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Heavy snow from a three-day snowstorm last week caused two buildings in the city to partially collapse and threaten surrounding buildings. Throw in the COVID-19 pandemic and the city is facing another problem with one of the buildings.

The city worked quickly to stabilize and demolish the portions of a vacant three-story building in the 500 block of Miltimore Street after the roof collapsed on Feb. 2.

To finish demolition, crews will have to cut power to the neighborhood, leaving students who are attending school virtually because of the pandemic unable to do so.

I know the residents are very frustrated the electricity is going to be cut, Managing Director Abraham Amoros said at Monday's City Council meeting. Its going to cut into their childs learning time.

We are going to do everything we can to provide solutions to those residents."

The city is working with local organizations to ease the burden.

Our Reading Fire Department and Community Development have reached out to our partners in the community, the Olivet Boys & Girls Club and the Reading Public Library, said Communications Coordinator Christian Crespo. They are eager and available to provide their resources to any children impacted by the utility interruption from Met-Ed.

The closest Olivet club is the Clinton Street club, Crespo said.

All kids have to be registered by an adult before entry to collect emergency contact information, he said.

Community Development Director Jamal Abodalo said the electricity needs to be shut off for the safety of the contractors because the power lines are close to the building.

We are looking for a place for the children to continue their education," Abodalo said, adding that the city will also address the needs of the elderly.

An abandoned factory building in the 200 block of Maple Street partially collapsed Friday, forcing officials to evacuate nine homes.

Residents were able to return to their homes late Friday night after a demolition contractor took down a portion of the building.

All the emergency demolition is complete on both buildings, Fire Chief William Stoudt Jr. told council.

Now officials are working to demolish the remainder of the buildings later this week, he added.

With more snow in the forecast, Councilwoman Marcia Goodman-Hinnersthiz asked if the city is keeping an eye on other potential collapses.

We know we have a lot of abandoned factory buildings throughout the city, she said. I wasnt surprised about the building on Maple Street. That was always high risk.

Abodalo said the city is aware of several vacant buildings, but it's hard to determine the structural integrity of each building.

If they are owned by a property owner we cannot really enter that property because we dont have a reason, he said. The properties on the blight list, we are very vigilant and we monitor them as we go. We have continuous discussions with the property owners."

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The Brewton City Council took steps to approve the demolition of two properties within the city.

Steve Yuhasz spoke to the council to give information on residences located at 118 Lynbrook Drive and 21 Eula Drive. A business facility located at 1023 Douglas Avenue was also included in the topic of demolition.

Previously, the City Council has approved a time-frame for improvements to the dilapidated residence at 118 Lynbrook Drive. However, Yuhasz said that no improvements have been made at the location to stop the demolition process.

The has been no improvement or progress at the location, Yuhasz told the council. :The yard has been cut and cleaned and some debris has been removed. The property owner has paid nearly $1,000 in redemption costs and has shown a plan for further improvements. Pressure washing was planned at the residence, but has not happened due to what I suspect is weather issues.

Yuhasz said he believed the owner had intentions to continue to improve the property.

Councilwoman Carrie Brown suggested the council extend a little time to allow the owner a chance to make those improvements needed to halt demolition. Following Browns lead, the council agreed to extend time to March 8 to allow the owner to proceed with improvements.

A residence at 212 Eula Street was also set for demolition by the City of Brewton if improvements were not made on the property.

Yuhasz told the council that no work had been started on the property to indicate a plan for repairs.

We have sent the notification and have not heard from the owner, Yuhasz said. The time has elapsed. This is a small structure and is definitely a nuisance in the neighborhood.

After some discussion, the council approved moving ahead with demolition at the Eula Street location. RMCC was the low bidder on the demolition project at a cost of $1,250 to the city. No time frame for the demolition was given.

One large building in Brewton will be set for demolition as a result of Mondays discussions by the council.

The former Brewton Heights Shopping Center locationn at 1023 Douglas Avenue will be demolished based on the councils approval Monday.

Yuhasz said a request for demolition will be sent to the owner of the building which will be torn down at the owners expense.

Mayor Yank Lovelace said the cost of the demolition will be the responsibility of the owners, Namdar of Great Neck, New York.

