Material world

Following the enormous success of its first Product Specification Showroom which opened in London in 2016, James Latham has just launched its second showroom, this time in Manchester. Just like the London studio, the new Manchester facility reinforces Latham’s single-source... View Article

SageGlass® announces voice control capabilities for UK market

SageGlass®, pioneer of the world’s smartest electrochromic glass, announces that its dynamic glass is now able to be integrated with voice controlled speaker systems. Building occupants can now control the dynamic glass tint via simple voice commands to optimise daylight... View Article

Reynaers’ innovative training centre shortlisted for G Awards

Reynaers has been shortlisted for the prestigious Glass and Glazing Industry awards in recognition of the success of its dedicated Training Centre. Judges at the G18 Awards have shortlisted the leading aluminium systems company in the ‘Training and Development inititative... View Article

Fire Doors protected by Yeoman Shield

After carrying out a fire door survey, Warwick Hospital undertook measures to protect and refurbish the fire doors throughout their sterilisation unit with Yeoman Shield door protection products. Catering for the sterilisation requirements for all wards and departments within South... View Article

Steel contractor doubled the speed of construction

Bellapart developed, fabricated and installed the striking geometric facade that provides office workers with expansive views of the surrounding area and allows natural daylight into all floors of the building. Engineers specified Lindapter’s Type AF high slip resistant clamps for... View Article

Helping Grenfell Survivors Get Fighting Fit

As part of the BBC DIY SOS build to support the Grenfell community, Structura UK is proud to announce it has helped to realise the ambitious project to build a new Community Centre and a replacement Dale Youth Amateur Boxing... View Article

12 New Finishes Announced for Popular Wall Profile

Schlüter-Systems Ltd is pleased to announce the release of 12 new finishes for one of the manufacturer’s longest established profiles for tile and stone. The new additions further increase the range of metallic finishes available for the 6, 8, 10... View Article

Tenant fit-out at 180 Great Portland Street for SVC

AET Flexible Space engineers have just completed a Cat-B fit-out of underfloor air conditioning equipment on the fifth floor of 180 Great Portland Street for new incoming tenant, strategic communications specialist, Sard Verbinnen & Co.  The Edwardian building, originally built for... View Article

Brand new series of ‘Connector Solutions’

Introducing the brand new series of ‘Connector Solutions’ videos from Simpson Strong-Tie. Featuring their most innovative and popular products, the videos showcase unique product features, top tips and installation advice, making product information and technical detail more accessible than ever.... View Article

Welcome to the Dream Team Latexplan NA!

Mapei introduce Latexplan NA, a two-part, fast setting, smoothing and levelling compound to the ever popular ‘Dream Team’ range of levelling compounds. Latexplan NA is a two-part, fast-setting, moisture tolerant, cement based levelling compound, suitable for levelling differences in thickness... View Article

An Evolution in Colour

Powder coating has transformed the metal finishing world and made the use of metal, in all forms of construction, increasingly exciting for architects. Whilst high impact colour statements enhance many townscapes, the beauty of metal itself is making a resurgence... View Article