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How to make your work site more sustainable
Each business owner has a greater responsibility, now more than ever before, to make their place of work more eco-friendly. Global initiatives on carbon, recycling and plastic use are coming into force more and more and businesses large and small have an obligation to...
Bakers Timber Buildings creates exquisite, year-round garden rooms with MEDITE MDF
Bakers Timber Buildings specialise in manufacturing high-end, custom-made garden rooms to meet all manner of needs. The buildings can be used all year-round thanks to their insulation and durability – qualities they gain from two MEDITE MDF solutions: MEDITE TRICOYA...
New heating technology secures Excellent BREEAM rating for low carbon student block
A new five-storey student accommodation development opposite Goldsmiths University in London’s New Cross has achieved an Excellent BREEAM rating by using space-saving, state-of-the-art heating equipment. Walpole, which houses 87 students in cluster flats and...
ISO CHEMIE tape seals ground breaking new housing projects
ISO-CHEMIE’s high performance expanding foam sealing tape has been specified for an innovative project that could herald a new approach to building affordable housing. The ISO BLOCO ONE tape has been used to provide a high performance airtight, acoustic and thermal...
UK has nowhere near number of plastics recycling plants needed to deal with country’s waste, says Ecosurety
The UK is presently nowhere near ready to create the number of recycling plants required should the Government decide that all plastic waste must now be recycled on home soil, says market leading compliance specialist Ecosurety. The country will therefore need to...
The last straw: The hoteliers guide to reducing plastic usage
As momentum builds and pressure mounts for small businesses to reduce their plastic waste, the hotel manager of the UK’s greenest hotel shares her five top tips... The Green House Hotel is an award-winning boutique hotel located just a stone’s throw from Bournemouth’s...
Charcon’s Stonemaster triumphs at Salisbury Court
Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has successfully completed a significant delivery on the new £27m Salisbury Court student accommodation scheme in Edinburgh. Appointed by contractors McAleer & Rushe for UNITE Students,...
Forterra boosts brick production at Claughton and Accrington in line with housing market growth
Leading UK building products manufacturer, Forterra, has completed its £3.2 million investment at the Group’s Claughton brick facility in Lancashire, resulting in an increased capacity of over 5 million bricks per annum. Thousands of freshly made bricks at Forterra’s...
Safeguard’s Drybase Flex now in compact kit form
Safeguard Europe – a UK leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – has created a compact kit form of its Drybase range which is ideal for tackling smaller areas of hard-to-treat damp; or as a handy ‘on the van’ option for instant use. The...
Eurocell’s Lusso adds zest to conservatory styles
Eurocell has launched the new Lusso orangery-style roof system, which adds style and value to conservatory offerings and completes the Eurocell roof range. Comprising highline gutter and internal pelmet components, Lusso is a modern take on traditional roof...
Patent granted for Abode PRONTEAU 4 IN 1 mixer tap
Combining convenience with user safety, the Abode PRONTEAU 4 IN 1 mixer tap has been granted a patent for its technology which makes it one of the safest steaming hot water taps on the market. The innovation comes in the form of the Hotkey, a simple but effective...
Addagrip Resin Bound surfacing makeover for Skechers shoe shop, Seoul
When it came to planning the renovation of the existing Skechers shop, the architect selected resin bound surfacing in keeping with the sleek, contemporary shop design and fittings. A 3mm bespoke Silver blend resin bound system was installed onto the existing...