The built environment generates around 40% of all global carbon emissions – a figure that the industry is working hard to reduce. Whilst there are many factors to consider, product durability is a vital part of achieving more sustainable building... View Article

Whether you are specifying a dance floor for the world’s leading dance companies or for classes in schools, colleges or universities, the same fundamental criteria apply. Wherever a student chooses to study dance, it is important to make sure that... View Article

Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled hybrid ventilation systems, has supplied ventilation to High Point Academy, a secondary school for students with complex learning difficulties in Wednesbury, West Midlands. The 90-pupil school features classrooms that are designed to be... View Article

Leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators has developed the largest selection of LST radiators in its impressive portfolio – offering more sizes and outputs than any other company in the sector. They have also added different styles and even different colours... View Article

Leading paint manufacturer, Dulux Trade, recently invited architects, specifiers and interior designers to the Allermuir showroom in London for a panel discussion exploring inclusive design and the power of colour and sustainability on wellbeing. Designing inclusive spaces presents a unique set... View Article

Investing in electricity from solar power The ARDEX Group UK has commissioned more than 1600 solar panels at its manufacturing facilities in Stoke-on-Trent and Haverhill. The high-performance photovoltaic (PV) systems have been installed on warehousing and manufacturing units at both... View Article

The results of independent, accredited third-party testing show that all grades of active intumescent components used in Tenmat cavity fire barriers have a working life of 60 years.  This is an especially significant achievement when compared with other products on... View Article

For 2025, Dulux is asking architects, specifiers and designers to embrace yellow and infuse a sense of optimism, pride and imagination into their projects. As a guiding light to introduce these bold, positive shades to clients, the paint manufacturer has... View Article

Developed in the 17th century to protect citrus, tropical and ornamental trees throughout the colder European winter months, orangeries were originally considered a luxury due to the eye-watering cost of glass, and they remained synonymous with the great houses until Victorian glass... View Article