Armourcoat launches new clay lime plaster range

Decorative specialist Armourcoat have launched a new natural clay lime plaster range. Clime plasters are designed to improve the quality of living and working interiors and to minimize the impact of wall finishing products on the environment. Armourcoat are regarded... View Article

New shower trays from Schlüter-Systems

Working closely alongside a wide range of architectural practices over the years has given tile and stone protection specialists Schlüter-Systems an insight into common pain points faced within the industry. A challenge often raised when specifying a wetroom project in... View Article

Formica Group – Adaptable Design and Design for the unknown

Across the commercial landscape every sector has successfully risen to the evolving challenges that the current situation has presented. Making temporary changes to allow the economy to reopen and create safe environments for colleagues and customers alike. As we look... View Article

Fixfast launches state-of-the-art UK manufacturing facility

High speed, high capacity production ensures reliable fastener supply Fixfast, the leading supplier and manufacturer of quality building envelope fasteners, has added a cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D cell to its UK operations. The new facility in Rolvenden, Kent, allows Fixfast... View Article

Eurobrick: Bricks with benefits

There are many cladding finishes available but the warm tones and textures of brick ensure it remains a firm favourite. The benefits of brick slip cladding mean it has grown in popularity over the years, something which Eurobrick Systems can... View Article

Experts encourage construction to embrace new energy assessment

Building consultancy, C80 Solutions Ltd, has teamed up with electric heating manufacturer, ThermoSphere, to launch TalkSAP10, a new initiative helping the construction sector to understand and embrace a major change in the way energy performance is assessed in residential developments.... View Article

Sustainable aluminium rainwater systems CPD

Marley Alutec, the UK leader in innovative aluminium rainwater and eaves solutions offers RIBA accredited CPDs for all architectural professionals! Our new online seminar content includes information covering: Aluminium and the Environment Fascia, Soffit and Coping Systems Sustainable Aluminium Rainwater... View Article

To be or not to be OSB?

For those specifiers who have contemplated using SterlingOSB Zero for a new project, Norbord has produced a CPD video presentation which highlights the features and benefits of the popular, versatile board. There are variants available and applications include roofing, timber... View Article

UK Government announce New Green Building Targets

The UK government recently revealed plans to improve the energy performance of new homes. In the announcement on 19 January, Hosing Minister Chris Pincher said that the aim is for all new builds to be: “…highly energy efficient, with low... View Article

CPMG Reveals Plans to Relocate Nottingham Headquarters

CPMG Architects, has announced the relocation of its head office. Following more than two decades in Warser Gate, the architectural practice will be moving its operations to a new home in St Peters Gate. The Grade II listed two-storey building, which has... View Article

Forbo’s Fly Forbo competition is now open for entries!

Forbo Flooring Systems is giving architects and interior designers the chance to win a luxury UK staycation worth up to £6,500, with this year’s Fly Forbo 2020/21 competition. Established in 2012, the annual Fly Forbo competition recognises the crème de... View Article

How to design and specify rooflights and glass roofs

LAMILUX understand that continuing professional development is crucial – even when traditional methods of presenting CPDs cannot be available. The LAMILUX sales team are opening up their calendars to be on hand to deliver their live virtual CPD seminar to you and your... View Article

A gamechanger for the composite fire door market

The new Guardsman Fire Door slab from ODL Europe gives architects and specifiers the fire safety credentials they require. The door, which is the result of a six-figure investment in research and development, eliminates the unknown elements of a composite... View Article