BAL celebrates DOUBLE success at TTA Awards 2025!

BAL are celebrating after winning Best Innovation at this year’s Tile Association (TTA) Awards and also scooping the Best Environmental Initiative as part of ARDEX Group UK. The TTA Awards 2025 took place at The Hilton Metropole on Friday 16th... View Article

Gilberts Slots into Manchester Regeneration

The historic Manchester Central railway station is embarking on its latest evolution as an award-winning venue with the opening of a new bar, restaurant, café and social workspace. Built under the iconic arch of the 140 years-old station, ‘Junction’ aims... View Article

Schlüter-Systems appoints new area sales consultant

 The latest addition to the Schlüter-Systems’ sales team, Adam Dolphin Schlüter-Systems has welcomed a new member to its sales team. Adam Dolphin joins as Area Sales Consultant for the Southwest, covering Devon, Cornwall, South Somerset, Dorset and the Channel Islands.... View Article

Designing for the reality not the concept

By Ian Rogers, Sales Director Gilberts Blackpool Indoor air quality (IAQ) is now an established concept in modern building. What is not established is how we can actually achieve it, especially in non-domestic buildings. However good the design on paper,... View Article

Combining sustainability with natural design

Sustainability is no longer just a consideration in architectural and interior design – it’s a driving force. From reducing carbon to selecting materials rich in recycled content, designers are embracing solutions that merge nature-inspired aesthetics with environmental responsibility. Here, Donna Hannaway,... View Article

Proctor Air®: One year on

May 2025 marks one year since the A. Proctor Group’s air permeable pitched roof underlay, Proctor Air®, was awarded its BBA certificate. Developed based on feedback from designers, specifiers and installers – and combined with the Group’s quarter of a... View Article

Register Now For Managing Moisture in Offsite Construction

With growing demand and government targets for new construction increasingly conflicting with shortages of the skilled labour necessary for delivery, moving construction offsite can offer a compelling solution. The Proctor Group, have collaborated with modular and offsite companies for many... View Article

Schlüter-Systems’ KERDI range for a complete waterproofing system

Recent technical guidance (9.2/06) from the NHBC emphasises the importance of maintaining the structural integrity of a building through effective waterproofing. Schlüter-Systems’ product innovations have always guaranteed that bathrooms, wetrooms and steam rooms are properly waterproofed; it is the company’s mission after all.... View Article

Knightsbridge improves downlight safety and looks with FireNova

Designed as a superior alternative to traditional ‘can’ style downlights, Knightsbridge’s FireNova range prioritises fire safety with its innovative open-back fire-rated design. This simplifies compliance with fire safety regulations, while also supporting multiple lamp configurations, including LED and halogen options.... View Article

Timeless elegance from Steel Window Fittings

Steel Window Fittings, a member of the Steel Window Association, is a market leader in high quality steel window and door handles, fittings and accessories. The company has launched the 1080 and 1090 door levers which are available on all SWF... View Article

The essence of the Orient from Keller

Keller Kitchens has developed such a vast range of colours, styles and materials; flexibility in design is the company’s mantra; along with prowess in sustainability initiatives. One emerging style is ‘hotel chic’ which combines luxury, elegance and comfort with a sophisticated... View Article