£23 million Aldgate Square regeneration project
As part of a major £23 million regeneration project backed by the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL), Aldgate Square has been totally transformed.
Magply Boards Carry K-Rend Finish to Complete Exclusive Surrey Housing Developement
An exclusive residential development in Hambledon, Surrey, is making use of 12mm Magply boards, supplied by Elliotts Builders Merchants, as the carrier for a proprietary sprayed render system, as one of the main exterior finishes to a highly insulated structure based on the use of Structural Insulated Panels or SIPS.
Magply Boards Cover Superfast Steel Framing System
A cutting edge residential project in Essex is making use of Magply boards for both the internal lining and exterior cladding treatment to an innovative lightweight steel framing system, demonstrating the widely specified fire resistant product’s multiple attributes.
EQUITONE are excited to launch our brand new RIBA-approved CPD; The principles and design of rainscreen facades.
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A modern approach to solving the housing crisis
Andy Smith, Head of Business Development at Caledonian Modular, looks at why offsite and modular construction are the only way to solve the UK’s housing crisis.
Acoustically sound office design
There are a lot of advantages to open-plan office environments so long as the space is designed in the right way, with one eye on acoustics. Simon Boocock, Managing Director of CRL, looks at the benefits and possible solutions for creating a harmonious open-plan environment.
Top tips for creating a thriving workplace
To have an effective and nurturing workspace, a business must take into consideration three things: furniture, office environment and treatment of staff.
British Standards BS 5839-6:2019 –what’s changed?
The BSI’s recent update of the domestic fire detection and alarm system standard, specifically Part 6 of BS 5839, outlines the code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic properties. Here Ian Ballinger, Certification Manager for FireAngel, outlines the key updates for professionals.
Good things come in small packages
There are many reasons for buying a small house. While cost is commonly cited, for some, an excess of space is simply unnecessary, whether for having fewer personal possessions, a dislike for housekeeping or a desire to minimise one’s environmental impact. For one couple, a small house meant the opportunity to live in one of the liveliest neighbourhoods in Brussels: Flagey Square.
