Close the Gap Between Design and Installation

SureSpec connects design, manufacture and installation – helping protect specified window and door performance and create a clearer project evidence trail. Why this matters now Building regulations place greater emphasis on accurate information, documented decisions and evidence of compliance. For... View Article

Nelson Place is top of the class at letting light in

Nelson Place, one of Northern Ireland’s largest student accommodation developments, has utilised Brett Martin’s Glass Link rooflight system above one of the building’s atriums. The rooflight has introduced high levels of natural daylight, a key design requirement, that has played... View Article

Grasscrete Storm Water Approach

The focus on storm water management in the UK is steadily shifting away from traditional piped sewers to surface attenuation. By retaining storm water on site, the peak demand on the main sewer infrastructure has been reduced and a landscaping... View Article

Harlequin’s Commitment to Sustainability

For over 45 years, Harlequin has been recognised for its expertise in flooring for dance, performing arts and events. Sustainability is embedded across the business, shaping every stage of product development, manufacture and use. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Aligned... View Article

Specify with Confidence: Yeoman Rainguard Rainwater Solutions

Every successful building begins with a well-resolved envelope, where even the most practical components contribute to the overall design. A carefully specified rainwater system does more than manage water: it can reinforce architectural intent, complement the elevation and deliver reliable,... View Article

Crittall strengthens W20 with PAS 24 certification

Crittall Windows has secured PAS 24:2022 certification for its Crittall® W20 steel door system and thermally enhanced W20 TE® variant, providing independent verification of their security performance. The achievement is proof that the systems meet one of the UK’s most... View Article

The impact of Martyn’s Law on secure door specification

Rob Mottram at Robust UK examines the door specification implications of Martyn’s Law (AKA the Terrorism Act 2025), in larger educational and public venues. Martyn’s Law – formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – received Royal... View Article

Specify, install, demonstrate

Simon Buckmaster at James Hardie discusses how the Building Safety Act has reshaped facade installation, from fire classification and product selection to competence, documentation and the need to rigorously specify, install and evidence work done. The Building Safety Act has... View Article

Unlocking design ambition with offsite brick slip detailing

Meka Ewurum at Keystone explores how offsite manufactured brick slip features are enabling architects and specifiers to combine traditional masonry detailing with fast, precise construction for distinctively detailed results. Brick remains one of the defining materials of British architecture. Its... View Article

Specifying staircases for listed buildings

Richard Harding at British Spirals & Castings discusses best practice for specifying staircases in listed buildings, from conservation principles and material selection to regulatory compliance and modern surveying techniques. Historic buildings are an important part of the UK’s architectural landscape,... View Article

Sliding door specification for Passivhaus homes

Justin Spires at Solarlux UK explores how high-performance sliding doors can help Passivhaus and energy efficient homes achieve demanding thermal standards without compromising daylight, design or connection to nature. In the current architectural landscape, large areas of glazing are a... View Article

Overheating: why prevention should come before cooling

As overheating becomes an increasing challenge, Stuart Dantzic of Caribbean argues that architects should put passive measures such as external shading ahead of mechanical cooling. The Environmental Investigation Agency’s recent report, UK Cooling Policy in a Warming World, should prompt... View Article