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12th October 2017
The latest information and innovations for the design, specification,
and construction of civic and public buildings and spaces.
 
 

GOWERCROFT PROJECT IS SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 STIRLING PRIZE

6a architect's innovative Photography Studio for Juergen Teller, for which Gowercroft Joinery provided bespoke windows and doors, has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2017 Stirling Prize. Gowercroft Joinery was appointed... ›››
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Forterra set to double precast concrete offering with Bison

One of the most recognised names in precast concrete, Bison, is now part of Forterra, thanks to a £20m acquisition which sees the company grow as a leading UK precast concrete manufacturer, as it takes on nearly 200... ›››
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Studor stokes up interest in Tec-Vent

Studor, a world leader in drainage ventilation and specialist manufacturer of Air Admittance Valves (AAVs), has updated the Tec-Vent fire retardant AAV. The original version, launched in 2003, was the first of its kind in... ›››
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Polypipe in the driving seat for major highways project

Polypipe has supplied some of its most innovative sustainable drainage and cable protection solutions as part of a multi-million-pound project to keep one of England’s busiest road junctions moving. Main contractor, Galliford Try... ›››
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RESIDENTIAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION WITH HEAT RECOVERY

The Airflow Residential Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery CPD provides an understanding of the latest Building Regulations relating to residential ventilation. It discusses the different system options available to comply... ›››
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KLOBER AIR-OPEN UNDERLAY TOPS PERFORMANCE RATINGS

Variable performance of vapour permeable underlays ultimately prompted the BSI to require supporting high level ventilation for such products. For roofs needing the highest standard of ventilation performance, Klober Permo® air, which is... ›››
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Air-Open Underlay

Ridgistorm-XL delivers benefits for £multimillion project

Polypipe has provided a complete water conveyance and attenuation solution for a new Keepmoat Regeneration residential development in Hull. Polypipe delivered a system that demonstrates how large diameter pipes can... ›››
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Viessmann named as 'Best Buy' boiler brand by Which? magazine

Survey by Which? finds Viessmann the most reliable UK gas boiler brand and “well-liked” by customers and engineers. Viessmann has been named as a Best Buy gas boiler brand by Which?, the UK’s largest consumer organisation... ›››
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THE ULTIMATE DEFENSIVE LINE-UP

Two great new preparations products from BAL. BAL tiling solutions have expanded their portfolio with two new preparation products to provide fixers, contractors and specifiers with strong and protected backgrounds for... ›››
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Mapei products for marble installation at prestigious hotel

Over 700m² of marble tiling with approximately 2 miles of brass inlay has been fitted using Mapei’s high quality ceramic and preparation products to the foyer and reception areas at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel, Mayfair. The... ›››
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Trojan Group’s fenestration hardware ahead of the game

Document Q, the latest addition to building regulations that covers security, came into force on 1 October 2015 and left many hardware products non-compliant. But Trojan’s core product range already met the requirements and put... ›››
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Schlüter Specification Insight: wetrooms fit for a Maharaja

We zone in on the complete wetroom solution provided for the Lalit Hotel, London-one of Schlüter-Systems’ grandest projects of 2016/17 and finalist in the ‘Listed Building (Over £5 million)’ category of the AJ Retrofit Awards 2017... ›››
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Perfect Wetroom
 
 
 
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