Transform light & space with bespoke rooflights

70% of RIBA House of the Year 2023 shortlisted projects featured rooflights. It’s no surprise given they allow architects to unlock design potential, play with light, increase ventilation and access unused space. Here Jon Shooter, Managing Director at Glazing Vision... View Article

Garador launches a new robust transmitter

Britain’s leading garage door manufacturer, Garador, has introduced a new robust hand transmitter designed specifically for use with its popular GaraMatic operators. The new hand transmitter has been carefully designed not just for convenience but also with a more robust... View Article

How to use any roof type of tile at a 10 degrees pitch

ISOLINE LOW LINE. Our easy to install bituminous sub-roof system for installation beneath any roof tile at a pitch as low as 10 degrees. Designed to be used with all roof tiles, new or existing; ISOLINE® LOW LINE, lightweight bituminous sub-roof is... View Article

Welsh Slate is the “perfect application”

Welsh Slate is the lucid choice for Lucent. A project that exemplifies a “perfect application of Welsh Slate to unify a unique roofscape,” has drawn to completion by Wates on a landmark site in London’s iconic West End. Prior to... View Article

Mapei sets the scene at Gatwick Airport Station

Mapei renovation and tiling systems have been used as part of an extensive redevelopment at Gatwick Airport Station. The project, which was carried out by DMC Contracts for Costain, included construction of a new second concourse and airport entrance, doubling... View Article

IronmongeryDirect’s new catalogue is out now

Leading specialist supplier IronmongeryDirect has launched its latest catalogue, featuring 230 new and exciting door hardware solutions from exclusive and trusted trade brands. The catalogue is a ‘must-have’ for tradespeople on the move – ensuring they can get what they... View Article

Fabco can take on any project

We can take on any project – no matter how complicated. Working in conjunction with our clients, we are able to meet their expectations whilst navigating the tight regulations that often surround commercial properties. All of our products are engineered... View Article

Bifold vs Sliding Doors – now there is a third option

For residential clients undertaking a renovation or extension, choosing the right glazed door system to connect the home and garden is just one of many decisions to be made. Typically that decision has meant choosing between bifold and sliding doors... View Article

Roadmap to decarbonised heating: Are we on track?

Global urgency demands net-zero emissions by 2050 to combat climate change. Addressing the building sector, primarily heated by natural gas, is crucial, as it constitutes nearly one-third of UK carbon emissions. Chris Caton from Ideal Heating explains Scientific consensus is... View Article

Hit the Passivhaus balance

Vasilis Giannopoulos from Internorm explains how to meet the stringent demands of Passivhaus and EnerPHit while balancing daylight, insulation, and durability The windows in any building, including Passivhaus designs, have a multi-faceted role. They need to provide abundant daylight, make... View Article

Perfectly prepared with SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus

West Fraser has introduced a new ready-primed version of industry-leading SterlingOSB Zero board which has been created for, site security and hoardings, barriers/screening, temporary public walkways, and the boarding up of damaged buildings, signage, interior screening, shop fitting/retail, displays promotions,... View Article

Marley enhance renewable energy system solution

Solar Inverters and Battery Storage products We all know that the desire for more energy efficient, less grid reliant properties continues to be a key consideration for housebuilders, landlords and homeowners throughout the UK. That’s why the specification and installation... View Article

Get tough with Arma metal pipe boxing

When external pipework needs to be concealed and protected against the risk of accidental damage or vandalism, Arma metal pipe boxing provides a tough and versatile solution that also improves aesthetics and adds a uniform finish to the project. In... View Article

Vent-Axia celebrates Global Recycling Day

Ventilation industry leader Vent-Axia is celebrating Global Recycling Day, which takes place on 18 March 2024. This year the theme for Global Recycling Day is ‘Recycling Heroes’. Vent-Axia is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has set clear sustainability... View Article

Retrofitting ageing pump systems offers energy savings

For the transition to high-efficiency, low-carbon buildings, retrofitting outdated heating, cooling and water systems can offer significant opportunities, writes Paul Winnett, operations director, Xylem UK The retrofit of ageing buildings with high-efficiency pumps and drives offers one of the biggest... View Article

APS bolsters its Downer rainscreen subframe solutions

Having recently celebrated 50 years of its unique reconstituted stone rainscreen, Petrarch, manufacturer Architectural Panel Solutions continues to innovate. In 2024 APS has considerably bolstered its Downer Framing offer – The Original Helping Hand rainscreen subframe solution – in order... View Article