Belfast Grand Central Station has welcomed its first passengers, with bus services now operating from the new multi-modal terminus, set to be the largest integrated transport facility on the island of Ireland when the rail platforms open later this month. The station sets a new standard for the forthcoming renewal of public transport infrastructure and connectivity across the island.

EJOT has provided more than 6,000 high performance mechanical anchors for the installation of the electrical services and public address (PA) system in one of the country’s most high profile new road tunnel projects.

Sapphire Balconies has successfully met the challenge of balancing striking architectural design with practical construction solutions for 101 Cleveland Street, a prestigious residential development located in the heart of London’s Fitzrovia.

Sliding doors have become a must-have in the era of new development for residential and commercial buildings. Due to the many benefits and visual appeal offered, architecture firms and developers now recommend including them when planning a building design. When considering what your door will be made of, however, an aluminium sliding door is the best choice for lasting and functioning well.

Early engagement between Peter Brett Associates, PRP Architects, and Berkeley Homes ensured that Sapphire could supply balconies that reflected the architectural vision and historical significance of the Huntley Wharf site.

Hines, a global property investor, developer and manager, has secured a resolution to grant planning approval from Southwark Council to build a new, landmark office and residential development at 18 Blackfriars Road. The approval, which was secured working with architect firm Foster + Partners and Lipton Rogers, allows Hines to breathe new life into a two-acre brownfield site that has remained undeveloped for 20 years.

A range of products from leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect has been specified and installed to help create energy-efficient and healthy homes by property development specialists Castell Group on a new affordable housing scheme constructed in Llansamlet, Swansea.

More than 120,000 EJOT Colorfast self-drilling fasteners have helped Kingspan to create a thermally superior, visually-appealing building envelope for its first purpose-built manufacturing plant in South East Asia.

Chelsea Homes , a stunning St George, Berkley Homes project in Central London offers European-style urban lifestyle with tree-lined avenues and meandering waterways.

Heavy duty LIEBIG Ultraplus undercut anchors, which are believed to be the largest mechanical anchors ever used in a civil engineering project, have played a key role in the construction of a bridge in East Anglia.

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