An unexpected encounter

Our first fabric-covered metal ceiling tiles optimise the unique properties of two very different materials. In collaboration with Camira and using their famous Blazer wool, SAS TexTiles combine natural, renewable fabric with low embodied carbon steel in a simple design... View Article

Stelrad launches ‘green steel’ rads

Leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators is going green with another UK powerhouse Tata Steel to offer the first 90% green steel radiator range. Tata Steel is supplying UK made 90% Carbon Lite steel to Stelrad within the radiator market, so... View Article

Vicaima Fire Doors: Safety and Innovation in harmony

In the realm of fire safety, Vicaima has established itself as a leading manufacturer of fire doors, setting new standards in the industry. With a commitment to quality and performance, Vicaima has consistently demonstrated its ability to produce fire doors... View Article

Design & aesthetics in hardened wood flooring

with Emanuel Lidberg In association with Bjelin, James Parker speaks to Emanuel Lidberg, head of design at Bjelin’s sister company, Välinge Innovation. In a very entertaining discussion with the timber flooring design specialist, James discovers why keeping up with fleeting... View Article

We need to look at lifespans, not one-use buildings

Across millennia, buildings have been altered to meet changing needs. Recent centuries have seen Georgian and Victorian houses become highly sought-after for their flexibility, enduring character and build quality. The potential of old factory and mill buildings has also been... View Article

SFS Highfix handles challenges of PV install on low pitch roofs

SFS Group Fastening Technology Ltd has drawn on its expertise in the field of fall protection to offer specifiers a foolproof and cost-effective solution to mounting photo-voltaic (PV) systems on flat or low-pitched roofs.  Importantly the Highfix product not only features the... View Article

Seismic Step Change for Security Beckons

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association considers the impact of potential new anti-terrorism legislation to improve venue security and urges the industry and venue owners to start planning now. We live in dangerous times and the reality is, that when we... View Article

Compelling reasons to encourage retrofit first

David Connacher, Marketing Manager at West Fraser, discusses the immediate need to retrofit our buildings to make them energy efficient and sustainable. The need to retrofit our buildings through improvements that make them energy efficient and sustainable into the future... View Article

An ingenious alternative to bulky security shutters

With up to 50% smaller roll size than a standard shutter, the Vortex range combines architectural sensitivities with engineering excellence. Designed to offer vastly reduced roll sizes, the Vortex is an ingenious roller shutter system that allows installation with the... View Article