Guidance billed as ‘a new bar for the design of future housing for an ageing population’ is reiterating the need for homes to be adaptable and ‘care ready’. One of the simplest means of ensuring that is met is by... View Article

Maximum Comfort. Minimal Height. Zero Hassle Uponor Minitec is a low profile underfloor heating solution (15mm build height), which is ideal for retrofit and new build applications. Bringing comfort to everyday living, it delivers the following key advantages in comparison... View Article

Consort Claudgen has launched the CRXSL wireless controller which is compatible with all Consort’s RX and SL heaters and allows multiple control of RX and SL heaters at the same time. It is mains or battery-powered and offers up to... View Article

Deanestor, one of the UK’s leading contract furniture specialists, has announced its expansion into kitchens for the premium build-to-rent and market sale housing sectors. Following its success in the manufacture and installation of high-quality kitchen furniture across a range of... View Article

When main contractor Galliford Try needed the perfect cladding solution for a new landmark development in Southampton, they knew exactly who to turn to for help – Aquarian Cladding Systems. The external cladding supplier’s Gebrik brick cladding system was the... View Article

Jedburgh Abbey, a 12th century Augustinian abbey located on the Scottish Borders, has selected the industry-leading MxPro 5 panel, from Advanced, to protect a rich heritage of treasures on display in its visitor centre. Founded by David I, King of... View Article

Altro is working closely with City of Edinburgh Council to enhance learning environments in schools by using the principles of biophilic design to increase wellbeing, calm and improve learning. Interior designer at City of Edinburgh Council, Lesley McMillan, has worked... View Article

As the trend for stylish, hard flooring options continues to grow, Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has added two new collections of Click LVT flooring from big name brands Amtico and Pergo. Suitable for commercial and residential installations,... View Article

The new TORMAX Hermetic automatic sliding door system delivers a high quality, technologically advanced solution for any location that requires an air-tight entrance, including operating theatres, quarantine zones, laboratories and clean rooms in both research and industry. Delivering unique, all-round... View Article

The Environment Agency (EA) introduced new rules regarding the discharge of treated sewage by systems installed and in use on or after 1 January 2015. If you have a septic tank you need to identify whether it discharges to a... View Article

Leading HVAC component manufacturer Flamco is celebrating the sale of its five millionth Flexvent air vent valve in the UK and Ireland. Selling around 200,000 of these units a year, it’s clear to see that these are essential components to... View Article

Leading flue and stove manufacturer, Schiedel Chimney Systems, has launched a competition to win the Isokern Garden Fireplace, celebrating the UK’s growing love affair with its gardens. Architects, Landscape Architects and Designers are invited to submit designs for an external living... View Article

The Wilo-Stratos MAXO offers greater efficiency, connectivity and comfort than ever before. It is the first pump which has an intuitive user interface – that makes installation and operation easier than ever before. The Wilo-Stratos MAXO also redefines system efficiency. By... View Article

Sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, P C Henderson, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Pocket Door Pro range of sliding door hardware. Available in standard, soft close, self-close, fire rated and automated variants – the new... View Article

Safe, robust and theft-proof, Romilly Primary School is now set for many maintenance-free years thanks to the work and market-leading guarantee from BMI UK & Ireland and its BMI Redland and BMI Icopal products. The school roof posed a tough... View Article

Senior Architectural Systems has added weight to its range of high performance fenestration solutions by developing its largest, strongest and most flexible aluminium door system to date – the new PURe® Commercial Door. The launch of the new PURe® Commercial... View Article

The passenger clearance building (PCB) at the world’s longest combined sea bridge and tunnel is using smoke vents and failsafe linear actuators from SE Controls Asia to help protect passengers and officials by ensuring escape routes are kept clear of... View Article

High specification curtain walling fabricated using Technal MX Grid system, has been successfully employed in the construction of a new science annex at the University of Manchester. Working alongside Dortech, the fabricator, Technal provided excellent energy and acoustic performance, while... View Article