Staying fit and healthy whilst having some fun can be a recipe for a long, healthy life. Happily, many local councils UK nationwide have embraced this doctrine. The council-run Eastern Leisure Centre in Cardiff had more than 250,000 users last…
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The new Laidlaw Library at the University of Leeds is an outstanding facility for undergraduate students, with social spaces, the latest technology, and more than six linear kilometres worth of books. The £16.1 million six-storey library, which can accommodate up…
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Wiring accessories have been given a 21st century update with Instinct, bringing genuine innovation to the electrical industry. With over 300 new wiring accessory products for commercial projects, the Instinct range has brought true innovation to a product category that…
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Drainage and wall kerbing, which make up part of a dairy, are important products that need consideration. To reduce costs, many may opt for these to be made out of concrete, however over time concrete dries out and is prone…
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If you would like to enhance the thermal, acoustic or security performance of existing primary windows in a Listed property or in a conservation area, then secondary glazing is often the only answer. However; with an increase in developments on…
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Long Rake Spar are leading suppliers of dried aggregate granules, sands and powders suitable for use within resin bound paving. Known for their innovation in product development they are celebrating their 150th anniversary this year with the introduction numerous new…
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One of the original grit bin manufacturers – Wybone – has taken a design that has served the market for 50 years and introduced a retro colour range to brighten landscapes across the UK. Available in four pastel shades, including…
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Ductile iron gratings on surface water drainage channels don’t necessarily need to be utilitarian in appearance with geometric slots or meshes. Inspired by the patterns made by water flowing down a stream, the surface design of the Hauraton METROPOLIS grating is…
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Bold and striking Rosso high pressure laminates from Abet Laminati is making a splash in a children’s washing and breakout area at St Helen’s Catholic School in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. As part of a beautifully-designed first floor extension by local architects…
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Sphera, from Forbo Flooring Systems, has been born out of a new state-of-the-art production facility in Europe. Utilising the latest production processes, Forbo has set a new standard in homogeneous vinyl flooring, achieving best in class dimensional stability, and excellent…
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With the responsibility of 14 leisure centres in the region, Fife Sports & Leisure Trust have the continual duty to keep their venues damage free and presentable to the public whilst keeping a close eye on the maintenance budgets. As…
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Multi-Tight 2K is a new, flexible, mineral based waterproofing product which has all the performance properties of older technology polymer-modified thick bitumen emulsions, whilst being “bitumen free”. Using unique rubber granulate filler technology Multi-Tight 2K has a crack-bridging capacity which…
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The main advantage of Composite Decking is that the boards are made from recycled materials making it the environmentally friendly choice. SAiGE Longlife Composite Decking boards have a composition of 95% recycled materials (50% recycled wood, 45% recycled plastics and…
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British designed and manufactured, Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers have become the specifier’s choice for a wide variety of projects thanks to the fact that they are totally invisible when the door is closed. Available in standard and Free Swing…
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Alumasc’s Derbigum waterproofing membrane is the only high-performance bituminous roofing membrane with a 40-year durability statement that also includes zero falls from the BBA (British Board of Agrément). Whilst other competitors’ may have durability statements that are typically for 20…
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