Dark and freezing cold mornings are tough at the best of times, but the weather can be particularly challenging if you’re working outdoors on construction sites or in houses under renovation. A heated office is a distant luxury for the tradespeople out there, but kitchen and bathroom worktop specialist, Maxtop, have pulled together some tips to ensure you survive the rest of the winter.

Tuesday, 07 March 2017 00:00

March 2017 issue

Wayne Hyde, Product Manager at Gledhill, the cylinder specialist, explains the importance of selecting the right cylinder for renewable installations and the options available for different energy inputs, even when space is in short supply.

The many benefits of incorporating Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) into new projects should make them an unmissable opportunity for architects and specifiers keen to design attractive developments in well-landscaped settings. Mark Goodger, Regional Technical Manager at Hydro International, explains more.

Buzzi & Buzzi – a leading lighting brand known internationally for its totally disappearing products in Coral – has provided the lighting for a private home in Switzerland, which has a panoramic view of Lugano Lake.

Sarah Evans, Head of Channel Marketing at Hansgrohe UK, explains why the company believes the key to a successful project is to consider lifetime costs.

Stuart Hicks from cold-applied liquid membrane specialist, Kemper System, discusses a roofing project at a landmark refurbished office building in Manchester.

Thursday, 02 March 2017 00:00

Winners of the 2016 Tile of Spain Awards

The Tile of Spain Awards celebrate the creative and innovative use of Spanish ceramics in interior design and architecture. Now in its 15th year, the Tile of Spain Awards has earned significant recognition within the architecture community.

Award-winning business recovery specialist, Gibson Hewitt, is warning members of the construction industry to keep on top of snagging lists to prevent business distress.

The Lariza Building in Tres Cantos, Madrid, recently underwent a refurbishment that brought the 1970s build into the 21st century.

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