Cover Photo: High quality bricks stacked with benefits page 10


July 2010


Hello and welcome to the July issue of British Builder & Developer. We have three special features for you this month. Firstly, starting on page 8, we take a look at building materials including the latest bricks and concrete solutions.


Then on page 14 we introduce a brand new feature to British Builder & Developer. Acknowledging the huge importance and benefits of a well thought out and integrated website, we are now running our ‘Website Spotlight’ every month to highlight the best company websites from the construction industry. It will include an image of the home page, along with company contact details and a concise description of the merits and


functions of each site. This special feature will run from the centre pages of the magazine and our online version will have live links directly to each website for you to click on and browse. If you would like to put your company’s website forward for inclusion please contact Jack Power on 01733 552159 or email jack.power@onecoms.co.uk. On page 20, Sean Artess, Managing Director of Jennor (UK), a specialist construction and office fit-out company, looks at how the economic downturn is acting as a catalyst for design and fit-out firms to re-evaluate workplaces to help companies shave costs and function more efficiently. He argues that the need for companies to reduce real estate and operating costs, while at the same time increase


EDITORIAL: Editor: Keith Lucas


keith.lucas@onecoms.co.uk


PRODUCTION: Graphic Designer: Kerri Cuthbert kerri.cuthbert@onecoms.co.uk


SALES: Group Sales Manager: Donna Jenkins


donna@onecoms.co.uk Online Edition: Karli Edmondson karli.edmondson@onecoms.co.uk Sales Executive: Jack Power jack.power@onecoms.co.uk


ADMINISTRATION: Accounts: Carole Todd carole.todd@onecoms.co.uk Reception: Joanne Cluer jo@onecoms.co.uk


BUILDING MATERIALS 8


PRODUCT INNOVATIONS 12 All the latest products to hit the market


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WEBSITE SPOTLIGHT 14 A look at the best websites from within the industry


25 CONTRACTS AND PROJECTS Who’s up to what and where


26 WEB GUIDE British Builder & Developer 3


22 DESIGN AND INTERIORS A closer look at the sector


INDSUTRY NEWS 4 The latest happenings from the construction industry


technology and connectivity, is forcing them to explore alternative ways of working. Finally, in our August issue we will be taking a look at Windows & Doors and Environmental Awareness, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency. If you have any ideas, comments or would like to contribute to our next issue please get in touch at keith.lucas@onecoms.co.uk.


We hope you enjoy the issue. Keith Lucas, Editor 20 THE FUTURE OFFICE


By Sean Artess, Managing Director of Jennor (UK), a specialist construction and office fit-out company.


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