The September issue of REFURB contains Special Features on Glass & Glazing, Roofing, School Building, Insulation, Fire Safety & Security, Energy & Efficiency. Our cover story is Kemper System’s Refurbishment of the Museum of Liverpool. We also have in-depth looks… Continue Reading →

Paul Henson, Sales & Marketing Director at Ramtech Electronics, explains why contractors working on refurbishments need to consider the benefits of an EN 54 compliant wireless fire alarm system. Fire can have a devastating impact, not least for the people… Continue Reading →

Chubb Fire & Security Limited, a leading provider of security and fire-safety solutions, is helping to protect the historic Grade I listed Chester Cathedral from potential vandalism and anti-social behaviour with the installation of a new CCTV system. Chubb is… Continue Reading →

Kemper System has helped to refurbish part of a waterfront museum which is one of the largest in the UK. Positioned over the Leeds Liverpool canal link, the Museum of Liverpool spans an area 110m long by 60m wide and… Continue Reading →

Spatial Initiative (Initiative) – the joint venture of property services group Styles&Wood and offsite construction specialists Extraspace Solutions – has begun craning in the first of 38 modular units at Highcliffe School. It’s the first school to be built under… Continue Reading →

Developers have been permitted to convert office space to residential use without needing full planning permission since 2013, creating a number of development hot spots. Amongst these is Bristol, where a six-storey office block has been converted into The Milliners;… Continue Reading →

EMKA have a truly extensive range of standard gasket profiles in materials such as EPDM, neoprene, PVC, black nitrate, natural rubber, and silicone, but as engineers often find there can be advantages to a custom design. So, we are delighted… Continue Reading →

The compelling combination of extreme visual elegance and excellent thermal performance makes the ultra-slimline FWS 35 PD panorama design façade from Schueco UK the ideal system solution for low-rise, high-end residential and commercial projects. A particularly attractive feature is the… Continue Reading →