Product Articles

With regulatory scrutiny of carbon claims increasing, architects and specifiers are under growing pressure to justify carbon decisions, often relying on product comparisons that fail to reflect a building’s true environmental performance. Insulation Manufacturers Association (IMA) is hosting a webinar... View Article

FP McCann’s precast concrete T-Beam and Block flooring system has been installed as part of a £17.5 million state-of-the-art social housing project in the Midlothian village, Gorebridge. Leading Scottish housebuilder Cruden is underway with the unique residential development that will... View Article

Stelrad Radiators has introduced an Italian -designed new look, improved range of its popular Column radiators – in both its vertical and horizontal column radiator ranges. With effect from 1st July 2026, the new range is  available through all existing outlets... View Article

More than 100 column casings have been manufactured and installed by Pendock at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2, to conceal structural supports throughout check-in, security areas and departure lounges, while providing a durable and decorative finish to the interior. The Pendock... View Article

Senior Architectural Systems has returned to the Building Centre with a new permanent product stand that showcases the company’s latest aluminium window, door and curtain wall systems. Located in central London, the Building Centre is a non-profit organisation dedicated to... View Article

Glidevale Protect has developed a comprehensive new CPD to address the importance of fire rated wall membrane systems and how they can contribute to building safety in higher risk buildings, as well as to support specifiers and architects in understanding... View Article

By Lee Cowen, Managing Director, Milbank Concrete Products Construction has never stood still. Over the years we’ve found quicker ways to build, safer ways to work and more efficient ways to manufacture. We’ve embraced modern methods of construction, invested in... View Article

Location: Hunsdon Lodge, Hertfordshire A new housing development in a historic Hertfordshire village demonstrates how aesthetic considerations and surface-water management can be addressed through a single permeable paving system. Hunsdon Lodge Farm is a new development of 14 homes in the... View Article

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has long been known as a specialist in the restoration of Victorian, and earlier, metal windows, with Operations Director, Kris Bennell being the current President of the Steel Window Association as well as a member of the third... View Article

Godstone based Govette Windows was understandably proud to have won the Best Domestic Project category at the inaugural Steel Window Association Awards in 2024, but the accolade has brought the company wider acclaim and more recently led directly to it... View Article

Already specified a fibre cement product? Send us the specification and we’ll review it, recommend suitable alternatives and provide technical support. Valcan designs and manufactures a complete range of A1 and A2 classified fibre cement façade solutions, supported by comprehensive... View Article

An ambitious private redevelopment in Northamptonshire has seen a traditional dwelling replaced with a striking contemporary residence defined by architectural clarity, refined detailing and material quality. Conceived as a modern family home with a strong sense of permanence, the purpose-built... View Article

The timber frame housebuilding process demonstrates how a fully integrated, sustainable supply chain can deliver high-quality homes while reducing environmental impact. From responsibly managed forests to modern housing developments, each stage plays a vital role in creating efficient, low-carbon homes... View Article

Scottish suppliers across the construction industry, including the Proctor Group, have provided support to a homelessness charity in creating new supported village communities. Social Bite, a social business as well as a charity, empowers people to transform their own lives... View Article

SureSpec connects design, manufacture and installation – helping protect specified window and door performance and create a clearer project evidence trail. Why this matters now Building regulations place greater emphasis on accurate information, documented decisions and evidence of compliance. For... View Article

Social housing providers looking to reduce void costs, rent loss and turnover should consider the provision of Beauflor cushion vinyl flooring in all rooms. By providing floor coverings in all rooms of social housing, providers can achieve a reduction in... View Article

Once the nights start drawing in and the evenings become cooler, many of us will be turning our attention to our heating systems once more. After what seemed like endless months of heatwaves, it’s been quite some time since homes... View Article

Nelson Place, one of Northern Ireland’s largest student accommodation developments, has utilised Brett Martin’s Glass Link rooflight system above one of the building’s atriums. The rooflight has introduced high levels of natural daylight, a key design requirement, that has played... View Article

The focus on storm water management in the UK is steadily shifting away from traditional piped sewers to surface attenuation. By retaining storm water on site, the peak demand on the main sewer infrastructure has been reduced and a landscaping... View Article

Vivalda Group has a history of investing in people when times are tough, and now is no exception. The leading supplier of façade products and fabrication services in the UK & Ireland has announced four new senior appointments as it... View Article