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Merazzo – a mastic asphalt floor with the ability to surprise

Mastic asphalt is a waterproofing material that has really stood the test of ages. Some say it was used by Noah to waterproof the Ark and there is considerable evidence to show that it has been used since ancient times. Most architects would say they know everything there is to know about mastic ...

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Colin Felton Posted on May 22nd, 2018

Achieve Privacy Without the Loss of Light

What makes a great working space? Must it increase individual and group productivity or does it need to improve employee wellbeing? How do spaces strike a balance between private and open areas? All of these factors are important considerations when creating a positive, working environment. The ...

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Colin Felton Posted on May 18th, 2018

Lack of appropriate toilets can affect children's education

From their design to their hygiene, washrooms must be maintained regularly to make sure students feel comfortable using the services. Even a loose or a broken toilet door lock could compromise a child’s education; if a child feels as if he or she cannot use a facility comfortably, they may ...

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Colin Felton Posted on May 16th, 2018

The rise and rise of metal ceilings

There is no denying that the specification of metal ceilings has seen huge growth over the past 30 years. Metal is now the go-to ceiling material, superseding mineral fibre as the mainstay of modern workplace and infrastructure projects. An indispensable tool in the architect’s design ...

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Colin Felton Posted on May 14th, 2018

Light and inspiration from above - trends in rooflights

In an ever-changing world of design and our eager desire for the latest products, we often find ourselves reaching for the latest trends and fashions. Believe it or not, this is also very much the case in the world of rooflights. The want for new, sleek, modern-looking products is forever ...

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Colin Felton Posted on May 10th, 2018

The Contractor’s Dilemma – Sourcing Green Products

Which came first – the chicken or the egg? Who would have thought the age-old question would apply to construction material selection, but it certainly is relevant for contractors working on projects pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) version 4 (v4) certification ...

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Colin Felton Posted on May 9th, 2018

Pigmentation bringing flexibility to concrete's design and usage

It took about 50 years for television to transform from black and white to glorious technicolour; the availability of pigmentation to give concrete shades other than grey took infinitely longer writes Lee Baldwin, Product Development Manager at Sika. The wait was worth it, however, as the ...

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Colin Felton Posted on May 7th, 2018

Five things to look for in a CAD building design company

Choosing the right companies to work with can sometimes seem like a complicated process – CAD Design is no exception writes Krysta Jakson. The big question is - how do you know if you have picked the best company for your needs? A lot of the decisions you make will be based on personal ...

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Colin Felton Posted on May 4th, 2018

OSHA’s silica regulations - a major shift in policy

In September 2017, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) launched new regulations across America to address a worsening crisis in the labour world - silica exposure -constituting the first major shift in silica policy since 1971 writes Joshua Clark. Silica, if you work in ...

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Colin Felton Posted on May 3rd, 2018

Why every construction website needs a site map

As a marketing agency we’re often asked to create websites for our construction and building based clients. When we sit down with them to discuss the site, one of the first questions we ask the client is “have you got your sitemap?” to which we often receive a blank expression or ...

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Colin Felton Posted on May 1st, 2018