A derelict building on the edge of Northampton city centre has been transformed into a striking 21st century educational facility, thanks in part to mirror-polished, perforated panels from Proteus Facades. What was once the Royal Mail Sorting Office on Barrack Road, has now been redeveloped into an iconic school featuring a reflective Proteus SC Perforated Stainless Steel façade. After closing…
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One of the latest grand designs built by Lincolnshire based Belvin Construction has been named ‘Best Individual New Home’ at the 2019 LABC Building Excellence Awards. Barrow House, at Hatcliffe, is a bespoke, contemporary home that’s set within the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The house was designed by ID Architects in Grimsby and built by Belvin Construction.…
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Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has launched a brand new, sustainable underlay made from recycled plastic bottles. An eco-friendly alternative to PU foam, felt and rubber underlay, SpringBond is manufactured in the UK and made from 85 percent recycled fibres. Designer Contracts worked closely with the manufacturers to exclusively develop the underlay product for the new build market.…
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We’ve all experienced travelling in a creaky lift that sounds like it might not make it to its destination. It’s never a pleasant experience. And although no one wants to get stuck in a lift – it can, and does, happen. Here are five quick tips for what you should and shouldn’t do if you ever get stuck in a…
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Leading air-freshening innovator P-Wave® has launched a new fragrance diffuser range under its recently created PW-Aroma brand. Produced in partnership with manufacturer Carpex, the Scentaura range of fragrance diffusers are ergonomically designed, discrete and user friendly. “Ideal for anyone looking to offer an up-market experience in their venue, the new PW-Aroma Scentaura fragrance diffuser range features advanced micro-diffusion technology, operates…
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One of the greatest issues facing the wider recycling industry today is confusion – no one really knows what is going on. Here in the UK we have some pretty hefty recycling goals, and to achieve them there needs to be consistency and standardisation in the industry from the beginning to end. Organisations don’t have the power to change the…
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Quality disposables manufacturer and supplier, Herald has reported a spike in sales of its cornstarch cutlery, along with other products in its bidegradable range. The cutlery, which looks and feels like plastic, is natural and completely decomposable. Launched by the company in a bid to meet the growing demand for greener goods, it has enjoyed a surge in popularity since…
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Altro revisited Hillingdon Hospital, London, to see the lasting impact of products used to create patient-centred, healing, safe and homely environments in several departments. The Paediatric A&E was transformed just over three years ago. Architect and healthcare specialist interior designer Georgia Burt of GBS Health worked closely with the hospital, lead designers Oxford Architects and with Altro on the project,…
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Rinnai’s CPD courses on continuous flow hot water delivery units and systems have now been fully approved by the Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers (CIBSE). Four CPDs have been approved -: Excellence in Design of Continuous Flow Hot Water Delivery Continuous Flow Hot Water Appreciation The Regulatory Horizon for Hot Water Delivery ACOP L8 “Demand for all of our…
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Croydon Council have commenced a pilot scheme with Kensa Contracting to install a low-carbon fifth generation ground source heat pump system for its residents that will cut the cost to residents and the environment. The ground source heat pumps at the council-owned 10-storey block in New Addington will cut carbon emissions, help improve air quality, and save up to £300 per home…
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