Product Articles

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is celebrating Global Recycling Day, which takes place on 18 March 2026. Reinforcing its position at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing, Vent-Axia continues to drive innovation in reducing environmental impact, most notably through its pioneering... View Article

Sliding doors and bifold doors bring the outside in for a luxury self-build home When Martin Shaw began building his dream home in the Bedfordshire countryside, he wanted the best quality for every element of the build. The picturesque spot,... View Article

The hotel, sport & leisure sector is a long-standing user of decorative column casings from Encasement and as buildings are typically designed to deal with large volumes of people in foyers, reception areas, café bars and fitness suites, the casings... View Article

BAL – market-leader in full tiling solutions – is pleased to introduce our improved BAL Rapid-Mat thin uncoupling mat – now in white. This latest development provides the same trusted performance installers rely on for tiling onto problematic substrates with... View Article

Design with confidence: Klargester provides architects and specifiers with technical expertise, bespoke drawings, and compliance guidance for successful stormwater and wastewater projects. From initial design to on-site delivery, Klargester provides architects and specification teams with practical guidance and technical expertise... View Article

Sheet vinyl floors from IVC Commercial provide social housing with a flooring option that’s suitable for more than just bathrooms and kitchens. A growing number of social housing providers are stepping beyond regulation to consider the positive impact of providing... View Article

With the recent announcement that the revised Decent Homes Standard for England will not mandate floor coverings in all rooms of social housing, Beauflor asks whether the provision of flooring for tenants should really be a postcode lottery.  While some... View Article

Horne’s Duŝo shower column offers a streamlined, resource-efficient approach to communal shower provision in sports and leisure facilities, education environments and other high-use wet facilities. Designed as a compact, pre-plumbed shower column, the Duŝo neatly combines the shower control and... View Article

The regeneration of a historic industrial building in Wakefield is anything but ‘run of the mill’ thanks to an inspired design by Hawkins/Brown and a high-performance fenestration package supplied by Senior Architectural Systems. Part of the group of buildings formerly... View Article

Glasdon UK Limited has over 65 years’ experience designing and supplying high-performance modular buildings, GRP housings and secure steel enclosures. Glasdon’s off‑site construction solutions are designed for versatile use, from security gatehouses and personnel or weighbridge offices to robust plant... View Article

In today’s highly connected and electrified world, cable trays play a hugely important role in how we power our buildings and share information, so protecting them with effective weatherproofing is key to mitigating risk and keeping operations running smoothly. From... View Article

Forbo Flooring Systems has updated its trusted Eternal de Luxe brand of sheet vinyl, with a focus on delivering effective impact sound reduction, an updated colour palette and more realistic visuals.  The Eternal de Luxe collection sets a new standard... View Article

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) carefully selects skilled operatives for its specialist projects, ensuring they are fully prepared for the unique challenges involved. Each team member receives comprehensive training to approach every task with confidence and diligence, supported by the right... View Article

Quantum Flooring Accessories is proud to announce the launch of its latest high-performance stair nosings, designed to deliver superior safety, durability, and compliance in both internal and external environments. The EPNR-F and EPNR-R ranges provide a robust solution for areas... View Article

Designed to conceal structural steel or concrete supports our bespoke column casings provide specifiers with a choice materials and finish options to help improve project aesthetics. Manufactured to meet exact project specifications, our range incorporates circular and square casings, which... View Article

As highlighted in recent planning updates for 2026, the margin for error in UK planning submissions has effectively disappeared. The tightening of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the mandatory nature of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), means the architectural... View Article

Keld Rindom, managing director of Green Drain, examines how hybrid occupancy is reshaping drainage performance in commercial buildings and why designers must reassess traditional trap seal assumptions in both new-build and retrofit projects. Hybrid working is reshaping not only how buildings... View Article

Continually investing in the improvement of its engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser has received new BBA certification, confirming its environmentally-friendly CaberShield Eco is capable of withstanding constant exposure to the elements for a full sixty days: comfortably delivering extended practical and economic advantages for... View Article

As of May 2025, construction of the new £65 million Currie Community High School in Edinburgh is nearly complete, meaning it can be assessed for Passivhaus certification. A host of schools currently being built across Scotland are aiming to achieve... View Article

Our Environmental Product Declaration explains the verified life-cycle impacts of reclaimed bricks, offering clear carbon data and sustainability metrics to help architects and builders make informed, low-carbon choices. EPD Introduction Understanding the true environmental impact of the materials we build... View Article