CRL Calacatta Quartz

CRL Calacatta Quartz: the perfect choice for a York Victorian home.


In the historic city of York, a Victorian house has been transformed into a stunning modern home with the help of CRL Calacatta Quartz. The couple who bought this charming Yorkshire residence envisioned a spacious, light-filled ground floor, and with the expertise of The Main Company and the architectural prowess of Studio DH, they brought their dream to life.

by CRL

Dural wall tiles

Custom powder coated trims.

Hoffman Tiling & Bathrooms, New Romney, Kent is a trade member of the Tile Association, they worked in conjunction with Dural to renovate and tile a bathroom of a new oak barn for Edridge Green Bespoke based in East Sussex. The client’s inspiration was the luxury brand Mandarin Stone. The bathroom is contemporary in feel.

green steel radiator

Stelrad launches first ever ‘Green Steel’ radiator series – with Tata Steel...

Leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators is going green with another UK powerhouse Tata Steel to offer the first 90% green steel radiator range. Tata Steel is supplying UK made 90% Carbon Lite steel to Stelrad within the radiator market.

modern loft doors made of steel and glass

Industrial steel loft doors from Hörmann – steel and glass in perfect harmony.

Inspired by the minimalism of our industrial heritage the range of steel loft doors from Hörmann have been designed to create a feeling of light and space. Providing the perfect combination of large, glazed panels with high quality slim steel profiles, the range offers specifiers and consumers endless opportunities.

Seven Dials Market

Dialling down noise at Seven Dials Market.

Seven Dials Market in Covent Garden is a market and dining space occupying the 19th Century Thomas Neal’s Warehouse. Designed by architects Stiff+Trevillion for client Kerb, the scheme comprises 23,680 square metres of food, drink and entertainment space.

Flowcrete flooring

Flowcrete makes its mark in Edinburgh.

With a rich history for adding a touch of elegance and glamour to commercial buildings, Flowcrete has once again left its unmistakable flooring mark with the recent refurbishment of the luxurious W Edinburgh. Conveniently located within the historic capital of Scotland, it offers easy access to the cultural abundance that Edinburgh has to offer.

cast stonework

Haddonstone’s stonework stuns at new luxury private residence.

Working with our client on this beautiful private residence has been incredibly rewarding. It was really important to meet our client's vision by meticulously designing the highest-quality cast stonework that would help to transform this new-build project.

The Sash Window Workshop

The Sash Window Workshop install beautiful timber windows for a project in southwest London.

The Sash Window Workshop specialise in replacement timber windows and doors, that are both energy efficient and designed to suit the architectural style of the property. They offer a supply only service for new joinery across Great Britain, with a supply and installation service across London and the South.

Moduleo Intoo 55

Step Intoo a brighter future.

With loose lay installation, the Intoo 55 range is a positive step toward a brighter future. Moduleo Intoo 55 is the no-hassle loose lay vinyl floor for office spaces that’s easy to recycle through the Recover programme. Made to be installed with tackifier rather than fully bonded, Intoo 55 is fitted in exactly the same way as carpet tiles and compatible with raised access flooring for a no-hassle vinyl floor in receptions, working areas, breakout spaces, canteens, kitchens and tea stations.

Firefly vertical systems

Firefly vertical systems selected for Nottinghamshire Hospital upgrade.

A significant redevelopment project at a specialist mental health hospital in Nottinghamshire is nearing a successful completion, with two of FIREFLY’s versatile and fully certified systems being employed by one of the manufacturer’s approved contractors.

new architects

Empowering new architects.

However talented, enthusiastic and determined new architects are, they still need to be empowered to realise their full potential and fulfil their dreams. Despite a long training, architecture is a profession where ongoing learning is essential, but this continuing professional development (CPD) may not always meet expectations.

ISO-THERM insulation

Manchester housing provider picks ISO-THERM insulation to upgrade older stock.

One of the leading providers of affordable housing in the North-West has begun utilising slimline and waterproof ISO-THERM insulation, recently introduced to the Wykamol range.

GEZE Window Systems

A window on... systems for comfort and safety.

GEZE UK, the UK subsidiary of GEZE GmbH, a leading manufacturer of door and window control systems, has introduced the Overview of GEZE Window Systems brochure that offers a complete overview of the GEZE window technology range

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Parkside Architectural Tiles

Make your tile installation more Regal.

