Picture frame finish from Metalline
Metalline has worked closely with MTW Architectural to ensure that all materials were delivered on time and to exact specification for the recently done up Unit 25 Cambridge Science Park.
Makita launches new ratchet wrench
Makita’s has released a new cordless ratchet wrench which can be used on a wide range of applications while being ideal for accessing tight spaces, ensuring optimum efficiency and operator productivity.
An education in multitasking and innovation
The iconic 8,500m2 former Herman Miller factory on the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal in Bath has been transformed into a new School of Art and Design for Bath Spa University with the help of some innovative thinking by Structura UK.
Colour me any shade other than grey
Dare to venture beyond the grey? That is the challenge being thrown out by Gilberts, to brighten British buildingscapes, particularly where large banks of louvres are involved.
Structura brings Shakespeare’s first theatre back to life
Structura UK has completed an intriguing project at ‘The Box’ on New Inn Broadway in London, and it’s a project full of firsts!
NFRC publishes the latest edition of the ‘Blue Book’
This latest edition includes 52 detailed drawings, plus working calculations, and has been revised by the NFRC’s technical team, with the help of contributing members of the NFRC Sheeting & Cladding Technical Committee and other stakeholders.
Housing Secretary outlines plans to reduce multi-storey building threshold to 11...
Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, has announced new measures which go faster and further to improve building safety.
Vivalda Group sees its sales rise by 9% in 2019
The rise from £33.73 million to £36.77 million during 2019 is in despite of the continued gloom surrounding the UK construction sector that saw more than 22 contractors go out of business last year.
Wood effect powder achieves A2 ‘Reaction to Fire’ rating
Powdertech Wood Finish (PWF™), a popular architectural finish that can be applied to both aluminium and steel, has successfully demonstrated that, as tested, it meets all of the Reaction to Fire Standards for fire classification A2-s1,d0.
Gilberts takes data protection above and beyond- fast!
Completing a louvre screen in 50% less time than industry standard was just one of the challenges met- and exceeded- by Gilberts Blackpool for a major data centre extension project in Hertfordshire.