Have questions about the new Part L requirements?

The updated Part L Building Regulations is milestone legislation designed to improve the energy performance of new-build homes and existing buildings in England and Wales. Implemented in June 2022, the amended Part L regulations, which cover the conservation of fuel... View Article

Rooflight refurbishment: Shedding new light

When approaching the refurbishment of industrial or warehousing units; the rooflights should always be a key priority. While light levels can be increased through maintenance and cleaning; GRP rooflights typically carry a 30-year service life (with some much lower); this... View Article

UltraCare products join Mapei Zero Line

Seven treatments from the UltraCare range have joined Mapei UK’s Zero Line – a range of low environmental impact products. They include six UltraCare surface maintenance products and UltraCare Smooth Silicone. The extended portfolio, which also includes installation and building... View Article

Meet Biobloc

We’re renaming several of our products, but don’t worry, your favourite ceiling solutions won’t disappear. We’ll be making the same quality suspended ceilings we always have. Due to these changes, the Bioguard family will become Biobloc. Suspended ceiling tiles in... View Article

Unlocking commercial design potential with sliding door solutions

Operators have an ongoing need to implement flexible design solutions to commercial spaces and sliding doors, with specification support by Häfele, can easily create these multi-purpose spaces. Commercial environments, including retail spaces, offices, as well as hotels, bars and restaurants,... View Article

Knightsbridge Torlan non-corrosive batten passes the acid test

Robust and easy to install, the TorlanComm LED battens from Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring accessories and lighting – answers the need for a non-corrosive, energy efficient and high performance lighting in variety of applications from... View Article

High security building envelopes from a single source

Specifying high security façade systems, doors and windows just got easier. Sälzer GmbH has been specialising in innovative high security systems for over 50 years and became part of the Schüco family in 2018. The Sälzer range has now been... View Article

Space saving insulation for 1970s building

Spacetherm® WL (Wall Liner) insulation from the A. Proctor Group is addressing the need for improving the thermal performance, and helping to reduce heating costs of a 1970s building with limited internal space. The original building, created by the British... View Article

Another Stirling Prize winner with VMZINC

After Niall McLaughlin’s Magdalene College Library, Cambridge in 2022, the John Morden Centre in South London by Mae Architects has become this years Stirling prize winner. However, being a Stirling prize winner is not the only common point between the two... View Article

Why choose liquid waterproofing for historical refurbishment?

Architectural charm often lies in the diversity of the roofs found in older properties. Flat roofs contribute to the character of historic buildings, and require specialist materials and workmanship to maintain their integrity. Specifiers and contractors may not immediately consider... View Article

Vent-Axia’s Sentinel Apex wins second award

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia impressed the judges at the inaugural ECN Awards 2023. The Sussex-based company scooped the ‘HVAC Product of the Year’ award with its Vent-Axia Sentinel Apex, the next generation of commercial heat recovery ventilation. Vent-Axia received... View Article

Leviat announces launch of ‘Industry Insights’ series

Leviat is delighted to launch their new Industry Insights series, which critically examines a range of topics and issues facing the Construction Industry, and aims to provide clear, informative and educational content to support the growth and development of the... View Article

Gilberts helps protect twin towers

An “iconic” site that has been transformed into high rise, high specification living for young professionals is a showcase for the latest in modern methods of construction – including its fire protection. The Coventry development – named Elliotts Yard after... View Article

Senior levels up Leeds student accommodation

A trio of innovative aluminium solutions from Senior Architectural Systems were used for the Terry Frost Building, a new £30 million luxury student accommodation development in the heart of Leeds’ university hub. The seven-storey building required a robust yet attractive... View Article