When designing its new headquarters, the Sun-Air Aviation Group wanted an innovative building constructed from sustainable materials.

Ravago Building Solutions – one of Europe’s largest extruded polystyrene insulation (XPS) manufacturers – has launched Ravatherm App: a new free digital tool for architects, specifiers and members of the construction industry.

Wednesday, 04 March 2020 00:00

Hardwood or softwood – which is best?

When it comes to timber windows and doors, there is a common misconception that hardwood is always better than softwood because it is more durable and long lasting; this is not the case.

Rinnai is offering free audits for all hospitals and medical centres in order to maximise energy and financial efficiency in the delivery of hot water at the point of use.

Powdertech Corby’s Evolution shade, ‘Cracked Clay’, has been used to coat 900m2 of aluminium cassette panels for the roof and façade of phase 1 of new student accommodation at Warwick University. The new development, Cryfield Village, is built as a series of townhouse-style apartments and studios and will eventually house around 830 residents. The new buildings are fitted with photovoltaic panels that convert the sun's energy to electricity, supporting the University's aim to reach net zero carbon by 2030.

Ecodek has unveiled its new non-combustible aluminium decking system, Adek, at this year’s Futurebuild, which was held at ExCel London at the beginning of March.

Mapei products were directly specified by Transport for London through Mapei’s Development Manager Zane Robinson, with main contractor Oaklands Building Services. The project involved the installation of a complete reinforced breathable render system to the existing façades located along a busy road in front of Victoria Station, creating a distinct yet completely unintentional ‘prosecco glass’ style design.

At 600 acres, Central Park, Avonmouth, Bristol is a warehouse and distribution development, strategically located between the M49 motorway on its Eastern boundary and the A403 to the West.

A masterclass focused on the effects of noise on health – and its impact on construction – took place at London’s Business Design Centre last week. Hosted by Quiet Mark, the event featured a series of TED-style talks given by experts including Arup, and Saint-Gobain Ecophon, interior design expert and TV presenter Oliver Heath, and Enfield Speciality Doors.

Hardware is an all-important part of any window and door design. With glass being an increasingly popular material for use on external and internal projects, the hardware that holds it all together doesn’t just have a practical job to do.

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