This is a larger piece of property and will be a larger expense, Lovelace said. We will bear the cost of the residence demolitions, but this will be at the expense of the owners.

The city first addressed the issue of the old shopping center in November 2020 and had conversations with owners and developers for the property. With the current state of disrepair of the building, the owners have declared it beyond repair and have no prospects for development at that location.

No time frame was given as to when the demolition of the center would begin.

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The stadium in Mission Valley has been known by many names, San Diego Stadium, Jack Murphy Stadium, Qualcomm Stadium, and SDCCU Stadium. Though since 1967, despite all of the name changes, one thing remained constant San Diegans enjoying a day at the field.

Those days, unfortunately, are coming to an end.

After decades of the Chargers, Padres, Aztecs, and various events and concerts in the bowl of The Murph as many San Diegans fondly remember it, the place grew old and in serious need of an update.

While plans to build a stadium for San Diego State were approved, as were plans to knock down the old one.

An article in The San Diego Union-Tribune revealed that even though demolition was initially set for 2022, construction had to be expedited due to the stadium being in an unsustainable state.

In other words, the final ball had been thrown, the last bat had been swung, the final song had been sung.

It was time for The Murph to go.

Demolition started in November 2020.

Since then day by day, hour by hour San Diegos concrete titan is being broken down into rubble.

Harvard School of Design graduate and lecturer of interior architecture at SDSU James Brown looks back fondly on his days spent at the stadium.

My first job was at San Diego Stadium in 1977, he said. I was employed by ACE parking. I took the job for only one reason to get into the Charger games at halftime for freeMan, that was good.

Despite many people saying the Murph was past its prime from a sports standpoint, Brown said the architectural qualities make it stand the test of time.

The stadium was a beautiful sculpture sitting like a pearl surrounded by a chaos of parking and partyingThe edifice was classified as brutalist, as is the Geisel Library at UCSD, he said. They have strength, both literally and figuratively, in their heavy concrete structure and massing.

That brutalism making it one-of-a-kind in its heyday is what made it become a signature part of Americas finest city.

So, while the building has stature and grace, it lacks connectivity to its surroundings. It sat alone in splendorous isolation.

Clark Construction is in charge of demolition having been awarded a $250 million contract in March 2019.

Albert Valdivia, Clark Constructions vice president, grew up in San Diego and has fond memories of spending time at SDCCU Stadium.

My dad would take us to Padres games in the late innings when they would open the gates and you could get in for free, Valdivia said. I was able to play on the field in a CIF Championship game, watch my kids play football on the field during a Chargers halftime, and watch my best friend play for the Chargers for several seasons.

While many San Diegans can share similar anecdotes and sentiments, its become apparent that these memories of athletes like Tony Gwynn, Ladainian Tomlinson, Dan Fouts and others have been clouded by the recent decline of the stadium and what it had to offer.

Ill cherish these memories forever, but for years I have felt like the fan experience has been poor, Valdivia said.

Valdivia wasnt alone in thinking this, in fact in the final year the Chargers played at the stadium, attendance fell by over 100,000 compared to the year before.

Even though there was a steady decline in the experience in its later years, the stadium will be missed by many SDSU students.

Communications senior Alexis Armenta spent quite a few Saturdays at SDCCU stadium cheering on the Aztecs.

Im really going to miss the old stadium, Armenta said I had a lot of memories tailgating with my friends and then going to the football games.

With the end of an era actively taking place, all eyes are on a new one to begin.

Adjacent to the demolition, Clark Construction is also building Bashor Field at Aztec Stadium the first piece of the SDSU Mission Valley campus.

The brand-new stadium will be filling the shoes of the stadium-sized hole in San Diego. This modern, clean take on the new home for Aztecs Football has students excited.

Marketing freshman Ian Harper, is looking forward to the different atmosphere once Aztec Stadium is finished.

As a current freshman and football fan, Im beyond excited to spend time and make memories at the new stadium, he said.

This new generation of SDSU students will go on to have great experiences at a new spot a new cornerstone in San Diego culture.

Brown also shared some insight behind the new projects construction.

The design, simplified by the need for only one sport configuration, is clean, and surprisingly intimate, he said. The space on the exterior perimeter is active, engaging and offers glimpses of the field here and there, which is sure to get the blood pumping.

One key part of the project that catches Browns eye? The seating arrangement.

