“Repetition and recollection are the same movement, only in opposite directions; for what is recollected, has been, is repeated backwards, while repetition proper is recollection in a forward direction.” Søren Kierkegaard (Danish philosopher, 1813-1855 A.D.) It is said that we... View Article

Formica Group launches a refreshed range of designs with its Formica® Door Collection. The Formica® Door Collection encapsulates a refined selection of eye-catching colours and wood decors and tactile surface finishes into high pressure laminate (HPL). HPL is the perfect... View Article

Nottingham University’s Energy Technologies Building (ETB), a showcase £6.5m research centre, which brings together world-class experts in energy research, has chosen ALUCOBOND® A2 from 3A Composites GmbH, finished in Sakura 917 from its spectra colour series for its cladding. Designed... View Article

With increasing pressure to specify building systems offering clearly defined sustainability, the use of materials that embody recycling as an inherent feature is becoming increasingly significant. Aluminium as a key building component is now used across a wide range of... View Article

Providing yet another facade solution for Coleg Cambria, one of the largest colleges in the UK, TECHNAL aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling have been specified and installed at the college’s flagship Yale Campus – the sixth Coleg Cambria site... View Article

Original Crittall windows have been replaced and upgraded on the main street frontage of one of Leeds’ most historic quarters. Briggate is a pedestrianised principal shopping street in the city centre containing many historic buildings including, tucked away from view... View Article

British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to announce that it has been named as a finalist in the prestigious HVR Awards 2021. The company’s COVID-19 Support Campaign has been shortlisted for the ‘COVID-19 Innovation Award’. As the nation locked down,... View Article

Siderise has launched a suite of new passive fire protection products specifically engineered for masonry facades, making it easy for specifiers and developers to choose the right protection for their buildings. Designed to meet the specific construction challenges and requirements... View Article

Considering in the developed world, around 90% of our time is spent inside – something that’s been exacerbated in recent times by the COVID-19 pandemic – it is more important than ever to assess wellbeing whilst indoors, and the recently... View Article

The Black Marble kitchen is a sleek addition to Keller Kitchens‘ range of beautiful kitchen designs. Matt surfacing and black décor in the kitchen has enjoyed a resurgence recently. As this kitchen with a real luxurious feel shows, black features and... View Article

Committed to innovation, APS has been leading the rainscreen industry for 50 years with its premium quality engineered stone facade ‘Petrarch’. Today it boasts a comprehensive, fire resistant solution with Downer, the original Helping Hand framing system. What’s more they’ve... View Article

JCB has announced the first Stage V reduced swing model in its growing X-Series crawler excavator line-up. The 245XR will compete in the 22-26 tonne reduced swing market, with a focus on exceptional levels of operator comfort, stability, productivity, efficiency... View Article

Introducing the 5 year Caleffi warranty on selected Thermostatic Mixing Valve & Pressure Reducing Valve models. The 5 year warranty includes popular models such as our Series 5213 Merchant Thermostatic Mixing Valve and 533H Pressure Reducing Valve. The Caleffi Series... View Article

It’s been a challenging time for social housing landlords during the COVID pandemic, especially with vulnerable residents shielding, making home repairs difficult. At the same time, landlords have seen a rise in disrepair claims made through the Homes (Fitness for Human... View Article

Selfbuilders are increasingly looking at renewable systems to provide heating and cooling in their homes and air to water heat pumps are proving a popular route to travel for many. Air to Water Heat Pump (AWHP) systems – monoblocs or... View Article

When it comes to durable and decorative casings for transport projects, the extensive Encasement range has them covered, whether it’s an airport, train station or bus terminus. Our column casings and building linings have been developed to meet most transport sector... View Article

The superior aesthetics, offsite craftmanship and precision of Keystone Lintels’ pioneering brick slip system has ensured the façade of a luxury apartment complex in Buckinghamshire is in keeping with its exemplary architectural design. Located on one of Beaconsfield’s premier roads,... View Article

The requirements of Section 106 now mean that planning applications will most likely need to include sustainable transport solutions. Integrating car clubs into new developments could be the answer. The pressure is on for housebuilders to provide high quality, sustainable... View Article