Designing for the reality not the concept

By Ian Rogers, Sales Director Gilberts Blackpool Indoor air quality (IAQ) is now an established concept in modern building. What is not established is how we can actually achieve it, especially in non-domestic buildings. However good the design on paper,... View Article

Combining sustainability with natural design

Sustainability is no longer just a consideration in architectural and interior design – it’s a driving force. From reducing carbon to selecting materials rich in recycled content, designers are embracing solutions that merge nature-inspired aesthetics with environmental responsibility. Here, Donna Hannaway,... View Article

Senior Architectural Systems unveils its new SPD150 commercial door

Senior Architectural Systems, one of the UK’s largest aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturers, is opening up new opportunities in the commercial market thanks to the launch of its new SPD150 aluminium door system. Complementing Senior’s established commercial product range, the SPD150... View Article

Freefoam Building Products retains Ecovadis Silver Medal

Freefoam is proud to announce that it has successfully retained its Ecovadis Silver Medal for 2025, placing the company in the 94th percentile of all companies assessed globally. This recognition reaffirms Freefoam’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.... View Article

Proctor Air®: One year on

May 2025 marks one year since the A. Proctor Group’s air permeable pitched roof underlay, Proctor Air®, was awarded its BBA certificate. Developed based on feedback from designers, specifiers and installers – and combined with the Group’s quarter of a... View Article

Titon appoints new Sales Director for Hardware Division

Titon, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of ventilation systems and window and door hardware, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vesa Nenye as Sales Director for its Window & Door Hardware business unit. Vesa brings over two decades... View Article

C-TEC announces 5-year warranty on its CAST-powered products

C-TEC has announced that all its CAST-powered products will have a new 5-year warranty from 1 May 2025. CAST (C-TEC Addressable System Technology) is C-TEC’s own proprietary life-safety system protocol. Hailed as the world’s most-advanced distributed intelligence fire alarm system... View Article

How to Layer Lighting

Layering lighting is more than a design trend—it’s a practical approach to creating homes that feel warm, functional, and stylish. In this article, we speak with Rachel Morris, Marketing Manager at 4lite who advises on how to approach a layered... View Article

Register Now For Managing Moisture in Offsite Construction

With growing demand and government targets for new construction increasingly conflicting with shortages of the skilled labour necessary for delivery, moving construction offsite can offer a compelling solution. The Proctor Group, have collaborated with modular and offsite companies for many... View Article