The field is lowered, and one will feel a similar jolt of excitement upon entering it much as we do with our basketball arena.

The design promises intimacy and access. I am looking forward to it.

Its not just students and faculty who are excited for the new field, the people who are building the new home territory for SDSU are exuberant as well.

Valdivia and the Clark Construction crew are eager for their opportunity to shape a new part of San Diegos history.

The new Aztec Stadium will have so many neat features that will feel uniquely San Diego and will be the hottest ticket in town, Valdivia said. As excited as we all should be about the new stadium, the 80 acres of parks and open space is something I look forward to bringing my family to regularly for years to come.

San Diegans may be sad to see an old legend go but it seems that Americas finest city awaits its new stadium with excitement.

The demolition is proceeding as scheduled with sights set on a Fall 2022 debut in time for the Aztecs Football home opener.

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The Park City City Council had a lengthy discussion about affordable housing at the future arts and culture district at their meeting on Thursday night. KPCWs Sean Higgins has more on what the council ended up agreeing and disagreeing on:

The sticker shock of the price of affordable housing at the future arts and culture district continues to be a hard pill to swallow for a number of members of the Park City City Council.

Estimates currently put the price per unit at roughly $600,000 thanks to construction and material costs that have steadily increased over the last year. With a total price tag for the project now hovering around the $100 million mark, council was keen to explore cost-saving options.

Thursdays discussion on the district was dedicated to the housing dilemma and showed some divisions amongst the councilors on the best path forward.

No binding decisions were made on Thursday, but a quick poll of the council showed a divide on whether or not specifically building housing at the site of the district was essential part of the project. The city owns other parcels of land and construction costs will likely be less -- possibly $150,000 or more per unit less -- if housing was instead constructed there.

For Councilmember Steve Joyce, he said it was all about asking the right questions.

To me, this is opportunity cost, said Joyce. Its not do we need affordable housing, its do we do it here? Do we do it somewhere else? Can we do it cheaper somewhere else? I actually think thats an important part of the conversation.

Mayor Andy Beerman added the projected costs and reluctance from council reflect the truth of constructing anything, anywhere in Park City at the moment.

I want to be careful what assumptions were making that this is expensive because its in the arts and culture district, Beerman said. I think this is expensive because its the first time in a long time weve gotten really good projections ahead of time to look at, that these are numbers that maybe are close to accurate and were not seeing what we want to see, were seeing the reality of building in Park City right now.

Another aspect of the project council was divided on was whether or not to move forward with any construction without firm commitments, either in writing or in the form of checks, from partners Sundance Institute and Kimball Arts Center. Both organizations plan to build new headquarters on the site, but the pandemic put their capital campaigns on hold.

Councilmember Nann Worel brought up that all of the back and forth from council could make their partners nervous about committing to the project before the city does, characterizing the dilemma as a chicken and the egg situation. Fellow Councilmember Becca Gerber agreed with that assessment.

This is a tough one, but I think from my perspective we have heard nothing but that our partners are committed to moving forward and the hard part is when we bought the property, we committed to doing an arts and culture district, said Gerber. I think that we also have an obligation to move forward with our planning and make sure were being good partners to them as well, so it is a bit of a chicken and the egg, you know? As [Councilmember Max Doilney] said, we all have to be willing to take this jump together. As we kind of hesitate about what we want to put on the area, I think that its natural that might cause some concern amongst partners.

One thing council did come to an agreement on was to move forward with prepping the five-acre parcel for eventual construction. The buildings at the corner of Kearns Boulevard and Bonanza Drive sit vacant and the city does not intend to have anyone move back in. No firm date was set for demolition, but Gerber said the rough timetable was to have the site prepped by the spring.

Discussion of the arts and culture district will continue at the next city council meeting, currently scheduled for February 25th.

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Scene reported in July that the Cleveland Metroparks would manage the demolition with funds obtained by LAND studio through the Clean Ohio Fund.

As we reported then, the demolitions will be the "first major visible step" in the project to create a premiere public park in Cleveland. It aims to stabilize and reimagine the Cuyahoga River hillside along the bend just North of W. 25th Street and transform it into a 23-acre park.

