SIMONSWERK Specification of Hinges CPD

SIMONSWERK RIBA approved CPD on the Specification of Hinges will provide Architects with the technical knowledge for specifying the correct hinge for the right application. The presentation offers guidance on Door Specification, Legislation, Building Regulations, Fire & Safety in use,... View Article

Benif Interior Film on display at NEC

The NEC in Birmingham opened in 1976 with seven exhibition halls, now they have nineteen and hold some 500 events attracting over six million people every year. As part of their ongoing refurbishment programme, Benif Interior Film from David Clouting... View Article

Axim PR-7200 Series – full width panic exit

Emergency and Panic Exit Devices must provide an easy method of escape for building occupants in the event of a fire or other emergencies, as well as provide security against intrusion and burglary. Within these scenarios there are two types... View Article

Senior brews up a storm for Thwaites

High performance aluminium curtain walling and doors have been used to create an eye-catching façade for the new head office and brewery facility for Thwaites. The creation of a new two-storey office building, alongside the refurbishment of listed stable buildings... View Article

A sound specification for Bona Craft Oil 2K

Bona Craft Oil 2K has been specified for the restoration of the Beech floor in the world’s largest purpose-built recording studio. The work was undertaken by Bona Certified Contractors, CMT Wood Flooring of Birmingham, contracted to commercial fit out specialists,... View Article

DIY resin bound driveways made simple

SUDwell™ the Resin Bonded Slab Company were one of the first to offer resin bound surfacing solutions in the UK, and have unrivalled experience in the industry. Now SUDwell™ are using their vast experience to offer Resin Bound DIY kits... View Article

Longcliffe Quarries launch LONGFLOOR liquid cement screed

Revolutionary fast drying floor screed solution for domestic, commercial and underfloor heating applications Longcliffe Quarries are now supplying LONGFLOOR, a groundbreaking dry powder bulk binder for the manufacture of liquid cement screeds. The LONGFLOOR liquid cement screed system has major... View Article

New FlameOut building membranes for FR safety

FlameOut building membranes are a new range of materials developed by Industrial Textiles & Plastics (ITP), manufacturers with more than two decades of experience in flame retardant technology. The highest specification product in the range is FlameOut Breathe Class A,... View Article

Altro ensemble hits perfect note for music store

Altro Ensemble luxury vinyl tiles have been used in hi-fi and home cinema specialist Fidelity Acker & Buck’s flagship Hamburg store. The store concept includes six studios designed by renowned artist Margarita Kriebitzsch, giving Fidelity’s customers a realistic impression of... View Article

T. Gunning completes major renovation project at Fairfield Hall

T. Gunning Ltd, the Chartered Building Company specialising in interior/exterior refurbishment, has completed a major project to refurbish and renovate Fairfield Hall, a magnificent, historic building in Bedfordshire. McCoy Pearce was appointed on behalf of the management company to deliver... View Article

TREMCO systems a hit for old record factory car park

The redevelopment of a famous record factory to the west of London has included the construction of a visually striking multi-storey car park, where two high performance waterproofing and wearing course systems produced by tremco illbruck have been used to... View Article

London Bridge is safe and sound with Resiblock

As part of Network Rails £6bn Thameslink Programme the redevelopment of London Bridge Station started in 2013. With new paving installed, it was anticipated by Network Rail and main contractors Lorclon Ltd, that cleaning regimes would serve to remove the... View Article

Kährs Group introduces new designs at BAU show

Europe market-leading wood flooring manufacturer Kährs Group have introduced a range of new flooring designs during Munich’s BAU show in January. Innovative wood designs for 2019 were presented, including reclaimed-themed designs, ultra matt wood floors and a brand new ‘Boardwalk’... View Article

Maxwood completes No.90 Fetter Lane

Pendant bulb lighting overhanging concrete-effect vanity tops, against Italian-made metal splash backs provided plenty of wow factor on No.90 Fetter Lane. This project, completed with JRA Architects for CORE & Evans Randall Investors, shows what is achievable through close collaboration... View Article

Renderplas PVC shadow gap beads

Sleek minimalist shadow gaps create statement internal design elements, producing clean lines unimpeded by the traditional use of skirting boards, architraves and cornices. The features can be installed between walls, floors, skirting boards, windows, door frames and staircases throughout a... View Article

Premdor’s SoundSecure Internal Doorset

In need of an internal apartment entrance doorset? Premdor’s SoundSecure Internal Doorset boasts Secured by Design approval and offers up to 40 different designs. Created to meet the complex and demanding Building Regulations relating to apartment internal entrance locations, Premdor’s... View Article