Building Elements

A grid of Nordic Brown Light copper brise-soleil fins defines the new Beecroft Building designed by architects Hawkins\Brown for the University of Oxford’s Physics Department.
Rinnai – makers of units delivering limitless, on demand supplies of hot water – are offering end-users an easy-to-choose facility via online interface.
Building technology specialists, Roman Products Ltd., introduced a new versatile, low energy, modular building system on the Magply stand, D31, at Futurebuild (ExCel London 3rd – 5th March). Named JÖ BLOX, the rapid build system uses a hemp and foam…
Regeneration across the whole of Leeds is resulting in a major transformation of the city. And one of the current developments is on the site of the previous headquarters of the Yorkshire Post. Around eight years ago “Yorkshire’s Nati-onal Newspaper”…
Introducing the brand new Premium Fasteners range by leading construction manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie; featuring superior strength nails and screws to cover almost every application and showcased in the newly released Premium Fasteners Catalogue.
Noise pollution is the primary cause of a reduction in productivity and can contribute to stress and illness; which can also play a part in absenteeism and a continuous turnover of staff.
Mapeguard UM 35 is the new decoupling waterproofing membrane. Suitable for use with cracked, damp and imperfectly cured substrates, when installing ceramic, porcelain and stone material to interior and external floors. It is used by laying the membrane between two…
Lateral transference is the term used to describe wet ingress progressing ‘sideways’ and in so doing permeating parts of a structure that are intended to remain dry.
Despite 40 years spent working as a gas installer/gas manager, Andy Neville, had never been involved with fitting or servicing underfloor heating but adding a new extension to his own home, and deciding traditional radiators just wouldn’t suit the space…

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