Haddonstone stars in 19th century church restoration

A two-year project to repair and extend a popular Greek Orthodox church in Hertfordshire has involved a variety of traditional trade skills and conservation techniques, as well as the sourcing of materials to match the style of the existing structure.... View Article

On the move – decorative casings for transport hubs

When it comes to durable and decorative casings for transport projects, the extensive Encasement range has them covered. The high volume and constant footfall created by passengers, imposes specific demands on column casings and wall linings, as they need to... View Article

King Edward IV Multi Academy Trust – Case Study

Forming part of the King Edward VI Multi Academy Trust, are two Camp Hill institutions for Boys and Girls. As part of the campus there are a number of outdoor pitches to cater for a plethora of sporting activities. Despite... View Article

Hermetically sealed doors stop pathogens spread

James White of Record UK looks at the important role of cleanrooms and hermetically sealing door systems in healthcare environments – as well as providing useful guidance on their specification Patient wellbeing is of critical importance within healthcare settings and... View Article

A sound footing for learning

Schools are hubs of learning, yet the effectiveness of teaching depends on an often-overlooked factor. Michael Anderson of Zentia discuss the how the acoustic environment is crucial for optimal education, and the guidance available The quality of sound within a... View Article

The dangers of neglecting smoke control

One crucial aspect of building safety that is often overlooked is the maintenance and repair of smoke control systems. Tom Archer from Colt explores the hidden dangers and why proactive maintenance is essential As a responsible building manager, ensuring the... View Article

Include sensory sanctuaries

Catherine Helliker of Danfloor discusses harnessing the power of carpets for creating inclusive education environments suitable for all to use In the dynamic field of education design, the significance of creating inclusive spaces for neurodivergent individuals cannot be overstated. Among... View Article

Airing the economic case for natural ventilation

Ian Rogers of Gilberts puts the case for how ventilation can be carbon neutral as well as cost saving, for the benefit of schools’ bottom line and students’ air quality The need for Britain to get back on track in... View Article

Material Specification and Decision Making

Numerous considerations influence the selection of building materials, including aesthetics, performance, sustainability, costs, and a myriad of other factors. This survey endeavours to delve into the primary elements guiding Housebuilders’ choices regarding building materials, exploring how specific qualities and external... View Article

Elevating roofing standards in social housing

Wayne Chissel of WestWood Liquid Technologies, discusses the urgent need to improve roofing standards in the housing sector and the role of PMMA liquid waterproofing systems In the ever-evolving landscape of social housing, there is not only a pressing need... View Article

Outstanding Performance

With optimised flush geometry and hydraulics, Geberit’s WC system gives a 10 times better flushing performance than standard. And with Geberit’s new innovative, quick and easy, clever mounting solution, tests show that installation time can be cut by up to... View Article

Form, fit & finish with Pendock Linea building linings

Since the Pendock Linea name was first introduced used more than 20 years ago, for our HVAC perimeter casings, it has expanded considerably and now includes nine building lining and architectural finishing products ranges. In addition to perimeter casings, the... View Article

Be inspired by these completed residential projects

For those architects working on residential extension, renovations or complete new-build homes, searching for inspiration and ideas is just the starting point. To assist award-winning architectural glazing specialists IDSystems has captured three of their favourite projects on film, offering an... View Article

Vertical opportunities with creative structural integrity

Planted earth retaining walls with Betoatlas dry-build solutions provide the structure for the garden terrace. Grass Concrete offer retaining walls for road highways or the simplest garden or boundary walls. The Betoconcept range brings different shapes and styles to accommodate... View Article

Bring simplicity to your construction project

Take the opportunity to bring some simplicity to your construction project by choosing Aspex UK, the ultimate source for timber doorsets, risers, architectural ironmongery and access control. Specifiers, architects and project consultants benefit from finding their complete doorset package from... View Article