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Over 300 Spectus Elite 70 System windows were used in the construction of a new build retirement village in Chorley town centre A much-needed retirement development as part of a wider strategic masterplan Chorley Council commissioned a 65 apartment retirement... View Article

From April 2018, it became unlawful for landlords of privately rented properties (both domestic and non-domestic) in England and Wales to grant a new tenancy to a new or existing tenant on a property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)... View Article

MacMillan Academy, responsible for the care and education of 1500 11-18-year olds, undertook during the summer of 2019, a large project to further refurbish many corridors within its central building, with the help of Yeoman Shield wall protection products. As... View Article

Stannah Major Projects has installed 11 lifts as part of the Access for All requirement in the rebuild of London Bridge Station, a central London rail terminus and connected London Underground station, transformed from dated and chaotic into a multi-award-winning, 21st-century... View Article

A first-hand experience by homeowners, Alan and Christine Wiseman Making your home accessible for as long as possible is becoming standard practice in the UK. It’s called future-proofing and it’s practical, efficient and affordable, which is why Alan and Christine... View Article

Newton Waterproofing has exclusively partnered with RASCOR International to bring the Switzerland-based company’s unique RASCOtank system to the UK. Often referred to as the ‘White Tank’ engineered waterproofing system, the RASCOtank system ensures that the concrete acts as both the... View Article

GEZE’s automatic doors have hit just the right note in the development of a London building which is the new home of Universal Music. Two automatic circular sliding doors create a chart-topping entrance to 4 Pancras Square – one of... View Article

Profile 22 Optima windows were specified in the development of 26 one and two bedroom apartments in a retirement development in Upper Norwood, London. Lewis House is a development of 26 one and two bedroom retirement apartments in Upper Norwood... View Article

New research from quantity surveyors, Rider Levett Bucknall, has shown that the physical properties, specifically the enhanced thermal performance, of Kingspan Kooltherm K110 FM Soffit Board can allow installers to fit an additional 5.25 m² of insulation every thirty minutes when compared with the closest... View Article

RENOLIT EXOFOL PX Claystone is an exciting new development for exterior grade films. The soft clay colour is inherently sophisticated and a particularly versatile neutral shade for new build, period renovations or commercial applications. Importantly, Claystone is enhanced by the... View Article

A former hotel in the Polwarth area of Scotland’s capital is the subject of a complex conversion and reconfiguration project, where Marmox Thermoblocks have been specified by the project consultants to address the critical floor/wall junction within the new extensions... View Article

There are numerous supply-chain-related challenges facing the construction industry today, from various points of contact and complex financial protocols to lack of communication and trust. These problems can jeopardise construction schedules through delays and costly overruns. Here, Chairman Heath Hindmarch... View Article

Panels from global fire systems leader, Advanced, have been selected to protect the $18.8billion Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge – the longest open-sea fixed link on earth. A network of 31 ExGo gas extinguishant control panels have been installed as part of... View Article

The recent review of the flat roof design British Standard and Approved Document on Fire feature new design considerations for insulating flat roofs. Ensure your project requirements are being met by following Bauder’s guidance on achieving minimum U-values, thermal performance... View Article

RENOLIT ALKOREN Cubanit Grey Suedette Matt is a warm colour which is ideal for bathrooms and interior furniture. Finished with the popular Suedette Matt surface it has a distinctive feel with an aesthetically appealing finish. The mocha undertones create a... View Article

The design of spaces for children is intriguing because of the permanent influence it can have on them. A new online theme by Danish acoustic panel manufacturer Troldtekt explores through articles and expert interviews how good acoustics plays its part... View Article

High quality timber window and door specialist Gowercroft Joinery has developed an award-winning range of Heritage Windows designed specifically for listed properties and the conservation market. Revolutionary in their design, the new Winston heritage sliding sash and Richmond heritage flush casement windows are... View Article

A historic and archaeological treasure, the Royal Gunpowder Mills heritage site in Waltham Abbey, Essex, has been given a new lease of life with a stunning and sympathetic roof refurbishment. Consisting of listed buildings, ancient monuments and natural aspect features,... View Article

Nestling on the border of Dorset and Hampshire, sitting atop the cliffs at Highcliffe; is the Grade I Listed Highcliffe castle. It stayed a family home until the early 1950s when it was sold to become a children’s convalescent home,... View Article