The former Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) administrative building, and the former CMHA multifamily housing complex known as "Big 8" are the two structures to be demolished. The Big 8 facility is slated for demolition first on Monday. Protective fencing will have been erected by Monday.

A statement from LAND Studio said that the demolition could clear the way for "dramatic views" of the river and downtown Cleveland which are now obstructed.

"The clearing of these buildings will now give the community a better sense of the incredible potential this space offers," said Joel Wimbiscus, LAND Studio project manager, in a press release. "Once razed, the curtains will be drawn back to open up a dramatic view of the Cuyahoga Valley and downtown allowing Clevelanders to reunite with a vista that has been hidden for more than 50 years."

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As cold air sweeps China, market demand for underfloor heating installations is growing in certain parts, especially southern and eastern regions that do not have central heating systems.

Yang Jiaxiang, production manager of Wuxi-based Hanse Heat Tech Co Ltd, which manufactures gas boilers used in underfloor heating, said: "The company produced nearly 10,000 sets of gas boilers by the end of December, most of which were bought quickly."

In the 1950s, when energy resources were scarce, it was decided that the central heating system would be provided only in the northern, northeastern and northwestern parts of the country.

That decision was taken to ensure indoor temperatures stayed between 16 C and 18 C during freezing winters, when extreme sub-zero weather conditions are common and unrelenting in those regions.

Given that historically South China has always been slightly warmer than North China during winters, the decision seemed reasonable.

In recent years, however, climate change has led to a rise in the number of days when temperatures plummet in the south.

During the same period, many people have also become affluent on the back of economic progress made by dint of China's reform and opening-up policy.

Many households in East China are now looking to install underfloor heating equipment, which was once regarded a luxury.

"My home in a commercial residential building (in Shanghai) is equipped with a heating radiator. I chose to install underfloor heating equipment for my parents living in the countryside to help them enjoy a warm winter," said Shen Weifeng, adding that most of his friends have already had underfloor heating systems installed at their homes.

"The cost of installing underfloor heating equipment is about 200 yuan ($15.5) per square meter. Our company has installed more than 10,000 sets last year, an up to 30 percent increase over the previous year," said Yang Renyi, general manager of Shanghai Shunqi Architectural Decoration Co Ltd, which specializes in the installation of underfloor heating equipment.

Industry experts said that with consumption upgrade, underfloor heating systems have now become common consumption items.

They also noted that currently, the household heating ratio in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River was less than 5 percent, demonstrating tremendous room for growth. Judging from the current situation, the household underfloor heating sector in South China is expected to reach 10 billion yuan in the coming years.

Even cities that are already equipped with central heating systems may go in for upgraded replacements.

Wei Chen, a 25-year-old office clerk in Qingdao, Shandong province, chose to install one of the latest models of underfloor heating equipment even though his house is equipped with radiators of the central heating system.

"I dismantled the radiators. The underfloor heating device does not take up any space, and heats evenly. I feel warm and comfortable when walking on the floor."

The heating fee of underfloor heating is the same as that of heating radiators, which, in Qingdao's case, is around 30 yuan per sq m, he said.

Given improved living standards and the nationwide consumption upgrade, young people pay more attention to the quality of life, said Yang of Shunqi Architectural, who expects a similar proportional increase in underfloor heating equipment installations this year.

Cai Jingwen contributed to the story.

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A new research report published by Fior Markets with the titleGunshot Detection System Marketby Product Type (Outdoor, Indoor), Installation (Vehicle Mounted Installation, Wearable Installation, Fixed Installation), Region, Global Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2020 to 2027

The global gunshot detection system market is expected to grow from USD 1.32 billion in 2019 to USD 3.46 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 12.83% during the forecast period 2020-2027. North America is anticipated to register the highest share of the market over the forecast period. It is essentially due to an increased risk of incidents associated with shooting events owing to the increase in possession of guns along with banned guns in North America.

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Residential bathrooms are evolving into more than just rooms purely dedicated to getting clean. Customers are wanting bathrooms that act as more of a living space, a sanctuary within their home where they can go to relax and unwind.

According to Caroma Industrial Designer Luke Di Michiel, people want beautiful bathrooms that can form a harmonious relationship with other interior spaces in their home.

Once perceived as a place dedicated to hygiene, the modern bathroom has evolved to cater more holistically to a sense of wellbeing and personal expression, he says.

