At Houston Barns in Uphall, West Lothian, a dated and dark bungalow was transformed into a light-filled, highly accessible modern home with panoramic views. Step-free access and easy door operation for the homeowner, who uses a wheelchair, were vital, while... View Article

Acoustic, fire and thermal insulation manufacturer AIM Acoustics & Insulation Manufacturing has expanded its sales and specification team with two new appointments.  Karen Viccars has joined as Specification Manager for the Greater London area and Campbell McGregor as Specification and... View Article

Smart planning, leveraging strong supplier partnerships and adding a dash of healthy professional pride can help SHDF-funded retrofit projects do more than just meet decarbonisation targets and satisfy compliance requirements; they can help support and deliver meaningful benefits for residents,... View Article

Schlüter-Systems is proud to introduce the new Schlüter-DILEX-STF, a structural movement profile engineered to deliver long-lasting performance in both underground and overground applications. For projects and environments where durability, safety, and reliability are critical, the DILEX-STF sets a new benchmark... View Article

Part T (Approved Document T: Toilet Accommodation) doesn’t replace Approved Document M, but it significantly reshapes how accessible washroom principles are applied. Introduced in October 2024, Part T adds a new layer of complexity, demanding a more considered approach to... View Article

The exclusive atmosphere of a refined hotel suite This new “Hotel Chic” look from Keller brings the exclusive atmosphere of a luxury hotel into the kitchen. The scheme centres on premium materials, clean lines and a refined finish that evokes the feel of... View Article

Hardware expert VBH has developed the greenteQ ORION ICE 3-star profile cylinder for UK door manufacturers. The cylinder is fully accredited to the latest TS007:2024 kitemark, providing protection against thermal (freeze) and glue attacks, picking, drilling, bumping and snapping, all... View Article

The UK roofing sector is currently facing significant supply chain challenges. A recent survey by MRA Reports, published in Builders’ Merchant News, revealed that 79% of specialist roofing merchants are experiencing problematic lead times. In some cases, contractors are waiting... View Article

Wakefield based Grass Concrete are best known for the range of reinforced grass paving systems, especially the Grasscrete range. Moving up from ground level to vertical landscaping, Grass Concrete has a line-up of vertical landscaping products, the Betoconcept range. The range... View Article

The Pendock Linea family of building linings is a comprehensive architectural finishing solution that includes nine individual product ranges, allowing various lining elements to be sourced from a single supplier to help ease the specification process. Encompassing wall linings, ceiling... View Article

Style Group delivered a bespoke acoustic and partitioning package for Overbury’s new Manchester office, located on the 13th floor of Chancery Place. Working closely with architect SpaceInvader, the team created a flexible, high-performance workspace designed to support collaboration, focus and... View Article

NASA’s first manned flight around the moon for 50 years has sparked fresh interest in space exploration while also reminding us of the tantalising properties to a vacuum: especially back here on earth. As the poster for the original Alien... View Article

One of the biggest benefits is that you can install CaberShield ECO early and leave it in place throughout the build and it doesn’t need to be changed at any point. The product is there for the long term. It’s... View Article