The updated Regal collection exclusively from Parkside Architectural Tiles brings a complete high performance porcelain tiling solution. Designed for exceptional performance, Regal is the complete tiling solution from Parkside Architectural Tiles. Made up of wall and floor tiles, mosaics alongside coordinating grouts, thresholds and trims, the new-look Regal collection introduces a palette of neutral tones and different surface effects making it suitable for a large array of projects.

New Marmox website

New Marmox website connects across construction industry.

Well known for both product innovation and its responsive customer support, Marmox UK Ltd launched its revamped website on June 3rd to further enhance its offering to the market: covering Contractors, Specifiers, Homeowners and Merchants.

wood-effect luxury vinyl

Moduleo Roots Herringbone brings the Vibe touch.

Moduleo Roots Herringbone wood-effect luxury vinyl has given a new look to offices designed by Vibe Business Interiors, a commercial interior design and build, fit out and refurbishment company. Used throughout the teapoint and breakout areas, as well as a border to frame Mohawk Group carpet tiles in the boardroom, the striking floor brings the outdoors in with a finish that’s durable and easy to maintain.

London’s Material Lab

Schlüter-Systems joins a host of top building design brands in London’s Material Lab.

Material Lab, in London’s West End, is a design resource and materials library and home to a comprehensive range of innovative, high-end brands which have been developed for the UK’s architectural community. The impressive two-storey showroom was founded in 2006 as an inspirational hub for designers, architects and developers where displays, presentations, workshops and partner events bring products, designs and technology to life. It is now firmly established and supported by leading brands in the surface coverings, bathroom, and building design industry generally. Visitors are offered a wealth of information on different product portfolios – from tiles to worktops; wall coverings to flooring; and taps to showers.

Mondeco flooring

Flowcrete’s Mondeco flooring combines durability and beauty in commercial environments.


Providing the ultimate in performance and aesthetics, Flowcrete’s seamless resin terrazzo flooring range, better known as Mondeco, is renowned for adding a touch of both glamour and resilience to commercial environments around the globe. Dating back the times of Ancient Rome, terrazzo flooring has a rich history for its vibrant, wear-resistant, and flexible qualities that continues today through Flowcrete’s Mondeco; dazzling the eyes of observers through its unmistakable combination of colour and aggregate.

by FLOWCRETE

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Eco-friendly house

SIPS house in The Black Isle.

Eco-friendly house with L-shaped windows.... Fearnach House on The Black Isle in the Highlands of Scotland was designed by architect Iain Macbeath, and built by the firm’s sister company, Thermopassive.

Dekordor® 3D

Vicaima present another dimension for interiors with Dekordor® 3D.

Popular for over a decade, the Dekordor® 3D range from Vicaima has long been a first choice with specifiers of living and working spaces.

heterogeneous vinyl floors

IVC Commercial for a mature perspective at Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School.

Luxury vinyl and heterogeneous vinyl floors from IVC Commercial have been installed in the new sixth form and gymnasium buildings at Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School in Beddau, near Pontypridd in South Wales.

fire compliant facades

Sto creates fire compliant facades across multiple residential buildings.

An external wall insulation (EWI) system manufactured by Sto has optimised fire protection for a multi-block residential development. Located alongside the River Thames at London's Isle of Dogs, Oceans Wharf was built in circa 2,000 and comprises four blocks of flats ranging from seven to twelve storeys.

fibre cement metallics

James Hardie launches fibre cement metallics range.

James Hardie, the world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions, has launched a metallics range in the UK, in response to market demand for bolder, more creative design options.

sustainable rainscreen cladding

Cupa Pizarras provides sustainable rainscreen cladding for modern home.

CUPACLAD®, a rainscreen cladding system, has recently been installed as part of a 1980s eco-bungalow refurbishment in Tarporley, Cheshire. The manufacturer was selected thanks to its reputation for supplying high quality, natural products with a clear point of origin, while the cladding system also complemented the home’s sustainable ethos.

Fenestration specialist

Fenestration specialist, ASWS, facilitates ‘forensic’ demolition work.

The finesse and forensic attention to detail displayed by Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) when removing, cataloguing and eventually reinstating old windows or other architectural metalwork could not be further removed from the world of the wrecking ball, or Fred Dibner burning timber props from beneath a factory chimney.

Dorma Hüppe moveable wall systems

Premier League specifies first class moveable walls for offices.

The London offices of Premier League, the organising body for Premier League football, have recently benefited from a refurbishment which included the installation of three, high specification, Dorma Hüppe moveable wall systems.
Style, the sole UK distributor for Dorma Hüppe, improved the flexibility of the main boardroom by installing a single glazed Variflex moveable wall down the entire length of the room, intersected with two solid Variflex moveable walls.

anti-terrorism legislation

Change for security beckons.

