Product Articles

Resiblock, and their ‘Legendary’ Resiblock ’22’, have been specified for Sealing Works for over 1,600m² of Concrete Block Paving at the new Rainbow Lane development in Peasey Hills, Malton, North Yorkshire. Resiblock ’22’ is to be used to prevent Paver... View Article

One of the latest hotels from the Premier Inn chain in Cardiff Bay is using bespoke ‘Polyma’ GRP column casings from Encasement to conceal diagonal structural steelwork that runs along the full length of the building, while adding a distinctive... View Article

Building regulations outlined by NHBC and LABC only advocate the use of austenitic stainless steel or PVCu beads in all external rendering applications, anywhere in the UK. Galvanised steel beads are no longer approved for external rendering in any situation.... View Article

Choosing  timber window and door supplier can be a real challenge. On the face of it, they are all offering similar things; ten year guarantees, a choice of colours, fancy hardware, different styles and sizes etc. However, there are a... View Article

Figurative knots and distinctive woodgrain configurations are both authentic and much loved wood characteristics, that are admired and sought after by specifiers everywhere. This desire for irregularity and a closer affinity with nature, has led leading interior timber door manufacturer,... View Article

Astrea Academy is a new-build and refurbishment project in the north-east of Sheffield, which in time will become one of the city’s biggest schools taking children from nursery age up to sixth form. With the expected levels of growth came... View Article

FREE half-day conference specifically designed for senior partners of architectural practices – keynote speaker, Peter Morris of AHMM. Employee Ownership – how it works in practice Tuesday 17th March – 8.30am-1pm – at National Self Build & Renovation Centre, Swindon... View Article

As well as its colourful naval history, including a daring raid on the English fleet by the Dutch navy, the Port of Chatham also faces regular assault by storms blowing off the Medway: prompting the designers for an apartment development... View Article

To support their range of liquid waterproofing products, SIG Design & Technology are working with EAP to exclusively supply their innovative LIQUIROOF insulation boards. This partnership combines their expertise on both the insulation and waterproofing under one package. LIQUIROOF interlocking... View Article

Protecting a wide range of environments, including public spaces, industry, offices, theatres, education centres and hotels, Alufire’s fire resistant glazing provides our clients with maximum safety and compliance – while delivering a stunning solution. Installed and supplied by our UK... View Article

Schools needing to increase their dining or sports capacity by September must act now if they are to meet planning and construction timeframes. Covered areas can be installed quickly and cost effectively and will transform the life of the school.... View Article

AET Flexible Space, the British-based underfloor air conditioning pioneer, has won the contract to supply its innovative underfloor air conditioning system to the renovation of landmark London building, Citygate House. Architects Stiff and Trevillion are leading the extensive refurbishment and... View Article

Stertil Dock & Door Products is widely acknowledged as a leading manufacturer and installer of loading bay equipment and fast-action doors in the UK. Products from the company’s range are relied upon by thousands of users in many industries including... View Article

Designers and developers, as well as specialist bathroom and wetroom contractors all stand to benefit from the introduction of the new Slicedstone mosaics range on a roll, launched by Marmox (UK) Ltd. in liaison with a leading adhesives manufacturer. The... View Article

Office headquarters, Billund, Denmark Architects: AART architects A facade with an eye-catching cloud and sky motif made from perforated sheets When designing their new headquarters, the Sun-Air Aviation Group wanted an innovative building constructed from sustainable materials. Using RMIG ImagePerf,... View Article

Launch of free technical support service for specifiers Detailed reference guide on fastener design and performance also now available Fixfast, a leading manufacturer and supplier of fasteners, has launched two major initiatives to support the correct specification of fasteners for... View Article

Exterior masonry is probably the toughest test of all for a paint. It needs to be durable and weatherproof, as well as good looking and not all masonry paints were born equal. Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint is a highly durable, breathable... View Article

Award winning hardware specialist VBH has expanded the greenteQ Coastline range of stainless steel pull handles with the addition of two new Oval profile designs. The stylish new Oval products offer an attractive alternative to the standard circular profile pulls... View Article

Manufacturer achieves certification in an impressive nine months. Armstrong Ceiling Solutions’ UK manufacturing facility has successfully migrated – in super-quick time – to ISO 45001 for its Occupational Health and Safety Management System. The migration, which took the mineral tiles... View Article

Successful Cornish Staircase Manufacturer Spiral UK have started production on bespoke stairs for a prestigious residential project in Kings Cross, London. The company that designs, manufactures and installs high end bespoke staircases has been contracted by McLaren Construction to work... View Article