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According to a new report from Cedral UK, 48% of architects admitted that they expect sustainability measures they are introducing on current new builds to be out of date within 15 years. Architects’ and specifiers’ eagerness to embrace more sustainable... View Article

How to prevent overheating in glass extensions: Expert tips from Solarlux UK From glass canopies and verandas to wintergardens, bifolding doors and curtain walling, glazed extensions are widely used in UK architecture. Glazed extensions bring many functional and aesthetic advantages... View Article

How Bauder supports architects to ensure the roof meets performance criteria Comprehensive, free-of-charge flat roof specification support from Bauder helps architects mitigate the challenges of technical calculations, regulation compliance, and detail design. And, with 24 Bauder systems covered by 16... View Article

VEKA’s OMNIA PVCu window and door system unites verified compliance with design flexibility – a complete suite engineered to meet Future Homes and Part L performance standards. As energy performance requirements continue to tighten, specifiers need PVCu systems that not... View Article

Kris Bennell, Director of Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) discusses the continuing health threat posed by a class of paint which has been banned for the past 30 years; and the solutions.  “Dealing with lead paint in old buildings is a growing... View Article

GEZE UK is delighted to announce we have been recognised at the National Fenestration Awards 2025, winning the ‘Fire Door Product of the Year’ category for our ‘Slimdrive EMD-F Powered Swing Door Drive System’. The awards took place at Doncaster... View Article

Save Money • Save Energy • Reduce Emissions Future-proof your project with an industry-leading WWHRS solution for any shower installation. Recover heat energy from the 85 to 90% wasted in every day showering What is WWHRS? Do you know what... View Article

When ABM Alliance, an events planning company, looked to refurbish a former ambulance station into its new Bristol city centre offices, they tasked Kerr Office Group with the job. With the aim of creating a bold and inspiring space, Kerr... View Article

In today’s construction landscape, effective roof design goes far beyond the surface. To truly achieve long-lasting performance, durability, and efficiency, you need to understand what’s happening below the visible roofline. We’re pleased to share the eBook: “SMART ROOFING STARTS BELOW:... View Article

Project: New Multi-Level Residential Development- Dagenham, East London Client: BeFirst Developer: Hollybrook Precast Frame Supply/Install: FP McCann Products Supplied: Precast Concrete Core and Party Walls; Prestressed Hollowcore Flooring Planks; Transfer Slab and Ground Floor Cladding; Precast Stair Cores and Stair... View Article

Cedral surveyed 250 industry professionals for the report entitled Building the Future which examines the construction industry’s attitudes towards emerging design trends, sustainability and meeting the UK’s chronic housing needs. The 30 page study highlights some of the key trends... View Article

Brett Martin’s Marvault rooflights have been installed as part of a multi-award-winning refurbishment at Center Parcs’ Whinfell Forest holiday village in Penrith, Cumbria. The customer required a solution that would increase the thermal efficiency of the large, subtropical space in... View Article

Robust UK, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of steel door solutions, and HOPPE (UK), a specialist manufacturer of window and door hardware, have collaborated to create new cost-effective, security tested emergency exit hardware available exclusively through Robust. The cost-effective... View Article

Protect your site and the environment with Klargester Separators – the trusted solution for effective oil, fuel, and sediment separation. Pollution control isn’t optional, it’s essential for any commercial site. Fuel and oil leaks not only harm the environment but... View Article

AHR architects and specialist sub-contractors Q9 Cladding Solutions give Magply boards a definitive thumbs up. The use of fire-resistant roofing boards from leading UK manufacturer Magply on an exemplar Passivhaus school was a first-time experience for the architects and installers.... View Article

The leading pre-finished steel manufacturer has shared the results of its latest UK building envelope sector research, commissioned for its Colorcoat® brand. This survey reveals some of the common drivers behind cladding specifications and the value architects and developers place... View Article

Templeman Retailing, a family-run business with over 30 years of experience, is a leading national wholesaler of soft drinks, crisps, snacks, and confectionary, supplying vending machines and wholesalers across the UK. Supporting a network of over 4,500 vending machines nationwide,... View Article

ARDEX Group is proud to announce its success at the BASA Showcase 2025, where the company won the Best Sustainability Initiative. The BASA Showcase, organised by the British Adhesives & Sealants Association, celebrates excellence and innovation across the industry. The... View Article

Leading rooflight and daylight systems manufacturer Brett Martin has announced that Paul Blake has joined its daylight systems sales team as Specialist Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland. Bringing seventeen years of experience, Paul will support customers with the... View Article

Carl Thompson, Technical Manager for CA Group, addresses the issue. In the construction and building materials industry, few topics are as critical, and often as misunderstood, as fire performance testing. Two of the most frequently referenced issues in the UK... View Article