Metsec underlines commitment to accurate product information

voestalpine Metsec has become one of the earliest adopters of the Code for Construction Products Information (CCPI), introduced by the Construction Products Association in response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, set up following the... View Article

Vent-Axia’s Sentinel Apex Installed in Carbon Negative Workplace

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia, has supplied its CIBSE award winning Sentinel Apex to provide ventilation for ECO MEP’s highly-efficient commercial office environment in Ashford, Kent. ECO MEP is a commercial contractor that focuses on delivering sustainable solutions to its... View Article

ROCKWOOL® develops CPD to help close the performance gap

ROCKWOOL, the UK’s leading stone wool insulation manufacturer, has launched a new CPD (Continuing Professional Development) module to help specifiers and installers understand the issue and the role insulation can play in avoiding the performance gap; a discrepancy in modelled... View Article

Bjelin introduces CPD presentation for the specifier market

‘Woodura® Hardened Wood Flooring – Innovation and Specification’ is a new CPD presentation from Bjelin, the market leading hardened wood flooring manufacturer. Designed to provide critical information for architects, specifiers and interior design professionals, the CPD covers all technical and... View Article

RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products receive the prestigious SPRA Award 2024 for “Best Detailing” for its contribution to the Oxford University’s Gradel Quadrangles Project

The company has received the prestigious award for its innovative contribution to Oxford University’s new Gradel Quadrangles, employing AR and AI technologies to enhance its commitment to environmental responsibility and roofing excellence. The project, praised for its unique design and... View Article

What is a conservation rooflight

Paul Trace, director of Stella Rooflight discusses the unique properties of a genuine conservation rooflight What is a conservation rooflight? If you know that you need conservation rooflights for your project, the chances are that you have searched online and... View Article

Waterproofing Below Ground Structures to BS 8102:2022

Diving into the realms of structural waterproofing, we aim to provide Architects, Designers, and Specifiers with comprehensive knowledge about structural waterproofing methods, in alignment with BS 8102:2022.  This involves a detailed exploration of the critical elements and factors that a... View Article

Meet Cladmate CMS40: The Ultimate Facade Solution

Discover Cladmate CMS40 for modern and durable exteriors. Cladmate CMS40: Redefining Exterior Cladding Looking to optimise your building’s facade with a product that combines elegance and resilience? Cladmate CMS40 is your answer. Our cutting-edge cladding system offers superior aesthetics and... View Article

Architectural Fabrications from Ash & Lacy

The AshFab range of specialist fabrications offers an extensive range of bespoke products from architectural features and bullnoses to louvres, flashings and rainwater management systems to complement the main building design. Produced by skilled fabricators and supported by a specialist... View Article

Schlüter creates another statement bathroom

Schlüter Systems offers more than 10,000 products for the long-lasting installation of tiles and natural stone; they include a comprehensive range of trims, waterproofing, underfloor heating and shower drainage systems.  Worldwide, the products and systems have created the very best in... View Article

Revolutionary rainscreen retention solution proves less is more

SFS Group Fastening Technology and Kingspan Insulation have pooled their respective expertise in rainscreen cladding support systems and insulation materials, to launch an optimum performance solution offering A2-s1, d0 reaction to fire  presenting the potential to optimise envelope design on buildings of any... View Article

Achieving sustainability with long-lasting products

It’s a well-known statistic that the built environment generates around 40% of global carbon emissions, with product durability a vital part of achieving more sustainable building envelopes.  Tata Steel’s Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® pre-finished steel combines outstanding performance with exceptional durability,... View Article

Sto revitalises London office building with specialist rendering

Sto, in partnership with applicators Chiltern Contracts, have delivered a rendering project maximising performance and aesthetics for a refurbished multi-purpose building in central London. Located in Oxford Circus, Henry Wood House was constructed in the 1960s and comprises a 16-storey... View Article

Cladding comes of age

Rainscreen cladding has been put under immense scrutiny post-Grenfell. While manufacturers have worked hard to regain trust, architects have become much more sophisticated when it comes to material specification. Andy Thomas of Vivalda Group discusses the current key trends The... View Article