24 July 2015

Advanced shower toilet installed to help young twins

DIY SOS’s latest Big Build project was completed for Jenny and Mark Corns, who thought they would never be able to have children. After rounds of fertility treatment and the devastation of giving birth to stillborn twins, the couple welcomed their daughter, Abigail, three years ago. Jenny fell pregnant again, and gave birth to identical[…]

  • 24 July 2015

21 July 2015

Assisted-access care suite installed at Telford College

Independence for disabled learners Recent research suggests that the number of disabled pupils is increasing: in England alone over 150,000 students have special educational needs, of which only 1.7% attend special schools. Clos-o-Mat’s assisted-access care suite is bigger than a conventional wheelchair-accessible toilet and it includes more equipment. For instance, a height adjustable changing bench,[…]

  • 21 July 2015

20 July 2015

Networking opportunities for kitchen and bathroom specialists

Taking place at UK Construction Week, Kitchens & Bathrooms Live is set to feature a wide-ranging seminar programme for installers, specifiers manufacturers and contractors. A ’Meet the Installer’ networking session will conclude each day of seminars, giving visitors the chance to meet and discuss new partnership and business opportunities. The show’s Kitchens & Bathrooms Hub[…]

  • 20 July 2015

16 July 2015

Advanced surface material used to create artistic landmarks for new hospital

Comprising 160,000 square metres of space and over 1,300 beds, the new South Glasgow University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Sick Children is the largest capital healthcare project in the UK. The £840 million development completes this year, replacing four of Glasgow’s older hospitals. To add the finishing touches, six art projects were commissioned to[…]

  • 16 July 2015

13 July 2015

Residence utilises Nordic White surface for discreet design

Architect, Egli & Partner, designed the west-facing residential construction, which discreetly blends into the surrounding properties, whilst standing out due to its wide recessed window façade. The two-story residence features bright open rooms and a minimalist design, defined by straight lines and a concrete-element staircase located in the centre. HI-MACS Nordic White The kitchen utilises[…]

  • 13 July 2015

09 July 2015

Disabled-access facilities now available on RIBA Product Selector

Clos-o-Mat supplies, installs, commissions and maintains the required and/or desired equipment under latest Building Regulations Approved Document M 2013, Department of Education Building Bulletins, British Standards and British Law. Clos-o-Mat’s toilets for school hygiene rooms, in addition to its Changing Places counterpart, are both available for specification through the Product Selector facility. All equipment required[…]

  • 09 July 2015

03 July 2015

Changing Places facility installed at The Millennium Stadium

Changing Places are bigger in size and feature more equipment than conventional wheelchair-accessible toilets, including an adult-sized height adjustable changing bench and ceiling hoist. The new facility means that anyone who needs the help of a carer can participate in Stadium events The facility is strategically located on Level 3, opposite Aisle 331, on the[…]

  • 03 July 2015

01 July 2015

Clos-o-Mat assisted-access living for social housing

Each bungalow features a host of assistive features and fittings, including level access throughout, wheelchair-wide doors, an adjustable kitchen and a fully-accessible wetroom – each of which is equipped with a Clos-o-Mat Palma Vita automatic shower wash and dry toilet. Each bungalow at Roeburn Way features a fully-accessible wetroom equipped with a Clos-o-Mat Palma Vita.[…]

  • 01 July 2015

30 June 2015

MIRALITE authentic retro-effect mirrors from Saint-Gobain

MIRALITE ANTIQUE and VERAILLES offer a subtle retro-appearance for interior schemes, ideal for applications such as large wall spans, busy public areas such as lobbies and staircases and for small decorative styling details and inserts. Miralite Antique is available in bronze, grey and clear finishes. In addition, MIRALITE ANTIQUE and VERSAILLES are produced using advanced[…]

  • 30 June 2015

17 June 2015

SBID announced for Kitchens and Bathrooms Live

Throughout the first three days of UK Construction Week, visitors to the Kitchens & Bathrooms Hub will benefit from a comprehensive schedule of workshops, panel discussions and debates, focusing on key issues facing the kitchens and bathrooms sector. Kitchens & Bathrooms Live will take place during the first three days of UK Construction Week at[…]

  • 17 June 2015