Product Articles

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

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

Introducing a full-service solution to maximise building envelope efficiency… Striving for net zero? Structural thermal breaks manufacturer, Armatherm™, can support architects, specifiers and designers to ensure buildings are constructed with maximum efficiency in mind. Thermal bridging poses a significant challenge... View Article

Offering versatile aesthetics and unmatched durability, Glasdon provide high-performance building solutions that integrate effectively into all environments. Seamless Integration – Available in a wide range of finishes and colours to help blend into any urban or industrial setting. Technical Excellence – Maintenance-free,... View Article

Building on the success of its ECOMOD 290HT natural refrigerant commercial heat pumps, Ideal Heating Commercial has expanded the range to include a 65kW model to meet demand for higher output systems.  This takes the ECOMOD 290HT range to four... View Article

Award-winning marketing agency, Leopard Co, has welcomed Ireland’s leading bathroom manufacturer to its client portfolio on a retained basis. Following a competitive pitch process, Leopard Co has been briefed to support SONAS Bathrooms with UK-specific PR activity, coinciding with the organisation’s expansion in... View Article

A package of specialist products from Altro has helped deliver a high-performance ‘home from home’ refurb at a leading dementia-care home in Middlesex. The Woodlands Residential Care Home in Ickenham is a family owned and run business providing dementia, respite... View Article

Building envelope fastening systems manufacturer EJOT has developed an all-stainless steel façade substructure system which can play an instrumental role in the delivery of higher performing, more sustainable and stronger rear ventilated or rainscreen facades. EJOT CROSSFIX is a complete... View Article

As part of a full restaurant redevelopment, Pesto at the White Swan in Wythall sought to increase covers while enhancing the dining experience for customers, preserving the existing building’s character and welcoming pub aesthetic. A Solarlux Atrium Plus enclosed glazed... View Article

By Jim Marshall – Hot & Cold Applied Liquids Product Manager at Bauder The inverted roof system remains a versatile and proven flat‑roofing solutions in modern construction. Its long‑term durability (often matching the service life of the building) makes it... View Article