The Base building is a £21m, 91,000 sqft new build office building located in the heart of Manchester Science Park. Designed as a tech hub for Industry 4.0, computer engineering and light manufacturing businesses, Base includes several sustainability measures, including ...

Strand Hardware has made its mark – completing UKCA compliancy more than a year ahead of the new deadline. It completed certifications for all its Panic Hardware product ranges – 290 products in total – at the end of last ...

Industrial and commercial gutters are harsh and challenging environments. When a gutter leaks, there are many solutions available to contractors to refurbish or repair it, including short-term liquid systems. However, some refurbishment systems are simply not suitable for industrial gutters, ...

Siemens continues to expand the offering from its KNX Gamma building control range with the release of the second generation of the KNX Touch Control TC5 panel. Building on the success of its award-winning predecessor, the new version retains the ...

Aiming to improve accessibility, the Mill Gate shopping centre in Bury is currently replacing many of the automatic entrances with technologically advanced TORMAX operators, improving functionality and standardising systems. For example, a recent installation was to the carpark corridor entrance ...

The specification of StoVentec Glass rainscreen cladding for a second new building at a leading UK school has underlined the unique design possibilities offered by the system. It was specified for a new two-storey science block which has been built ...

Facilities management is a critical component of modern business operations, with the responsibility of ensuring that the built environment supports the needs of an organisation. Sustainability has become a major concern in recent years, as organisations seek to balance the ...

Sustainable technologies – including solar PV systems – are playing important roles in helping to produce low carbon and energy efficient buildings. While investing in a solar PV system may seem like a straightforward decision for sustainability, you must consider ...

Kingspan Technical Insulation has introduced a new carbon calculator, helping consultants to understand how pipe insulation specifications can impact whole life carbon emissions and operating costs associated with heat losses from pipework systems. The Kingspan Kooltherm Pipe Insulation Carbon Calculator ...

A staggering 28% of the greenhouse gases produced worldwide come from the energy used to power, heat and cool buildings. Facing the real possibility of a global emergency, changes need to be made to conserve and protect the environment. With ...