Friday, 10 March 2017 00:00

Levolux measures up in Mississauga

Residents of The City of Mississauga, near Toronto in Canada, were pleased when the Meadowvale Community Centre and Library re-opened in 2016, featuring a bright new solar shading solution from Levolux.

AET Flexible Space, leading provider of under floor air conditioning systems, is proud to have been part of the phased refurbishment of the historic building at 196 Deansgate in Manchester. Situated in the city centre on what is probably Manchester’s best known streets with close proximity to Spinningfields, the architecturally stunning building has a Grade II listed façade and has attracted significant interest by potential tenants to its 48,000 sq. ft. over five floors of Grade A office space.

Friday, 10 March 2017 00:00

Security Secondary Glazing

Hearing about break-ins or threats of terrorism has become a regular occurrence, which can be unsettling. Selectaglaze secondary glazing can provide an unseen level of security to any property. It creates a second barrier of protection from the inside that can prevent the most determined thief or protect the occupants from the effects of bomb blast.

£35 of rewards for every VELUX white polyurethane roof window bought this spring.

Dark and freezing cold mornings are tough at the best of times, but the weather can be particularly challenging if you’re working outdoors on construction sites or in houses under renovation. A heated office is a distant luxury for the tradespeople out there, but kitchen and bathroom worktop specialist, Maxtop, have pulled together some tips to ensure you survive the rest of the winter.

Tuesday, 07 March 2017 00:00

March 2017 issue

Wayne Hyde, Product Manager at Gledhill, the cylinder specialist, explains the importance of selecting the right cylinder for renewable installations and the options available for different energy inputs, even when space is in short supply.

The many benefits of incorporating Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) into new projects should make them an unmissable opportunity for architects and specifiers keen to design attractive developments in well-landscaped settings. Mark Goodger, Regional Technical Manager at Hydro International, explains more.

Buzzi & Buzzi – a leading lighting brand known internationally for its totally disappearing products in Coral – has provided the lighting for a private home in Switzerland, which has a panoramic view of Lugano Lake.

Sarah Evans, Head of Channel Marketing at Hansgrohe UK, explains why the company believes the key to a successful project is to consider lifetime costs.

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