The UK government’s strategy set out last year to achieve net zero in the built environment, has meant that working to achieve this has become a top priority for contractors & specifiers as well as suppliers. The importance of early... View Article

As a key product in Encasement’s extensive column casings range, Quadra four-sided casings offer a highly versatile solution for concealing interior structural steelwork, as well as building services, while also providing a stylish and durable finish to each project. By... View Article

The 5 year warranty has been extended to cover the Ecocal® Thermostatic Radiator Valves and Ecocal® twin packs, as a testament to their quality and reliability. These join several Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) and Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) that are... View Article

As the energy crisis continues and households face rising bills, many vulnerable social housing residents are unable to afford adequate heating. Over the years, social housing landlords have worked hard to improve the energy efficiency of their housing stock through... View Article

Advanced, a world leader in intelligent fire, evacuation and emergency lighting systems, will be exhibiting on stand E64 at London Build 2022 (16-17 November at Olympia London). Here the company will be offering visitors guidance on how Advanced’s systems fit... View Article

JABLITE and JACKON UK are set to form a new, united force in the UK insulation and construction products sector. The two brands combined will become the first UK manufacturer to offer both EPS (expanded polystyrene) and imported XPS (extruded... View Article

When it comes to specifying and designing for commercial spaces, a well-designed washroom is key to ensuring a long-lasting, positive impression for end users. As a result, architects must consider a wide variety of factors when creating these high-traffic spaces... View Article

The way people view their homes is changing. Homeowners are increasingly opting to redesign open plan spaces to fit lifestyle changes and accommodate hybrid working. Our homes are now performing more functions than ever before, including playing host to homeworking.... View Article

Efficient. Reliable. Exceptional. At Demon Designs Ltd, our team has extensive experience with staircases and balustrades. With our in-house designers and experienced fitters, no project is too complicated. We can supply and fit helical, spiral, cantilevered and single spine staircases... View Article

Weston-Super-Mare’s Revo Kitchen & Terrace Restaurant has received glowing praise from customers for its alfresco dining. The 300-seater beach cafe and restaurant has been specified with high-quality Kestrel Aluminium Folding Sliding Door System that maximise the views and create a... View Article

In the first episode of the Building Matters podcast by Lignacite, an expert panel picks apart the thorny subject of sustainability and discusses the foundations for change. Bringing together forward-thinking minds from leading architectural practices and Lignacite’s own team, the... View Article

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has expanded its tracked delivery service on its own fleet of vehicles across the country, providing its customers with an advanced nationwide delivery system and vehicle tracking.... View Article

Taking over ten years from concept to reality, the University of Birmingham Library was described as heralding a new generation of libraries in UK higher education. The state-of-the-art development replaces the old 1950s library and meets modern users’ requirements with... View Article

When Gordon Barron, CEO of Inverness Ice Centre Ltd, was looking for a temporary cover for the ice rink, he sought the advice of Inverness-based wood-panel manufacturer, West Fraser (trading as Norbord). The Board of Directors of the Ice Centre... View Article

Timeless and enduring, New England style homes are big news in exteriors right now. Find out how to get the look with Cedral facades. What’s the New England look? Originally exported from the southeast of England, it’s now associated with... View Article