Limitless design possibilities with Trimo’s Qbiss One

Trimo, a leading architectural solutions provider, presents Qbiss One; a cost-effective, complete composite panel system insulated with mineral wool. Selected by industry leading names such as Mecanoo and Purcell Architects, Qbiss One is distinguished by its unique rounded corner and... View Article

X-Wood cladding creates superb refurbishment

Freefoam Building Products are proud to release a new case study featuring the PVC foiled X-Wood cladding range. This beautiful property in rural Leicestershire originally featured white wood windows and a wood clad annex. The present homeowners decided to update... View Article

Imperial Bricks shows new brick slip range at 100% Design

From 20-23 September at the Olympia London, Imperial Bricks will showcase its newly expanded range of handmade, wirecut and pressed bricks in imperial and metric sizing at 100% Design. Imperial’s brick slips or ‘brick tiles’ will also be on display,... View Article

Increased demand for renewable building product

Demand for Plaswood is on the increase as specifiers, architects, landscape designers, construction companies and many more realise the benefits of the sustainable, eco-friendly substitute for non-renewable materials such as wood, concrete and steel. Plaswood is strong, durable, waterproof, maintenance-free,... View Article
As part of the ongoing regeneration of Slough town centre, Barnshaws Section Benders has provided curved steel to support The Curve, the new cultural and learning centre: a project delivered by Slough Urban Renewal on behalf of Slough Borough Council. The steel forms part of the building’s façade, which delivers a truly modern aesthetic, intended to uplift the local area. As a result, the building has been awarded ‘Development of the Year 2017’ at the Thames Valley Property Awards.

Barnshaws put The Curve in Slough

As part of the ongoing regeneration of Slough town centre, Barnshaws Section Benders has provided curved steel to support The Curve, the new cultural and learning centre: a project delivered by Slough Urban Renewal on behalf of Slough Borough Council.... View Article
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Intumescent glazing seals

Mann McGowan manufactures a comprehensive range of glazing seals for fire resistance for timber and steel systems. In the event of a fire, the intumescent swells to form a seal within the glazing pocket and also reduces the risk of premature... View Article
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Pilkington Planar™ entices readers to one of USA’s busiest libraries

Project: Elmhurst Public Library, Queens, New York Client: The Queens Library Network Architect: Marpillero Pollak Glazing installer: W&W Glass, LLC Main contractor: Stalco Construction The fundamental role of glass in the built environment is to allow light into spaces while keeping the elements out. But it... View Article
AGC Glass Europe is innovating with a new solar control product: Stopray SilverFlex. This highly reflective solar control glass offers architects and developers the perfect solution in terms of reflection, transparency, solar control and aesthetics.

New high-tech glass for visionary architecture

AGC Glass Europe is innovating with a new solar control product: Stopray SilverFlex. This highly reflective solar control glass offers architects and developers the perfect solution in terms of reflection, transparency, solar control and aesthetics. Two major benefits in one... View Article
The restoration and conversion of Oceanic House, an Edwardian building in Trafalgar Square, comprises 6 lateral apartments and one duplex penthouse on the top two floors. These two, three and four bedroom apartments are immaculately finished to the highest standard, including Hakwood herringbone flooring.

Herringbone wood flooring helps give a new life for Oceanic House

The restoration and conversion of Oceanic House, an Edwardian building in Trafalgar Square, comprises 6 lateral apartments and one duplex penthouse on the top two floors. These two, three and four bedroom apartments are immaculately finished to the highest standard, including Hakwood... View Article
HMG Paints has partnered with Applied Graphene Materials (AGM) to develop and commercialise Graphene containing coatings

HMG Paints begin graphene coatings tests

HMG Paints has partnered with Applied Graphene Materials (AGM) to develop and commercialise Graphene containing coatings for a variety of industries. Graphene, discovered at The University of Manchester in 2004, is primed to revolutionise the materials world, and the two... View Article