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Earth-retaining structures form a critical part of below-ground construction, providing stability to excavations and resisting the lateral pressures exerted by surrounding soils and groundwater. They are designed to maintain changes in ground elevation, prevent soil collapse, control erosion, and protect... View Article

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has won the Refurbishment Project of the Year category at the Steel Window Association Awards 2026 for the extensive refurbishment of the fenestration at 214 Oxford Street project, in Central London which now houses IKEA’s flagship store and HQ. Complex transformation of a... View Article

Bifold doors have become a defining feature of contemporary residential architecture, creating bright, open spaces that blur the boundary between indoors and out. But specifying the right system involves far more than achieving slim sightlines and impressive aesthetics. As glazed... View Article

Three new Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are announced for PVC rainwater systems and PVC & U-PVC roofline products. Freefoam Building Products are delighted to announce the release of three Environmental Product Declaration’s. Summary documents of the full EPD’s are now... View Article

When urban development and exterior design find a common language In the middle of London’s bustling Victoria district, directly north of the railway station, a formerly traffic-heavy area has been transformed into a modern, vibrant neighbourhood: Nova Victoria. An ensemble... View Article

Too much water. Not enough water. These seemingly opposing challenges are becoming defining issues for the built environment. As the Environment Agency warns of a potential five billion litre-per-day water deficit by 2055, the UK is also experiencing increasingly intense... View Article

Varner Arena, ice hockey arena, Asker, Norway In Asker Municipality, 20 km southwest of Oslo, IF Frisk Asker is the pride of the city. The team competes in Norway’s most prestigious ice hockey division, the EliteHockey League, and has a... View Article

International jury recognises biobased kitchen concept enduura® elba for design and innovation. Keller Kitchens, part of DKG, has received the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026 for its biobased kitchen range enduura® elba. This recognition highlights the sustainable and innovative... View Article

As part of a refurbishment of the Grade II* listed Pitt Building, TORMAX UK partnered with IQ Glass to deliver advanced automation for the building’s new frameless glass draft lobby. Supplying an advanced iMotion 2202 operator to power the single... View Article

Brett Martin’s Marlon Clickfix polycarbonate panels have been installed as part of the rebuilding of Hangar 2 at Manchester Airport, undertaken to accommodate Jet2.com’s expanding aircraft fleet. Made to order in 12m lengths, and with excellent light transmission as well... View Article

Choose from aluminium, fibre cement and porcelain façade systems, all supported by expert technical guidance and compliant classified A1 and A2 solutions. Design Freedom Without Compromise As regulations continue to evolve, architects are increasingly challenged to balance design ambition, compliance... View Article

The RENOLIT Group has announced a significant update to its organisational structure with the appointment of Joan Porquera as the new General Manager of the Roof & Water Care Strategic Market Unit, effective 1 July 2026. Porquera succeeds Renaat Demeulemeester, who decided to step... View Article

By Chris Middleton, General Manager, Construction Fixings Association (CFA) Structural steel and cladding fasteners are safety-critical components that sit at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing precision, and site practice. While often small in size, these products perform a disproportionately... View Article

Brett Landscaping & Building Products has supplied more than 3,500m2 of Invicta permeable block paving for the pedestrian areas around Silverstone Park, a 285-acre advanced manufacturing campus adjacent to the home of Formula One and motorsport in the UK. The... View Article

A self-build project in Herefordshire gave STEICO the opportunity to demonstrate how integrating STEICOjoist (I-joists) and STEICOzell (air-injected wood fibre insulation) into Oakwrights’ new Passive wall panel, helped achieve airtightness and energy efficiency. With tested fire performance, proven offsite compatibility... View Article

IG Masonry Support has gone above and beyond to provide the highest quality, accredited products in the construction industry. We’ve invested in rigorous manufacturing processes and certifications to ensure our products meet and exceed industry standards. As a trusted manufacturer,... View Article

Stannah New Lifts Division, a leader in the UK lift sector, has introduced Midilift PL2, a next-generation platform lift engineered to deliver enhanced reliability, performance and design quality. PL2 is a carefully re‑engineered vertical platform lift solution for public and commercial... View Article

BEWI Thermomur® Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) Building System and BEWI Jackodur® Atlas Foundation System have made possible the construction of a new cutting-edge energy-efficient home in Berkshire. Called Swallowbrook, the project, which was in the past shortlisted for the BuildIt... View Article

Callum Jensen, Senior Commercial Manager at Haddonstone, explains what architects and developers should consider when specifying cast stone. Specifying cast stone is about far more than achieving an attractive finish. For architects, housebuilders and developers, the decisions made at specification... View Article

Whether you want your grout to fade into the background or make a statement that can’t be ignored, you’re sure to find the perfect match among the 50 shades in Kerakoll’s Fugabella Color range. Fugabella Color is a resin-cement hybrid... View Article