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Fluctuations in temperature and moisture cause movement in the subfloor and result in cracks transferring to tile and stone coverings—or worse, cause a loss of bond between the covering and the substrate which can result in overall damage to the... View Article

SPSenvirowall is bringing a new Cavity External Wall Insulation System to market that not only provides the aesthetic appeal that architects and specifiers want, but also delivers significant benefits in lightweight construction with building regulation compliance for buildings up to... View Article

Ahmarra specialise in manufacturing and installing fire doors for healthcare facilities such as hospitals, health centres and care homes. Hospital fire doors often have a unique set of design requirements including certified fire performance, enhanced durability, accessibility, acoustic performance and infection... View Article

Colours have been used throughout history as an unspoken language understood by all humankind and are popularly connected to seasonality and to mood. Detail makes all the difference on tiling projects, which is why BAL – market-leaders in full tiling... View Article

Intelligent fire panels from global fire systems leader, Advanced, have been installed in a prestigious, £134million Central London office building. Situated in the prime London business address of St Paul’s Churchyard, the nine-storey commercial premises, Condor House, stands adjacent to... View Article

When it comes to keeping services in their local economy Bristol City Council (BCC) are right on the money. With a comprehensive housing stock and many, many residents relying on lifts to access their homes every day, BCC needs a... View Article

By Niall Deiraniya, general manager DRU Fires UK. Consumers are looking for ways to transform their existing fireplaces. And if they live in homes where there is no chimney, they are seeking solutions to create new fireplaces. The passion for... View Article

RCM are currently supplying a regeneration development in Canning Town, London with 100,000 sqm of their A1 non-combustible BBA certified fibre cement building board.  The project is one of RCM’s largest Y-wall orders to-date.  The Brunel Street Works is a... View Article

Green-tech has recently supplied 1000 sqm of John Chambers wildflower matting for a newly created Balancing pond on a new housing development. PGE Landscaping Ltd is a professional landscaping, fencing and grounds maintenance company working within the construction sector throughout... View Article

Kalwall® translucent cladding has helped the New Belgium Brewing company accomplish a raft of sustainability awards for its latest brewery on the East Coast of the USA. Specified by international architects Perkins + Will, the new brewery in Asheville has... View Article

Minimising energy use in buildings by improving building envelope thermal performance is increasingly important in the drive for sustainability and energy efficiency. And the prevention of thermal bridging is critical with structural attachments such as balconies. Ineffectual insulation at the... View Article

Mapei products have been specified for a structural repair project at the University of Essex in Colchester. The Reinforced Concrete framed podium that provides a link between the university buildings and a roof to the service roads at lower ground... View Article

A complete Schlüter-WETROOM system, along with a number of other Schlüter products, helped in the creation of a sophisticated wetroom at a luxury home in Esher, Surrey. The owner was embarking upon a renovation and extension of his existing home.... View Article

Blackheath High School, an independent day school for girls and part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) network, recently invested £18 million to provide new state of the art facilities including a new library and resource centre, and AET... View Article

Buildings are the sum of many parts and we need a full portfolio of materials to achieve the best outcomes in terms of, performance, sustainability, safety, durability, efficiency and cost. Since the new Building Regulations came into force on 21... View Article

For the prestigious redevelopment project at 21 Dartmouth Street, London, a premium occupant experience was essential to complement the enviable location. The installation of a TROX air conditioning solution, including TROX X-Cube air handling units (AHUs), and X-AIRCONTROL modules, with... View Article