Refurb Projects

Refurb Projects Refurb Projects launched in 1987 to cater for the expanding Repair, Maintenance, Improvement and Refurb sectors of the UK Building Industry.

This represents a massive market, with refurbishment in the Health, Leisure, Education and Social Housing sectors expecting to be the mainstay of the industry for the foreseeable future. Sustainability and the protection of the built environment are essential ingredients of the refurbishment market, and Refurb Projects Journal is a leader in reporting and promoting these ideals.

HLM Architects’ interiors team has completed the redesign of Camden Methodist Church in London’s Camden Town, transformi...
22/12/2022

HLM Architects’ interiors team has completed the redesign of Camden Methodist Church in London’s Camden Town, transforming it into a 4-star luxury boutique hotel. Working on behalf of The Wesley Hotel group, HLM led the interior design of the ambitious retrofit scheme, with construction commencing in January 2021. The new hotel, which is due to open its doors on 30th December, spread over four floors, is known as The Wesley Camden Town and will comprise 39 beautifully designed rooms, with a newly refurbished, modern worship space underneath for use by the local community....

HLM Architects’ interiors team has completed the redesign of Camden Methodist Church in London’s Camden Town, transforming it into a 4-star luxury boutique hotel. Working on behalf of The Wesley Ho…

The predicted fall off for RMI* work after the pandemic has failed to affect the order books of Steel Window Association...
15/12/2022

The predicted fall off for RMI* work after the pandemic has failed to affect the order books of Steel Window Association (SWA) members, as customers from both the commercial and residential sectors have continued to seek expert help in refurbishing their steel window systems across properties of all ages. According to the SWA, there are a number of factors at play, including the continued shift in work/life balance towards WFH, and the many perceived benefits of maintaining properties in a good state of repair; as well as those customers seeking to improve the energy performance or appearance of their buildings....

The predicted fall off for RMI* work after the pandemic has failed to affect the order books of Steel Window Association (SWA) members, as customers from both the commercial and residential sectors…

EJOT UK has received UKTA (UK Technical Assessment) certification for its LEIBIG Superplus BLS range of self-undercuttin...
17/11/2022

EJOT UK has received UKTA (UK Technical Assessment) certification for its LEIBIG Superplus BLS range of self-undercutting heavy duty anchors, providing assurance to engineers, designers and architects that these market-leading products fully comply with the post-Brexit standards protocol. Providing an independently assessed performance approval to complement the product’s long-held ETA (European Technical Assessment), the UKTA will become increasingly important in specification decisions in projects throughout England, Scotland and Wales as the UK adopts stand-alone standards....

EJOT UK has received UKTA (UK Technical Assessment) certification for its LEIBIG Superplus BLS range of self-undercutting heavy duty anchors, providing assurance to engineers, designers and archite…

Minimising disruption for patients, staff and visitors was a priority for the University Hospital of North Tees team, re...
17/11/2022

Minimising disruption for patients, staff and visitors was a priority for the University Hospital of North Tees team, responsible for the refurbishment of a vast area of new flooring in the hospital’s main public corridors. As such, Forbo Flooring Systems supplied its adhesive-free Modul’up Compact sheet vinyl – a resilient flooring solution that was easy to install and could be walked on immediately after installation....

Minimising disruption for patients, staff and visitors was a priority for the University Hospital of North Tees team, responsible for the refurbishment of a vast area of new flooring in the hospita…

The Grade 1 listed Newcastle Cathedral has recently undergone considerable renovation work after being awarded a £4.2m N...
09/11/2022

The Grade 1 listed Newcastle Cathedral has recently undergone considerable renovation work after being awarded a £4.2m National Lottery Heritage grant. TORMAX was contracted by Historic Property Restoration (HPR Ltd) to deliver an automatic entrance system for the main rear door that would be easily accessible for all visitors without compromising the heritage façade of the building. The elegant, bi-parting automatic glass sliding door features stylish manifestation, whilst the grey profile surround subtly blends with the period location....

The Grade 1 listed Newcastle Cathedral has recently undergone considerable renovation work after being awarded a £4.2m National Lottery Heritage grant. TORMAX was contracted by Historic Property Re…

Leading coatings manufacturer Bradite is highlighting to contractors its high-performance single-pack, quick-drying, uni...
09/11/2022

Leading coatings manufacturer Bradite is highlighting to contractors its high-performance single-pack, quick-drying, universal Roadline paint which is suitable for roads, runways, car parks and sports facilities. It can be applied to asphalt, concrete and brick surfaces. Made purely with chlorinated resin, it is highly durable and water resistant. Surface dry in just 10 minutes, it can be recoated in 1 hour and provides good adhesion and excellent abrasion resistance....

