An experienced carpenter and building site manager who has recently set up his own company is using high performance panel products from the West Fraser range  to undertake a variety of construction projects, stretching from garden rooms and extensions to restructuring an old barn, for clients... View Article

Leading UK producer Glidevale Protect has launched Protect FrameFoil FR, a new Class A2 fire rated, reflective air and vapour control layer (AVCL) and separate FR sealing tape designed to improve the thermal performance and airtightness of internal walls, ceilings,... View Article

BAL are celebrating after winning Best Innovation at this year’s Tile Association (TTA) Awards and also scooping the Best Environmental Initiative as part of ARDEX Group UK. The TTA Awards 2025 took place at The Hilton Metropole on Friday 16th... View Article

The historic Manchester Central railway station is embarking on its latest evolution as an award-winning venue with the opening of a new bar, restaurant, café and social workspace. Built under the iconic arch of the 140 years-old station, ‘Junction’ aims... View Article

A new slimline facade panel from Petrarch combines aesthetics with sustainability. An innovative slimline cladding panel manufactured in the UK from reconstituted stone has been launched by leading rainscreen solutions supplier Petrarch to help architects and specifiers marry facade aesthetics... View Article

The Steel Window Association has developed twelve fact sheets which give the architect, contractor and installer important information and advice for the specification of steel windows and doors. All can be viewed and downloaded here. The collection covers security, installation, aftercare... View Article

Originally created to meet new workspace design scheme demands, Tessera Chroma was renowned for its contemporary aesthetic. Now, Forbo has updated this collection, not only refreshing its colour palette but also improving its sustainability credentials, with an impressive >80% reduction... View Article

Senior Architectural Systems, one of the UK’s largest aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturers, is opening up new opportunities in the commercial market thanks to the launch of its new SPD150 aluminium door system. Complementing Senior’s established commercial product range, the SPD150... View Article

May 2025 marks one year since the A. Proctor Group’s air permeable pitched roof underlay, Proctor Air®, was awarded its BBA certificate. Developed based on feedback from designers, specifiers and installers – and combined with the Group’s quarter of a... View Article

Passivent and Kingfisher Louvres, subsidiaries of the Building Product Design group, have joined forces to deliver a full package of natural ventilation products and external louvres for the new Isle of Man Ferry Terminal building in Liverpool, which opened in... View Article

With growing demand and government targets for new construction increasingly conflicting with shortages of the skilled labour necessary for delivery, moving construction offsite can offer a compelling solution. The Proctor Group, have collaborated with modular and offsite companies for many... View Article

Recent technical guidance (9.2/06) from the NHBC emphasises the importance of maintaining the structural integrity of a building through effective waterproofing. Schlüter-Systems’ product innovations have always guaranteed that bathrooms, wetrooms and steam rooms are properly waterproofed; it is the company’s mission after all.... View Article

Designed as a superior alternative to traditional ‘can’ style downlights, Knightsbridge’s FireNova range prioritises fire safety with its innovative open-back fire-rated design. This simplifies compliance with fire safety regulations, while also supporting multiple lamp configurations, including LED and halogen options.... View Article

Steel Window Fittings, a member of the Steel Window Association, is a market leader in high quality steel window and door handles, fittings and accessories. The company has launched the 1080 and 1090 door levers which are available on all SWF... View Article