Flexing it with ARDEX uncoupling solutions

LISTEN HERE Two ARDEX Group uncoupling solutions have been launched to the market to provide contractors and architects with a full ARDEX floor tiling system. ARDEX IndorTec Flexbone VA and ARDEX IndorTec Flexbone 2E are two innovative uncoupling systems to... View Article

A viable sustainable alternative

There are multiple considerations when comparing polymer and aluminium windows, especially when it comes to sustainability, performance, and design flexibility. Here, Steve Tonkiss of REHAU addresses the debate head-on. As we approach government decarbonisation targets for 2030 and 2050, and... View Article

A panel discussion

With the market for wall panels growing, Lidia Cetrangolo of Multipanel explains why wall panels can be the sustainable option for bathrooms. Wall panels have been around for decades, traditionally used as an alternative to tiles in bathrooms. Thanks to... View Article

Radiating ‘carbon intensity’ benefits

Joanna Crown of WMS Underfloor Heating assesses the ‘carbon intensity’ of underfloor heating versus traditional radiator systems and explains why radiant technology ticks the boxes when it comes to embodied carbon reduction. There are many factors to consider when assessing... View Article

Homes UK 2022 is better than ever

Hailed by organisers as an “unmissable event for developers and sustainability professionals,” Homes UK returns on the 23-24 November 2022 to the ExCel in London Now in its eleventh year, Homes UK is claimed to be the largest free-to-attend conference... View Article

Senior’s tall order in Bristol

LISTEN HERE Senior Architectural Systems, the UK’s largest privately owned aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturer, has supplied the fenestration package for use on the tallest residential building in Bristol. At 26 storeys high, the residential tower block forms part of the... View Article

Every breath you take

Paul Williams from Domus Ventilation addresses the critical need to remove air pollutants from homes, and how the Healthy Homes Bill might just hold the key to unlocking cleaner air for all In May of this year, the Healthy Homes... View Article

Cradle to zero

Mike Vaczi from Soprema UK discusses how applying circular economy principles in roofing specification can help achieve net zero As part of the UK Government’s 2021 strategy to achieve net zero in the built environment (meaning the amount of carbon... View Article

Thinking outside the box

A revitalised former textile factory has been transformed into a modern office building, introducing a new mix of private amenities and public realm to Shenzhen in south eastern China. Jack Wooler speaks to Lorenzo Mattozzi of MVRDV on the brief... View Article

Writing a new history

Part restoration of a disused historic school and part new build, Museum Place sees Beyer Blinder Belle create a new residential and cultural destination in the heart of the US capital. Roseanne Field reports Situated in the Southwest district of... View Article

Crittall T60 is a Camden Classic

LISTEN HERE Crittall Window’s T60 Thermal Break System features as part of the £40 million renovation of the KOKO iconic music venue in Camden, London. Known as Camden Palace from 1982 until its 2004 purchase and extensive restoration when its... View Article

Vivid Solar Street Lighting

LISTEN HERE Vivid Solar Street Lighting provides high quality environmentally friendly, off grid, zero carbon, solar street lighting systems. In a world where global energy prices are soaring, there has never been a better time to change to solar street... View Article

The perfect interplay of quality, function & style

LISTEN HERE Finding green products that protect the building structure as well as the environment over their whole life cycle can be quite challenging. As net-zero and compliance with sustainable building emerges in the construction industry, XPS solutions with verifiable... View Article

Quantum Flooring a Winner in CFJ/CFA Awards

LISTEN HERE The CFJ/CFA Awards are always a highlight of the Flooring Industry calendar, giving those in the industry a chance to meet with, and celebrate, our colleagues from across the UK. This year, it was held on the 9th... View Article

XL-ent floor tiling with new BAL XL Floor One

LISTEN HERE BAL – market-leaders in full tiling solutions – have launched a new and improved flexible thick-bed tile adhesive for large format floor tiles. Replacing BAL Pourable One on its range, BAL XL Floor One is a significant upgrade... View Article