Scientists have provided the first large-scale quantitative evidence that people are happier in more beautiful surroundings. Intriguingly, the study reveals that this effect does not only hold in areas of natural beauty, but in towns and cities as well. The team, from...

As part of the overall landscaping project at this property in Wixford, Warwickshire, Addagrip approved contractor Nicholsons was asked to install several access pathways into a particularly steep hillside. This was a challenging aspect of the build and the client,...

Consisting of a series of octagons, the 4,250 m2 flat roof of Unit 800 at Aztec West is not only one of the most complex roofs in Bristol it is also one of the most securely guaranteed after being re-roofed with a BMI Icopal’s Torch-on system. Built approximately 27...

SMARTPLY SITEPROTECT is the highly engineered, moisture resistant, pre-primed OSB3 panel specifically designed to save time and money in the most demanding hoarding applications. By popular demand, and in line with the Temporary Works Forum’s (TWF) Guide to Good...

Polyfoam XPS, a leading manufacturer of extruded polystyrene (XPS), has renewed its partnership with NBS to host its growing range of insulation products in the NBS National BIM Library. A total of seven Polyfoam XPS products can be found on the site, including three...

A former office block in Bristol has been transformed into a complex of luxury student apartments – complete with an impressive new look from Jack Aluminium Systems. AA Aluminium Systems installed Jack Aluminium’s JCW curtain walling system in the £1.3m make-over...