The use of timber in bathrooms is one way to help achieve this by giving the bathroom a more natural and homely feel.

Luke explains that incorporating timber into the design shifted the clinical feel often associated with bathrooms. Caromas new Elvire Collection taps into this growing trend. Elvire is a full suite of bathroomware products that brings elements of nature into bathroom design.

Showcasing a beautiful selection of locally grown and sustainably sourced Tasmanian timbers, the collection is a lovingly crafted celebration of Australias natural environment, Di Michiel says.

The Elvire Collection pairs stylish thin edged enamelled steel with beautiful timber accents finished with a satin seal with no staining to accentuate the natural beauty. The complete collection includes basins, vanities, showers, tapware and a luxurious freestanding bath.

Homeowner Glenda Green recently had the Elvire Collection installed into her luxury Wahroonga home in Sydney as part of a larger major renovation. She chose to have the Elvire Collection across all five of her bathrooms, commenting that she was drawn to the collection specifically for its beautiful integration of Tasmanian timbers.

The collection seamlessly integrates with the house's high vaulted timber ceilings and dedicated outdoor spaces that again celebrate the stunning established gardens and extensive Australian native trees, Di Michiel says.

Composite material manufacturing company Liner Supply has also noticed a paradigm shift emerging in residential bathroom design.

Peoples perceptions and experiences of their bathrooms have become of increasing importance and value, sales manager for Liner Supplys Jackoboard product range, Debra Hofman says.

They have changed the way they view this space, seeing it now as more of a living space, she says.

Bathrooms are viewed as a space purposed for calmness and wellbeing, where they can relax and rejuvenate the mind and body, with the use and visual appeal of organic and smoother surfaces conducive to creating a soothing environment.

With this shift comes the demand for more open plan bathrooms, frameless shower screens, panels and shower trays without hobs, small feature walls and built-in niches for both functionality and aesthetics.

Hofman believes Liner Supplys Jackoboard range is the perfect solution to meet this challenge. Jackoboard is a new alternative to plasterboard but unlike plasterboard, plywood and other wood type boards it is water repellent.

This means any water penetration from the finished surface will not penetrate through to the structural elements of the building, she explains.

The construction boards have a robust core made of extruded polystyrene foam and are covered with an extra smooth non-woven coating on both sides.Theyre easily shaped and trimmed to desired dimensions and are compatible with virtually any type of wall finishing. This means they easily allow for attractive combinations of different materials on a single board such as wallpaper, paint, plaster, and tiles.

Within the range there are Jackoboard Plano and Flexo boards which both provide leak proof solutions for the bathroom and other wet areas such as laundries.

Because they are so simple and easy to work with, they are particularly suited to customised solutions for interior furnishings, Hofman says.

Jackoboards Plano and Flexo can be used to cover, seal and provide thermal insulation for the bathroom as well as other wet area walls and floors.They can be used to create shower enclosures, install washstands, other furnishings such as shower seats, as well as creating that feature wall and niche shelving for functionality and aesthetic appeal, she says.

Jackoboard Aqua and Aqua Flat, on the other hand, have been purposely designed for tile-over shower trays.

This means that the trades professional can very easily install a leak proof solution to meet their customers need, and because it is so simple to install, save plenty of time in the process saving both them and their customer time and money, she says.

The availability of the product in both standard and custom shapes and sizes makes it a convenient way to ensure functionality and visual appeal for those customers after a more designer looking bathroom.

And thanks to the lightweight properties they don't require heavy machinery and complex tools to install, yielding a quicker turnaround time without sacrificing the quality of your project.

United Kingdom- based tile and bathroom fitter Darryl Howarth was one of the first in the UK to start fitting extruded polystyrene tileable shower cases for wet rooms and walk-in showers.

The time and energy saved compared to traditional methods transformed the whole approach to wet rooms, especially on suspended timber floors, he says.

In a recent family bathroom refurbishment in Greater Manchester, England, Howarth installed a Jackoboard Aqua Flat 20mm thick shower base and Jackoboard construction boards on the walls and floors. He commented that it is a great surface to tile on, helping him to achieve elegant results for his clients.

Another bathroom and wetroom trend emerging is bringing the outdoor experience and nature inside.

