Product Articles

The Mapetherm Mineral Wool External Wall Insulation (EWI) system from Mapei, has been installed as part of a Bristol City Leap (BCL) pilot retrofits scheme. The scheme, in the City’s Brentry district, comprised the upgrade of 16 Easiform homes to... View Article

In an era where financial stability and independence are highly sought after, building a rental property portfolio stands out as a lucrative and rewarding strategy. Imagine a future where your income doesn’t solely rely on the 9-to-5 grind, but instead,... View Article

Architects Common Ground Workshop, recently named as one of the 16 emerging practices in Landsec’s new retail framework, completed a new hospitality development at 6 Embassy Gardens in Nine Elms, London. The projects forms part of a wider urban realm... View Article

Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight sheds some light on the Part L Building Regulations for rooflights and thermal performance Why the need for regulations? A major part of the UK’s commitment to meeting its targets for carbon reduction is being... View Article

Following on from his seminar presentation at this year’s Fire Safety Event, held in April at Birmingham’s NEC, Dr. Karthick Govarthanam, General Manager for FIREFLY®, explores some of the issues surrounding fire risk in roof voids. “DECODING ROOF VOIDS” We... View Article

The introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 was focused around higher-risk residential buildings, defined as being above a certain number of storeys or a certain height. But a culture of taking fire safety seriously applies to buildings of all... View Article

GF Building Flow Solutions has announced the launch of its Uponor Virtual Showroom. This innovative virtual space has been designed to offer a dynamic and comprehensive view of the Uponor range, with an interactive system that is easy to use... View Article

Architects are on the front line when it comes to achieving net zero carbon and reversing the status quo in an age where buildings contribute to around 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. As the Royal Institute of British Architects notes, “The... View Article

What is MMC and does it account for a significant proportion of building activity? The phrase ‘Modern Methods of Construction’ has been with us for three decades now, though you could trace the building methodology back to the early examples... View Article

Cowie-based wood panel manufacturer, West Fraser, has donated £1,000 to a Tillicoultry allotment group, which serves as a nature haven for the local community. Founded in 1978, the Tillicoultry Allotment Association has grown into a large allotment offering social areas, a community greenhouse,... View Article

Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight discusses the practicalities involved in specifying large conservation rooflights We often see grand plans with expansive areas of roof glazing, as architects continue to seek innovative ways in which to exploit natural daylight. As much... View Article

LIEBIG Ultraplus heavy duty anchors have demonstrated in a project to create a new lifting bridge over the River Yare in Great Yarmouth that post-installation anchoring can offer performance equivalent to that of cast-in anchors, whilst also being better suited... View Article

In-line with its commitment to sustainable construction, Mapei now has EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certification for over 500 products throughout its range – spanning adhesives, admixtures, coatings, floor preparation products, grouts and surface care products. The certification reflects Mapei’s commitment... View Article

Keane Environmental supplied Diffusion fan coils units to the Bank Centre site in Ballsbridge, Dublin. The Bank Centre site was redeveloped with the campus designed to be a state-of-the-art work environment and one of the most sustainable workspaces in Europe. The project... View Article

The all new double glazed SF60 and triple glazed SF80 systems from SUNFLEX in Germany reset the standard for high-performance aluminium sliding doors, capable of achieving an unrivalled combination of panel size, thermal performance and advanced design. With panel sizes up to... View Article

The comprehensive product range offered by waterproofing and timber treatment specialist Triton Systems, part of the Wykamol Group, has proved to be the perfect fit for a Kent self-builder undertaking his first self-build project in challenging ground conditions. The 3/4... View Article

Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight helps readers understanding the thermal performance (U-values) of rooflights and what to look out for in the specification process. One of the most important elements of modern building materials is thermal performance, which is measured... View Article

Forbo Flooring Systems has re-imagined its digitally printed textile range – Flotex, with the launch of new, exciting designs aimed at hospitality & leisure, education and offices.   Completely new to the Flotex offering, the organically inspired Flotex Advance range is... View Article

Kingfisher Louvres, a specialist manufacturer of aluminium architectural louvres, has made four of its most popular screening and single bank weather louvres available to specify via the NBS Source platform. NBS Source is a powerful tool for architects and specifiers,... View Article

With embodied carbon driving specification choices, product durability is more important than ever. With design advantages, maintenance benefits and corrosion resistance, pre-finished steel is leading the way when it comes to whole-life carbon. Product durability is a vital part of achieving more sustainable building envelopes that... View Article