March 14, 2022
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Rooflights and Zinc Roofing
Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers some advice on the use of rooflights in zinc roofs....
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March 14, 2022
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How To Use Bathroom Pods for Multi-occupancy Buildings
In this article, James Stephens, Managing Director of one of the UK’s leading bathroom pod specialists, Offsite Solutions, looks at some of the trends in specification and design....
November 3, 2021
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The Power of LVT Flooring
Flooring is one of the biggest surfaces in a building and it plays a multitude of roles. From contributing to the overall look and feel of a venue, to providing...
October 18, 2021
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PIR Provides Durable, Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Insulation Materials
A building’s thermal performance is determined by the quality of the insulation installed within its fabric. Due to their strength, reliability – and from an installer’s point of view –...
July 2, 2021
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Providing the Key to Convenience and Security at the University of Hull
Student living presents some very complex and specific security considerations for specifiers. It’s important that students feel safe and secure, particularly as most will be living away from the family...
July 2, 2021
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Are Glass Partitioning Systems Here to Stay?
There are many aspects of social distancing during the pandemic that are likely to become obsolete eventually, but glass partitions in public-facing environments may well remain, as CRL Europe’s Managing...
June 9, 2021
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Architectural Louvres: Balancing Design with Performance
Andy Moul, Technical Manager at Construction Specialties (CS), looks at factors which need to be taken into consideration when specifying external louvres as part of a building’s ventilation solution....
June 9, 2021
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The Importance of Smart Lighting in the Workplace
Public sector buildings often suffer with outdated legacy lighting systems that can compromise the safety and comfort of employees and service users, as well as being expensive and inefficient to...
May 10, 2021
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NHS Highland Unit Receives Enhanced Protection
A new NHS forensic examination unit is now even better protected from bacteria – and more welcoming to patients – thanks to Dulux Trade Sterishield Diamond....
March 4, 2021
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MODULAR SOCIAL HOUSING WITH A GRAND DESIGNS-STYLE AESTHETIC
A stylish aesthetic has been achieved for a well-received affordable housing development in Newhaven, East Sussex, thanks to specialist corrugated fibre cement sheeting being applied to modular apartments....
February 9, 2021
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COVID-SAFE TOUCHLESS WASHROOMS IN EASY REACH
The importance of touchless washroom technology has long been recognised for its benefits in respect of hygiene. However, COVID-19 has brought forward the mainstream adoption of these products. LowEnergyHandDryers.com explores...
January 6, 2021
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OPTIMISING HYGIENE IN PUBLIC WASHROOM AND KITCHEN FACILITIES
Here, Elina Enqvist-Twomey, Category Manager at GROHE UK, shares a series of solutions for public washrooms and kitchen facilities, some hygiene hot spots in public buildings....
January 6, 2021
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REDUCING TOUCHPOINTS WITH HANDS-FREE DOOR HARDWARE
One of the key current building challenges is how to reduce touchpoints throughout a site. Here, Richard Bromley, Business Development Director at the ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware Group, outlines the...
December 1, 2020
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Making the Public Housing of Today, Sustainable for Tomorrow
Grant Sneddon, Product Manager at roof window manufacturer VELUX, shares his thoughts on how products, such as roof windows, can be a vital element in creating the sustainable public housing...
December 1, 2020
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A Question of Heating
The residential housing landscape is changing, and for social housing providers there will be a lot to consider when it comes to selecting the best low-carbon heating and hot water...
December 1, 2020
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Simple Water-saving Options Offer Significant Impact
Simple water conservation methods introduced through toilet flush and fill technology can create significant reductions in use of power. Adrian Hibbert, from leading UK toilet solutions and water management manufacturer...
November 12, 2020
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Building Safety Bill Makes All Accountable
Ges Wallace, Managing Director at Evac+Chair International, discusses the draft for the Building Safety Bill and what it could mean for the future of our built environment....
November 12, 2020
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What Will the New Regulations Mean for Housebuilders?
In August 2020, the UK Government announced that homes, hospitals, schools, shops and offices would be given automatic planning permission, with the aim to facilitate quicker development of buildings. Here,...
October 9, 2020
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Hitting Carbon Reduction Targets in the Public Sector
Selectaglaze reveals why fitting secondary glazing to council-occupied listed and heritage buildings could dramatically lower U-values, reduce energy use and improve acoustic insulation....
October 9, 2020
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Can Plastics in Construction Be Sustainable?
Roland Jackson, Commercial Director of roofing, waterproofing and insulation specialist, Soprema, discusses the issue of plastics in the construction sector....
