Leading contract kitchen specialist, Commodore Kitchens, has completed the installation of more than 250 kitchens across five phases for Countryside Properties’ Aura Development in Cambridge. Here, FC&A takes a look at the project.

Metal ceilings are a thing of functional and aesthetic beauty. Offering designers full flexibility – whilst still attaining the necessary fire, thermal, acoustic and light requirements – metal ceilings are quickly becoming the mainstay in modern buildings; from commercial offices to airport terminals, railway stations to shopping centres. John Spicer, Technical Manager at SAS International, explains more.

Here Nick Cowley, Managing Director at the PVCu windows and doors manufacturer, Euramax, explains the different ways in which modular building can be used.

A fire starting on an apartment balcony can lead to significant damage to the apartment itself and adjoining units. Balcony fires and their all-too-common outcomes can largely be avoided by educating residents in fire safety and by designing buildings with balconies that minimise the spread of fire.

Alumasc’s Ben Green, Divisional Marketing Manager (Alumasc WMS & Alumasc Roofing), explains how Sustainable Drainage Systems including green roofs can be part of the climate change solution.