Specifiers’ guide to acoustic, fire & thermal insulation returns as interactive resource As part of continued investment in tools which help to save specifiers’ time and make it easier to identify the correct insulation solutions for facades, walls, floors and... View Article

A sealant’s role in the quality finish of any new home Although a seemingly minute aspect of a new build project, sealants actually have a major role to play. Used in a wide range of applications, from pipes to windows,... View Article

The University of Bedfordshire’s new four-storey science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) building in Luton is using 80 Forma decorative casings from Encasement to conceal building services and utilities while also enhancing its interior design. Designed by MCW Architects and... View Article

Setcrete Exterior floor levelling compound has seen year-on-year growth of 300% in leading builders’ merchants, driven by consumer demand to reinvigorate outside spaces during the coronavirus lockdown. Used to prepare patio areas and other outdoor spaces prior to the installation... View Article

Altro Ensemble modular flooring has helped create a comfortable and elegant reading and learning environment for children and adults in a Swedish library. The old library in Smedstorp was squeezed into a school, which meant visitors had to go through... View Article

Welsh passive housebuilder, PYC Construction naturally selects high quality timber products to create low energy, high performance homes. A fine example of the company’s sustainable buildings is a bespoke two-storey house with vaulted ceilings which is under construction in Nesscliffe,... View Article

Choosing between bifold and sliding doors for your project can be a challenge for those undertaking a self-build project, but now there is a third option from IDSystems. With panels that stack at one end to create a complete opening... View Article

It’s almost 200 years ago when Crittall pioneered the original, iconic steel window frames. Modified over the years to meet today’s stringent regulations, hand-crafted Crittall windows, doors and screens undoubtedly add value to a home with bespoke, timeless, design for... View Article

The restoration and regeneration of Central London’s Victorian railway system will see up to 8,500m2 of railway arches repurposed into a contemporary retail and leisure scheme as part of the redevelopment of Borough Yards, which is due for completion at... View Article

Kingspan Insulation has published a new whitepaper with research from leading consultants, Currie & Brown, showing that structural insulated panels (SIPs) can cut housebuilding timescales by up to 26% when compared with masonry approaches, providing overall cost savings of as... View Article