New standard for the industrial flat roof from LAMILUX

LAMILUX has developed a new rooflight dome with a unique wave shape to provide greater stability and increased safety in weather extremes and heavy loads. Climate change has influenced severe weather conditions resulting in irregular and sudden heatwaves, floods and storms that are... View Article

Timesaving solutions for flooring installations

Flooring installations in social housing settings often face pressure to be completed as quickly as possible. Fortunately, certain processes and combinations of innovative new products can dramatically cut the time this takes. Neil Sanders from F. Ball and Co. Ltd.,... View Article

Raising the roof for social housing retrofits

Stuart Nicholson of Marley discusses some of the ways a full roof system, incorporating solar PV, can have a positive impact on rising energy prices. The social housing whitepaper outlined the Government’s commitment to review the Decent Homes Standard to... View Article

Get to know SWA member, Perla Windows

As Perla Windows approaches its first anniversary as a Steel Window Association member, Lauren Murphy of Taylor Alden speaks to Nick Vassilopoulos, Director of Perla Windows to get to know him better. How long have you been a member of the SWA? Just under a year –... View Article

Multiboard meets BS 5385 guidance on tiling substrates

Thanks to the continuing efforts of The Tiling Association (TTA), standards of training and workmanship across the industry have improved dramatically, while many specialist contractors and other building trades have made the switch to using high performance tilebacker boards, such... View Article

ESG – Why doing the bare minimum is a business risk

The concept of ESG isn’t new. Discussion around how the construction industry can improve its environmental, social and governance factors has been gathering pace for some time now. But, do all organisations operating in this sector take it as seriously... View Article

Months from Part L and still much to do

New research from Marley highlights low awareness of impending Part L changes Solar PV on the specification radar as a key product solution for a low carbon future Extended product warranties and sustainability credentials important considerations for supply chain choices... View Article

Major innovative new solution from the ever progressive Schöck

Over six decades Schöck has built a formidable international reputation for innovative and progressive product design. The company is best known for its market leading range of Isokorb structural thermal breaks, but its pioneering reinforcement technology and impact sound insulation... View Article

Reginox introduces innovative sink extender

Sales of undermount sinks have seen continuous year-on-year growth over the last 10 years. However, increasingly consumers are recognising that while they like the minimalist design of the sink, they miss the functionality of a drainer. As a result, Reginox... View Article

Flexible Space at your service

The UK’s leading under-floor air conditioning specialist AET Flexible Space is focussing on an initiative that optimises a safe, compliant working environment in commercial buildings. Addressing changes to best practice guidance (Building Regulations Approved Document F) under which manufacturers should... View Article

Vicaima design bowls them over at The Heyford Hotel

A new and stylish Boutique Hotel at the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside has specified Vicaima trend setting door designs to compliment the mood of its relaxing and entertaining interiors. With its select and elegantly appointed rooms, The Heyford Hotel... View Article

Curtain call – sign up for Senior Architectural Systems’ CPD

Senior Architectural Systems, the UK’s largest privately owned aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturer, is pulling back the curtain on some of the key issues specifiers face when designing glazed facades with its RIBA-approved Continuous Professional Development (CPD) seminar. Senior’s ‘Curtain Wall... View Article

In the frame with glass balustrade systems

Glass balustrades are increasingly being chosen to enhance the visual appeal of a structure’s exterior and interior too. This is a material that offers many practical benefits, not to mention the physical versatility of glass which can literally be chosen... View Article