Midlands construction firm chooses CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero for reliable, fast, and high-quality flooring installations

Leicestershire-based construction business, WP Developments Leicestershire Limited, now in its tenth year of trading, continues to specify West Fraser’s CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero as its preferred flooring solutions across new build residential projects. The firm recently completed the flooring works for 20 new-build homes on a... View Article

How Can Bathroom Installations Be Made Quicker and Cleaner?

Kirstie Manning, National Specification Manager at Wilsonart, explores how improper waste disposal, shortages of experienced tilers, and health and safety concerns can create a host of delays on new-build housing projects. There are few industries where the old adage ‘time... View Article

Fensterbau Frontale 2026: MACO focuses on dialogue and systems

At Fensterbau Frontale 2026 in Nuremberg, MACO will showcase how the combination of integrated system solutions and close collaboration can deliver futureready results. Under the motto “Moving forward together”, the company will welcome visitors from 24–27 March 2026 at Stand... View Article

Lead8 Reveals Azure Bay Development in Sanya, China

Coastal Lifestyle Destination Marks Iconic Tower Project for Lead8 in Hainan Hong Kong, 3 March 2026 – Construction is underway on Azure Bay, a landmark mixed-use tower development in Sanya Bay, Hainan, with Lead8 appointed as the Architectural Designer for... View Article

RIBA International Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced

52 Exceptional Projects Shortlisted for the International Awards for Excellence The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has revealed the 52 projects shortlisted for the 2026 RIBA International Awards for Excellence. Celebrating outstanding architecture from 18 countries, the biennial awards... View Article

Perrault Architecture

Perrault Architecture – Montreal, Canada, 2026-03-04  The new library’s primary goals are to modernize the municipality of Saint‑Adolphe‑d’Howard’s cultural services, address current environmental challenges, and resolve flooding issues associated with the site. It is designed to become a central hub... View Article

Unprecedented challenges ahead

The social sector faces unprecedented level of challenges to deliver the Government’s tough housing agenda Record levels of homelessness are pushing many councils’ revenue budgets to breaking point as the housing system buckles under the strain of unprecedented demand for... View Article

Glass Roof PR60: Engineered for Ambitious Roof Glazing

When your design demands expansive glazing, minimal pitch, and high performance, the LAMILUX Glass Roof PR60 delivers a technically robust solution tailored to your project requirements. Delivering large-span roof glazing without compromising performance requires early technical coordination. The LAMILUX Glass Roof... View Article

The Value of Permanence

Croft’s Paul Clifford on why homeowners and designers are putting more emphasis on quality hardware As interiors continue to evolve in 2026, a clear and confident shift is emerging: homeowners and designers are moving away from fast, trend-led updates and... View Article

Rocking CaberAcoustic for a quiet life

Favoured by specifiers who need to consider solutions to noise pollution in today’s busy, building world, CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a versatile, economical sound-reducing flooring system which reduces both impact and airborne transmitted sounds. It can be laid over concrete and timber floors... View Article