Mapei’s high-demand training dates revealed for 2020

Mapei has unveiled its extensive list of training dates for 2020, as part of plans to continually utilise its impressive training facility based in Halesowen, West Midlands. Following a successful first year of training courses at the facility situated at... View Article

Green-tech supply materials as part of £300m Leeds redevelopment project

Project: Quarry Hill Campus Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Client: Leeds City College Landscape Architects: Re-form Landscape Contractor: Howard Civils Product/services supplied: ArborRaft Planting System, Substrates, Geotextiles, Tree Grilles Overview Designed to be an important and integral part of Leeds’ vibrant... View Article

Fresh ideas for interior doors in 2020

As a new decade commences, professionals everywhere are seeking fresh inspiration for interiors, whether for commercial spaces or residential living. This desire for innovative performance and trend-setting designs is most notable when it comes to interior doors, whose influence upon... View Article

Sounding out 1950’s design

An intriguing new Milan styled Italian cafe has opened on Essex Road, Islington designed by well-known Italian studio Vudafieri-Saverino Partners. The 240 sqm ‘Latteria’ is inspired by Milanese culture and style with a warm and informal atmosphere in white and... View Article

SPSenvirowall EWI Systems recognised at INCA Awards 2019

One of the first developments of its kind to use SPSenvirowall’s RendaClad System has been recognised at a leading national awards ceremony including collecting a new award for the first time. Every year, the Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA)... View Article

Landlords – The 2020 deadline is looming

From April 2018, it became unlawful for landlords of privately rented properties (both domestic and non-domestic) in England and Wales to grant a new tenancy to a new or existing tenant on a property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)... View Article

Oxford North approved following ‘call-in’

The planning application for Oxford North, the £500 million new innovation district for the City, made by Thomas White Oxford, the development company of St John’s College, has been resolved to be approved after it was ‘called-in’ to Oxford City... View Article

Academy enhances corridors with the help of Yeoman Shield

MacMillan Academy, responsible for the care and education of 1500 11-18-year olds, undertook during the summer of 2019, a large project to further refurbish many corridors within its central building, with the help of Yeoman Shield wall protection products. As... View Article

Stannah powers access in London Bridge Station rebuild

Stannah Major Projects has installed 11 lifts as part of the Access for All requirement in the rebuild of London Bridge Station, a central London rail terminus and connected London Underground station, transformed from dated and chaotic into a multi-award-winning, 21st-century... View Article

A Stannah platform lift future-proofs a new home in Somerset

A first-hand experience by homeowners, Alan and Christine Wiseman Making your home accessible for as long as possible is becoming standard practice in the UK. It’s called future-proofing and it’s practical, efficient and affordable, which is why Alan and Christine... View Article

Specifying hardwood timber external doorsets

Our RIBA CPD seminar entitled Specifying Hardwood Timber External Doorsets has recently been updated and is available to architects and construction professionals. Learning Aims include information on fitting into Architectural Glass, challenges with maintenance, accessibility, door security, design features, and... View Article

Newton Waterproofing – Leading the Way

When a company has been leading the way for more than 170 years in any industry, you know it’s got pedigree. Not only does it show a consistent level of service, it also speaks of longevity and the ability to... View Article