Olympia opens up

Freeing up the sclerotic site that London’s historic events venue had become over the decades was a refreshing challenge for Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC. James Parker visited the site to hear about their collaboration to create a new cultural district... View Article

An uplift for inclusion

Mark Chapman of Stannah Lifts discusses the specification options available to provide access for all users of new and retrofit schemes using space-saving platform lifts Platform lifts are governed by the Machinery Directive (note: not the Lift Directive) which means... View Article

Envirovent celebrates double award win!

Harrogate-based ventilation manufacturer EnviroVent is celebrating winning two prestigious regional business awards: The Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business –and the Insider Media Made in Yorkshire awards. For both awards, EnviroVent won the prestigious ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ category, demonstrating its... View Article

Italian Inspired Woven Luxury from Riviera Home

Riviera Home is launching its Italian inspired Turin carpet, giving homeowners a timeless design and unmistakable woven quality. Riviera Home, a leading brand in luxury carpets, is known for its handcrafted approach and commitment to refined quality. The new Turin... View Article

A New Era for Commercial Flooring Solutions

IVC Commercial is releasing the power of category-focused flooring solutions. Until now, the IVC Commercial name has crossed flooring categories, providing carpet tiles, luxury vinyl tiles and sheet vinyl floors to the commercial market. Now it is stepping back to... View Article

Coco Lom x Parkside Collab for Clerkenwell Design Week

The launch of an exclusive terrazzo tile collection with Hackney-based abstract pattern artist, Coco Lom, is just one of the highlights for Parkside Architectural Tiles at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week. Made from 100% British terrazzo, Coco Lom x Parkside... View Article

Redefining eco-friendly living with smart home systems

Paul Foulkes of Theben explores the innovative functions of smart home systems that enable UK self-builders and renovators to create sustainable, resource-conscious homes without compromising modern lifestyles In a time marked by growing environmental awareness, self-builders and renovators in the... View Article

The future of fencing is steel

The pressure is always to build high-quality developments that deliver profit in all areas of a build, including fencing. Here, John Abernethie, Managing Director at Birkdale discusses modern fencing options that can offer numerous benefits when it comes to performance,... View Article

Charity fun at Garador

It was fun and laughter at leading garage door manufacturer Garador recently when employees joined in to raise money for Comic Relief’s 2024 Red Nose Day charity appeal. The appeal was based around doing something funny for money, and Garador... View Article

D-Fine Makes a Splash for Seaside Safety

We all like to be beside the seaside, but combatting the effects of salt, humidity and high winds on coastal property may need a little extra help for property owners. From hotels, pubs and restaurants to leisure and sea-facing facilities... View Article

Keller producing kitchens that don’t cost the earth

Dutch kitchen manufacturer, Keller Kitchens, is well known for its pioneering approach to sustainability and is delighted to announce that parent company, DKG, has been awarded Level 5 on the CO₂ Performance Ladder; the highest possible. This award was the culmination of eight years... View Article

SterlingOSB Zero – the builders’ choice

The eyes of the specifier and builder have to be wide open for the best products for a project; cutting corners and selecting poor replacements does not work in the long run. Performance, safety and the environment remain some of... View Article

Introducing Naturepanel

Grant Westfield announces launch of Naturepanel – New nature-inspired panel brand. Grant Westfield is thrilled to announce the launch of Naturepanel, the sister brand of Multipanel. Inspired by nature, their 100% waterproof panels are the perfect alternative to traditional slat... View Article

Grant Westfield announces launch of Naturepanel

New nature-inspired panel brand. Grant Westfield is thrilled to announce the launch of Naturepanel, the sister brand of Multipanel. Inspired by nature, their 100% waterproof panels are the perfect alternative to traditional slat wall. With an emphasis on natural materials, Naturepanel... View Article