Entries by Joe Bradbury

Is your structural waterproofing design robust enough for a warranty?

Are your structural waterproofing designs based on a waterproofing risk assessment that has been produced by a suitably qualified specialist? Have you appointed a waterproofing specialist at an early stage of the system design to ensure it is suitably integrated with the overall design of the building? Is your waterproofing expert qualified to CSSW structural […]

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SPV News Today

Randolph Hotel, Oxford SPV have recently undertaken the reactive works to reopen the 5* Randolph hotel in Oxford following the recent fire which broke out at the property.

 The fire at the 150-year-old building in Beaumont Street was sparked by a flambéed beef stroganoff in its kitchen, ripping through three floors. At the height of […]

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nora nTx – the fast and reliable solution

New self adhesive rubber flooring reduces downtime and saves costs Fast, efficient and cost effective: nora systems has launched a pioneering and innovative installation technology called nora nTx. This new system halves installation time and considerably reduces costs. It works on all conventional subsurfaces, even on existing floorings and the flooring can be walked on […]

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Adding a new dimension through glazed brick

With the housing market continuing to grow, architects and specifiers are increasingly looking for ways to create stand-out design and enhance the kerb appeal of their builds. As a result, the UK’s largest brickmaker, Ibstock, is seeing a rise in demand across its innovative glazed brick range. Ibstock’s portfolio features real ceramic glazes in a […]

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Render it right

Insulated external walls are an effective way to prevent energy loss from all types of properties. Ged Ferris, Marketing Manager at Cembrit discusses the incorporation of render-backer board, as a substrate in such constructions. There are an ever increasing number of ‘green’ solutions becoming available to help cut wasted energy and in the process help […]

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Smooth, Silky and Sensuous –it could only be from COMPAC

Dark Concrete is one of four stunning quartz colours just launched by COMPAC, innovators in surface technology for over 40 years. Inspired by America’s loft culture, Dark Concrete is part of COMPAC’s New York Collection, a unique quartz worksurface range that explores an industrial and urban aesthetic which will change the way we think about […]

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Double boost for CMS with Kawneer dealership and CWCT membership

Leading window, door and curtain walling manufacturer and installer CMS Window Systems has boosted its aluminium division by adding one of the world’s leading systems to its portfolio and obtaining CWCT membership. The company, which employs more than 200 people at its HQ and main manufacturing facility near Glasgow, has joined forces with Kawneer to […]

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The Basement Waterproofing Association – a new trade organisation with benefits for all

A new trade organisation has been established to represent all that’s best in the basement waterproofing industry, with benefits for homeowners, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, architects and more. The Basement Waterproofing Association is an independently managed organisation, set up by leading innovators in the field, with numerous industry-related goals at its core. Collette O’Connor, Chairman of […]

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Bauder Strikes Gold once again with Investors in People

Flat roofing specialists Bauder have once again been awarded the prestigious Investors in People (IiP) Gold status, which recognises high performing organisations that put their people at the heart of their success. This is the second time that the company, based in Ipswich, has been awarded the highest accreditation of Gold, an accolade that is […]

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Could Battersea chimneys be turned into giant Tesla coils?

Danish architect, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed an interesting concept to transform the four chimneys at the Battersea Power Station project in London into the largest Tesla coils on Earth. The purpose of the coils would be as a form of public art, partially powered by the high volume of foot traffic that passes […]

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