RIBA launches consultation on new fire safety guidance

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (18 September 2018) launched a consultation on a new RIBA Plan of Work for Fire Safety.  Following the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in June 2017, the RIBA has consistently called for... View Article

Opening the doors to a shoppers’ paradise

GEZE UK is opening doors to more shoppers at Glasgow Fort which has recently launched a third phase of shops and leisure facilities at its out-of-town shopping and leisure complex. With more than 100 outlets and parking for 2,500, Glasgow... View Article

Garador appoints new Managing Director, Neil Discombe

UK based garage door manufacturer, Garador, is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Discombe as their new Managing Director. Neil joins Garador with a solid background in Industrial Engineering with a Degree & Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Technology and... View Article

Housebuilder unveils plans for Greenan site

CALA Homes (West) has submitted a joint planning application for a proposed new housing development at Greenan in Ayr. The homebuilder seeks to create a high quality development of 62 homes, off Dunure Road, within the previously consented Greenan, Ayr... View Article

New board member appointed by Rhodes & Partners

A leading civil and structural engineering consultancy has announced details of a key new senior management appointment. Manchester-based Rhodes & Partners has appointed Dr Jennifer Capp PhD MEng as a director of the company, in a move which is part of a... View Article

Heathrow Airport extends Atkins’ Asset Replacement role

Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has secured an extension to its role as programme designer for Heathrow Airport’s £1.1bn Asset Replacement programme. The extension will see SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business advising on the replacement and repurposing of airport infrastructure... View Article

New South Bank show for Iso-Chemie Tape

Hundreds of new low carbon family homes under construction in Leeds city centre will be fully protected against the elements to thanks ISO-CHEMIE’s expanding foam sealing tapes. Windows and doors on more than 500 properties in the Climate Innovation District... View Article

IKO PLC appoints new group managing director

Global roofing, waterproofing and insulation manufacturer IKO PLC has appointed Anthony Carlyle as its new Group Managing Director. Anthony moves from his position as MD of IKO Polymeric where he has spent more than 13 years, having started the division... View Article

SterlingOSB – a work of art

Norbord’s SterlingOSB is ever increasing in popularity; and not just in timber frame kits where the beauty of the strands is covered. The “bare” engineered wood panel is now seen everywhere in retail displays, office refurbishments, restaurant bars and seating,... View Article

Tips for slip-proofing your premises

Slip, trips and falls are the most common accident reported in the workplace. The law states that: Employers must ensure the health and safety of all employees and anyone who may be affected by their work under The Health and... View Article

Aspen Pumps appoints Kelly Butler as Marketing Director

Aspen Pumps, the global pace setter in design, manufacture and distribution of condensate removal pumps and ACR ancillaries, is delighted to announce the appointment of Kelly Butler as Group Marketing Director. Kelly’s appointment underlines Aspen’s commitment to push towards the... View Article