Why use a breathable paint?

Paint breathability measures how air and water vapour flows through its surface. Older properties were built using materials that were designed to promote this airflow. Using paint with a high level of breathability, with breathable building materials, avoids moisture being... View Article

Take an active approach to passive fire protection with Sika

Leading speciality chemical manufacturer Sika Limited is helping specifiers contain and control the spread of fire with its high-performance passive fire protection products for linear and penetration seals. Sika’s passive fire protection range has been specifically developed to restore the... View Article

Perfectly matched

A pedestrian traffic control system that complements automatic doors has been introduced by GEZE UK providing both safety and security.  PACE, Pedestrian Access Control Equipment is a range of speed lanes and turnstiles that offer an efficient control of pedestrians... View Article

Guiding the future of swimming pools

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Across Europe there has been a surge in the swimming pool sector. With many more people staying at home and foreign travel restricted both domestic and commercial pool manufacturers have seen a rise in new builds and... View Article

What’s possible with Marley Alutec Evoke?

We wanted to give you a quick overview of some innovative applications from the past couple of years. Modernist, award winning ‘Rock Lobster’ project on the Scottish coast Methodist Chapel renovation & self-build in Kent Sweeping curves of Magnolia House... View Article

Snickers Workwear High-Performance Jackets

Workwear – Protectivewear – Performancewear – Leisurewear. With street-smart designs for men and women, all Snickers Workwear jackets include must-have features that focus on fit and freedom of movement as well as using innovative fabrics that deliver long lasting protection... View Article

Parkside guides you through the power of pattern

Parkside is now taking bookings for virtual presentations of its RIBA accredited CPD that explores our relationship to patterns and symmetry. ‘An Introduction to Tiling Patterns’, is a RIBA accredited CPD presentation by design-led tile specification company, Parkside, that introduces... View Article

Quiet and Colourful Vinyl Floors

IVC Commercial has updated the Optimise 70 Heterogeneous Vinyl collection, bringing a quiet and colourful floor to projects demanding great acoustics, durability and low maintenance. Reducing impact sound by 19dB, Optimise 70 is a hardwearing vinyl floor that makes commercial... View Article

You can count on us

Knowing the true occupancy and the flow of people in and out of a store, office or building is now more important than ever. As the figures for COVID remain high and the need for Lockdowns and Tier restrictions continue... View Article

Lathams launches new A&D Specification Team

A new team at materials supplier James Latham will connect architects, designers and specifiers with the most innovative and exciting products on the market today.  Bringing together expertise and insight from around the company, the Lathams Specification Team has been... View Article