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Architects are continually challenged to achieve lower U‑values, slimmer build‑ups, and long‑term performance without compromising structural integrity. Polyfoam XPS has responded. Our newly enhanced lambda values for Polyfoam Floorboard and Roofboard Extra give specifiers even greater design flexibility – enabling... View Article

Leading sheet vinyl flooring brand Beauflor will be presenting its collections designed to cope with the unique demands of social housing projects at Housing 2026. Exhibiting at Manchester’s Housing 2026, Beauflor will show that its sheet vinyl flooring is a... View Article

Discover IVC Commercial’s affordable social housing flooring solutions at Housing 2026. Leading European manufacturer of sheet vinyl flooring, IVC Commercial will be exhibiting at Housing 2026, showcasing its dedicated social housing collections that are affordable for providers and which have... View Article

Grout is often an afterthought, chosen from a limited range of colours to get an approximate match to the tile. It doesn’t have to be.  Kerakoll’s Fugabella Color is a grout range with 50 different shades, allowing you to use... View Article

This CPD webinar brings together experts to explore innovations in water saving, usability, and aesthetics, addressing the evolving needs of both multigenerational residential households and the commercial sector. It highlights how showers are becoming central to modern residential projects, examining the drivers... View Article

The Warm Homes Plan has arrived to replace the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). It represents a shift in focus away from a fabric first approach to instead prioritise high-tech solutions such as PV, battery storage and heat pumps. This change... View Article

A sponsored publication produced in collaboration with Aquarius Blinds, a specialist installer of commercial and residential awnings, pergolas and blinds, supplying bespoke shading solutions across London and the South East for over 40 years. Some awning specifications test the limits... View Article

A sensitive renovation in the Yorkshire Dales National Park has highlighted the importance of balancing historic character with modern performance standards, particularly where roofing constraints are involved. Meeting listed building requirements Howgill House, a Grade II listed farmhouse in Dent,... View Article

Fitzroy of London will present its latest accessible washroom solutions at Clerkenwell Design Week (19–21 May 2026), introducing the new Oxford Doc M Commercial Pack and previewing a forthcoming digital configurator.   The Oxford pack is designed to meet UK... View Article

Horne’s range of push-button timed flow control (TFC) shower panels provides a simple but robust pre-plumbed solution for group-fed installations – using pre-mixed warm water from a single upstream thermostatic mixing valve (TMV). Like the Duŝo column, these panels are... View Article

Stress Awareness Month is a useful reminder for employers to address workplace noise, which can cause lack of concentration, fatigue and anxiety, says CMS Danskin Acoustics. An annual campaign organised by the Stress Management Society, Stress Awareness Month falls in... View Article

Investment in additional CNC technology at its Crawley manufacturing facility has increased AIM Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing’s Fire Stop Block production capacity by 50 per cent. “This significantly greater CNC capability supports AIM’s position as a Fire Stop Block category... View Article

Taking into account Part T and Approved Document T in the design of accessible WC facilities What does Part T of the Building Regulations change for accessible washroom design? In short, it doesn’t replace Approved Document M. However, it does... View Article

As part of its sustainability offering, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has introduced Eco+ Services – a suite of technical, digital and data-driven services designed to help manufacturers better understand, measure and improve the sustainability of their coating operations. Eco+ Services combines digital tools, technical expertise and verified environmental data to give customers a clearer understanding of... View Article

West Fraser’s CaberDek structural flooring has been specified by Essex‑based housebuilder Bocking Homes on a 10‑home residential scheme, helping to protect floor quality during construction while supporting programme efficiency and high standards at handover. Founded in 2017, Bocking Homes is a privately-owned, SME housebuilder... View Article