Putting the PRO in Professional

We’re extremely proud to have over 35 years experience designing and manufacturing accessible solutions that make life better for people living with dementia, visual impairment, and reduced mobility. We’re passionate about supporting independent living with superior products that are practical,... View Article

Roof voids technical article

Following on from his seminar presentation at this year’s Fire Safety Event, held in April at Birmingham’s NEC, Dr. Karthick Govarthanam, General Manager for FIREFLY®, explores some of the issues surrounding fire risk in roof voids. “DECODING ROOF VOIDS” We... View Article

Explore Uponor solutions with new virtual showroom

GF Building Flow Solutions has announced the launch of its Uponor Virtual Showroom. This innovative virtual space has been designed to offer a dynamic and comprehensive view of the Uponor range, with an interactive system that is easy to use... View Article

Futurebuild 2025 ready to make an impact

Futurebuild is excited to announce ‘Impact’ as the theme for its 2025 show. This theme embodies Futurebuild’s commitment to making a positive and lasting impact on the built environment and the communities it serves, with a focus on innovation and... View Article

Why specify liquid waterproofing for balconies?

Wayne Chissell, Technical Director at WestWood explains how liquid-applied membranes can maximise efficiency, durability and aesthetics for balcony projects. As an integral part of a building’s façade, a balcony has both architectural and functional purposes. Exposed to the elements and... View Article

Engineered solutions are taking over from natural wood

Natural timber is gorgeous; and has been the building material for eons! It still has a huge place in our heart even amongst the multitude of new technological advances in the construction industry. Timber is a natural product and, like all products of nature including... View Article

How does the architectural profession get to net zero?

Architects are on the front line when it comes to achieving net zero carbon and reversing the status quo in an age where buildings contribute to around 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. As the Royal Institute of British Architects notes, “The... View Article

How do West Fraser products fit into MMC schemes?

What is MMC and does it account for a significant proportion of building activity? The phrase ‘Modern Methods of Construction’ has been with us for three decades now, though you could trace the building methodology back to the early examples... View Article

Top tips when building with Timber Frame

Structural timber really is a great option for selfbuild projects as it has a whole host of advantages over other building materials: it’s sustainable, economical, thermally efficient and can be constructed quickly. In short, it’s an excellent way to build!... View Article

Future Homes Standard is a starting point

The upcoming Future Homes Standard represents an important step towards more sustainable housing but should be viewed as a foundation rather than a ‘ceiling’ according to Simon Garbett of Wienerberger There’s little doubt that the homebuilding industry still has a... View Article

Self-builders feel at home with West Fraser

It is widely acknowledged that buying a home is one of the biggest financial purchases most people will ever make so it follows that actually building your own house will almost certainly also be the most challenging project anyone will... View Article

The elephant in the roof

Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight discusses the practicalities involved in specifying large conservation rooflights We often see grand plans with expansive areas of roof glazing, as architects continue to seek innovative ways in which to exploit natural daylight. As much... View Article