Forbo celebrates 100 years of Nuway

Forbo Flooring Systems is delighted to announce that 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of one of its most popular entrance flooring systems: Nuway, a primary barrier matting which has been manufactured here in the UK since 1924.  Forbo began producing... View Article

Warmth redefined

As selfbuilders strive to create a dream home that reflects personal style with modern convenience, the role of the heated towel rail has transcended mere functionality. Here, Richard Lister, National Sales Manager from designer radiator and towel rail manufacturer, The... View Article

Reducing Environmental Impact With Efficient Construction Waste Practices

Construction sites generate significant waste, which impacts the environment and increases project costs. By adopting efficient waste management practices, this impact can be reduced while promoting sustainability and cost-effectiveness. The following strategies can help make construction projects greener, reduce waste,... View Article

White Paper: The Changing Face of Product Certification

The landscape of product certification in the construction industry has undergone significant change, largely driven by the post-Grenfell Hackitt Report and framed by the Building Safety Act. This shift has introduced a greater level of rigour and oversight, particularly in... View Article

Industry Viewfinder: The Changing Face of Product Certification

The landscape of product certification in the construction industry has undergone significant change, largely driven by the post-Grenfell Hackitt Report and framed by the Building Safety Act. This shift has introduced a greater level of rigour and oversight, particularly in... View Article

Ask the Architect: Eliot Postma

Eliot Postma, partner & group leader at Heatherwick Studio answers ADF’s questions on how his career has helped shape him as a designer, and what inspires him currently What made you want to become an architect? It goes back to... View Article

The embodiment of sustainable retrofit

Preserving the original structure and character of a notorious estate originally conceived as a ‘vertical garden city’ helped Mikhail Riches’ Stirling Prize-shortlisted redevelopment cut embodied carbon by 61%. Stephen Cousins reports The Park Hill estate has been a landmark on... View Article

Building with West Fraser on Mudeford redevelopment

Popular with sailors and surfers, Mudeford lies on a spit of land between Christchurch Harbour and the open sea, where residential properties rival Sandbanks in nearby Poole in terms of luxury and prestige. One of West Fraser’s customers, in a redevelopment project,... View Article

AliDeck: Partnering with Local Authorities to Enhance Tenant Safety

In response to increasing safety concerns and regulatory changes, local authorities are more focused than ever on ensuring that existing balconies, terraces, and walkways meet current safety standards. AliDeck, a UK-based leader in non-combustible aluminium decking solutions, is committed to helping... View Article