Crittall strengthens W20 with PAS 24 certification

Crittall Windows has secured PAS 24:2022 certification for its Crittall® W20 steel door system and thermally enhanced W20 TE® variant, providing independent verification of their security performance. The achievement is proof that the systems meet one of the UK’s most... View Article

The impact of Martyn’s Law on secure door specification

Rob Mottram at Robust UK examines the door specification implications of Martyn’s Law (AKA the Terrorism Act 2025), in larger educational and public venues. Martyn’s Law – formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – received Royal... View Article

Specify, install, demonstrate

Simon Buckmaster at James Hardie discusses how the Building Safety Act has reshaped facade installation, from fire classification and product selection to competence, documentation and the need to rigorously specify, install and evidence work done. The Building Safety Act has... View Article

Unlocking design ambition with offsite brick slip detailing

Meka Ewurum at Keystone explores how offsite manufactured brick slip features are enabling architects and specifiers to combine traditional masonry detailing with fast, precise construction for distinctively detailed results. Brick remains one of the defining materials of British architecture. Its... View Article

Specifying staircases for listed buildings

Richard Harding at British Spirals & Castings discusses best practice for specifying staircases in listed buildings, from conservation principles and material selection to regulatory compliance and modern surveying techniques. Historic buildings are an important part of the UK’s architectural landscape,... View Article

Sliding door specification for Passivhaus homes

Justin Spires at Solarlux UK explores how high-performance sliding doors can help Passivhaus and energy efficient homes achieve demanding thermal standards without compromising daylight, design or connection to nature. In the current architectural landscape, large areas of glazing are a... View Article

Overheating: why prevention should come before cooling

As overheating becomes an increasing challenge, Stuart Dantzic of Caribbean argues that architects should put passive measures such as external shading ahead of mechanical cooling. The Environmental Investigation Agency’s recent report, UK Cooling Policy in a Warming World, should prompt... View Article

Deliver façade confidence with substructure focus

By Gary Robson, Business Development Manager at EJOT UK. The demands on rear ventilated or rainscreen facades are increasing all the time, with today’s designs often required to deliver aesthetic excellence coupled with ever higher standards of fire safety, thermal... View Article

Keller at Küchenmeile 2026

As in previous years, Keller will be presenting the company’s latest kitchen innovations at Küchenmeile, together with worktop supplier Jetstone. Under the theme “The art of combination”, Keller will show how dealers are offered maximum design freedom through its range... View Article

New look column radiators from Stelrad

Stelrad Radiators has introduced an Italian -designed new look, improved range of its popular Column radiators – in both its vertical and horizontal column radiator ranges. With effect from 1st July 2026, the new range is  available through all existing outlets... View Article

New hinge from SIEGENIA now even stronger

New TITAN Hinge Side system enables sashes up to 150kg. Larger openings without compromising on durability: That’s what makes this new development of the TITAN Hinge Side system from SIEGENIA stand out. The hinge system is suitable for timber, PVC... View Article

Wood-look blades for an attractive newbuild project

With its historic centre and vibrant city life, Bruges (BE) appeals to young and old alike. So when you find a home surrounded by greenery yet within walking distance of everything the city has to offer, you’ve struck gold. The... View Article

Kerakoll UK Supporting Specifiers

Kerakoll UK is a subsidiary of the Kerakoll Group, a multinational company specialising in providing innovative solutions for the construction industry. The B Corp-certified UK company offers RIBA-approved CPDs for professionals specifying tiling. The first of these, “A Specifier’s Guide... View Article

University of Derby rooftop gets the Kingfisher touch

UK-based manufacturer Kingfisher Louvres has supplied a rooftop screening package for the University of Derby’s new £75m Cavendish Building, providing aluminium architectural louvres that support the building’s award-winning design. Working closely with client Advanced Roofing & Cladding, Kingfisher delivered 154... View Article