Cladding creates a calming appearance

The new state-of-the-art 65 bed Cygnet Hospital mental health facility in Maidstone has been clad in Abet Laminati’s MEG exterior grade laminate. Purpose-built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment, the hospital will... View Article

Daylighting takes off at Heathrow

Curtainwall Engineers and Kalwall distributor Structura has recently completed a challenging but fascinating ‘replace and refurbishment’ project at Heathrow’s T4. This in conjunction with Structural Engineers Webb Yates for a scheme designed by Pascall+Watson architects. The project proved so successful... View Article

Let’s get creative – Soundtect acoustics set you free

UK based acoustic solutions manufacturer and supplier Soundtect, recently announced the launch of their freestyle product range, a lightweight, semi rigid sound absorbing panel that can be used in a variety of design and interior solutions. What makes Freestyle so... View Article

Dresser adds precision

Dresser Mouldings, one of the UK’s largest bespoke timber manufacturers specialising in quality, bespoke timber mouldings, is now offering Sansin Precision Coat factory finishes. Sansin’s Precision Coat products have been developed to meet the demand for coatings that balance wood... View Article

New staircase impact sound insulation system from Schöck

In the UK, Schöck is best known for its market leading Isokorb structural thermal break range (thermal insulation); but in Europe, insulating stairs and landings against impact sound (acoustic insulation) has also been a high priority. This is largely due... View Article

BBA opens new office in Dublin

The British Board of Agrément, the UK’s leading construction products certification body, has opened an office in Dublin (BBA EU), creating employment opportunities in the city and allowing it to explore new avenues for growth outside the UK. The move... View Article

DIY resin bound driveways made simple

SUDwell™ the Resin Bonded Slab Company were one of the first to offer resin bound surfacing solutions in the UK, and have unrivalled experience in the industry. Now SUDwell™ are using their vast experience to offer Resin Bound DIY kits... View Article

Longcliffe Quarries launch LONGFLOOR liquid cement screed

Revolutionary fast drying floor screed solution for domestic, commercial and underfloor heating applications Longcliffe Quarries are now supplying LONGFLOOR, a groundbreaking dry powder bulk binder for the manufacture of liquid cement screeds. The LONGFLOOR liquid cement screed system has major... View Article

New FlameOut building membranes for FR safety

FlameOut building membranes are a new range of materials developed by Industrial Textiles & Plastics (ITP), manufacturers with more than two decades of experience in flame retardant technology. The highest specification product in the range is FlameOut Breathe Class A,... View Article

Kährs Group introduces new designs at BAU show

Europe market-leading wood flooring manufacturer Kährs Group have introduced a range of new flooring designs during Munich’s BAU show in January. Innovative wood designs for 2019 were presented, including reclaimed-themed designs, ultra matt wood floors and a brand new ‘Boardwalk’... View Article

Schlüter-Systems introduces statement designer shelving

Released at Cersaie 2018 and offering new possibilities for the creation of stylish features on tiled walls, Schlüter®-SHELF is a welcome introduction to Schlüter-Systems’ range of solutions for tile and stone. SHELF avoids the need to drill through finished coverings... View Article

Three join sales team at Vortice

The Vortice sales team has welcomed three new recruits; Colin McNally, formerly involved in passive fire protection and underfloor heating, Darren Clare who has a background in ventilation and Gary Williams who previously worked in the wholesale sector. Offering a... View Article

42 Berners Street development transforms Fitzrovia

Leading provider of underfloor air conditioning systems, AET Flexible Space has completed the supply and commissioning of underfloor air conditioning equipment at 42 Berners Street, Fitzrovia. The 27,300 sq. ft. building, part of the Berners-Allsopp Estate is a high quality... View Article

Mapei to exhibit at Futurebuild 2019

Mapei UK is pleased to announce it will be an exhibitor at Futurebuild 2019, located at ExCeL London, 5-7th March. As a company renowned for its long-standing environmental commitment in the manufacture of construction products, Mapei will be embracing the... View Article