Admixture manufacturer acquires waterproofing specialist

Concrete admixture manufacturer Oscrete has acquired structural waterproofing specialists, PUDLO, in a strategic move to diversify and strengthen the business. Oscrete, a leading UK supplier of specialist construction chemicals since 1983, manufactures and supplies a wide range of concrete admixtures... View Article

ECD Architects expands Passivhaus team

ECD Architects has announced two new senior hires and a leadership promotion, as it continues to meet growing demand for energy efficient, Passivhaus certified buildings in the housing, education and public sectors. Donald Simpson and Ron Nkomba have joined the... View Article

Brighter, better places with rooflights

The new LAMILUX CPD ‘Brighter, better places with rooflights’ was officially awarded RIBA accreditation in June 2025. This session therefore includes recent updates on the latest legislation affecting rooflights, making this CPD essential for professionals involved in rooflight specification, compliance, and... View Article

Freefoam unveils ambitious sustainability targets

Freefoam, a leading manufacturer of innovative building products, has announced its Sustainability Targets as part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at creating long-term value for stakeholders while addressing environmental and social challenges. Freefoam have always been at the forefront of... View Article

Hidden Heroes: Discrete Ridge Ventilation

Dry fix ridge and hip kits that can provide ventilation have long been a staple of pitched roofing ventilation compliance, and with the combination of various surface and eaves ventilator types, there are more options than ever to ensure adequate... View Article

CIAT endorses proposed ‘Part Z’ building regulations

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) has today announced its support for regulation of embodied or ‘whole life’ carbon in construction, through the proposed ‘Part Z’ Building Regulations, as an essential step to delivering a net zero built environment... View Article

National Timber Systems achieves BBA certification

National Timber Systems (NTS) is proud to announce its NTSROOF® suite of products has been awarded third-party certification by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) – Agrément Certificate No: 25/7437 Product Sheet 1 and 2. The BBA’s rigorous assessment process... View Article

CAN Design Completes Nanjing’s Next-Generation Social Hub

CAN Design, an emerging architecture and design firm based in Hong Kong, recently completed JLC, a striking new landmark in collaboration with Hongkong Land. Nestled in the heart of Nanjing’s bustling Xinjiekou district, widely recognized as the “No. 1 Commercial... View Article

Vent-Axia supports Net Zero Week

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to support Net Zero Week (5-11 July), the UK’s official national awareness week, backed by the Government and industry. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, it aims to bring together all the stakeholders needed to... View Article