Addressing the construction climate emergency

Tom Bovan of Armatherm looks at the carbon agenda in the light of 2020 and 2050 emissions targets, and how insulation advances are key to innovating in building envelopes to assist the sector towards its goals In recent years there’s... View Article

Groundworks for private pumping stations

When gravity drainage from a property is not possible, a pumping station is usually required to pump wastewater and sewage to the public sewer. David Johnson of Pump Technology explores the correct specifications for pumping stations For single or multiple... View Article

Looks that last

Matthew Brook of Moduleo explains how luxury vinyl floors can help to ‘futureproof’ a property According to the Hiscox Renovations and Extensions Report 2018, 53 per cent of homeowners have carried out home improvement projects in the last 10 years,... View Article

Finishes for the future

Steve Grimwood of Osmo UK provides an insight into the various benefits of wood flooring, and why specifiers should choose natural finish options Wooden flooring is a beautiful feature of any home, but it is important to understand that as... View Article

Getting rainscreen (bracket) details right

As rainscreens continue their popularity in both new builds and retrofits, David Fraser of SFS discusses the finer details behind these building envelope systems, and how correct bracket specification simplifies complex challenges There’s no doubt that rainscreens are becoming ever... View Article

Green-tech adds a touch of green to Edinburgh’s McEwan Hall

LISTEN HERE 🔊 PROJECT: Bristo Square, McEwan Hall LOCATION: Edinburgh CLIENT: The University of Edinburgh LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS: Ironside Farrar Ltd LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR: M W Groundworks PRODUCT/SERVICES SUPPLIED: ArborRaft Tree Pit System & Fortress Tree Grilles Bristo Square sits on part... View Article

An education in multitasking and innovation

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The iconic 8,500 square metre former Herman Miller factory on the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal in Bath has been transformed into a new School of Art and Design for Bath Spa University with the... View Article

Senior’s fenestration systems make a stand at The Strand

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Complementary and high-performance aluminium fenestration solutions from Senior Architectural Systems have helped create harmony at The Strand Hub, a new award-winning mixed-used scheme in Rochdale. Designed by Triangle Architects, the development has transformed a previously neglected area... View Article

Taking a leaf out of nature’s book

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Figurative knots and distinctive woodgrain configurations are both authentic and much loved wood characteristics, that are admired and sought after by specifiers everywhere. This desire for irregularity and a closer affinity with nature, has led leading interior... View Article

Wetroom specialist rolls out new tile mosaic range

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Designers and developers, as well as specialist bathroom and wetroom contractors all stand to benefit from the introduction of the new Slicedstone mosaics range on a roll, launched by Marmox (UK) Ltd. in liaison with a leading... View Article

SUN-AIR Aviation Headquarters

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Office headquarters, Billund, Denmark Architects: AART architects A facade with an eye-catching cloud and sky motif made from perforated sheets When designing their new headquarters, the Sun-Air Aviation Group wanted an innovative building constructed from sustainable materials.... View Article

Eurobrick make an impression on Borough High Street

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Brick slip cladding specialists Eurobrick have been busy in South East London recently, with their approved installers working on two redevelopment projects on the same road, the busy Borough High Street. At 218-220 Borough High Street, ML... View Article

Connecting the dots

Rupert Kazlauciunas of Zehnder Group UK discusses how technology such as AI assisted ventilation can tackle some of the housing sector’s chronic issues What connects net zero targets, smart devices, social housing, the UK’s housing crisis and healthy homes? All... View Article

Be proactive about gas safety

Bob Kerr of the Gas Safe Register reminds readers of the legal requirements associated with gas installation and maintenance, and highlights contractor management in the housing sector as vitally important to ensuring registration, competence and monitoring Among the array of... View Article