Staying power

The seemingly humble door limiting stay is a key component which enables functionality and safety in entrance design in a range of sectors. Craig Fox of Strand Hardware outlines how architects might apply these little problem solvers Architects strive to... View Article

JELD-WEN supports Golden Thread in data pin doorset launch

One of the UK’s leading doorset manufacturers, JELD-WEN has launched a new data pin solution that will promote greater fire safety compliance among customers. The new data pin, provided by Door Data Systems, will now be installed across every Certifire... View Article

proteQ10 Guarantee is Simplified

VBH, the specialist behind the greenteQ hardware range, has made improvements to the registration process for its proteQ10 profile cylinder anti snap guarantee. Under the guarantee, which covers the popular greenteQ Orion TS007 3 star profile cylinder, consumers can expect... View Article

Altecnic release heat pump focused issue of Idronics UK

The sixth issue of Idronics UK offers guidance on heat pump design and componentry selection, aiming to enhance the knowledge of the industry and support the shift to low-carbon heating solutions.  Altecnic Ltd, the UK’s leading supplier of hydronic solutions,... View Article

Construction Struggles Due to Continued Housing Downturn

The Construction Products Association’s Summer forecasts, published today, have seen a slight downgrade in the construction sector’s near-term growth prospects. Output is forecast to fall by 2.9% this year, steeper than the 2.2% contraction forecast three months ago. This is primarily due to recovery in... View Article

A calculated risk

Despite the risks associated with buying a dated bungalow in the South Downs National Park over 200 miles away from his home, Philip Westcott was prepared to take the chance thanks to the advice of his building-savvy son TEXT: Jayne... View Article

Selfbuilder Diaries

Completing a full home renovation a few years ago gave Wayne and Kandi the urge to take on a bigger project, but spending three years and counting living in two caravans with their four children and dog hasn’t been plain... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Living Rooms

Being the space where most of us head to at the end of a busy day, the living room is one of the key spaces where you’re going to relax and enjoy the home you’ve created. Find inspiration for how... View Article

A fusion of function & art

Far more than a functional necessity, Best Heating’s John Lawless explores how ‘designer’ radiators can allow you to combine creativity with common-sense heating functionality Home is where the heart is, and every element within it should resonate with a homeowner’s... View Article

Steel windows at the core of sustainable design

Russel Ager of Crittall Windows explores how a historic window design continues to find favour for countless commercial and residential projects prioritising sustainability As we edge closer to the launch of the Future Homes Standard, sustainability-focused design has become a... View Article