Design for NHBC compliance – future-proof your projects

With over 40 years of industry expertise, wedi continues to set the standard for waterproofing, insulation, and energy-efficient solutions in wet rooms and bathrooms. By simplifying specification and ensuring full NHBC compliance, wedi products allow architects and specifiers to focus... View Article

chapmanbdsp announces the return of Brian Goldsmith

chapmanbdsp has appointed Brian Goldsmith to the role of Board Director to build upon the long-term strategies in place for the business. In this role Brian will be responsible for business operations as the practice continues gearing for growth. Brian is an... View Article

New images of Blackfriars project revealed

New visualisations of The Round, previously known as 18 Blackfriars Road, have been revealed. The global real estate investor, developer and property manager Hines’ landmark office and residential project will be London’s lowest whole life carbon high-rise development. The one... View Article

Specialists in Bespoke Fire Doorsets

Ahmarra provide a comprehensive fire door service – specialising in the bespoke design, manufacture and installation of certified fire doorsets. Their sector specialisms include; education, healthcare, social housing, hotels & hospitality, commercial buildings & offices, airports and luxury homes & apartments. As such, Ahmarra have developed sector specific... View Article

The Growing Demand for Smart Solutions

The inclusion of advanced technology into daily activities is changing the scene for companies and people. Along with improving efficiency, these developments—along with artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning—are changing user experiences. Companies are driven to... View Article

Steel Window Fittings launches new range of handles

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 1040 door handle has joined the steel window fittings existing range (850, 860 and 870 styles) and... View Article

Why ‘Zero’ is a Plus for West Fraser’s SterlingOSB

The UK government classified formaldehyde as a carcinogen in 2016, prompting industry to observe restrictions on its use, and West Fraser is one company that has gone above and beyond to reduce the chemical compound’s impact on the built environment and building... View Article
Hörmann UK

New from Hörmann – automated driveway bollards

Hörmann UK have announced that they are launching a new automated security bollard that has been designed and built specifically for domestic installations. Introduced to counter vehicle thefts, the bollards provide an effective way to increase security and prevent theft... View Article
Zenon GRP Rooflights Used on Refurbishment Project

Zenon GRP Rooflights Used on Refurbishment Project

Blade Roofing, a national roofing company providing commercial roofing solutions across a wide variety of sectors, recently carried out a roofing and cladding refurbishment of an industrial facility in Blackheath in the West Midlands. Blade Roofing were an obvious choice... View Article

Security plus accessibility

Darren Hyde of the Automatic Door Suppliers Association discusses how powered pedestrian doors can integrate with modern security systems while ensuring accessibility and regulatory compliance. Devising access control requirements for commercial buildings can be a difficult task. A client may... View Article

Rugged good looks

Commercial washrooms endure heavy footfall, but as Amanda Mills of Kinedo highlights, bathroom wall panels can provide the necessary durability, maintenance and waterproofing characteristics, along with some glamorous aesthetics. Heavy usage in any hotel, camp site, gym or other sports... View Article

CAN Design Transforms The Bay Hub

CAN DESIGN has recently completed The Bay Hub as a newly renovated Grade-A office landmark in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The project combines functionality with elegance, fostering creativity and wellbeing for tenants and visitors alike. The key focus of the renovation... View Article

RIBA condemns ‘ill-advised’ ARB accreditation rule

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today, Wednesday 12 February 2025, responded to the Architects Registration Board’s (ARB) decision to keep the wording of its Accreditation Rule 4.2: Degree awarding powers, which it changed from ‘qualification awarding powers’... View Article