One of the UK’s leading fibre bonded carpet manufacturers, Heckmondwike FB sponsored the Apprentice of the Year competition which took place at The 2014 Flooring Show in Harrogate recently. Apprentice Darren Simpson of Active Flooring ...
In the early 1990s the idea of Lifetime Homes was developed by a group of housing experts. They were concerned that many homes were inaccessible and impractical for a significant section of society, including the ...
With more than £150 million invested in the University of Lincoln and having the first University of Lincoln building on the Brayford Campus opened by the Queen in 1996, The Times Good University Guide has described it as ‘the most dramatic ...
The products of the Italian company selected for the furnish of the BIENNALE BISTRO Mornico al Serio, 07th October 2014 – The first participation of Pedrali at the BIENNALE INTERIEUR (Kortrijk, October 17-26) coincides with ...
EQUITONE [natura] has helped create a striking futuristic facade on the £16 million BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rated Pathology building at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.
Ten talented graduates have started work after winning a place on Wolseley UK’s Management Training programme. Over 1,400 applications – just one job for every 140 applicants – were received for the Management Training programme, ...
The grounds at Boringdon Hall Hotel, the seductive manor house in Devon, have recently been redeveloped. The premises boast a stunning new landscape consisting of beautiful paving supplied by world class manufacturer, Tobermore. Established in 1942, Tobermore supply a broad ranging ...
A blaze that destroyed a partially completed laboratory at the University of Nottingham provides a stark reminder of the risks associated with fires on construction sites. The fire started at 8.36pm on Friday 12 September, ...
IBI Group has completed a £4million refurbishment and expansion of the accident and emergency services at The Royal Oldham Hospital to include dedicated paediatric facilities. The redevelopment has enabled the hospital to serve growing patient ...
DUE TO rapid expansion, international wiring accessory manufacturer Contactum is to expand its UK facilities with new office and warehouse space at Croxley Green Business Park near Watford. Contactum, which supplies a range of electrical ...
Make sure you do not miss the launch of the most brilliant glass railing of all time: Easy Glass® Pro by Q-railing. A glass railing system has never been installed faster. Glass installation without screws, ...
Seneffe, Belgium – Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, will launch new high-end silicone building materials at Glasstec 2014 to dramatically increase the performance, energy efficiency, aesthetics and durability of ...
As part of an effort to provide the city with a premier lodging destination, Westin Cleveland Downtown went to great lengths to achieve its high levels of sophistication. The illuminated, eye-catching façade adorning Cleveland’s newest ...
A major retrospective on Hong Kong architecture to showcase the city’s expertise and experience in responding to the challenges of high density development and promote collaboration between architects in Hong Kong and the UK will ...
Pupils at a primary school in Croydon, South London, are guaranteed to have a bright start to their day after Supacord fibre bonded carpet and tiles from Heckmondwike FB were specified for the school’s classrooms, ...
Second Life Products Wales Ltd are a leading manufacturer and National distributor of 100% recycled plastic products. Our low maintenance outdoor recycled plastic products include Street furniture, fencing, lumber, signage, bollards and sheeting.
Now in its sixth year, the awards ceremony took place on September 25 at the Old Truman Brewery in London, where several cutting edge design firms transformed the building into a spectacular event space for ...
Around 10,000 sq m of RigiSystems CladScreen façcade system have now been installed on block 1 of London’s prestigious new Greenwich Square development. While utilising the CladScreen system, most of the panels were custom engineered ...
Energy from waste (EFW) is a growing industry and roofing specialists M.R. Site Services is having much involvement in this sector. One recent project has been at the Four Ashes project in Staffordshire managed by ...
POTENTIAL HIGH STREET AT MAYOR’S PARLOUR Architects and designers Barr Gazetas have been appointed by Christchurch Borough Council to masterplan possible enhancements to Christchurch Town Centre in Dorset. Alan Baxter Associates was the other master ...
Addagrip, the leading resin bound and bonded surfacing manufacturer, has teamed up with Netherlands based Flowresin Group to launch a stunning new range of interior flooring called PU Floor Green Line. The seamless floor collection ...
The UK’s premier lighting controls specialist CP Electronics has supplied a variety of lighting solutions for a new municipal facility, Somerstown Central, which has been constructed in the Somerstown district in Portsmouth. Specified by M&E ...
Following the unprecedented success of its Retailer Reward Scheme in 2013, Luxury vinyl flooring manufacturer Moduleo, is launching another exclusive incentive for retailers, which can earn them hundreds of pounds worth of Amazon vouchers. ...
Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Lancashire, has recently undergone an amazing transformation following a £16.5 million redevelopment project delivered by construction firm, Wilmott Dixon. Tobemore, the world class paving and walling manufacturer, are delighted to have been involved in ...
Two new buildings on the Bede campus at Sunderland College have been fitted with a networked lighting management system from CP Northern to ensure optimum use of lighting with minimum energy consumption and carbon emissions. ...
Specflue, a leading supplier of flue systems, woodburning stoves and renewable heat products, has received DEFRA approval for its most popular models of woodburners. Manufactured by Termatech – one of the leading suppliers of woodburning ...
A Sika Liquid Plastics waterproofing system has proved to be the perfect fit for one of Liverpool’s most historic office buildings, The Cotton Exchange. Registered Sika Liquid Plastics contractor and national concrete repairer, Grade 2 ...
Figures released today (1st October) reveal that, while 238,000 homes received planning permission last year, only 129,000 units actually started construction in the same period. Data from Barbour ABI, the chosen provider of the Government’s ...
According to leading aluminium systems supplier Schueco UK Ltd., the continuing upturn in activity in the UK building industry – particularly in respect of commercial properties – has led to an increasing demand for all ...
Northumberland National Park Authority, YHA (England and Wales) and partners, are celebrating today after plans for The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre were officially given the green light. Plans for the £11.2m initiative have passed ...
Established in 2004 and formally known as Blackhorse Car Sales, Lex Autolease Car Select in Oldbury has over 500 cars displayed in their showroom. The 2000m2 showroom space along with the 600m2 workshop space ...
DRU Fires is a long established European manufacturer of gas, wood burning and multi-fuel fires that was founded in the Netherlands in 1754. It has subsidiary companies in the UK and Belgium, and exports to ...
The LIA’s 2014 ‘Delight in Light’ competition has been won by Peter Iveson, a recent graduate of Dundee University with a strong passion for practical design. Peter’s design ‘Study Bright‘, offered an alternative, low running ...
Construction specialist Novus Property Solutions has built eight brand new affordable homes in Stoke-on-Trent, as part of a £900,000 contract with Stoke-on-Trent Housing Society. The Stoke-based contractor constructed the terraced homes, all with front and ...
National builders’ merchant Howarth Timber and Building Supplies continues to make a splash in the community, after sponsoring a fishing event for people with disabilities in South Yorkshire. The skills event, organised by the Masonic ...
Launched in April 2014, the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme for the domestic market has proven to be a big success for homeowner David Taylor from rural Northamptonshire. Mr. Taylor lives in a 300-year-old ...
Leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer has relaunched its website to make it even more intuitive for users. The new www.kawneer.co.uk does not just have a new look. Navigation has been streamlined to make it ...
The sustainability of paint systems is the latest subject to be addressed by Johnstone’s Trade in its new RIBA Approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar. Titled ‘Specifying Sustainable Paint Systems’, the new seminar provides architects ...
Work is drawing to a close on a landmark residential project which makes extensive use of leading architectural aluminium supplier Kawneer’s new lift/slide door. Kawneer’s AA®3572 lift/slide door was used at Redrow London’s stunning £46million ...
Leading bathroom distributor, Frontline Bathrooms Ltd, has made it easier for customers to browse its extensive catalogue through a re-design of its website and the introduction of a brochure app. The website re-design provides a ...
Backlit translucent polycarbonate cladding by Rodeca has provided a beacon of light for apprenticeship training. Some 1,800m2 of Rodeca’s 40mm PC 2540-4 wall panel has been used as rainscreen and internal skin on a new ...
The upgrade conversion of a 1964 brick and timber dwelling built by Mowlem (Scotland) Ltd involved an attic conversion, ground floor front and side extension, as well as a full height extension to the rear. ...
A brand new £1.2 million tennis centre has been opened in Portsmouth and is the first of its kind to benefit from LED lighting, all of which has been provided by Luxonic. Former British number ...
Hydrospares is aiming to be at the cutting edge of providing spare parts and accessories for Hot Tubs, Pools and Whirlpool baths. Our focus is on being the no.1 provider of not just the parts, ...
Glen Shee is the first product to be launched as part of Kingsmead Carpets’ Highland Fleece range. Glen Shee, a flagship product, is 100% British made and is now available from local retailers offering 20 ...
