Product Articles

Students at University of Salford discovered a new approach to being safe. Gilberts’ “ first of its kind” Series 60 damper were chosen by leading smoke control systems company Baiceir to protect the 14-storey Discovery Quay development. Some 26 dampers-... View Article

Dulux Trade recently reformulated its popular Diamond Matt product with upgraded features and improved sustainability credentials, helping the industry move towards a more sustainable future. Two new videos have been released to show specifiers that the new and improved Dulux Trade... View Article

Owatrol exterior wood paints are premium, matte, opaque finishes, fortified with Emulsa-Bond for superior adhesion on all surfaces, reducing the need for extensive preparation and priming. Owatrol’s Shed & Fence Paint and Decking Paint guarantee* long-lasting protection, without peeling and... View Article

With over 50 years’ experience in the automatic door industry, we at FAAC Entrance Solutions offer outstanding know-how and expertise, exemplifying our persistent dedication to delivering exceptional results. As the sole supplier of ASSA ABLOY Automatic Pedestrian Doors in the... View Article

In 2022, Tata Steel announced an ambitious sustainability commitment for its Shotton site. One of the bold short-term targets was to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 20%, with the ambition for Shotton to become carbon neutral well in advance... View Article

A fast-growing new timber building company based in Cambridge is supplying clients across the country with sustainably-built garden rooms which employ West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero as a primary material for fabricating the main structure and interior partitions. Okopod was established... View Article

The task of adding an extra floor to an apartment building in the heart of Brighton has seen the 12mm version of IPP Ltd.’s Magply boards employed in a variety of applications, both internally and externally: highlighting the well proven... View Article

Working directly with Kingsknowe Golf Club, Style was contracted to install two folding walls to section off parts of the clubhouse lounge and bar, adding greater adaptability to the internal layout. David Louden, Style’s director for Scotland said: “With around... View Article

Products from the range of Triton Systems have been used to waterproof a semi-buried single storey extension to an old listed farmhouse near Uckfield in East Sussex, with the specialist sub-contractor involved being a long-term customer of the manufacturer for... View Article

Schlüter-Systems, the market leading specialist in innovative solutions for tile and stone installations, has been offering support and advice to architects and specifiers for over 25 years. Today, this support includes RIBA approved CPD seminars, delivered by experienced Schlüter-Systems specification experts. The... View Article

A programme of works carried out at a Nottinghamshire hospital, just prior to Christmas, has seen a number of products from the FIREFLY™ range employed to upgrade the passive fire protection throughout the roof spaces, with the manufacturer providing site... View Article

Bringing nature into our urban landscapes is essential if we are to create sustainable liveable cities that are fit for the future. People like plants and they are vital for our wellbeing! 67% of people in a survey we commissioned... View Article

The Wraptite® external air barrier system from A. Proctor Group has been installed in combination with the innovative and unique Comfort Frame Internal Wall Insulation system to deliver impressive energy efficiency savings to a housing retrofit project. Comfort Frame’s IWI... View Article

After more than 20 years with ARDEX and over 10 years with BAL, Peter Bell, Managing Director, is passing on the baton to his deputy, David Hackett. Peter has enjoyed a stellar career with the ARDEX Group underpinned by his... View Article

A Mapei Polyglass waterproofing roof system has been used to complete an extensive renovation at Enfield Council Civic Centre. The project, completed by Alex Bennett Precision Roofing, spanned the link roof at the Centre and provided ungraded insulation, along with... View Article

In the realm of construction and building preservation, dampness can pose a significant threat to structures. To combat this issue, the use of damp proof membranes has become commonplace, and it is essential to employ effective damp proofing solutions to... View Article

In the face of the escalating global climate crisis, specifiers, contractors and end users are increasingly looking to reduce carbon emissions and find solutions which contribute positively to sustainable design and reduced CO2 emissions. Understanding these challenges, Forbo Flooring Systems... View Article

The owners of a large late-Victorian property in Surrey have completed the renovation and extension of their home by bringing style and light to the interiors through the installation of fully glazed steel-framed doors, supplied and installed by a member... View Article

St John’s Innovation Centre, a fully serviced office building situated Silicon Fen in Cambridgeshire, has undergone an extensive upgrade of its air conditioning system. The new Panasonic 3-pipe ECOi-EX VRF system was designed, specified, and installed by Pitkin and Ruddock... View Article

Gilberts has dived into the challenge of delivering a sports venue fit for international competition and evolving it to a state-of-the-art community facility to engage local residents. Sandwell Aquatics Centre was conceived for the 2022 Commonwealth Games with the intention... View Article