Dulux Trade: Helping you design leisure spaces

Since the pandemic, many architects and specifiers have been looking at ways to design and rejuvenate leisure spaces to win back and maintain clientele, increasing visitor numbers to the levels seen pre-lockdown. From active and motivational zones like gyms, to... View Article

No tanking required with a Kinedo cubicle

The British Standards Institute (BSI) codes of practice state that all substrates should be waterproofed before tiling using a ‘suitable proprietary tanking membrane system’. A wise measure given that tiles, grout, plasterboard and adhesives are not always sufficient to stop... View Article

Change of Legislation in the Building Industry

James Parker, managing editor of Architects’ Datafile, speaks to Jon Ducker, head of regulatory affairs at Kingspan Insulation. He reviews the recent changes in legislation covering building performance, and how they have positively affected the industry. He also offers some... View Article

Marmox Fireboards offer A1 rated fire protection to walls

Marmox Fireboards are a new A1 rated, fireproof, render board. Made using mineral stone wool. Building on the broad benefits of the widely specified Marmox Multiboard, insulation manufacturer Marmox is introducing a new fireproof board into its range. NEW Marmox... View Article

Terms of engagement with the circular economy

With project teams increasingly pursuing circular economy goals, the more stringent specifiers are looking for clarity on the types of recycled aluminium available. Gareth Evans from Technal UK explains the subtle but important differences in terminology How do you know... View Article

The medium rise of zinc

Jonathan Lowy from VMZinc explains how zinc, in the context of its long heritage as a familiar material on Parisian roofs, is slowly becoming in vogue in the UK for specifiers on mid-rise urban residential projects Zinc has a long... View Article

Maximising resources

How are you adapting to the ever-changing metals market? Simon Walker from SIG Zinc and Copper looks at how, as availability causes shifts in specification, architects need to adapt not only their understanding but also their designs As we move... View Article

Protect the future with aluminium facades

Simran Thiara from Sotech highlights the opportunities and reasons for building a ‘greener future’ with aluminium rainscreen cladding, as part of an environmentally-conscious approach to futureproofing buildings Sustainability is no longer a mere buzzword; it’s a global imperative towards carbon... View Article

Vent-Axia Scoops Ventilation Award at HVR Awards

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is celebrating winning ‘Commercial/Industrial Ventilation Product of the Year’ category at the prestigious HVR Awards 2023. Scooping the award for the Vent-Axia Sentinel Apex, the next generation of commercial heat recovery ventilation, the Sussex-based company... View Article

What is the difference between waterproofing and damp proofing?

In the construction industry, the potential for water ingress and water-related issues is a constant and essential consideration. Waterproofing and damp proofing are two crucial techniques that must be employed to protect buildings from the detrimental effects of water ingress.... View Article

Haddonstone products help recapture elegance of historic Ridley House

A substantial villa style property on the Suffolk coast, with an intriguing connection to the world-famous Koh-I-Noor diamond, has undergone a transformation after years of neglect with both Haddonstone dry cast and TecLite stone products being employed across the new-build extension and refurbishment elements to the... View Article

Casting cast stone in a new light

Devanshu Mudgal at Haddonstone explains why the durability of cast stone enables it to play an environmentally-responsible role in a wide range of construction projects For anyone who has stood and marvelled at the beautifully preserved floors within the 4th... View Article

Led by heritage lead

Victoria Ramwell from Kemper System explains the key considerations and advantages of specifying cold-applied liquid waterproofing for historical buildings M any older properties feature different roof shapes with flat roofs – typically seen on extensions, or over porches and dormers. Although... View Article

An air of concern

In the drive towards airtight buildings, to conserve energy and protect the planet, Roy Jones from Gilberts Blackpool warns that the industry is failing to allow users – and the building – their ‘right’ to breathe healthy air  Say ‘indoor... View Article