Navigating the future of sustainable heating

Peter Mintoft of Charlton & Jenrick explores the future of sustainable heating, focusing on ‘secondary’ heating appliances, and their impact on architectural practice The importance of integrating energy-efficient solutions within architectural design has never been more critical. As environmental concerns... View Article

Schlüter-Systems appoints new area sales consultants

The latest additions to the Schlüter-Systems’ sales team: (top) Jamie Bannon; (bottom) Owen Pamphilon  Schlüter-Systems has strengthened its sales team with two new area sales consultants. Jamie Bannon will be servicing contractors and distributors in London South and surrounding boroughs.  Jamie, formerly... View Article

Profile: Michael Simpson – technical advisor at SFS

SFS Group Fastening Technology’s Construction Division is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of carbon and stainless-steel fastening solutions for roofing, cladding and façade systems. Additionally, SFS manufactures an award-winning fall protection range, innovative rainscreen subframe systems and high-quality hinges... View Article

Meet thermal targets with stone wool insulation

Following further independent testing of the thermal properties of stone wool, ROCKWOOL has developed ‘Technical Bulletin 3: Performance Gap’ – designed to help construction professionals close insulation gaps to deliver intended thermal performance. The technical bulletin details… The results of... View Article

CCPI Approval for Marley SolarTile®

With solar roof systems becoming increasingly important as a product solution to help decarbonise the built environment, it’s essential that Architects looking to specify solar on the roof have the assurance that the product information they source from a manufacturer,... View Article

Renaissance for tried and trusted W20 steel windows

As home renovation remains popular, and with the focus being on the acquisition and refurbishment of rural properties, this has resulted in Steel Window Association (SWA) members reporting a higher than usual demand for the replacement of the traditional W20 style windows.... View Article

Keller goes for glass

The black steel door, with a glass front, is loved by many; it gives the home a modern, industrial, luxurious look.  Fluted glass is specifically popular this year and, as ever, Keller is ahead of the curve by introducing a... View Article

AliDeck unveils the AliRail Insight Glass Balustrade System

AliDeck is delighted to introduce the AliRail Insight Glass Balustrade System, the latest addition to its acclaimed AliRail range of modular aluminium balustrade solutions. Featuring Pyroguard Balustrades fire-rated glass, it promises to establish new benchmarks in safety and aesthetics for... View Article

Breathing Buildings’ NVHRe Wins at HVR Awards

Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, is celebrating winning ‘Commercial/Industrial Ventilation Product of the Year’ category at the prestigious HVR Awards 2024. The company impressed the judges with its new NVHRe, Natural Ventilation with... View Article

Senior brings light and shade to new hotel scheme

Dual coloured and slim framed aluminium fenestration solutions from Senior Architectural Systems have helped bring architectural interest to the external façade of a new multi-storey hotel in Coventry whilst ensuing the interior spaces benefit from plenty of natural light. Constructed... View Article