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Cambridge Assessment, the university’s international exams group, will be moving to a new home in 2018. The Triangle, the new international headquarters will bring together all Cambridge Assessment’s Cambridge-based staff, currently based in 11 different offices across the city, bringing … More >>

The latest St James Homes project Kew Bridge is a celebration of all that makes riverside living rewarding. Close to the heart of fashionable, historic Kew, it combines an idyllic location with stunning architecture and a wealth of facilities.   … More >>

Alumasc are pleased to announce that Rob Smith has been promoted to the position of Refurbishment Director and, as such, will become a member of the Alumasc Roofing Systems Senior Management Board. Due to Rob’s experience and demonstrated success in … More >>

Alumasc is committed to improving their internal and external operation and have adopted a new scheme – ‘investment in the future’.   Sam Clayden – South West Assistant Technical Manager Sam is new to the roofing industry and will be … More >>

Due to the rapid growth within Alumasc Roofing Systems, Alumasc are pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Price to the role of National Business Development Director. Jonathan will be working alongside the Area Managers all over the UK outlining … More >>

BluRoof is a roof designed to alleviate flood risk by reducing and controlling the peak rate of discharge in compliance with design requirements; facilitating the detention of stormwater, up to a prescribed maximum hydraulic head, for subsequent discharge over an elongated period … More >>

Alumasc’s Derbigum Flat Roofing System has been used at Hampton Court and Richmond Court – two historic five-storey apartment blocks, which have undergone a £2.9m refurbishment for Birmingham City Council as part of the Constructing West Midlands framework. Derbigum was … More >>

Blackdown semi-intensive green roofs provide the opportunity to increase the range of plant species used on the roof environment without having to specify an intensive system. Wildflower and drought tolerant planting can be used to great effect to provide increased bio-diversity and, at the same time, … More >>

Intensive green roof systems are becoming more and more common in highly populated city centres, driven by sustainability and water attenuation requirements, along with the need to create usable space. Intensive Green Roof Systems range from providing outdoor roof space at … More >>

Blackdown specialises in plant production, component supply, full system installation and maintenance of extensive, semi-intensive, bio-diverse and intensive roof planting systems. With nurseries in the Blackdown Hills in Somerset, and a long established background in horticulture, Blackdown offers clients expert … More >>