Schüco Excellence Awards open for tenth year

Aluminium systems company Schüco is this year celebrating the 10th anniversary of its industry-renowned Excellence Awards and is delighted to announce that entries are now open. The Schüco Excellence Awards, held in partnership with Architecture Today, celebrate the creativity, innovation, technical... View Article

Break the mould with Glidevale Protect

As condensation build up and the associated problems of damp, mould and mildew can continue to cause problems in both new and existing homes, leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect is encouraging specifiers to take stock of the benefits of working with... View Article

Why do architects love SterlingOSB Zero?

Rob Annable, Director of Axis Design Architects talks to West Fraser about his use of SterlingOSB Zero. Rob was the co-creator, alongside Justin Pickard, of the commended entry in the West Fraser SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition: The Retreat. While the competition... View Article

Versatile & practical Forma metal column casings

Forma metal column casings are a key product in our extensive Verta column casings range, and as they are manufactured from metal, they offer a highly versatile solution for concealing interior and exterior structural steelwork, while also providing a stylish... View Article

Welsh Slate reopens one of its quarries

The Blaenau Ffestiniog quarry in North Wales has been reopened by Welsh Slate. Leading UK natural slate manufacturer Welsh Slate is bucking the trend and re-opening one of its quarries to meet exceptional demand for its roofing, architectural and hard... View Article

Is your lift ready for the analogue to digital switchover?

By Alastair Stannah, Managing Director, Stannah Lifts Distribution & Service The digital switchover of telephone lines in the United Kingdom is happening now. By 2025, Openreach will have phased out all copper analogue telephone lines in favour of optical fibre... View Article

Creating opportunities for SME house builders

We’re on a mission to help small and medium-sized (SME) house builders and developers like you to build more quality homes across the UK by removing the barriers that stand in your way. How we make a difference At the Federation of Master... View Article

The latest episode of Builders’ Voices is live

The latest episode of Builders’ Voices, a collaborative podcast between Housebuilder & Developer and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), is now available. Adrian Swan left David Wilson Homes, after a long stint with the firm, to found Swan Homes... View Article

Tarmac expands its Blue Circle family

Tarmac’s Blue Circle product, Masterlay, is the newest product to be added to its ‘One of the Family’ range. Masterlay is a self-levelling floor mix by Blue Circle for internal floor projects that allows users to effortlessly create smooth and... View Article

Metro Central Heights, an Ardent Lift Consultancy case study

Ardent Lift Consultancy were appointed to undertake a survey on a heritage building in September 2020, with our site inspection offering the client a full appraisal of the lifts, their anticipated lifecycle analysis, and budget costs for the recommended modernisation... View Article

Start your soft water journey today

Did you know that a Dualflo Water Softener is not only super easy to install and non-electric, but it requires no maintenance or programming! Keep reading to learn more… Did you know? Easy to install A Dualflo Water Softener is... View Article

BAL’s external tiling range trusted for long-life installations

When installing popular 20mm external porcelain, you want a trusted fixing solution that will ensure your patio or terraces lasts the test of time. Developed using market-leading performance and quality standards, BAL’s new External Tiling range provides improved installation for... View Article