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Tobermore, one of the UK & Ireland’s leading construction manufacturers, has launched Create & Construct, the most comprehensive hard landscaping support hub on the market. The service is designed to give landscape architects, architects, civil engineers, local authority teams and groundworkers access... View Article

Leading window repair specialist, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), employed impressive skills to bear during a two-year refurbishment contract addressing one of London’s best known retail landmarks. Within the project, the trio of shallow domed steel lanterns on an upper mezzanine level... View Article

The reconstruction of a rambling old farmyard close to Ely in East Cambridgeshire is making use of well proven Marmox Thermoblocks, specified in three widths as the ideal solution for tackling thermal-bridging around the building perimeter as part of a... View Article

Entries are open for the third Steel Window Association Awards; where members are invited to submit entries for prestigious commercial, domestic, and refurbishment projects. In addition, there is an Associated Award, recognising a member whose product features within a winning project, and... View Article

A domestic property in Alton, Staffordshire sits in an elevated position with driveway and compact stone garage beneath the level of the house. The laundry room is housed in the garage which presented a common but problematic drainage issue: no... View Article

Celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2026, Hambleside Danelaw have made their name in high quality roofing ancillaries, designed and made in Britain. Shortlisted for ‘Most Innovative Product’ at the 2025 Pitched Roofing Awards, VentRidg® is a dry fix ridge system that continues to uphold... View Article

When zinc was being used on a wide range of buildings in the 19th century many of the reasons for its choice all that time ago are still relevant today; availability of the metal, the technical advantages of the roofing... View Article

Winds challenge traditional stepped running flashings, as rain drives under running flashing edges. Once rain is just a few millimeters under the running flashing edge, it is in contact with the back of the flashing and the brickwork that is... View Article

Characterised by its thin leading edge, varied options for texture and a design focused on cost-effectiveness, the Edgemere range can offer you the flexibility you need to craft the perfect project. Discover the range See the Edgemere range in action... View Article

The cushion vinyl division of Beaulieu International Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold medal, recognising its strong performance in sustainability, ethics and responsible business practices. With an overall score of 80/100, Beauflor ranks among the top 5% of companies... View Article

Operations Director for Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), Kris Bennell, reflects on the work to restore three large system glazed bronze shopfronts and the historic doors now opening into the new Ikea store in one of London’s busiest retail locations. Best known... View Article

Specifying rainscreen cladding is a perpetual challenge for architects, balancing aesthetic goals, functional performance and regulatory compliance. Modern fibre cement rainscreen cladding systems should comply and exceed strict fire safety regulations, ensure proper ventilation to manage moisture and condensation, and... View Article

Kingspan, a global leader in high-performance building envelope systems, has partnered with Zestec Renewable Energy, a wholly owned business within Octopus Energy Generation funds, to deliver a groundbreaking solution for building owners: funded solar roofing for refurbishment projects. This innovative... View Article

Commercial and domestic property renovation and retrofit has many benefits. These include helping to reduce our carbon footprint and create more sustainable buildings, making better use of space and introducing the latest technology. A new made-to-measure loft hatch and ladder... View Article

SureSpec is Eurocell’s fully audited, end-to-end specification system for windows and doors – designed to ensure that what is specified is exactly what is manufactured, delivered and installed. As the UK’s first systems house to take full ownership of the... View Article

The Delta HLA Plus addresses the construction industry’s need for risk mitigation and accountability. Achieving Net Zero is a top priority in the built environment. The industry advocates for a holistic carbon approach, considering emissions from operational energy use and... View Article

Hörmann UK is reinforcing its commitment to public safety and infrastructure resilience with a range of certified high-security bollards designed to meet the stringent requirements of public sector and local government environments. The range has been engineered specifically to protect... View Article

New fastener lengths in EJOT’s DDS-Z range, exclusively available in the UK, are enabling much deeper levels of soffit insulation to be installed easily and efficiently thanks to the screw’s ability to anchor effectively into concrete with an embedment of... View Article

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has introduced SmokeGo, its powerful new smoke control panel designed to offer complete and active smoke management through the fire system, without the complexity. Developed to give specifiers, installers, and end-users a smarter, more intuitive... View Article