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OMNIE new guide for developers

Friday, 17th February 2023

LISTEN HERE OMNIE, the British innovator in underfloor heating and renewable technologies, has published a Developers’ Guide aimed at helping housebuilders and property companies differentiate their projects in a crowded market place: ensuring their buyers enjoy the most comfortable and... View Article

Cut down energy bills this winter: a guide to multi-foil roof insulation

Friday, 17th February 2023

Lawrence Becker, Technical Director at YBS Insulation, explains why the qualities of thermally efficient, reflective multi-foil insulation solutions can save you money this winter. A quarter of heat is lost through the roof of an uninsulated home, that’s according to... View Article

Delta Membrane Systems launches new Basement Drainage Distribution Hub

Friday, 17th February 2023

The new warehouse in Harlow, Essex will serve the firm’s customers in more than 40 counties across England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Delta Membrane Systems Limited has invested in a new Pump Distribution Hub close to its Epping Headquarters to... View Article

NEW Earthborn paint swatches

Thursday, 16th February 2023

Earthborn is introducing a new approach to paint colour choices. Now, interior designers looking to specify an environmentally friendly paint will have access to a full set of 84 Claypaint swatches, comprising all 72 classic colours and the 12 Modern... View Article

Launch of world’s first solution for post tensioned balcony connectors

Thursday, 16th February 2023

Leading global lifting, connecting and anchoring company Leviat has launched the world’s first insulated balcony connector element for post tensioning applications, which can be used alongside its industry renowned range of Halfen HIT Structural Thermal Breaks. Hervé Poveda, Leviat’s Head... View Article

Specifying the correct loading bay – New CPD presentation from Hörmann UK

Thursday, 16th February 2023

Hörmann have announced the launch of their RIBA accredited CPD training course which covers the best practice guidelines surrounding the specification of loading bays. The new course is part of a series of presentations and seminars offered by Hörmann created... View Article

Award winning luxury house developer relies on Multiboard to build its bathrooms

Thursday, 16th February 2023

LISTEN HERE The latest development by one of the country’s leading luxury housebuilders is making full use of Marmox Multiboard’s benefits in converting a series of former agricultural buildings into half a dozen high specification homes. Maybanks Manor, Cox Green,... View Article

CaberShieldPlus flooring provides safe and sustainable working platform

Thursday, 16th February 2023

LISTEN HERE CaberShieldPlus, from West Fraser (Trading as Norbord Europe Ltd), is a durable, P5 flooring which features a permanent, waterproof coating on both sides. Almost exclusively preferred now to P4 boards – for both new-build and refurbishment applications, the... View Article

SALTO launches Homelok, an all-in-one smart access solution for residential living

Wednesday, 15th February 2023

LISTEN HERE SALTO Systems, a global leader in smart electronic access control solutions in the hospitality and commercial industries, is launching a groundbreaking new platform aimed at the residential market. SALTO Homelok is set to revolutionize residential living with its... View Article

Everything You Need to Know about Steel Windows and Their Real Benefits

Tuesday, 14th February 2023

Your home or property’s windows have several important functions – they offer just the right ventilation and let natural light in without letting cold or warm air out in the summer and winter, respectively. They also serve the purpose of... View Article

Ask the Architect: Marion Room

Tuesday, 14th February 2023

LISTEN HERE Marion Room, the new director running DMWR Architects’ Manchester studio, answers ADF’s questions on future plans to grow the practice in the north west, and her personal goals What made you want to become an architect? I was... View Article

Generating collaboration

Tuesday, 14th February 2023

The team behind a sensitive restoration in Bristol speak to ADF’s Tom Boddy about how they made the most of historic Victorian infrastructure to support workspace wellbeing and collaboration on a desirable riverside site The historic Grade II Listed Generator... View Article

Industry Viewfinder: The Future of Tall Buildings

Tuesday, 14th February 2023

Do tall buildings have a future, in the context of Covid and climate change? Designers of tall buildings sit at a crossroads – will such structures continue to be a major focus for investment in the difficult context that developers... View Article

Energy, Design & COP27: How can the construction industry keep up with net zero targets?

Tuesday, 7th February 2023

Following COP27, the construction industry’s continuing to ask – ‘How can we make a change, before it’s too late?’ David Harris of Premier Modular, discusses our progress towards net zero targets and the critical next step needed to ensure carbon-efficient... View Article

Mapei joins specification at state-of-the- art Sandwell Aquatic Centre

Thursday, 2nd February 2023

Mapei systems have been used to complete an extensive waterproofing and tiling project at The Sandwell Aquatic Centre in Smethwick, near Birmingham – venue of one of the largest international sporting events in 2022. The installation throughout the three pool... View Article

Gove issues six-week ultimatum to remedy unsafe cladding

Monday, 30th January 2023

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has given a six-week ultimatum to developers to sign a government contract to remedy residential towers with ‘unsafe’ cladding, or be banned from working in the sector. Developers have received legally binding contracts from the Department... View Article

The Island Quarter releases striking new CGIs of bioscience innovation facility

Tuesday, 24th January 2023

New images released today by the developer behind Nottingham’s The Island Quarter development showcase what the scheme’s next phase – a ground-breaking new bioscience facility – could look like. Designed by CPMG Architects, the plans include 245,000 ft² of high quality, flexible... View Article

Never come unstuck with West Fraser and CaberFix

Wednesday, 18th January 2023

The CaberFix range, which can be used with many of West Fraser’s panel products, comprises three glue types and two choices of adhesive tape; having been developed for a wide variety of applications and performance requirements. CaberFix D3 is a... View Article