Design out crime

Matthew McTighe from CAME UK discusses the importance of Secured By Design (SBD) and their role in securing developments around the UK Established in 1989, SBD plays a significant crime prevention role in the planning process to design out crime... View Article

The A1 and Only

An innovative A1 fire resistant dash EWI system which protects and enhances architecture without compromise to style, value and lifespan. K Systems launches its first A1 system – A1 Dash. Our innovative A1 fire resistant dash EWI system protects and... View Article

A guide to the correct paint specification

The finishing touches to a project can make all the difference to the sustainability and safety of dwellings. The Dulux Decorator Centre team looks at how the correct specification of paints and coatings can drive up building efficiency, improve fire... View Article

The power of healing architecture

The Sct. Hans Hospital in the Danish city Roskilde is a psychiatric facility specifically designed to provide the healthiest of environments for staff and patients and which has just won the prestigious Danish ‘Health Building of the year’ award. Forming... View Article

CTD Architectural Tiles unveils latest tile collection

Leading commercial tile supplier CTD Architectural Tiles has revealed its latest carefully curated tile collection, seamlessly combining style with substance. Responding to the changing demands of its customers, including architects and interior designers working across the commercial sector, CTD Architectural... View Article

The many faces of VMZINC

Back in 1997, VMZINC launched the first Focus on Zinc magazine with the idea of highlighting how architects use VMZINC on projects around the world. Over the years the magazine has shown a wide range of architecture, project size as... View Article

Flexing it with ARDEX uncoupling solutions

Two ARDEX Group uncoupling solutions have been launched to the market to provide contractors and architects with a full ARDEX floor tiling system. ARDEX IndorTec Flexbone VA and ARDEX IndorTec Flexbone 2E are two innovative uncoupling systems to ensure floor... View Article

Skyfold launches ground-breaking new moveable wall

Skyfold has launched a pioneering, fully automatic, moveable wall solution into the UK. The Skyfold Prisma, which is exclusively available from leading moveable wall specialists, Style, is a new and streamlined glass vertical partition which not only allows light to... View Article

Focus on Eurobrick’s Classic range brick slips

The warm tones and textures of brick ensure it remains a firm favourite in the UK. The popularity of brick slips and brick slip cladding has grown widely, something which Eurobrick Systems can testify to as they have seen this... View Article

Our new product – AshGrid™ DuoTherm launching soon

The new AshGrid™ DuoTherm system is advancing positive change in the development of twin-skin roofing and cladding. It features a choice of standing seam or profiled sheet coverings, solid and acoustic perforated liners, and all the fixings and ancillaries needed... View Article

Fenix®; the high-tech material from Keller Kitchens

Dutch manufacturer, Keller has added the hi-tech material, Fenix®, to the range for 2022. Available initially in black and white, Fenix® is used for door fronts and panels, thanks to the special technology built into this material, the super-matt finish is soft to the touch,... View Article