The decision by the British Museum to move a substantial part of its collection of historical artefacts from storage in London to a new state-of-the-art facility in Reading has led to a major fire-stopping contract for a specialist sub-contractor; featuring…
Read more
A four-acre site, originally part of the Ford Dagenham car plant, will provide a new home for 325 residential units in a series of five to ten storey apartment buildings. The Merrielands Crescent project is part of the London Riverside…
Read more
CUPA PIZARRAS’ H9 slates have been specified as part of a modern luxury housing development in Yorkshire. The company’s natural Spanish slates were chosen on account of their aesthetic value, long-term durability and competitive pricing. Set amongst the foothills of…
Read more
Recently, fencing expert Birkdale was contacted to supply its new Commercial DuraPost® to a residential fencing project in Stanley, Durham. With his previous timber fencing system proving ineffective against strong winds, homeowner Ian Young sought a system that would provide…
Read more
Cladspray Solutions, an on-site specialist spraying contractor, recently completed the preparation and coating of the interior walls, ceilings and metal beams of a private swimming pool. The chosen paint for this project was One Can from leading paint manufacturer, Bradite….
Read more
A host of industry-leading fire protection solutions from UK manufacturer, Advanced, have been installed to protect approximately 140,000 sq ft of Grade A office space at Westferry House, Canary Wharf. As a cornerstone office building situated at the western gateway…
Read more
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…
Read more
Passing an air tightness test was essential when Hunter Douglas Architectural was specified to provide ceilings for apartments being constructed within East Village on the site of the Olympic Village in Stratford, East London. East Village is a housing development…
Read more
The Saniflo Sanicubic macerator pump is breathing a new lease of life into a highly-acclaimed piece of British heritage – a replica of the famous ship, the Golden Hinde, known for circumventing the globe during the 16th century under the…
Read more
The smart glanded pump for HVAC applications in large buildings. The use of the highly efficient Wilo-Stratos GIGA2.0-I is recommended whenever large volumes of water have to be pumped to great delivery heads. The smart glanded pump offers many interfaces…
Read more
Introducing new technology into older housing stock is an effective solution for housing professionals who are seeking to tackle operational inefficiencies and rising maintenance bills – and enhance the tenant experience. However, it’s often the case that replacing ageing devices…
Read more
A 2021 version of the ROCKWOOL Red Book has been released, capturing a series of key technical updates to ensure that this interactive guide to stone wool insulation will continue to save specifiers’ time and make it simple to identify…
Read more
Launched recently, ‘The Tilebacker’ board manufactured by Marmox Limited, has been chosen by a specialist sub-contractor working on a very large residential property in Maidstone, to help create a total of five bathrooms and en-suite shower rooms. Locally based J….
Read more
For passive fire protection with added peace of mind, Sika’s Sikacryl® -621 acrylic sealant combines exceptional fire-resistance with the added benefit of providing acoustic insulation. The phthalate-free Sikacryl-621 acrylic sealant is incredibly flexible and can offer up to 4 hours…
Read more
The Braunstein Taphouse, home to award-winning Danish malt whisky, has been designed and built with the ability to be disassembled. Its waterfront location is deemed under threat from rising water levels in the future, which lead Adept Architecture to create…
Read more
