Certified Fire Doors for the Education Sector

Ahmarra are one of the UK’s leading Q-Mark fire door manufacturers and installers. Our core services include the design, manufacture and project management of bespoke internal doorsets and glazed screens. We have been manufacturing doorsets in our Hampshire based production... View Article

Style delivers adaptable space to the spine

Located in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter, The Spine is the northern home of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and is one of the healthiest buildings in the UK , adhering to the ethos and principles of the WELL Building Standard. ... View Article

Knauf Insulation adds a UK-first to rainscreen range

Knauf Insulation has launched Rocksilk® RainScreen Slab EE, the UK’s first non-combustible rainscreen sheathing insulation with an enhanced water-repellent facing. The facing reduces the risk of water damage when the insulation is left exposed to preserve the intended thermal, fire... View Article

Showersave launches QB1-21XE waste water heat recovery system

Showersave, the award-winning manufacturer and distributor of waste water heat recovery systems (WWHRS), has unveiled the Showersave QB1-21XE, its latest innovation designed to help SAP assessors, architects, and specifiers improve energy efficiency and achieve Part L compliance. Available for installation... View Article

Why not all sliding doors are the same…

Over the past five years sliding doors have replaced bifold doors as the must-have option for glazed doors on extension, renovation and self-build home projects across the UK. Whilst bifold doors still have a place for smaller openings, the huge glass... View Article

Slot into a pioneering way to achieve comfort conditions

A ‘first of its kind” air movement diffuser is set to revolutionise how comfort conditions are maintained inside commercial buildings. The Series JSL-T ultra-high-capacity linear slot diffuser with thermal transition is the latest development from Gilberts Blackpool. It reinforces the... View Article

Designing Inclusive Spaces with Dulux Trade

When designing inclusive spaces, architects, specifiers and designers are often presented with a unique set of challenges. To support them with creating compliant specifications that use sustainability and colour to promote wellbeing, Dulux Trade’s team of experts are on hand.... View Article

STUFISH Reveal Design for Swindon’s New Performance Venue

STUFISH Entertainment Architects have revealed its design for Swindon’s new theatre and concert venue as part of Swindon Borough Council’s vision for its Cultural Quarter masterplan. The Council has committed to bringing forward plans to build a new multi-functional cultural... View Article

Clearly ready for the FHS

Paul Higgins of TuffX explores glazing options for meeting the demands of Part O but also the upcoming Future Homes Standard, on aesthetics and function During an era of change in the construction, we are also at a pivotal moment... View Article

Industry reacts to Reeves’ inaugural Budget

The construction industry has responded to Labour’s first budget in 14 years, with Rachel Reeves setting out her plans to raise an additional £40bn in tax – the highest level of increases ever announced in a Budget. Brian Berry, chief... View Article

Concealed, quick and quiet – the DRIVE axxent LS from SIEGENIA

SIEGENIA is expanding the range of options available to architects, combining functionality and design with a new motorised drive for high-end residential and commercial buildings, which also meets DIN 18040 accessibility requirements. The DRIVE axxent LS boasts a powerful combination... View Article

Harness the power of creative lighting with Schluter®-Systems

Schlüter-Systems is well known as the expert in enabling the design and installation of long-lasting, creative bathrooms and bathrooms with portfolios of intelligent products and systems. The collection of lighting systems, which incorporate advanced control and luminaire technology, offers almost unlimited... View Article

Altro distils style and performance at English Spirit

English Spirit Distillery has used an extensive package of Altro products front and back of house in their new visitor centre café, shop and viewing area for the working distillery. The small batch distillery, which produces some of the UK’s... View Article

Keep healthy and even cool with underfloor heating

Ashley Cooper of WMS explains why underfloor heating is a key way to improve indoor air quality and reduce airbourne pollutants, while also providing a cost-effective way of mitigating overheating in homes While soft furnishings are typically known as the... View Article