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Siderise Champions Collaboration to Deliver Passive Fire Solution for New Birmingham Student Accommodation
Siderise has partnered with Ash & Lacy to provide a tested passive fire protection solution for the NaturAL X Brick Cladding System being installed on Vita Student’s latest accommodation development on the historic Gough Street and Suffolk Street intersection in Birmingham.
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What the New Part L Changes Mean for Lighting Design
Discover how the new Part L regulations and Future Buildings Standard impact lighting design. Learn why smart lighting controls are essential from 2027, as featured in BIMCRUNCH.
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WuduMate: Contributing a Positive Impact on Social Cohesion in the Workplace
In today’s pressured world, there is a real need for people to have a quiet space for reflection, meditation or prayer in the workplace, particularly in large cities, where staff and visitors are likely to come from different backgrounds and cultures. If such space is to be used for prayer it must by law, be available to everyone without discrimination.
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Air Curtain Solution to Keep Everyday Amazing
Within the building services industry, the Biddle name is recognised and respected as a leading European business, specialising in the supply of high performance and ‘engineered to last’ heating, ventilation, air heater and air curtain products and solutions. Read their latest feature in BIMCRUNCH Autumn '25.
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Polypipe Case Study: A Retrofit Residential Project in Solihull Required a System Upgrade
A retrofit residential project in Solihull required a system upgrade to modernise the traditional heating system. The project, completed in just three days, entailed replacing an outdated single-pipe copper system with a more efficient flow and return configuration, using PolyPlumb Enhanced 15mm fittings. Read more in this article featured in BIMCRUNCH Spring '26.
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Shaping Tomorrow’s Architects: wienerberger Funded Bursaries Making an Impact
For the second consecutive year, wienerberger has partnered with the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) at Manchester Metropolitan University to philanthropically fund a bursary programme that exemplifies commitment to the future of sustainable and innovative design.
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Automating the Information in BIM Objects
As industries move towards a more digital and sustainable future, the role of Building Information Modelling (BIM) continues to evolve. At SPC, the company has advanced this technology further with Active BIM Objects, designed to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability in building projects. SPC manufacture heating and cooling products, which work perfectly with low water temperature systems such as heat pumps. These include Heating & Cooling Coils, Fan Convectors, Radiant Panels, Trench Heaters, Air Curtains and Unit Heaters.
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REID Lifting: Aluminium Lifting Engineering Serving Design Office Worldwide
Through its certified aluminium solutions, comprehensive technical documentation and BIM integration, REID Lifting supports design offices in their most demanding international projects. The goal is to deliver portable, compliant and immediately operational lifting systems, while simplifying design processes, coordination, and technical validation across engineering teams. Read more in this article featured in Winter BIMCRUNCH '25.
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Siderise Case Study: Waterhouse Gardens, Manchester
This vibrant new neighbourhood has been meticulously planned to create a community for residents looking for the modern city centre lifestyle. When finished, the project will provide 556 high quality homes, luxury amenities, and 31,000 sq.ft of commercial and retail opportunities, set across five towers ranging from 10 to 26 storeys.