Leading coatings manufacturer Bradite is highlighting to contractors its high-performance single-pack, quick-drying, universal Roadline paint which is suitable for roads, runways, car parks and spo…

Private investor Rcapital, has today completed the acquisition of Avonside Energy Limited, the insulation and solar PV s...
27/10/2022

Private investor Rcapital, has today completed the acquisition of Avonside Energy Limited, the insulation and solar PV service provider of choice for house builders across the UK. Avonside Energy is also bringing welcome relief to businesses squeezed by rising energy costs through its commercial-scale solar PV operations. Avonside Energy is a standalone division of the Avonside Group that entered insolvency proceedings earlier this week....

Private investor Rcapital, has today completed the acquisition of Avonside Energy Limited, the insulation and solar PV service provider of choice for house builders across the UK. Avonside Energy i…

One of the UK’s leading ventilation manufacturers, EnviroVent, which designs sustainable systems for the social housing ...
20/10/2022

One of the UK’s leading ventilation manufacturers, EnviroVent, which designs sustainable systems for the social housing and new build sectors, has relocated to new purpose-built zero carbon headquarters, as part of its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The new 61,000 sq. ft premises in Harrogate is the culmination of a ten month build project and brings together EnviroVent’s manufacturing facility, warehousing, head office and training suite into one purpose-built headquarters....

One of the UK’s leading ventilation manufacturers, EnviroVent, which designs sustainable systems for the social housing and new build sectors, has relocated to new purpose-built zero carbon headqua…

The first of 10,000 new homes are well underway at Meridian Water signalling the start of a new era of housing in Enfiel...
20/10/2022

The first of 10,000 new homes are well underway at Meridian Water signalling the start of a new era of housing in Enfield. The Leader of Enfield Council, Cllr Nesil Caliskan, visited Meridian One for a topping-out ceremony to mark the completion of the blocks at Enfield Council’s flagship regeneration project, Meridian Water. Once complete Meridian One will deliver around 950 new homes for local people and the first homes are due to be ready in early 2023....

The first of 10,000 new homes are well underway at Meridian Water signalling the start of a new era of housing in Enfield. The Leader of Enfield Council, Cllr Nesil Caliskan, visited Meridian One f…

The history of a 200-year-old lighthouse has been brought to life with a little help from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. flooring ...
19/10/2022

The history of a 200-year-old lighthouse has been brought to life with a little help from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. flooring installation products, which have been used to refurbish a popular visitor attraction on the North Wales coast. South Stack Lighthouse stands just off Holy Island and is the most westerly point on Anglesey. Built to warn passing ships of the perilous rocks that lie beneath it, the 28m-tall lighthouse is still operating today....

The history of a 200-year-old lighthouse has been brought to life with a little help from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. flooring installation products, which have been used to refurbish a popular visitor at…

The UK’s largest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham, made a welcome return to the N...
13/10/2022

The UK’s largest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham, made a welcome return to the NEC last week, with visitor numbers up 19% from last year. The show drew over 23,900 visitors from as far afield as Turkey, Brazil, Australia and Canada, and included a host of high-profile names including West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, Channel 4 presenter George Clarke, and BBC journalist and presenter Simon Jack....

The UK’s largest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham, made a welcome return to the NEC last week, with visitor numbers up 19% from last year. The show drew over …

Timber expert, Dr Andrew Pitman recently returned to global testing, certification and inspection specialist, BM TRADA a...
13/10/2022

Timber expert, Dr Andrew Pitman recently returned to global testing, certification and inspection specialist, BM TRADA as its Principal Technical Consultant. Having spent six years in alternative roles including a start-up manufacturer of resin-modified wood and a construction engineering company, Andrew recently re-joined the business in August 2022. His return to BM TRADA is driven by his passion for the sustainable use of wood products and interest in protection and performance of timber in service....

