Understanding SterlingOSB Zero

All West Fraser’s Oriented Strand Board (OSB) products are manufactured using selected fibres of timber that are laid in cross directional layers and mechanically pressed to form a structurally-engineered panel, designed for construction and other industrial applications. OSB is viewed by... View Article

Could unused office buildings provide more housing?

MPs from two all-party parliamentary groups (APPGs) are calling on the UK government to convert empty commercial premises into affordable homes, after research found that repurposing empty properties in this way could help to address the housing crisis. The APPG... View Article

One Can helps Many Hands make light work of bridge

When design studio Many Hands were commissioned to brighten up a railway bridge in South London, a conversation with Bradite provided the solution – One Can. Working with Greenwich London Borough Council to improve the appearance of the public space,... View Article

Register now to save your place for Spacetherm Toolbox Talk

Friday 28th July at 10 AM An overview of the practical application of the Spacetherm range of high performance aerogel insulation systems, their performance benefits, and best practice for site installations. This webinar covers the following topics: Spacetherm Product Overview... View Article

CaberMDF, a reliable all rounder

As the UK’s foremost wood panel product supplier, West Fraser manufactures several grades of CaberMDF to meet the wide variety of demands across the construction and related industries, with these ranging from creating architraves for door surrounds to highly detailed decorative profiles and... View Article

ASWS; a family affair

As the UK’s leading specialist in the repair and replication of metal window systems, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) is not only confident in its expertise; it’s also incredibly proud of the team making it all possible – in the office, on-site... View Article

Bring steel windows and doors into the kitchen

Open plan kitchens are hugely popular as they allow more natural light into the space. However, there’s a lot to be said for separate spaces, so the development of broken plan kitchens arrived. Steel windows incorporate the best of both... View Article

Senior keeps sustainability in view with low carbon aluminium

As one of the pioneers of energy-efficient aluminium windows and doors, Senior Architectural Systems, the UK’s largest privately owned systems house, can now offer customers a range of fenestration solutions that utilise Hydro low carbon recycled aluminium. Senior’s full range... View Article

Luceco Wireless lighting controls (but not as you know them…)

Luceco Lighting, part of the Luceco Group, has announced an exciting strategic partnership with Silvair, a pioneer in wireless lighting control technology. Luceco Platform transforms existing lighting installations and creates a simple and efficient wireless communication system offering dimming, scene-setting,... View Article

Wraptite® protection for cliff top residential dwelling

The Wraptite external air barrier system from A. Proctor Group, selected as part of the redesign and extension of a residential property on the Essex coast, will improve energy efficiency and protection from the elements. Designed by AFT Design architects,... View Article