Get tough with Arma metal pipe boxing

When external pipework needs to be concealed and protected against the risk of accidental damage or vandalism, Arma metal pipe boxing provides a tough and versatile solution that also improves aesthetics and adds a uniform finish to the project. In... View Article

Vent-Axia celebrates Global Recycling Day

Ventilation industry leader Vent-Axia is celebrating Global Recycling Day, which takes place on 18 March 2024. This year the theme for Global Recycling Day is ‘Recycling Heroes’. Vent-Axia is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has set clear sustainability... View Article

Retrofitting ageing pump systems offers energy savings

For the transition to high-efficiency, low-carbon buildings, retrofitting outdated heating, cooling and water systems can offer significant opportunities, writes Paul Winnett, operations director, Xylem UK The retrofit of ageing buildings with high-efficiency pumps and drives offers one of the biggest... View Article

APS bolsters its Downer rainscreen subframe solutions

Having recently celebrated 50 years of its unique reconstituted stone rainscreen, Petrarch, manufacturer Architectural Panel Solutions continues to innovate. In 2024 APS has considerably bolstered its Downer Framing offer – The Original Helping Hand rainscreen subframe solution – in order... View Article

Making acoustics work at the office

Tintagel House, located on the Albert Embankment in Vauxhall has had a dramatic makeover thanks to the interior design by Universal Design Studio and architects Stanton Williams. A former Police station for over 50 years and home to the flying... View Article

Top tips for building with structural timber

Structural timber really is a great option for selfbuild projects as it has a whole host of advantages over other building materials: it’s sustainable, economical, thermally efficient and can be constructed quickly. Here are some top tips to help you... View Article

High performance column casings for Porsche Preston

Decorative metal column casings, from the Pendock Radius range, are being used at the Porsche Centre in Preston, Lancashire, to conceal interior structural steelwork and add to the high quality interior of the two-storey main showroom and office area. Part... View Article

Domus Ventilation launches dMEV-NICO fan for new build homes

UK ventilation manufacturer Domus Ventilation has launched a new Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation (dMEV) fan, dMEV-NICO, to provide continuous background extract ventilation for new build properties. Designed to remove waste and moist air from a single wet room, such as... View Article

UHI Inverness Student of the Year

AN apprentice who mentored pupils and led the winning team in a sustainability challenge while studying and working night shifts has been named as UHI Inverness Student of the Year. UHI Inverness announced their student of the year winners to celebrate outstanding... View Article