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association considers the impact of potential new anti-terrorism legislation to improve venue security and urges the industry and venue owners to start planning now. We live in dangerous times and the reality is, that when we consider entrance solutions, our approach must extend beyond dynamic design aesthetics and basic functionality, to higher degrees of safety and security.

Decorative casings

Decorative casings - Encasement's versatile solutions.

Architectural casings are common features in building design, as they can address a number of issues, often simultaneously, such as improving aesthetics and concealing structural elements, as well as providing protection to the fabric of a building, a particular strength of building linings.

Luxury steam room

Luxury steam room gets the Schlüter treatment for a stunning result.

It is not unusual for tile and stone protection expert, Schlüter-Systems, to be called upon when a bathroom or wetroom installation fails. If the preparation has not been executed to the appropriate standard, it will likely lead to failure later down the line. Recognising and rectifying this before any further work is carried out is the best course of action.

Stelrad radiators

Stelrad radiators selected for 300 year old property with heat pumps - overcoming wattle and daub wall construction!

Leading UK radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators has recently supplied eleven radiators for a residential refurbishment project on the South Downs.

Steel Window Association

Two SWA members join forces at County Hall, London.


Steel Window Association members, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) and Steel Window Fittings (SWF) brought their individual expertise together while working on the County Hall project. Building on its 30-year long association with the former GLC headquarters on the south bank of the Thames, ASWS has provided its unique skillset to a company carrying out an equally unusual style of redevelopment within the property’s long neglected top floor level.

by STEEL WINDOW ASSOCIATION

traditional timber windows and doors

High quality, traditional timber windows and doors.

Established in 1994, The Sash Window Workshop specialise in energy efficient, traditional timber windows and doors. The company regularly work with builders and offer a supply only service nationwide, with supply and installation for properties in London and Southern England.

Marmox Thermoblocks

Marmox Thermoblocks specified on Wigan passivhaus development.

The final phase of a PassivHaus development is just getting under way in Wigan with high performance Thermoblocks from the range of Marmox being used to counter cold bridging beneath a highly insulated timber frame construction.

roof access solutions

Thermal efficiency: starting from the top.

In addition to enabling safe and easy access to a roof area, whilst also providing a potential means of escape in an emergency, roof access solutions can contribute to a building’s thermal performance.

Floor+Wall paint

Bradite on the up and up.

A popular climbing centre in Sheffield discovered that Bradite HD Floor+Wall paint came out on top when an extensive indoor climbing wall needed refurbishment. The Foundry Mountaineering Club – a community interest company established in 1991 in a disused steel works

architecture and interiors practice

LIMEKILN by Red Deer: a blend of heritage and innovation in Sussex from the creators of Kin House.

The renowned international architecture and interiors practice Red Deer unveils its latest creation: LIMEKILN.

Strawberry Hill

Strawberry Hill forever!

OB Architecture have unveiled their latest project Strawberry Hill, a comprehensive refurbishment of an entire residence in the serene Hampshire countryside. This ambitious project was undertaken in response to the client's aspiration for a complete rejuvenation of the property.

Hugo Boss, Bicester Designer Outlet

Dural bosses the joint at Bicester Village.

Dural are pleased to have been asked to provide flooring solutions for many high end retailers and fashion brands. Here we highlight a recent project for Hugo Boss, Bicester Designer Outlet.

Mapei

Mapei sets the scene at Gatwick Airport Station.

Mapei renovation and tiling systems have been used as part of an extensive redevelopment at Gatwick Airport Station. The upgraded station is fully accessible to all passengers and includes eight new escalators, five new lifts, new stairways and widened platforms, as well as new information areas, wide ticket gates and a dedicated passenger assistance point.

4% of UK toilets are leaking?

Did you know that over 4% of UK toilets are leaking?

That is enough water to fill 158 Olympic sized swimming pools EVERY DAY or to put it another way, enough water is leaking from toilets in the UK to fill over 4 MILLION baths EVERY SINGLE DAY. That is a huge amount of wasted water.

ceiling tile solutions

Zentia introduces the Oplia product family: a bright horizon for ceiling tile solutions.

Zentia, the UK’s market leader in complete ceiling solutions, proudly announces the launch of ‘Oplia,’ the latest family addition to its product portfolio.

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