As of May 2025, construction of the new £65 million Currie Community High School in Edinburgh is nearly complete, meaning it can be assessed for Passivhaus certification. A host of schools currently being built across Scotland are aiming to achieve... View Article

It’s easy to select the perfect panel for your project with panel samples, interactive product guide and downloadable checklist West Fraser, a leading manufacturer of engineered wood panels for the UK construction and housebuilding sectors, continues to support customers with... View Article

The latest edition of KBB Birmingham confirmed a clear evolution in furniture design: fittings and accessories are no longer visible elements but have become key technical components within the furniture system. Innovation focuses on improving the user experience, movement, accessibility,... View Article

Our Environmental Product Declaration explains the verified life-cycle impacts of reclaimed bricks, offering clear carbon data and sustainability metrics to help architects and builders make informed, low-carbon choices. EPD Introduction Understanding the true environmental impact of the materials we build... View Article

RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products is proud to announce that its Slip Resistant Walkway membrane has been rewarded the Archiproducts Design Award 2025, an annual award celebrating excellence and visionary projects in the global design community. Selected by a multidisciplinary jury... View Article

Nuaire has published A Guide to Awaab’s Law and the Future of Safe Housing Standards designed to help social housing organisations comply with Awaab’s Law, which came into effect on 27th October 2025.  The legislation was introduced following the tragic death of two-year-old... View Article

SureSpec from Eurocell is the UK’s first fully audited specification-to-installation model for windows and doors. It was developed to eliminate the “specification gap”, the common industry failure where high-performance designs are substituted for products that don’t meet the required spec during... View Article

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

Advanced will be exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2026, taking place from 28-30 April at the NEC, Birmingham, where the company will showcase its latest intelligent fire and life safety solutions designed to support safer, smarter buildings. The Fire... View Article

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

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

Qvantum’s award-winning QE exhaust air heat pumps are delivering low-carbon comfort for 76 new-build apartments at The Roundway in Tottenham, North London. The individual QE systems, designed in conjunction with Nick Yankovec of NLY Building Services, are providing energy-efficient heating, hot... View Article

Large-scale construction projects are becoming increasingly complex. For Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, pressure to deliver faster programmes, manage risk, meet ESG targets and maintain quality standards has never been greater. Against this backdrop, modular construction has moved firmly into... View Article

As pressure mounts on commercial buildings to reduce operational water consumption, uncontrolled urinal flushing remains one of the most overlooked sources of avoidable waste. Water saving expert Cistermiser, is warning that without proper flushing control, wider sustainability strategies risk falling... View Article

Global leaders in thermal break solutions, Armatherm™ UK has launched a thermally isolated compression sleeve to reduce thermal bridging at façade, rainscreen and cladding fixings.  Manufactured from a high-performance composite ceramic material, the new compression sleeve product provides exceptional compressive... View Article

Good indoor air quality is essential. Poor ventilation can lead to mould (and consequent health risks), increased house dust mites (exacerbating allergies and respiratory problems), unpleasant odours and condensation. Vectaire’s MVHRs extract pollutants and humidity whilst maintaining a constant intake... View Article

At Myson, we believe in implementing complete solutions rather than individual components. A full range of indoor climate solutions from one supplier – easier for you, better for your customers. Radiators remain the preferred option to create the perfect indoor climate comfort, however,... View Article

Discover how Carron Heating helped transform a once-derelict Georgian country house into an award-winning home, delivering heritage-led heating solutions compatible with modern renewable energy systems. For decades, Townhead stood empty. Built in 1732 in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley, the Grade II... View Article