Until recently, Doxford House in Sunderland was a derelict Georgian mansion, listed on the 2009 Heritage at Risk Register.  Now in private ownership the property has been restored to a single residence, undergoing significant remodelling and refurbishment. Patent glazing specialist,… Continue Reading →

Bespoke brick slip feature arch lintels from IG Lintels form a distinctive element of a sympathetic and prestigious addition to an Edwardian council estate in the London Borough of Camden. Built between 1901 and 1903, the Grade II-listed Bourne Estate… Continue Reading →

Imperial Bricks has invested £1.5million in a move to new, larger premises and development of state-of the-art machinery. The new, four-acre site in Bridgnorth, Shropshire – in addition to two other storage facilities situated across the country – means Imperial… Continue Reading →

Sika supplied the carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) plate system to enhance the load carrying capacity of a bridge to ensure its suitability to transport exceptionally heavy materials being used to construct a nearby wind farm. Additionally, Sika provided a… Continue Reading →

Following last week’s Met Office amber extreme heat warning[1], a polymer specialist has warned current sustainable design must mitigate overheating in buildings as heat waves become more prevalent.   Recent research of 520 M&E contractors and architects, 130 of which… Continue Reading →

Developers St James Securities have submitted a full planning application to Derby City Council for a new 3,500 capacity entertainment and events venue at Becketwell Derby.   The exciting new performance venue will be located on the site of the… Continue Reading →

The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) is calling for MPs, Lords and the Government to support the above-named Bill which will be vital for the achievement of net zero, to spur greater investment by industry and lower fuel bills for people…. Continue Reading →