This can translate into having plants and other organic elements such as timber in the bathroom, in particular in urban multi-residential environments, StormTechs managing director Troy Creighton says.

In residential single dwellings this can be translated into opening the bathroom onto an internal landscaped courtyard, he says.

To achieve this seamless look, Stormtechs range of threshold drains can be used to create a zero threshold for seamless indoor to outdoor integration. This style of drainage is available for sliding and hinged doors and bi-folds with a variety of grate designs. The low-profile design features a linear stainless steel drainage system with a concealed channel section for door tracks and thresholds. The external linear grate sits flush beside the door track, in precise alignment with the ground surface. By integrating drains into the door-track, threshold drains allow for an unbroken path between internal and external surfaces, dissolving the traditional barriers between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Additionally, this allows for universal access and mobility. This is a great benefit when designing bathrooms for those in wheelchairs, those needing mobility assistance or those who are vision impaired.

An integrated, concealed subsill collects water flows and condensation around the doorway, conveying it to the external drainage system, Creighton explains.

All our products are available in a variety of colours, including electroplating over stainless steel as a decorative finish, he says.

Stormtech drainage systems remove water along their length, which allows for narrower profiles to have greater intake of water than traditional drains.

Stormtechs zero threshold drains were used for the award-winning Guerilla Bay house by Peter Stutchbury Architecture on the South Coast of NSW. The home was to be built on a beautiful open woodland block so Stutchbury deliberately kept the building small. He also placed it in such a way that it engaged with the primary aspect of the site, a stunning view across the bay to the rocks that Guerilla Bay is well known for. The build incorporated the rocks from the site which have deep Aboriginal meaning.

I wanted to connect with those; the story of the rocks is now a part of the house, he said.

When it came to seamlessly connecting this outside beauty, including the rocks, into the propertys unique open plan bathroom spaces, Stormtechs zero threshold drains were the perfect choice.

In terms of providing answers to the problem of drainage in any situation, be this external or internal we always specify Stormtech, except in situations where for whatever reason thats inappropriate but thats very rare, Stutchbury says.

Aluminium distributor Danmac has also seen a rise in the clean line, open plan trend and commented that less is more right now when it comes to bathroom design. This comes in the form of stepless tiled floors with threshold-free sills on shower screens to give that continued seamless look. This look can be achieved through the companys Ultimate Sill-less Pivot Clamp Shower System.

The innovative glass clamp system doesn't require any glass cut outs. There is only a single hole at the top and bottom of the door glass and the pivot pin is incorporated in the clamp itself.

The pivot clamp is manufactured from forged brass, stainless steel screws and chrome plated, making it more durable with less parts. Its designed to suit 6mm glass and is available in sill-less or with sill. The result is a minimalist sleek design shower.

Minimised and decluttered areas, simple lines and increased functionality are trends that spill over into the homes other major wetroom, the laundry.

According to Everhard Industries, consumers are looking for solutions for smaller areas that dont compromise on storage, and thus many turn to custom cabinetry as the solution due to minimal market products.

The look of traditional spaces and colours are now becoming less prominent as rustic and industrial styles rise in popularity like utility sinks and matte colours, Everhard Industries, Brand & Communications manager Mel Smith says.

Homeowners, spending more money than ever before on areas such as the laundry to create a more appealing space.

For these reasons Everhard Industries Nugleam and Excellence laundry drawer system units have become increasingly popular. Both are available in 35L and 45L options, the units address the functionality requirements of small spaces and introduce a modern design into the once forgotten space.

These unit systems are a unique offering in a rather saturated market and cater to a large range of customers with the Nugleam laundry being a subtle redesign of the traditional white laundry unit and the Excellence Matte Black suitable for those wanting to branch out from the normal.

By introducing these products, we are bridging the gap between the traditional budget laundry unit and custom cabinetry - creating a cost effective solution for the homeowner that doesnt compromise on design aesthetics and allows them to maintain the functionality that comes with having cabinets.

Ultimately, todays consumers are wanting their bathrooms and laundries to be no-fuss and streamlined but without making them look clinical or boring. This means using intelligently designed products like Jackoboards, threshold drains, sill-less shower screens and smart storage systems paired with warm timber accents and biophilic design.

Suppliers

Caroma

Liner Supply

Stormtech

Danmac

Everhard Industries

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