Aluminium curtain walling sets new standards in house building

Not often associated with residential projects, technical developments have extended the design scope of such systems. Mention curtain walling to any specifier or contractor and it’s an odds on bet they won’t associate the term with residential projects. However, technical... View Article

Newton Waterproofing opens new distribution centre in Leeds

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has opened a new distribution centre in Leeds, giving customers in the north of the UK quicker and easier access to the company’s extensive range of waterproofing... View Article

Advanced protects Alnmouth Friary with intelligent fire panels

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has provided intelligent fire panels to protect Alnmouth Friary, a Franciscan monastery overlooking the Alnmouth coastline in Northumberland. An Advanced MxPro 5 analogue addressable fire panel was installed in the Friary to provide industry-leading protection... View Article

What is smart technology in architecture?

Smart technologies are becoming increasingly prevalent in homes around the world. In the UK alone, there are 2.22 million smart homes in the UK. Similarly, businesses and organisations are now actively installing smart devices and networks to increase the productivity... View Article

What locking technology means for architects

Locking systems are an essential part of any building or real estate property. They’re the most basic form of access control measure and are necessary for the safety of a space’s occupants, items, and data. Architects need to understand the... View Article

Outdoor shelter, storage and seating solutions

NBB Outdoors is a leading UK designer, manufacturer, supplier, and installer of shelters, covered walkways, entrance canopies and street furniture that provide structurally sound and stylish solutions for every type of external requirement. Available in both traditional and contemporary styles,... View Article

Bespoke hardwood doors

Urban Front offer bespoke, double-steel reinforced, high-security hardwood doors. Individually handcrafted in the UK and delivered worldwide. We specialise in oversized and flush doors up to 1.5 x 3m – in four hardwoods, in any RAL colour and in bronze... View Article

Pioneering facades for the future

Looking back at 2022 Metalline’s presence within the Facade industry continued to grow Metalline revealed their latest technological investment; The TruBend Center 7030. It is the benchmark when it comes to flexibility and productivity during panel bending. Due to the... View Article

Marmox Multiboards line new Morpeth Leisure Centre

The construction of a stylish and sensitively designed riverside leisure centre in Northumberland is making full use of high performance tilebacker boards from the range of Marmox Ltd. throughout all of its wet areas: selected as a lining to blockwork... View Article

ULTRA – The “4-Way” Flush Door System

Rocket Door Frames have launched an innovative flush door system that has distinct advantages over it’s predecessor, advantages for the architect, developer and contractor. The evolution of the Flush Door design has been prolific throughout Europe over recent years. The... View Article

Design show success for enhanced Marmox range

Already widely regarded as a lead player in the creation of stylish bathrooms, wetrooms and spa facilities, manufacturer Marmox was able to unveil extensions to its widely specified range at this year’s Surface Design Show in London (7-9th February) earning... View Article