16 April 2015

New glazing frame for pitched roof applications

Brett Martin’s new Marlon Clickfix RL glazing frame has been designed for installation on pitched rooflights and canopies The new frame can be used to provide a solution for freestanding rooflights, abutment rooflights and in-plane rooflights. Its suitability for both vertical and pitched applications allows architects to take advantage of different design opportunities. Clicking into[…]

  • 16 April 2015

16 April 2015

Space Air partnership with Barclaycard for flexible payment system

Space Air partnership with Barclaycard for flexible payment system Space Air flexible payment system By using Barclaycard Merchant Services (BMS) we can process transactions to any value with a limit of £100,000,000. This limit is determined by the credit limit you have negotiated with your credit provider. Get more from your card & save more[…]

  • 16 April 2015

15 April 2015

MDF panels used to create 3D feature wall designs

Medite Premier MDF panels were used to bring the contemporary designs to life Signbox, an architectural sign specialist, was contracted to construct several feature wall designs for UBM. The feature walls have been installed at the entrance to each floor of the media company’s new headquarters, which are located in Blackfriars, London. The decorative walls[…]

  • 15 April 2015

15 April 2015

Traditional cast iron style rainwater system used as period feature

Berewood Village’s new homes have been fitted with Brett Martin’s Cascade cast iron style rainwater systems The new homes have been built near Waterlooville in Hampshire, where a ‘garden city’ will eventually reside. When completed, the new Berewood Village will consist of over 2,000 homes, two new schools and two pubs, as well as office[…]

  • 15 April 2015

  • 15 April 2015

15 April 2015

Schöck thermal bridging solution at Canada Water Library

New Canada Water Library Schöck thermal bridging solution at Canada Water Library – 3,165 sq m library partly overhangs the lake and in style resembles an inverted pyramid Led by Southwark Council and BL Canada Quays Ltd, the Canada Water regeneration programme is a key part of the new town centre for Rotherhithe in London[…]

  • 15 April 2015

  • 15 April 2015

15 April 2015

Building envelope contractor invests in BIM

BIM will become mandatory for public sector building projects in 2016 The Building Information Modelling (BIM) process allows architects and contractors to create and share 3D graphical representations of models. Becoming increasingly popular, BIM is often used by architects to create designs; soon, it will become the norm to use BIM in all construction design[…]

  • 15 April 2015

15 April 2015

Multiprotocol fire control panels used in bespoke fire system

Advanced’s MxPro 5 fire panels were specified to protect the new complex in Bedfordshire Located in Bedfordshire, the new 362-acre Center Parcs site comprises a Village square, hotel and spa, along with a Subtropical Swimming Paradise and a lake suitable for watersports. To provide protection for the complex, Advanced’s MxPro 5 fire panels were specified[…]

  • 15 April 2015

14 April 2015

Eco self-build, structural challenges and the latest Election report

BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter Plus subscribe for free for the weekly online Buildingtalk newsletter Read this weeks complete Buildingtalk Newsletter Glenigan report on UK Election How will the UK General Election impact construction? Having survived the recession, the construction industry is now healthy but getting a little nervous[…]

  • 14 April 2015