Once a building at risk, the iconic Grade II Listed Lighthouse building that neighbours Kings Cross has been cautiously restored into quieter and warmer office and retail space with the help of Selectaglaze.

Steve Thompson, MD of EOS Facades, a specialist in the design, manufacture and supply of a wide range of steel sections for panelised or volumetric off-site solutions, shares his views on the positive impact that BIM will have on today’s construction industry.

Keylex mechanical digital locks have been installed on the doors of the staff rooms and the first aid room at the new North Somerset Enterprise and Technology College campus, just completed by main contractor BAM Construction. The locks were supplied by Relcross via IRM of Yate, near Bristol.

Clement Windows’ bespoke EB16 steel window range has been chosen to replace the original single glazed fenestration at Harleyford Court, a residential building within Lambeth’s Vauxhall Conservation Area.

The University of Birmingham’s new Chamberlain Hall Student Accommodation is an impressive example of regeneration which is in keeping with the landscape as well as providing all essential capacity growth for the future. Consisting of 2 linked tall towers at 17 at & 21 stories and 5 “finger” blocks.

Thursday, 01 September 2016 00:00

GEZE takes the stage at leaf event

GEZE will be taking centre stage at an industry forum to discuss the latest developments in architecture across the globe.

Thursday, 01 September 2016 00:00

Home extensions reaching new heights

When you look at home extension projects, they can often take on the same form due to constraints from either budget, planning permission or even personal preference. However, creativity can still flair on even the simplest of residential projects.

Reflecting its growing involvement in the UK Passivhaus market, REHAU is set to be the Gold member sponsor at this year’s Passivhaus Conference and Expo, which takes place at the Business Design Centre, London in October.

Selectaglaze assisted in turning an old draughty court house into a warm and peaceful boutique hotel.

ISD Solutions, which has been manufacturing insulated panels and doors for cold room storage solutions for 70 years, is beefing up its manufacturing capability with a £300,000 investment to reduce outsourcing and improve total company efficiency.

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