A clear set of challenges

The glazing industry, like many others, faced unprecedented issues with availability of materials and extending lead times during 2021. David Clarke of ID Systems explains why these challenges are likely to continue for the foreseeable future The Covid-19 pandemic saw... View Article

Internal glazing, safely

Cath McLean of Promat UK gives a technical breakdown on why the latest generation of fire resistant glazing allows internal glass elements to be designed to deliver multiple performance benefits – without compromising safety Creating safe buildings is an absolute... View Article

Keep an eye on the sky

With climate change at the forefront of everyone’s mind, Natalie Goodridge of Lamilux UK looks at how buildings and their components – such as skylights – need to be futureproofed and designed to withstand extreme weather events Residential, industrial and... View Article

Switch up your space

Whether you favour open plan living or more defined living spaces, most building users are fans of natural light. Susan Sinden from ESG looks at some clever ways to allow maximum light and best use of space, by using switchable... View Article

Architects needed, now!

Wastewater treatment specialists Graf UK are calling on architects to help improve ground water quality throughout the UK; the firm’s David Stagg explains why it’s critical for designers to get involved Asking architects to become more involved in wastewater treatment... View Article

Accidents will happen

James Fildes of Berry Systems discusses how protecting car park cladding against inevitable accidental collisions is becoming more important with the rise of EVs When it comes to driving, most accidents happen in car parks – they account for 20... View Article

Viega opens new London exhibition space

Viega has opened the doors to its ‘LONDON’ space in the Building Centre, providing a central location for showcasing products and interacting directly with visitors. In the heart of the capital, architects, designers, engineers and installers alike, can now view... View Article

ARCHITECT@WORK reaches higher than ever before

13th & 14th April at the Truman Brewery ARCHITECT@WORK reaches higher than ever before with lofty ambitions to explore air and architecture when it returns to its physical format at London’s Truman Brewery for its 2022 edition. Visitors are invited... View Article

GaraGlide roller doors continue winning streak

Garador’s GaraGlide roller door continues to grow in popularity as it is quick to install, easy to transport to site and precision engineered for durability. An affordable price point has also made it a popular product amongst builders and homeowners... View Article

More power, more connectivity

GEZE have completely upgraded their control panels for smoke and heat extraction systems. Control units are the brain and the power supply of the smoke and heat extraction systems in a building. The new THZ N4 and THZ Comfort replace... View Article

Primark & Gilberts – the first and now the biggest

The world’s biggest Primark store is making the most of its space – through to its ventilation. Gilberts Blackpool – the air movement specialist that provided the air distribution outlets for Primark’s first UK store over 20 years ago – has... View Article

An air of improvement

Tyson Anderson of Titon outlines the main impacts of revisions to the Building Regulations, intended to strike the balance between energy efficiency, air quality and overheating in domestic settings Revisions to Part F of the Building Regulations in England were... View Article

F. Ball supports Coventry Caribbean Centre renovation

LISTEN HERE Products donated by F. Ball and Co. Ltd., including the company’s Stopgap 1200 Pro levelling compound, have been used to prepare subfloors as part of the renovation of the Coventry Caribbean Community Centre prior to its reopening to... View Article

Passive fire protection designed for movement

Passive fire protection specialist, Siderise Insulation, offers a unique solution for protecting the perimeter of curtain wall systems. Installed in the movement gap between the curtain wall and floor slab, it is vital that curtain wall perimeter firestops can withstand... View Article