Getting ahead of the standards

Bradley Hirst of Knauf Insulation explains why designers must uplift thermal standards ahead of the Future Homes Standard, in order to futureproof homes. The Future Homes Standard (FHS) is still working its way through consultation at the time of writing,... View Article

Heating and cooling have to be part of the masterplan

David Patrick at Dimplex explains why key decisions around heating, hot water and comfort cooling must now be considered holistically at the masterplanning stage – including electricity load implications – rather than left until detailed design. For architects working on... View Article

Recoup HeatDeck™ – WWHRS Technology in a Shower Tray

The first UK manufactured shower tray incorporating energy-saving waste water heat recovery for showers (WWHRS) technology is now available. Introducing the Recoup HeatDeck™, a shower tray using Mira Showers’ Flight technology integrated with a high-performance Recoup copper heat exchanger. As... View Article

Forbo introduces new bio-based vinyl collection

Forbo Flooring Systems is proud to introduce a new sustainable vinyl solution – Sphera Elite b+. Containing 43% recycled and bio-based content in its PVC, Sphera Elite b+ takes the manufacturer’s commitment to people and planet even further, with a... View Article

Style Group rebrand introduces new acoustic solutions

Reflecting the continued growth and diversification of the business, Style has rebranded as Style Group, expanding its partitions and moveable wall expertise to include an Acoustic Solutions range. The new name brings together a comprehensive interior solutions portfolio under a... View Article

Style returns to deliver ExCel’s Phase 3 movable wall solution

For over two decades, Style Group has supported the evolution of London ExCeL Exhibition Centre, delivering large-scale movable wall solutions across all three phases of development. Phase 3 continues this long-standing relationship, delivered in partnership with Grimshaw Architects and McLaren... View Article

Simplifying shower specification in care environments

Across healthcare, secure facilities and inclusive-design settings, shower selection can be complicated. User needs vary widely, compliance requirements are exacting, and installation programmes can be constrained by time, cost and operational risk. Horne Engineering’s pre-plumbed shower systems are designed to... View Article

Engineered for performance &​​​​ trusted by theatres worldwide

From world-renowned venues to regional theatres, Harlequin designs and installs performance floors and stages built to last. Working in collaboration with stage engineers, architects and theatre consultants, Harlequin delivers bespoke stage systems and refurbishment services that meet the rigorous demands... View Article

Tile specification and installation to avoid failure

Nick Bratt, National Technical Sales Manager at tile adhesive manufacturer Palace Chemicals considers some pointers which will help specifiers avoid problems. More detail on these and other issues is contained in the company’s RIBA-approved CPD entitled: Successful specification of wall... View Article

Rockpanel Textured Woods: when stone feels like timber

Façade cladding producer Rockpanel has launched its most tactile and realistic façade solution to date: the Rockpanel Woods Textured collection, a breakthrough that brings the look and feel of natural timber to life, with the lasting performance of stone. Crafted... View Article

Vicaima reflects key décor trends in 2026

In a context of deep social, technological and cultural disruption, interior design increasingly positions itself as a direct reflection of new ways of living, working and experiencing space. We are living in a time of accelerated transformation, where interiors have... View Article

Tobermore launches Create & Construct hard landscaping support service

Tobermore, one of the UK & Ireland’s leading construction manufacturers, has launched Create & Construct, the most comprehensive hard landscaping support hub on the market. The service is designed to give landscape architects, architects, civil engineers, local authority teams and groundworkers access... View Article

Marmox Thermoblocks insulate Tudor reconstruction

The reconstruction of a rambling old farmyard close to Ely in East Cambridgeshire is making use of well proven Marmox Thermoblocks, specified in three widths as the ideal solution for tackling thermal-bridging around the building perimeter as part of a... View Article

The Steel Window Association Awards 2026 announced

Entries are open for the third Steel Window Association Awards; where members are invited to submit entries for prestigious commercial, domestic, and refurbishment projects. In addition, there is an Associated Award, recognising a member whose product features within a winning project, and... View Article

VentRidg® Ridge System: The Best of Both Worlds

Celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2026, Hambleside Danelaw have made their name in high quality roofing ancillaries, designed and made in Britain. Shortlisted for ‘Most Innovative Product’ at the 2025 Pitched Roofing Awards, VentRidg® is a dry fix ridge system that continues to uphold... View Article