With the aim to encourage more participation in sport, Hackney Council has opened a new community facility, Britannia Leisure Centre. As part of a wider, mixed-use development in an inner-city environment, the different activity spaces were stacked vertically in an efficient…
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Conex Bänninger, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of valves and pipe fittings completes its UK team with two key promotions to guide them to future success. Ged Grimes and Lisa Cox, together boast more than 50 years of experience…
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Kingspan PowerPanel is a new generation of PV roof solution, combining a high-performance QuadCore insulated panel with an efficient monocrystalline photovoltaic panel in a single, factory-engineered product, creating roofs that truly work for the building. The importance of reducing operational…
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Standard and bespoke cold water boosting sets and integrated booster systems. The Aquaboost iBolt range of twin pump booster sets features two horizontal multistage pumps controlled by air-cooled variable speed frequency invertors mounted directly on the pump motors. The twin…
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New building regulations coming into force this year will require windows to be made even more airtight, says Andy Swift, sales and operations manager for ISO-Chemie. Changes to Part L of the Building Regulations which come into effect from June…
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Following the demand and success for its airtightness membranes, Wraptite and Procheck A2, The A. Proctor Group is launching two additions to its range of high-performance A2 fire-resistant membranes. Probreathe A2 combines breathability, good water resistance, fire resistance and airtightness…
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Soprema continually invest in innovative, future-proof products and solutions and frequently contributes to projects that form entire communities and offer residents everything they need, as the company explains here. Think of London City Island, which includes residential properties as well…
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Heating and renewables specialist OMNIE has once again developed an advanced solution to speed the installation of low build height underfloor heating (UFH), which also fits within its Tileover selection and offers significant cost savings. Further enhancing the established Ultimate…
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Something of an iconic London building in the world of brutalist architecture, the semi-circular Frobisher Crescent located above London’s Barbican Centre makes quite an impact. Originally designed as residential accommodation, in 1970 the building was turned into office space instead….
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The Northern General Hospital in Sheffield chose Yeoman Shield fire rated door protection systems to refurbish doors in the Radiology Department. Yeoman Shield’s directly employed fixing operatives, who have been assessed as being competent to install such passive fire-resistant products…
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An extruded aluminium baffle system was showcased in the UK for the first time, thanks to Hunter Douglas Architectural’s involvement in the refurbishment of a key Canary Wharf office building in London. 25 North Colonnade was one of the first…
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Kemperol Reflect 2K SF ‘Cool Roof’ System is a waterproofing membrane that can boost energy efficiency in buildings. The bright white formulation boasts a high SRI (Solar Reflective Index) offering LEED approval. The easy-to-apply membrane is solvent free, odourless and…
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The PanelStyle PVC wall and ceiling panelling collection has launched a new look brochure featuring two new ranges and a total of 13 new decors – offering an extended choice of stylish and waterproof decors ideal for the bathroom environment….
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Discover stunning Aluminium fascia and soffits designed to bring house exteriors to a whole new level with Yeoman Rainguard’s new Squareline range. Squareline is the new range of stunning Aluminium fascia and soffits from Yeoman Rainguard Manufactured from 2mm thick…
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Since its launch, the Wraptite® external airtightness membrane has been an incredible success and has been specified in a wide range of projects and applications. Now, Wraptite is being extended further with the introduction of Wraptite UV. Wraptite UV is…
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