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wienerberger begins construction on world’s first fully electric roof tile kiln at Broomfleet
wienerberger UK & Ireland has begun construction on the world’s first fully electric tunnel kiln for the manufacture of clay roof tiles at its Broomfleet roof tile manufacturing site in East Yorkshire, marking a major milestone in the company’s long‑term decarbonisation strategy and its ambition to transform heavy clay manufacturing.
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Welcoming AIM to Bimstore
AIM is a UK-based manufacturer of acoustic, thermal, and fire insulation solutions. Their market-leading reputation is built on consistently delivering high-quality products and outstanding customer service, whether for major construction projects or bespoke orders.
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Park Hill Flats (Phase 2), Sheffield
The second phase of this Sheffield-based project was led by a joint venture between Places for People and Urban Splash. Its intention was to revitalise the property, including its characteristic ‘streets in the sky,’ and to make them fit for modern, energy-conscious residents. An early step in this process was to bring in the multi-award-winning architectural practice, Mikhail Riches. Read more in this case study overview from Permarock.
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Siderise Case Study: Woodberry Down Block B
A landmark 64-acre regeneration project near Finsbury Park, Woodbury Down features over 5,500 new homes and community facilities whilst maintaining a sustainable approach to development.
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CodeMark Certification: Why Current, Valid Certification Matters For Your Next Project
Current CodeMark certification plays an important role in building product compliance and specification confidence. This article explains why certificate validity matters, what to check before relying on a CodeMark Certificate of Conformity, and how expiry dates, supporting documentation and manufacturing locations can impact product selection and project risk.
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Glen Lodge Independent Living Community, York
Stelrad Radiators has provided the radiators for the heating system upgrade incorporated in an independent living development in York. It’s a major refurbishment of the original building at Glen Lodge in York, built in the 1970’s before a £4 million extension was added in 2018.
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Structural Ceiling Systems for Data Centres CPD
From airflow and load capacity to compliance and adaptability, Network Architectural examine the design considerations and emerging ceiling solutions tailored to the evolving needs of modern data centres.
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Facades of the Future: Looking Beyond Compliance, Prioritising Best Practices and Sustainable Design CPD
In this CPD presentation, Network Architectural look at the state of the façade market – where we have come from and where we are today. We explore Australian and global fire testing methods, their role in evaluating façade designs and systems, and discuss how looking beyond compliance is critical when designing safe buildings and futureproofing your specifications
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Ideal Commercial Heating’s advice on getting water heater replacements right
With the launch of its EQMAX range of direct gas-fired condensing water heaters, Ideal Commercial Heating has expanded its portfolio into commercial domestic hot water products. Available from September 2026, EQMAX will enable commercial heating and hot water equipment to be sourced from a single market-leading and trusted manufacturer. Read more in this blog post.