opening in the Centre Point Building in London’s West End. VIVI promises to deliver traditional British food with an innovative twist. VIVI’s 290-cover dining... View Article

Introducing Königstone: Feel at home

Taking its name from the German word for “king”, Königstone was created in 2005 with the aim of providing quartz products of the highest quality for use as surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms. The brand was started by two business partners, who currently... View Article

A splash of colour in this SITY VIU

The new SITY sink and VIU mixer tap from BLANCO UK leads the style and innovation stakes for 2019. The large sink is joined by accessories, the SITYPad, a cool chopping board, and SITYBox, a caddy that hands inside the... View Article

dormakaba launches new MUTO sliding door system

Leading manufacturer of security and access solutions, dormakaba, has launched its newest addition to the MUTO range; the MUTO M 60 sliding door system. This innovative manual sliding door system offers simple installation, versatility and exceptional longevity, with a variety... View Article