Smart technologies are becoming increasingly prevalent in homes around the world. In the UK alone, there are 2.22 million smart homes in the UK. Similarly, businesses and organisations are now actively installing smart devices and networks to increase the productivity... View Article

Locking systems are an essential part of any building or real estate property. They’re the most basic form of access control measure and are necessary for the safety of a space’s occupants, items, and data. Architects need to understand the... View Article

Safety and security are the most significant concerns for parents when sending children to college or university. The news of mass shootings and violent crimes on campuses in the US is making parents think twice before sending their children to... View Article

Every commercial building needs a solid IT infrastructure to manage daily building traffic, security, and operations. Have you begun the planning process for your critical infrastructure? You must understand the latest information on best practices and new technologies. Keep reading... View Article

Social housing exists to help people struggling to make their rental or mortgage payments – which includes around 16.6% of the population in the UK. People living in social housing need assurance that they will have a decent quality of... View Article

Door entry management tech is a staple in any multi-family residential building, and cloud-based access systems dominate the social housing sphere. Resident safety is essential in social housing – are you aware of the latest security trends that can help... View Article

NBB Outdoors is a leading UK designer, manufacturer, supplier, and installer of shelters, covered walkways, entrance canopies and street furniture that provide structurally sound and stylish solutions for every type of external requirement. Available in both traditional and contemporary styles,... View Article

Urban Front offer bespoke, double-steel reinforced, high-security hardwood doors. Individually handcrafted in the UK and delivered worldwide. We specialise in oversized and flush doors up to 1.5 x 3m – in four hardwoods, in any RAL colour and in bronze... View Article

Looking back at 2022 Metalline’s presence within the Facade industry continued to grow Metalline revealed their latest technological investment; The TruBend Center 7030. It is the benchmark when it comes to flexibility and productivity during panel bending. Due to the... View Article

The construction of a stylish and sensitively designed riverside leisure centre in Northumberland is making full use of high performance tilebacker boards from the range of Marmox Ltd. throughout all of its wet areas: selected as a lining to blockwork... View Article

We’re extremely proud to announce our involvement in delivering Bellway Homes’ latest research project, ‘The Future Home @ The University of Salford,’ also known as the Energy House 2.0, which intends to address domestic energy efficiency challenges by putting low... View Article

Rocket Door Frames have launched an innovative flush door system that has distinct advantages over it’s predecessor, advantages for the architect, developer and contractor. The evolution of the Flush Door design has been prolific throughout Europe over recent years. The... View Article

Marmox UK are extending their range of Slicedstone. Having launched Slicedstone Mosaics on a roll in 2020, they are now launching new large format Slicedstone Veneers! Using the latest technology, Marmox Slicedstone Veneers are peeled from the surface of Indian... View Article

Already widely regarded as a lead player in the creation of stylish bathrooms, wetrooms and spa facilities, manufacturer Marmox was able to unveil extensions to its widely specified range at this year’s Surface Design Show in London (7-9th February) earning... View Article

VitrA Bathrooms, a global bathroom brand, has launched a striking range that provides plenty of options for designers and specifiers, particularly those working with small spaces. Designed by Design Studio VitrA, the new ArchiPlan collection is also perfect for bathrooms... View Article

Building materials manufacturer Glidevale Protect has donated high performance construction membrane materials for a project spearheaded by homelessness charity Emmaus Salford to create a new energy efficient sleeping pod. The project was a collaboration between the University of Salford, AEW Architects... View Article