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Thanks to a new Virtual Reality (VR) initiative by market leading tiling systems manufacturer, Schlüter-Systems, architects and specifiers can now tour the company’s state-of-the-art UK headquarters from the comfort of their own chair. Designed by Lewis and Hickey Architects, Schlüter-Systems’... View Article

Lunax, recently acquired by Vetrotech Saint-Gobain, is delighting architects throughout the UK. With the addition of this new solution, Vetrotech Saint-Gobain has enhanced its range of systems in line with the growing architectural trend of combining building transparency, design and... View Article

A year after Grenfell the task of safeguarding tower block residents remains one of our greatest urban challenges.  UK specifiers and building control officers who can no longer turn to desk top studies for reassurance on safety performance are now... View Article

ARP Ltd has today announced the launch of their photo competition. All you need to do is take some quality images of any ARP products which have been fitted and send them into ARP. Products can be gutters, fascias and... View Article

The Arch London is a majestic boutique Hotel situated in one of the most distinctive of London districts, Marble Arch. The hotel cleverly blends Georgian architecture and inspired contemporary touches. It preserves many of the original period features, but also... View Article

The new, 22,000-seat Banc of California Stadium has opened to the public. Located in Los Angeles, California, the Gensler-designed, state-of-the-art stadium will host Major League Soccer (MLS) games and be the home of the Los Angeles Football Club. Amenities include... View Article

Projects specifying Ketley Brick products have achieved no less than seven short-listings in the prestigious Brick Development Association (BDA) 2018 Brick Awards, which recognise excellence in design and construction using brick. Nominees for the Refurbishment, Innovative Use of Clay, Outdoor Space,... View Article

As part of the ongoing support to the Grenfell community, Abet Laminati and Formwise are proud to have helped realise the ambitious DIY SOS Grenfell project to build the replacement Dale Youth Boxing Club and new Community Centre. Abet donated... View Article

Independent verification of sustainability credentials for fire resistant glass range As part of its ongoing drive to become a key partner in sustainable construction schemes, Vetrotech Saint-Gobain has issued an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its Contraflam 30 range. Verified... View Article

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®, 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 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

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

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

Williams & Burrows Heritage Repair Ltd are specialists in the repair and maintenance of historic buildings. Based in Devon – with over 50 years’ experience, they were the ideal contractor for the refurbishment of St Michaels and All Angels Church, a... View Article

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

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

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