SIKA: INNOVATIVE SECRET FIX CLADDING SYSTEM HELPS CREATE CHECKERBOARD FACADE

For the creation of a new student accommodation building, architects wanted to create a building that provided visual impact. To help achieve this, they designed an impressive facade that comprised of four very different cladding materials. To ensure that unslightly cladding fioxings ditn spoilt the overall aesthetics an advanace secret fix cladding adhesive... Click Here to Read More

SAMUEL HEATH & SONS: DOOR CLOSER ENHANCES APPEARANCE OF ICONIC HOTEL

Perko Powermatic® concealed door closers have been used as part of the £220 million refurbishment of The Savoy, London, one of the world’s most iconic hotels. The capital city’s largest ever hotel restoration project has involved the rebuilding or redesign of all guestrooms and public areas, the introduction of an entirely new services infrastructure... Click Here to Read More

CHARTER LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE – INSPIRED SECURITY SHUTTER SOLUTIONS

Leading security shutter manufacturer, Charter Specialist Security are launching an updated website dedicated to the discerning architect/specifier – www.chartergroupuk.com. The site showcases the Charter-Integr8 security shutter range, including the 180BS Brise Soleil system for light and climate control as well as an innovative ‘vertical rise’ shutter, which..... Click Here to Read More

LIDO DIPS IN WITH DIMPLEX RENEWABLES

Swimmers at Chipping Norton’s award winning outdoor Lido have been enjoying the great outdoors and dipping into a pool that’s heated by Dimplex low carbon heat pumps, following a £140,000 grant-aided refurbishment. The popular community facility in the heart of the Cotswolds was rescued from the threat of closure by a campaigning group in 2003.  It’s now operated... Click Here to Read More

INNOVATIVE NEW FASCIA PRODUCTS FROM CONTOUR CASINGS

Contour Casings Ltd is a progressive organisation with a distinguished history in the design and manufacture of fascia and soffit profiles to almost any size or shape. This includes curved, bullnose and elliptical designs, and with the capacity to produce sections to match existing profiles. The square and rectangular profile ranges offer a traditional appearance to... Click Here to Read More

PASSIVENT HELPS TESCO ACHIEVE ZERO CARBON

A natural ventilation strategy designed, developed and supplied by Passivent Ltd, is continuing to help Tesco achieve a zero carbon footprint and BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating in its new eco stores. The latest ‘green’ superstore to open its doors and be aired by Passivent is at Berwick on Tweed- Tesco ... Click Here to Read More