Carbon reduction targets and solar PV

With the Future Homes Standard still three years away, the immediate focus for the housing sector is the imminent introduction of changes to Part L of the Building Regulations in June this year. Specifiers will be looking for the simplest [...]

Comment piece from SIG commercial director, Andy Williamson, on what to expect over the next few months

As one of the biggest distributors of building products in the UK, SIG has a good overview of what’s happening in terms of availability and pricing. SIG commercial director, Andy Williamson, gives a summary of what to expect over the [...]

New colours on the block

LISTEN HERE 🔊 MVRDV’s first completed major US project is a mixed use scheme including a boutique hotel, which makes a bold architectural diversity statement in a range of colours and scales to help it blend with the locality. Tom [...]

Respecting climate & culture

LISTEN HERE 🔊 A timber research facility has been constructed in Rotorua, New Zealand which combines a net zero design showcasing timber’s potential with a high degree of local cultural sensitivity. Jack Wooler reports  The fritted pattern of the glazing [...]

MyDek's Luxura® decking receives an amazing response

Wow, the launch of Luxura® in March was greeted with an amazing response! Comments like, “this is just what the industry has been waiting for” were frequent and enthusiastic! And understandably too. Luxura® really is the ultimate performance in non-combustible [...]

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Get to know SWA member, Perla Windows

As Perla Windows approaches its first anniversary as a Steel Window Association member, Lauren Murphy of Taylor Alden speaks to Nick Vassilopoulos, Director of Perla Windows to get to know him better. How long have you been... View Article
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