Changes to the Part L Building Regulations (England) came into full force this summer. For new homes this includes a 31% reduction in CO2 and higher fabric efficiency standards. It’s a lot to adjust to and the industry still has... View Article

Specifying high security façade systems, doors and windows just got easier. Sälzer GmbH has been specialising in innovative high security systems for over 50 years and became part of the Schüco family in 2018. The Sälzer range has now been... View Article

Spacetherm® WL (Wall Liner) insulation from the A. Proctor Group is addressing the need for improving the thermal performance, and helping to reduce heating costs of a 1970s building with limited internal space. The original building, created by the British... View Article

After Niall McLaughlin’s Magdalene College Library, Cambridge in 2022, the John Morden Centre in South London by Mae Architects has become this years Stirling prize winner. However, being a Stirling prize winner is not the only common point between the two... View Article

Architectural charm often lies in the diversity of the roofs found in older properties. Flat roofs contribute to the character of historic buildings, and require specialist materials and workmanship to maintain their integrity. Specifiers and contractors may not immediately consider... View Article

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia impressed the judges at the inaugural ECN Awards 2023. The Sussex-based company scooped the ‘HVAC Product of the Year’ award with its Vent-Axia Sentinel Apex, the next generation of commercial heat recovery ventilation. Vent-Axia received... View Article

Leviat is delighted to launch their new Industry Insights series, which critically examines a range of topics and issues facing the Construction Industry, and aims to provide clear, informative and educational content to support the growth and development of the... View Article

The versatile W40 window profiles, specifically developed by the Steel Window Association (SWA) for its members, are a stylish and modern solution that suit both new-build and refurbishment applications. While the classic W20 section continues to be preferred by conservationists and many... View Article

The company, which had already covered the roof of the structure in 2017 with its PVC roofing membrane, has now made the roof suitable to support the installation of 1,452 solar panels Thanks to RENOLIT ALKORPLAN’s intervention, the SnowWorld Antwerp... View Article

A complete window and door glazing solution from Kestrel Aluminium Systems was specified for a carbon-neutral, sustainable woodland house. Tucked away on the outskirts of Brigg, Lincolnshire, Scawby Brook is a carbon neutral, sustainable house that has been sensitively created... View Article

A trio of innovative aluminium solutions from Senior Architectural Systems were used for the Terry Frost Building, a new £30 million luxury student accommodation development in the heart of Leeds’ university hub. The seven-storey building required a robust yet attractive... View Article

The ROCKWOOL NyRock® range delivers the most thermally efficient stone wool insulation currently available in the UK and Ireland✝. Discover NyRock This is Ny and improved stone wool insulation. Low-lambda value of 0.032 W/mK Non-combustible Euroclass A1 reaction-to-fire classification Proven... View Article

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is introducing its latest generation of Aquarea air-to-water heat pumps with the new M Series. Thanks to its new, modular concept, the M Series allows for more application choices offering different indoor units, available in... View Article

Haddonstone, the UK’s leading name in cast stone design and manufacture, was selected to create a range of high-quality cast stone landscaping components for the considerable gardens at a beautiful, historic property in Leicestershire. Much of the existing stonework throughout the grounds of the property had weathered over... View Article