Product Articles

Across the commercial landscape every sector has successfully risen to the evolving challenges that the current situation has presented. Making temporary changes to allow the economy to reopen and create safe environments for colleagues and customers alike. As we look... View Article

Michelmersh is excited to announce that from 1st January 2021, a core range of Floren’s popular clay facing products will be bought directly to the UK market. Founded in 1896 alongside the Campine Channel in Brecht, Belgium, and acquired by... View Article

High speed, high capacity production ensures reliable fastener supply Fixfast, the leading supplier and manufacturer of quality building envelope fasteners, has added a cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D cell to its UK operations. The new facility in Rolvenden, Kent, allows Fixfast... View Article

Specified as part of a waterproof system, Gradient’s Powerdeck® F and Deck VQ® boards’ superb strength and thermal capability helped ensure a popular art centre’s roof terrace extension met the regulatory U-value, as well as provide it with long-term protection... View Article

There are many cladding finishes available but the warm tones and textures of brick ensure it remains a firm favourite. The benefits of brick slip cladding mean it has grown in popularity over the years, something which Eurobrick Systems can... View Article

SIEGENIA’s ventilation portfolio comprises SRHR units, a convenient through-the-wall product designed to ventilate and improve indoor air quality on a room-by-room basis. They are installed in the same way as a conventional fan but, crucially, have an integrated heat exchanger which significantly... View Article

Forbo Flooring Systems is giving architects and interior designers the chance to win a luxury UK staycation worth up to £6,500, with this year’s Fly Forbo 2020/21 competition. Established in 2012, the annual Fly Forbo competition recognises the crème de... View Article

The new Guardsman Fire Door slab from ODL Europe gives architects and specifiers the fire safety credentials they require. The door, which is the result of a six-figure investment in research and development, eliminates the unknown elements of a composite... View Article

This new ROCKWOOL CPD provides an understanding of the major risks and causes of roof fires, and how these can be mitigated using non-combustible insulation solutions. The CPD session will help you to understand: The role of the roof in... View Article

Marley Alutec has provided a rainwater solution for the redevelopment of a North London hospital, helping to achieve the right aesthetics with a sustainable material. Environmental concerns are more important than ever. When looking to build greener, it is worthwhile... View Article

As the popularity of glazed curtain walling increases, particularly for large urban buildings, Dan Gleeson of Reynaers UK discusses the benefits of aluminium systems and considers the importance of working with experienced suppliers. Forming an integral part of a building’s... View Article

Metalline are the first UK cladding manufacturer to uniquely offer BOTH non-combustible aluminium Rainscreen and non-combustible aluminium insulated Spandrel panels,all fully tested and certified to Class A1 rating. Metalline’s Ultima Insulated Spandrel panel range and Metalline’s Unity Rainscreen System have... View Article

A cash donation from Norbord has made the challenge of home learning a little easier for families at a primary school close to the company’s Cowie plant. Staff have made good use of the donation to purchase much-needed carry cases... View Article

Resiblock have been specified as the go to Paving Sealer for new McDonald’s restaurants across the UK. This relationship began in 2019 with the sealing of McDonalds, East Belfast, where Resiblock ‘22’ was utilised to seal and stabilise Concrete Block... View Article

Panasonic has developed a new IoT remote controller: CONEX. Offering next generation solutions for the Panasonic Commercial Air Conditioning line-up, this advanced system brings a host of benefits for compatible units through your smartphone or tablet. CONEX is accessible, flexible,... View Article

The redevelopment of a popular primary school for Central Bedfordshire Council has included the specification of Marmox Thermoblocks to tackle the critical issue of thermal bridging around the building perimeter, as well as beneath cross-walls to the main structure. The... View Article

A comprehensive refurbishment project, addressing a community centre belonging to Sevenoaks District Council, is featuring the benefits of Magply boards as the substrate for a through-coloured render system that will be exposed to rugged use, as well as the worst... View Article

Leading independent fire safety glass manufacturer, Pyroguard, has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the multi-functional benefits its toughened fire safety glass offers. Through the informed specification of additional counterpanes, architects, specifiers and contractors can create beautiful and bespoke... View Article