Timber expert, Dr Andrew Pitman recently returned to global testing, certification and inspection specialist, BM TRADA as its Principal Technical Consultant. Having spent six years in alternative r…

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is proud to launch its biennial Master Builder Awards, a national competition th...
13/10/2022

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is proud to launch its biennial Master Builder Awards, a national competition that has been running for over 30 years. The awards celebrate high-quality craftsmanship, exceptional customer service and building excellence delivered by Master Builders across the UK. Despite some of the hard-hitting challenges the industry is now facing, the FMB looks forward to this highlight in our events calendar to celebrate the success of our members, demonstrating their example of perseverance, determination and dedication to the wider industry and to consumers....

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is proud to launch its biennial Master Builder Awards, a national competition that has been running for over 30 years. The awards celebrate high-quality craf…

The UK’s leading construction and design show will return to Olympia London’s Grand Hall this November 16th & 17th with ...
13/10/2022

The UK’s leading construction and design show will return to Olympia London’s Grand Hall this November 16th & 17th with more content, networking and entertainment than ever before. This year London Build will welcome over 35,000 visitors, 350 exhibitors and 500 speakers from contractors, developers, architects, specifiers, house builders, housing associations, civil engineers, government, suppliers and construction professionals. Learn the latest insights and updates on major upcoming construction projects and opportunities from across the UK, with 8 conference stages exploring the Future of Construction, Architecture, Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Fire Safety, BIM & Digital Construction and Skills....

The UK’s leading construction and design show will return to Olympia London’s Grand Hall this November 16th & 17th with more content, networking and entertainment than ever before. This year Lo…

Kingspan Insulation has launched the OPTIM-R E Inverted Roofing System, the latest evolution in its innovative vacuum in...
13/10/2022

Kingspan Insulation has launched the OPTIM-R E Inverted Roofing System, the latest evolution in its innovative vacuum insulation panel (VIP) range, providing a thin solution for challenging applications. The VIPs feature a protective spray coating, providing a robust finish which allows easy handling around site. With a declared thermal conductivity as low as 0.008 W/mK, and a design thermal conductivity as low as 0.009 W/mK, Kingspan OPTIM-R E offers an excellent solution on new and refurbishment projects where a lack of construction depth or space is an issue....

Kingspan Insulation has launched the OPTIM-R E Inverted Roofing System, the latest evolution in its innovative vacuum insulation panel (VIP) range, providing a thin solution for challenging applica…

This Week’s Grand Designs Live Tackled the Climate Crisis and Offered Consumers Pioneering Solutions and Money-Saving Ad...
13/10/2022

This Week’s Grand Designs Live Tackled the Climate Crisis and Offered Consumers Pioneering Solutions and Money-Saving Advice James Strawbridge “Being an eco-warrior is a great way to save money.” Grand Designs Live returned to Birmingham NEC last week and closed its doors on Sunday 9th October after a hugely successful outing. Welcoming thousands of visitors, the show hosted by Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud, was packed with hundreds of brands and organisations offering visitors the chance to discover the latest trends and explore the newest technologies and designs across four main sectors of the show: Grand Build, Grand Kitchens & Bathrooms, Grand Gardens and Grand Interiors – plus the Birmingham debut of Green Living Live, dedicated to eco-solutions....

This Week’s Grand Designs Live Tackled the Climate Crisis and Offered Consumers Pioneering Solutions and Money-Saving Advice James Strawbridge “Being an eco-warrior is a great way to save money.” …

LANDSCAPE Show 2022 has come to an end, and it’s time to talk about what a success it was! Busy settling into Birmingham...
12/10/2022

LANDSCAPE Show 2022 has come to an end, and it’s time to talk about what a success it was! Busy settling into Birmingham’s NEC for a second year, LANDSCAPE has loved seeing new people, new products, and new ideas. Providing yet another amazing opportunity to network and meet clientele, LANDSCAPE has been overwhelmed by support from the industry. With brand new features added, the exhibition was one to remember....

LANDSCAPE Show 2022 has come to an end, and it’s time to talk about what a success it was! Busy settling into Birmingham’s NEC for a second year, LANDSCAPE has loved seeing new people, new products…

As the building and decorating trades are hit by across-the-board price increases, it might be tempting to try and cut c...
12/10/2022

As the building and decorating trades are hit by across-the-board price increases, it might be tempting to try and cut costs by selecting cheaper products. But this can have a detrimental effect on the quality of the finished job. So, what should you look for when selecting a product and just what does all the technical jargon boil down to?...

As the building and decorating trades are hit by across-the-board price increases, it might be tempting to try and cut costs by selecting cheaper products. But this can have a detrimental effect on…

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