Schluter®-DITRA still delivering for the flooring industry

Originally launched by Schlüter®-Systems nearly 40 years ago, the DITRA uncoupling membrane revolutionised the flooring industry by offering functions such as load distribution, vapour management and reliable waterproofing. Over time, these practical benefits have been developed further, creating a key family of products... View Article

Government announces £15 billion Warm Homes Plan

The Government announced on Tuesday 20 January, details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, a £15bn programme designed to support households with solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation, helping to lower energy bills and decarbonise homes across the UK. The... View Article

The unifying power of SterlingOSB Zero

As the annual SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition celebrated its 10th anniversary, the 2025 competition entitled Powers of Ten, challenged architects to explore the principles of scale. Entrants were unrestricted by building standards and were free to play with the concept of... View Article

TDBL nonut® follows Golden Thread for BSA Compliance

As illustrated by a recent commercial office project, cladding specialists are increasingly turning to SFS Group Fastening Technology’s innovative TDBL- nonut® fastener to ensure their installed systems achieve the objectives of the Building Safety Act, while at the same time,... View Article

VIVALDA Group Appoints New Managing Director for Distribution Division

VIVALDA Group, the UK and Ireland’s leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance façade solutions, has announced the appointment of Kristy Driver as Managing Director – Distribution. Kristy brings extensive knowledge and experience from across the construction and façade sectors. Her appointment further strengthens... View Article

Sydney Fish Market reopens following major transformation

The new Sydney Fish Market opened to the public on 19 January 2026, with Mott MacDonald – the global engineering, management and development consultancy – serving as the project’s engineering and advisory partner. The Sydney Fish Market has been Australia’s... View Article

Solarlux – Avoiding overheating when using large glazing

How to prevent overheating in glass extensions: Expert tips from Solarlux UK From glass canopies and verandas to wintergardens, bifolding doors and curtain walling, glazed extensions are widely used in UK architecture. Glazed extensions bring many functional and aesthetic advantages... View Article