In public places, adapted washrooms must cater for the whole population, not just individuals. Where space is at a premium, separate provision for people with reduced mobility is not always possible. The obvious solution is to specify washrooms with access... View Article

Hunter Douglas Architectural ceilings have enhanced a former magistrate’s court near London, which has been transformed into a landmark office building. Known as the Old Court House, the former Richmond Magistrates’ Court, a 1970s building of architectural merit, was acquired... View Article

Manufactured with an extruded polystyrene foam core and a special coating on both sides, JACKOBOARD® construction boards form an ideal base for tiling. The surfaces of the JACKOBOARD® system provide an extremely strong bond and can be used on virtually... View Article

Hand washing has become a pre-occupation for the nation. As the spotlight turns on our public washrooms, Carole Armstrong, marketing manager at DELABIE, asks if they are able to cope with the increased demand to maintain the nation’s collective health.... View Article

This revolutionary externally flush tilt & turn window is an ideal solution for any building project, as it has been specifically designed to prevent the framework from overlapping to give a more ‘flush’ appearance. The Sidey flush tilt & turn... View Article

Tourism businesses keen to get back to what they do best are investing in Kineprotect screens to keep customers and staff safe. Mounted on aluminium profiles and featuring stainless steel feet, the Kineprotect was chosen for the serving counter at... View Article

Geberit has extended its offering to housebuilders and developers following the launch of two newly named bathroom collections. The announcement marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Geberit in the UK. The new Geberit Select Collection offers developers... View Article

Bespoke staircase manufacturer Spiral UK has launched a new staircase design guide for architects, specifiers and homeowners planning a custom-made staircase. Download new staircase design guide The staircase design guide, which is free to download on their website, covers everything... View Article

Green-tech has announced the launch of a new product for the landscaping industry – the Tree Irrigator. The innovative Tree Irrigator is a slow-release watering bag for trees with a diameter of between 3cm and 20cm. It works by delivering... View Article

Max Halliwell and George Clarke discuss affordable warmth for UK social housing in the latest podcast episode. Listen to our latest podcast episodes on Social housing with Max Halliwell. Episodes include discussions with Ecodan Ambassador George Clarke and Rob Hicks... View Article

A modern building now has to excel in performance — reducing its environmental impact, being more energy efficient, aesthetically pleasing and meeting the requirements of the ever-more critical end user. Insulation is at the centre of sustainable energy and is... View Article

The Jam Factory in Oxford, once home to Frank Cooper’s marmalade business, now comprises over 1,000 square metres of modern office space and a separate café and art gallery. Located in the heart of the city close to Oxford train... View Article

Fastframe, one of Deceuninck’s leading commercial fabricators, has invested over £150,000 in a state-of-the-art Decoroc paint line for Deceuninck commercial windows and doors. The Decoroc line is the first of its kind outside Deceuninck’s head quarters in Belgium and, since... View Article

record uk has a number of automatic solutions to create contact-free, hygienic environments quickly to prevent the spread of germs and Covid-19 being transmitted via door handles and switches. Reliable and versatile, the record DFA 127 Swing Door Operator is... View Article

J&P Building Systems is pleased to announce that its popular ISOPRO® and ISOMAXX® range of thermally-isolated balcony connection products have recently been issued with a European Technical Assessment (ETA 17/0466). The document provides verification by UK and European building authorities of product... View Article