Product Articles

AG, a Tyrone headquartered, manufacturer of low carbon paving and building products, has launched Heathfield, a new clay‑like concrete brick range designed to challenge long‑held assumptions about what brick should be. Developed in response to growing pressure on traditional clay... View Article

Garador has launched its new website, delivering an improved digital experience for customers and partners. The redesigned site introduces a more modern look and feel, alongside enhanced navigation to help users access key information quickly and easily. With a strong... View Article

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has been gathering momentum across the UK for some years now, and the reasons are well understood. Faster programmes, reduced site labour, better quality control and more predictable outcomes. For architects, MMC also offers something... View Article

CASE STUDY LEISURE INTERIOR DESIGN AND BUILD: SPACE SOLUTIONS LOCATION: EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND The National Galleries Scotland: Portrait in Edinburgh, a grand, neo-gothic listed building, offers visitors a journey through the country’s past and present with a remarkable collection of paintings,... View Article

Agrément certified compliant sustainable solutions satisfying Building Regulations, NHBC & LABC directives form part of the extensive range of protective preformed cavity trays from Cavity Trays Ltd. Claiming the longest-established proven track record unmatched by other tray specialist, the company... View Article

The EJOT CROSSFIX façade support system has enabled Kovara Projects to securely and efficiently install a complex timber cladding feature as part of the construction of a large new building at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. The system, which... View Article

Target Timber Systems goes beyond traditional timber‑frame supply by providing a complete technical and design support package for Architects and Building Designers. Their offer includes not only timber‑frame drawings and structural calculations, but also U‑value modelling, thermal‑bridging assessments, fire‑performance evidence,... View Article

Building at the heart of Lancaster University’s decarbonisation uses Magply boards. A university ranked in the top 25 of sustainable UK universities is using Magply’s fire-resistant roofing boards on its latest project to help it achieve Carbon Net Zero from... View Article

A new self-adhered interface membrane from Proctor Group, built on the same Wraptite® adhesive technology trusted on projects worldwide for over 15 years, has been launched. Proctor Group continues to expand its facade system offer with the launch of Wrapseal,... View Article

Metal-web and I-Joists are two popular choices for new builds and both play an important structural role in buildings – supporting floors and roofs to transfer their weight evenly to the walls and beams below.  Metal-web and I-Joists are engineered... View Article

By Jon Burnitt – National Sales Manager Sports & Education for Gerflor GBI Ltd The quality of an indoor sports sheet vinyl floor can give specifiers a sporting advantage. A key function of sports flooring is to help protect players... View Article

The UK faces a housing shortage and must cut building sector carbon emissions to hit net zero. Quick build, low eco-impact timber frame construction can help meet both challenges. The urban development organisation, Centre for Cities estimates that, after years of... View Article

At T-T, the team is regularly asked to review and support wastewater designs where long-term operational performance is critical. That trust is built on one thing: experience grounded in evidence. On a recent project, they challenged a request from another... View Article

Target Timber Systems goes beyond traditional timberframe supply by providing a complete technical and design support package for Architects and Building Designers. Their offer includes not only timberframe drawings and structural calculations, but also Uvalue modelling, thermalbridging assessments, fireperformance evidence,... View Article

Philip Chambers, SFS UK’s Business Development Manager (Modern Methods of Construction), explains how the company’s support and solutions help strengthen office construction and drive down carbon The UK construction sector is undergoing a significant transformation as the industry seeks faster... View Article

SIMONSWERK’s VT 845 concealed pivot hinge, featuring an integrated self-closing mechanism for rebated frame doors, has been recognised for innovation in architectural ironmongery. The VT 845 concealed self-closing pivot hinge for aluminium framed doors within a rebated frame has been... View Article

Focus on the essentials: timeless patterns and durable materials The awning manufacturer markilux is expanding its fabric range with a stylish new edit. Ten carefully coordinated patterns in four harmonious colour families bring timeless elegance to patio design. The exclusive “FineLine” fabric... View Article

C-TEC launches innovative conventional to addressable zone converter Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has launched FastConvert, an innovative new four to eight-way conventional to addressable zone converter. Designed to facilitate the fast conversion and upgrade of a multi-zone conventional fire system... View Article

Tactile design meets natural materials in contemporary kitchen concept Keller Kitchens has introduced Natural Weave, a new kitchen design centred on texture, natural materials and crafted detailing. The concept also marks the launch of Ithaca, a matt wood-effect melamine range designed to offer... View Article