Product Articles

BEWI is thrilled to announce that its Thermomur® ICF system is now an NHBC-accepted system – and it is the first ICF (Insulated Concrete Formwork) system to achieve this accolade. Certification by the NHBC shows that Thermomur® has been rigorously... View Article

Featuring a fully self-adhesive backing, Proshield® eliminates the need for primers or mechanical fixings. This makes installation faster and simpler while creating a strong airtight envelope across walls, floors and roofs. Proshield® empowers architects to achieve airtightness in modular and high-rise construction simply... View Article

Vufold Trade, the Northwest’s one-stop-shop for windows and doors, is thrilled to announce the Spring Grand Opening of their brand-new showroom, located in Queens Avenue, Macclesfield. Taking place on March 15th from 10-2 and open to both the public and... View Article

Leading ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, is delighted that the valuable work University of Bath student Roben Els undertook during an industry placement at the company contributed to it winning two environmental industry awards. Roben Els, who is now in his final... View Article

Newly available in a chic and sophisticated Matte Black finish, the CRL Paris System offers a simple, stylish and streamlined solution for anyone looking to install a French balcony. Extending the appeal of the CRL Paris System even further, the... View Article

Hidden talents have been revealed in the renovation of an iconic 1930s art deco building to transform it into a modern entertainment venue. The New Victoria was the largest “picture palace” outside of London when it opened in 1930. Having... View Article

Visitors to the Ravago Building Solutions UK stand at Futurebuild 2025 discovered how the UK’s original manufacturer of XPS insulation offers its customers a ‘winning hand’ in insulation. With comprehensive Declarations of Performance (DoPs), full transparency on compressive creep across... View Article

Kingspan Insulated Panels is excited to introduce PowerPanel, an integrated roofing and photovoltaic (PV) solution designed for pitched roofs. PowerPanel is one of the first systems globally to earn the FM Approved mark to FM 4478, meeting rigorous performance tests... View Article

An environmentally conscious retired couple in Bedfordshire sought to replace their expensive running and inefficient old traditional heating system in their four-bedroom, 1890’s-built rural property with a more sustainable heating system. After consulting with Clima Renewables, who had been maintaining... View Article

Reliable everyday technology from Garador makes opening and closing a garage door simpler than ever. There’s no need to pull out a smartphone or remote to operate your garage door. Simply place your finger on the Garador scanner. As Britain’s... View Article

SIEGENIA is expanding the range of options available to architects, combining functionality and design with a new motorised drive for high-end residential and commercial buildings, which also meets DIN 18040 accessibility requirements. The DRIVE axxent LS boasts a powerful combination... View Article

Both a building’s users and its developers have a good reason to get excited about the new Troldtekt Plus 25 panels. This specially developed acoustic panel sets a high standard for both sound absorption and building efficiency. Danish manufacturer Troldtekt... View Article

Sika®, a global leader in innovative waterproofing solutions has launched Sikalastic®-625 BMS, an advanced polyurethane liquid applied membrane (LAM) for flat roofs, incorporating sustainable chemical innovation. Sikalastic® -625 BMS reduces carbon emissions by over 35%, representing a step toward a... View Article

Senior Architectural Systems, the UK’s largest privately owned manufacturer of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling, is marking another major milestone – ten years of its patented, award-winning PURe® system! Back in February 2015, Senior set new standards for low... View Article

By Craig Cundey, Ventilation Lead, Ubbink UK. With growing awareness of the human impact of air quality in homes and workplaces, MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) systems are becoming more widely specified all over Europe. Here in the UK, today’s... View Article

When it comes to waterproofing a bathroom there are two main methods for existing backgrounds: liquid-applied systems or sheet membranes. Here Schlüter-Systems breaks down key differences between them and outlines three reasons for using a sheet membrane. Bathrooms are exposed... View Article

It’s not just for a sheathing board – you can use it as the finished product, and it looks textural. It is honest and does not need to be covered The annual SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition is now in its 11th... View Article

One of Haddonstone’s long term clients has supplied a set of three cast stone mermaid panels, created by artist Charles Gurrey, for a unique housing development on Duchy of Cornwall land on the edge of Newquay. The 540-acre site known as Nansledan – “broad... View Article

Sustainability is no longer a ‘nice to have’ – it’s an essential requirement in modern construction. At Milbank Concrete Products, we understand the pressure architects face to design buildings that meet net-zero targets while maintaining structural integrity and cost-effectiveness. That’s why... View Article

When a fast refurbishment is needed, the Horne Duŝo shower column is the ideal solution.  Fully pre-plumbed, installation is refreshingly simple – just a support screw to hang the unit, three fixings into the wall, and a single connection to... View Article