CUPA R12 Excellence slate from CUPA PIZARRAS has been installed as part of a spectacular redevelopment of Heworth House in York. Matthew Groom of Brierley Groom Architects specified the Spanish natural slate as it was in keeping with the original character of the building and the surrounding architecture. Heworth House, originally constructed in 1865 as the old Heworth Rectory, embodies the essence of high Victorian Gothic architecture, expertly envisioned by the York-based architect George Fowler Jones. Over the years, the property has had several changes of use, including a day nursery, off ..read more

When it came to sensitively renovating the historic Northcote House into a luxury retirement complex, fire safety glass was an integral part of combining safety with the building’s impressive architecture, with Pyroguard Infinity the ideal solution. Sunningdale Park is one of Audley’s latest luxury retirement villages, set in the village of Sunningdale. With acres of gardens, lakes and natural woodland, the village features 103 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. At the centre of the development is Northcote House, a Grade II listed Neo-Georgian mansion, which was sympathetically restored ..read more

Intrastack, part of the Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions division and leader in Light-Gauge Steel Frame (LGSF) solutions, is announcing the launch of its new Low-Rise Housing solution tailored to meet the needs of the construction industry. With the Government aiming to build 300,000 new homes per year, as mentioned in the Parliament UK research briefing (May 2023), there has never been a better time for innovative construction solutions. Utilising off-site construction methods, the Intrastack Low-Rise Housing solution (ILRH) will provide a quick, durable, and cost-effective option for low-rise ..read more

Three is the magic number for Senior Architectural Systems as solutions from the manufacturer’s extensive range of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling help complete The Barnum - a new residential development on Nottingham’s Queen’s Road. Designed by Franklin Ellis Architects, and built by main contractor Graham Construction, the new nine storey building has been developed by Blockworks, a joint venture between Bloc Group and Network Rail. The project, which is one of the largest recent developments in the city, has been built on what was a vacant site next to Nottingham’s railway sta ..read more

Accessible showering never looked so good, thanks to the introduction of AKW’s extended range of Onyx products. The range now includes updated level access shower trays and ramps, grab rails and shower seats, alongside the cleverly integrated mixer shower and grab rail. With AKW Onyx, inclusive showering isn’t just safe it’s stylish too. AKW has launched the Onyx Linea shower tray and this includes a long, stainless steel waste feature that allows for faster drainage for high power showers. With a luxurious textured stone-effect finish that offers a high level of slip resistance, as well as a ..read more

Winter Gardens are an ideal way of offering high-rise residents access to a contemporary, all-weather outdoor space. They also require a specific set of building materials that meet the required fire safety regulations. It’s for this reason that Pyroguard Balustrades was recently chosen for London’s Deanston Wharf development. Deanston Wharf is a vibrant new development located on the curve of the River Thames, adjacent to the flagship River Wharf. Featuring four separate building plots, ranging from 9 to 17-storeys, Deanston Wharf will bring over 760 new homes to the local area, comprising a ..read more

Tuesday 2nd April 2024 marked the definitive Contribution Agreement between Arçelik’s wholly owned subsidiary Beko B.V. and Whirlpool Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary Whirlpool EMEA Holdings LLC, and the creation of Beko Europe. The closing also completes the definitive agreement for Arçelik to acquire full ownership of Whirlpool’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations in a separate transaction. Based on production volumes in 2023, the combined share of Whirlpool’s European major domestic appliance business and Arçelik’s major domestic appliance, consumer electronics, air condit ..read more

Sixteen Grade II listed bungalows, owned by Birmingham City Council, were suffering from the effects of subsidence. The bungalows, used by the council as social housing, were treated using Teretek, an innovative geopolymer resin injection technology from ground engineering specialists Mainmark, to strengthen the ground beneath the foundations. The work was undertaken and completed with minimal impact on the envelope of the buildings or their surroundings. This enabled swift programming of the refurbishment works and helped to minimise the impact on the bungalow’s occupants. The single storey ..read more

Leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect has launched Protect FrameSafe FR - a new Class A2-s1, d0 flame retardant external wall breather membrane offering fire protection across low, medium and high rise buildings. Featuring an intricately woven glass fibre fabric with a uniquely developed waterproof and fire resistant coating, Protect FrameSafe FR is a high performance breather wall membrane for use on the external side of the frame to integrate with façade wall structures. Designed to exceed Building Regulations Approved Document Part B, the product is future proofed against future regulatio ..read more

Breedon group’s new solar roof system Generon is fitted by roofing contractors. A unique solar roof tile has been launched in a collaboration by UK construction materials group Breedon. Breedon Generon is a premium whole roof concept comprising a 3.2mm monocrystalline tempered glass PV cell discreetly integrated with a Breedon Elite 330mm x 420mm base concrete roof tile which is laid in sequence with matching standard roof tiles. Interconnecting cables then link the Generon tiles to create an overall solar output based on the number of tiles fitted. Typically, 260 tiles are required to generat ..read more