The Great Mosque of Mecca is also known as Masjid al-Haram in the Makkah Province of Saudi Arabia. Also called Holy or Haram Mosque, it was built to enclose the holiest shrine in Islam, the Kaʿbah. The Great Mosque has... View Article

Head Teacher Ruth Burton at Packington Church of England Primary School knows how important it is to maintain a healthy environment for her pupils as they start their primary education. In light of Covid 19 and other winter illnesses circulating,... View Article

Euroform Product’s Versaroc® MPA1 sheathing board has been used in the construction of Europe’s largest living wall at Eden, Salford, which is set to be one of the UK’s most sustainable office buildings. Eden is a £36 million, 115,000 sq... View Article

A Leicester based company which specialises in waterproofing and the construction of high specification basements, as well as the upgrade of existing sub-structures, has made extensive use of products from the range of Triton Systems in creating a complex new... View Article

Changing trends in workspace design mean a growing need for technology that balances the demands of developers and occupants. AET Flexible Space – the global leader in underfloor air conditioning – UfAC – is responding by introducing a knowledge feast... View Article

Not often associated with residential projects, technical developments have extended the design scope of such systems. Mention curtain walling to any specifier or contractor and it’s an odds on bet they won’t associate the term with residential projects. However, technical... View Article

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has opened a new distribution centre in Leeds, giving customers in the north of the UK quicker and easier access to the company’s extensive range of waterproofing... View Article

Now you can with ONLEVEL’s ‘FLAMELESS’ Glass Balustrading Solution. The system (including glass) fully complies with Approved Document B December 2018, using A2,s1-d0 rated glass (2 panels of fully thermally toughened glass and a nanocomposite gel). Fully conforms to approved... View Article

Bjelin has continued to expand in the UK commercial flooring market over the past year, with its distinctive hardened wood flooring range. Now it has been featured on an elegant 250 square metre renovation project for design gallery Modernity in... View Article

JACKOBOARD® from JACKON by BEWI offers many benefits for self-builders who are installing wetrooms or bathrooms. JACKOBOARD® is a waterproof, weight-loading and thermally insulating construction board for use in all types of tiling jobs. Critically, because it is manufactured from... View Article

Established in the Netherlands in 1981, Dik Geurts stoves and fires are now produced by DRU, one of Europe’s leading fireplace companies. Soaring energy prices have provided a welcome boost to wood stove sales. Consumers are looking for cheaper and... View Article

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has provided intelligent fire panels to protect Alnmouth Friary, a Franciscan monastery overlooking the Alnmouth coastline in Northumberland. An Advanced MxPro 5 analogue addressable fire panel was installed in the Friary to provide industry-leading protection... View Article

When architect Daniele Sini bought Ravensbourne House with his partner, he was unimpressed with the poorly constructed, dingy, single-storey kitchen rear extension built for the previous owners. He explains, “We have young children, so we set out to transform this... View Article

Yeoman Rainguard, renowned throughout the industry for the manufacturer, supply, and installation of quality rainwater products, has launched two new product brochures.   The aluminium brochure showcases the highly commended XL and SL range of Aluminium gutters and downpipes and... View Article

Smart technologies are becoming increasingly prevalent in homes around the world. In the UK alone, there are 2.22 million smart homes in the UK. Similarly, businesses and organisations are now actively installing smart devices and networks to increase the productivity... View Article

Locking systems are an essential part of any building or real estate property. They’re the most basic form of access control measure and are necessary for the safety of a space’s occupants, items, and data. Architects need to understand the... View Article

Safety and security are the most significant concerns for parents when sending children to college or university. The news of mass shootings and violent crimes on campuses in the US is making parents think twice before sending their children to... View Article

Every commercial building needs a solid IT infrastructure to manage daily building traffic, security, and operations. Have you begun the planning process for your critical infrastructure? You must understand the latest information on best practices and new technologies. Keep reading... View Article

Social housing exists to help people struggling to make their rental or mortgage payments – which includes around 16.6% of the population in the UK. People living in social housing need assurance that they will have a decent quality of... View Article

Door entry management tech is a staple in any multi-family residential building, and cloud-based access systems dominate the social housing sphere. Resident safety is essential in social housing – are you aware of the latest security trends that can help... View Article