The importance of safe staircase design

Helen Hewitt, Chief Executive of the British Woodworking Federation Stairs are one of the most-used features in a building, yet they present a significant risk of injury through slips, trips, and falls. Research from the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) shows... View Article

Additions to the Stelrad compact range

Stelrad has launched a range of 200mm and 1200mm high radiators in a variety of sizes. The new radiator sizes offer a helpful additional range to slot into specifications and installations up and down the country. The new 200mm sized... View Article

Private Housing Project of the Year

The River Tay Boathouse in Scotland, designed by architects Barboza Blanco and crafted by Carpenter Oak, has won Private Housing Project of the Year at the 2025 Structural Timber Awards. The project showcases the beauty and performance of timber construction, combining... View Article

Gilberts helps deliver net zero in Newcastle

Leading air movement specialist Gilberts Blackpool has played a key role in helping the new Callerton Academy in Newcastle achieve carbon neutral status. The £39m new school has capacity for 1400 pupils over its campus of a three-storey teaching building... View Article

Titon Renews Secured by Design Licence for Another Year

Titon Hardware is proud to announce the renewal of its Secured by Design (SBD) licence for another year. This renewal highlights Titon’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, security-focused products that meet the stringent standards set by the official UK Police initiative. Secured by... View Article

Damp Threshold Solution

Type LTT Level Threshold Tray encapsulates threshold masonry exposed to damp transmittance from exterior inwardly and from ground level upwardly. Separation ensures compliance. Each LTT extends downwardly over both faces of the masonry, and at either end wraps and rises... View Article

Cool breeze – reducing overheating

Vectaire’s Cool Breeze and Cool Breeze Plus are an effective solution for mitigating overheating in residential properties, meeting the standards used in CIBSE TM59 assessments and Approved Document O of the Building Regulations.  They use R290, an eco friendly refrigerant over 225 times more... View Article

Sustainable Lighting That Brings Your Vision to Life – Without Compromise

Connect. Control. Transform. With a collaborative, holistic and end-to-end approach to Urban Realm projects, we deliver bespoke solutions that seamlessly blend design, performance, and purpose. From concept to installation and beyond, our expert project management ensures smooth delivery, mitigates risk, and simplifies... View Article

Introducing next generation FirePro®

Discover next-generation FirePro®. ROCKWOOL’s new range of fire-stopping products is here. Tested and classified to the latest relevant EN fire resistance standards, holding third party certification under the UL-EU Mark, our new FirePro range supports ongoing innovation and the pursuit... View Article

What’s shaping the future of high-rise design?

Explore the future of high-rise design Can high-rise developments help solve the UK housing crisis? Building upwards is one answer – but questions around fire safety, sustainability and public perception remain. To explore what future-fit high-rise buildings should look like,... View Article