Achieving architectural flow in building exteriors

Ian Chubb, managing director of Deuren, explores the relationship between cladding, facades, and seamless door integration, offering insights into achieving a cohesive and technically excellent building exterior. A property’s facade is one of its most defining characteristics, shaping not only... View Article

Government recommits to updated TIC Policy Roadmap

The Structural Timber Association (STA) has welcomed the announcement by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), confirming the Government’s recommitment to the Timber in Construction Policy Roadmap, which outlines measures to increase the use of timber in... View Article

The pressure is on

T-T Pumps’ Jon Whittingham discusses the rise in use of package pumping stations as sites using gravity drainage for waste or surface water become rarer – and the key points that architects should consider. When it comes to specifying a... View Article

LAMILUX creates a brighter tomorrow for shopping centres

Case Study: Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre, Sheffield Installer: P&R Structural Glazing Product: LAMILUX Glass Roof PR60 Crystal Peaks, a major shopping centre in Sheffield, Yorkshire, has been refurbished with three new large, glazed roofs thanks to the collaboration between LAMILUX,... View Article

Vent-Axia Supports Global Recycling Day 2025

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is celebrating Global Recycling Day, which takes place on 18 March 2025. Vent-Axia is committed to reducing its environmental impact and its strategy focuses on three pillars: Product – Engineer Sustainable Solutions; Planet – Improve... View Article

Massive green investment for North-East HA

A North-East housing association has received one of the largest single funding pots given out by Government to date to help make their customers’ homes more energy efficient. Home Group has received over £28m from the Government’s Warm Homes fund... View Article

Assael’s Later-Living Plans for East Molesey Approved

The Elmbridge Borough Planning Committee has granted approval for plans to redevelop the Molesey Venture Centre on Orchard Lane. The plans, submitted by Lifestyle Residences alongside charity partners The Sons of Divine Providence, and designed by Assael Architecture, will transform... View Article

Peace of mind for a Luxury West London Home

Charter Global have been pleased to design, supply and install security shutters to a luxury property based in one of the most prestigious residential areas of West London. The new owner was looking for a home his family could stay... View Article

UKCW announces packed CPD programme for London show

Covering a myriad topics from building safety to insolvency, housing reform to the skills agenda, diversity to historical buildings, UK Construction Week London’s CPD seminar programme features speakers from Westminster, Premier League football clubs and beyond. What’s more, the 300+... View Article

Domus Ventilation Expands Energy Efficient Axial Fan Range

UK ventilation manufacturer Domus Ventilation has added new models to its intermittent axial fan range: the DBF100 100mm (4”) fan and the DKF150 150mm (6”) fan.  Both fan types are available in versions with timer control, and combined humidistat and... View Article

The future of bathroom design

Complying to current and future legislation, making buildings future-proof and carbon-neutral is a key concern for clients today. Andrew Watkins, Technical Manager at wedi Systems (UK) Ltd, discusses how to comply with new and emerging legislations when it comes to... View Article

Spitfire Homes begins work on new development of 182 homes

Award-winning homebuilder Spitfire Homes has completed the acquisition of a 12-acre site situated on Cromwell Lane in Coventry. With planning permission already approved, work has started on site clearance with the first properties expected to be ready from Spring 2026.... View Article

Exceed modern heating expectations with the Halo Electric

The Radiator Company, a leading manufacturer of designer radiators, now features the stylish and innovative Halo Electric – an industrial-inspired contemporary radiator crafted from circular steel fins. Fully electric, it provides additional flexibility when designing and furnishing a space, as... View Article