PALCO’s CPD course: “An Introduction to Access Panels and Riser Doors”

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View the PALCO entry on BPindex Visit the PALCO website In the fast-moving world of architecture and construction, staying informed on the latest product innovations, compliance standards, and technical solutions is essential. That’s why Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is not just a regulatory box to tick – it’s a vital tool for delivering better buildings, improving design integration, and meeting …

Toupret offers quality and efficiency with its new range of Plasterboard Finishing Solutions

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View the Toupret entry on BPindex Visit the Toupret website Taping and jointing is a method of plasterboard finishing that is increasingly becoming a staple in the construction industry; in large part due to the speed and efficiency of the technique, with much faster drying times than traditional plaster, whilst offering an excellent quality finish. Ever the innovator, Toupret has …

Pyramid Roof Lanterns: Eye-Catching Centrepiece. Daylight-Catching Solution.

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View the National Domelight Company entry on BPindex Visit the Rooflights and Skylights website The Brett Martin Pyramid Roof Lantern, available from Rooflights & Skylights, brings striking symmetry, exceptional thermal efficiency, and rapid installation to contemporary flat roof designs. With its square footprint and clean, pitched form, this lantern delivers evenly distributed natural light – while also serving as a …

Design for the future

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View the Wedi entry on BPindex Visit the Wedi website Complying to current and future legislation, making buildings future-proof and carbon-neutral is a key concern for architects and clients today. Innovative solutions that last the lifetime of the building and reduce the pressure on the planet are now taking centre stage. However, these are not always new technologies or products …

Seek expert advice to avoid costly project delays

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View the Eurobrick entry on BPindex Visit the Eurobrick website Ensuring the correct materials are delivered on time is crucial for keeping projects on schedule. However, progress on-site can still be delayed if design and installation details have not been thoroughly planned. Richard Haines, director of Eurobrick Systems, has seen this happen many times, and it often leads to an …

Wavin Launches Dedicated Installer Network

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View the Wavin entry on BPindex Visit the Wavin website Leading drainage and plumbing manufacturer Wavin, has launched a brand new Installer Network providing practical and technical support for underfloor heating, ventilation, and heat recovery installers. The Wavin Installer Network (WIN) is a free to join initiative that enables installers to gain access to expert guidance, bespoke training, and priority …

Case Study: Newcastle United Football Club enhances fans’ experience with Stannah escalators

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View the Stannah entry on BPindex Visit the Stannah website Newcastle United Football Club, a cherished home for generations of fans since 1892, has introduced two new escalators as part of a refurbishment of its on-site merchandising outlet. Through close collaboration with Newcastle United Football Club, the Stannah Major Projects team designed and delivered a bespoke escalator system, offering seamless …

Kinedo Launches Stylish New Solutions for Contemporary Bathrooms

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View the Kinedo entry on BPindex Visit the Kinedo website Kinedo continues to innovate in bathroom design with the launch of three exciting product updates – the elegant Kinediva cuttable shower tray, refreshed Kinewall decorative wall panels, and a new collection of walk-in enclosures. Perfect for both new builds and renovations, the new Kinediva tray is available in 17 sizes …

Innovative, certified and built to spec – here’s how we took a bespoke access panel from a concept, achieving certification, to being delivered, all in just 90 days.

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View the PALCO entry on BPindex Visit the PALCO website The Challenge We were approached by a major data centre project in Sweden to design and develop a large custom panel that provided safe, efficient access within the facility’s high-traffic corridors while meeting crucial reaction to fire, air pressure and security requirements. Conventional downward-opening access panels reduce clearance, present opening …

KEIM – sustainable products to repair and protect concrete

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View the KEIM entry on BPindex Visit the KEIM website Concrete … a building material of choice for many due to its structural strength, cost effectiveness, and rugged good looks; often chosen to help control heating and cooling of a building to incorporate efficiency and sustainability into the design. But it can have its limitations. What happens when that once …