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Armstrong Ceilings prove their metal for the Metropolitan Police Service

Wednesday, 11th April 2018

Metal ceiling systems from Armstrong feature on the redevelopment of New Scotland Yard. Custom metal ceiling systems from Armstrong World Industries have brought form and function to the award-winning transformation of that bastion of island security – New Scotland Yard.... View Article

Banker Wire creates a sense of transparency at Northwestern Mutual Tower & Commons

Friday, 16th March 2018

After three years of construction, the recently completed Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons in Milwaukee is now the second tallest building in the state of Wisconsin. Standing at 32 floors and 550 feet, this state-of-the-art tower houses 1.1 million-square-feet of... View Article

Armstrong Ceilings feature in university’s striking new library

Tuesday, 6th February 2018

Metal and mineral ceiling and wall systems are at Royal Holloway, University of London. A mix of metal and mineral ceiling and wall systems from Armstrong were specified for a new development at Royal Holloway, University of London, one of the... View Article

Could rubber be the ideal choice for your refurbishment project?

Thursday, 4th January 2018

While felt, fibreglass and mastic asphalt have long been the go-to roofing material for flat roofs, rubber roofing is looking to become a contender in the mix for flat roof material when it comes to housing refurbishment projects. There are... View Article

Kaldewei’s new Cayonoplan offers the perfect answer

Thursday, 4th January 2018

Kaldewei’s new Cayonoplan offers the perfect answer when it comes to designing a nearly flat shower solution. The enamelled Cayonoplan shower surface adapts to many different structural requirements. For instance, if adequate height is available it can be installed at... View Article

Composite: a revolutionary material set to take the construction sector by storm

Monday, 11th December 2017

Charles Taylor of Composite Prime, discusses the rise of composite materials, their benefits, and how they can be utilised in residential and commercial builds Composite materials are fast becoming a valued commodity with both trade specialists and consumers. Today, composite... View Article

The Curve in Slough has benefitted from precision steel bending from Barnshaws.

Three Barnshaws projects earn recognition at Structural Steel Design Awards 2017

Monday, 27th November 2017

Three landmark building projects supported by Barnshaws Section Benders have been recognised in the 2017 Structural Steel Design Awards. Sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association and Steel for Life, the awards recognised the Leadenhall Building in London, The Curve... View Article

Stretch Metal Ceiling Innovation

Wednesday, 8th November 2017

The Microsoft Innovation Centre in Mons Belgium is a further example of how Hunter Douglas Architectural Projects work with Architects and designers to help realise their vision. The three dimensional installation was based on a large abstract drawing that composed... View Article

Copper cladding helps rejuvenate Halifax Arts Centre

Monday, 30th October 2017

Halifax’s Grade II* listed Square Chapel Centre for Arts – once admired by John Wesley for its ‘utmost elegance’ – has undergone a £6.6 million extension and improvement programme using Proteus rainscreen panels and KME TECU materials. Proteus HR TECU... View Article

Create your own inspiration board using Guardian’s new online portfolio of glass projects

Friday, 27th October 2017

Guardian Glass is launching “Guardian Inspiration,” an online portfolio of projects that use Guardian glass. The intent of the portfolio is to inform and inspire architects, designers, cladders – and the glass community as a whole – to the endless... View Article

On a rainy Riyadh night 20 years in the future, the King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station serves the city as a valid response to, and symbol of, the city’s long term infrastructure development.

British firm appointed to oversee completion of Zaha Hadid designed futuristic Saudi Transport Hub

Wednesday, 25th October 2017

British based international building engineering firm Newtecnic has been appointed by main contractor, BACS Consortium, to oversee the construction stage of the advanced and highly complex facade envelope of the, Zaha Hadid designed, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Metro hub... View Article

Marshalls introduces new collection of concrete Landscape Furniture inspired by Brutalist design

Tuesday, 24th October 2017

Marshalls is pleased to introduce a new, modular collection of concrete Landscape Furniture inspired by industrial design. TENPLO combines a linear style with a solid form and angular geometry, with selected modules featuring a striking pattern relief detail that gives the... View Article

Polyolefin foams provide attractive solutions for thermal insulation of pipes in buildings

Monday, 23rd October 2017

Even as the world takes the path towards creation of more energy from renewable resources, the need for us to use less energy is our key priority. Wherever our energy comes from, we pay a price for it. It makes... View Article

Protecting cities against fire with advanced glazing

Thursday, 19th October 2017

Daylight-flooded spaces command a premium from tenants, but in the densest urban areas – where buildings are very tightly packed – it can be difficult to achieve. Not least because of the need to protect against the spread of fire.... View Article

Proteus cladding helps Goodhart spirit live on

Thursday, 19th October 2017

The refurbished Goodhart Building for University College, Oxford, shortlisted in the AJ Retrofit Awards, has transitioned into the 21st century with the help of Proteus HR cladding panels. Whilst the spirit of the original 1960s building is still there, Freeland Rees... View Article

Timber Frame is re-shaping the UK housebuilding industry

Thursday, 12th October 2017

Recent developments in the housebuilding industry look set to stimulate the market for timber frame construction. Housebuilding has proved the most buoyant sector of the UK construction industry for the past five years, its rate of growth only recently being... View Article

New light facade with natural clay tiles

Thursday, 12th October 2017

European Building Materials has launched Vidar, a clean and elegant lightweight cladding system using natural clay tiles. Fast and simple to install, this inexpensive system is completely recyclable and designed in accordance with Cradle to Cradle environmental principles. Designed in... View Article

Bison gets bigger with Forterra, as firm set to double its precast concrete offering

Tuesday, 10th October 2017

One of the most recognised names in precast concrete, Bison, is now part of Forterra, thanks to a £20m acquisition which sees the company grow as a leading UK precast concrete manufacturer, as it takes on nearly 200 Bison employees.... View Article

Arnold Laver unveils state of the art North London depot

Monday, 9th October 2017

Arnold Laver has expanded its presence in North London after opening a state of the art depot in Borehamwood, as part of a £1.5million investment that has initially created 12 jobs in the local area. Arnold Laver has completely refurbished... View Article

The Manser Practice specifies an elegant, high-performance Corian® facade for the new NGS Macmillan Unit at the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Manser Practice specifies elegant, high-performance Corian® facade for new NGS Macmillan Unit

Monday, 9th October 2017

When the NHS Chesterfield Royal Hospital commissioned a separate and dedicated cancer outpatient facility, the brief to architects The Manser Practice was to create a comfortable, modern and welcoming clinical environment in which the design would contribute to the therapeutic... View Article