Wednesday, 08 February 2017 00:00

Forbo introduces new Synergy collection

Forbo Flooring Systems’ Synergy collection brings together for the first time a selection of carpet tiles and Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) that have been specifically designed to work alongside each other. Available in a variety of modular formats, colours and textures, Synergy enables designers to create on-trend office interiors with an almost endless number of stimulating floor designs, whilst meeting the various demands of activity-based work settings.

John McMullan from EPDM roofing specialist, Firestone Building Products, discusses why sustainability needs to be part of a ‘built to last’ construction culture, and discusses the role of the roofing sector in driving better long-term performance from the fabric of a building.

Oak is the most iconic of British hardwoods for structural use, but do you really understand it and the available options, and crucially its benefits over imported oak? Tom Barnes of Vastern Timber explains.

A popular choice of balustrade material today is steel. Due to its versatile nature, it can be fabricated into a range of modern contemporary designs.

Wednesday, 08 February 2017 00:00

Paxton delivers integrated multi-tenant solution

St Patrick’s House, Cardiff, is a large commercial office site that is home to several businesses, with over 500 employees in total. The building recently underwent a complete refurbishment, including a contract to replace and upgrade the security systems throughout.

Wednesday, 08 February 2017 00:00

Air control aids vital biomedical research

Steve Skillett, Specialist Sales Manager at Waterloo Air Products, talks about the importance of air distribution and control for top biomedical research in the Francis Crick Institute.

Johan Özmen of architecture firm, ARKITEKTHUSET, explains how this large designer store exerts its presence through a strong architectural form clad in Nordic Royal golden copper alloy from Aurubis.

Michael Hiscock, Partner in the Construction and Engineering Team at Wright Hassall, talks to FC&A about navigating payment plans and schedules.

RendaClad has helped to transform one of Plymouth’s most important regeneration projects, the Trelawny Gardens housing scheme. The development has breathed new life into the former South Trelawny School site, creating much-needed, vibrant, energy-efficient affordable housing for rent and shared ownership in the North Prospect area of Plymouth.

Wednesday, 08 February 2017 00:00

Workplaces waking up to a world of possibility

A design revolution is taking place across offices and working environments everywhere, and glass has a key role to play in the workplaces of the future. Joanna Lush at Gx Glass explains more.

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