Top steel window refurbishment company, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), has completed a project which saw the full refurbishment of over 70 steel windows and the manufacture of ten new ones at Alexandra House in Brentford, London. In 1938, the... View Article

When JRR Tolkein conceived the Hobbit trilogy and the quaint under-hill house in which Bilbo Baggins lived, he probably gave little thought to how to keep his lead character warm in winter. After all, Hobbits wear cosy waistcoats and have... View Article

Nordic Brass copper alloy helps to define a new museum designed by architects BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) in the Swiss Jura mountain region. The Musée Atelier for Audemars Piguet houses the watchmaker’s collection of timepieces, linked to the original workshop... View Article

AkzoNobel reveals Brave Ground as the Colour of the Year 2021. It’s a warm and grounding neutral shade that gives us the courage to embrace change – and it’s been translated into colours and finishes specific to the powder coatings... View Article

Deanestor, one of the UK’s leading furniture and fitout specialists, has delivered its largest ever contract in the education sector. The £3m project was for the manufacture of bespoke furniture and fitout of the new £55m Inverurie Community Campus –... View Article

BAM Nuttall and BAM Construct UK have signed a solus agreement with Polypipe Group plc’s market-leading divisions Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation and Polypipe Building Products to supply drainage products to all BAM’s infrastructure and building projects in the UK.... View Article

New whitepaper explores how to improve fire performance in the fifth façade With roofs maintaining their prominent role in contemporary building design, ROCKWOOL has released a new whitepaper exploring how roofing contractors and specifiers can manage fire risk when planning... View Article

“Innovation in Permeable, Sustainable Surfacing” Click here to view our online brochure Sudstech is an eco-friendly, reduced dig, SUDS-compliant permeable paving solution. Unlike other resin bound surfaces, the Sudstech system utilises a unique sub-base comprised of resin bound aggregate and... View Article

Kingspan understands that you need a reliable service support team who will ensure your water or renewable energy system operates at optimal efficiency. Our complete home-system repair and maintenance packages for our water and energy systems provide you with excellent... View Article

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has released five new Professional Services Contracts in addition to updating the current five. The full suite is now available digitally via the RIBA website. The new additions comprise of the brand-new Client... View Article

Ask Glidevale Anyone who’s had to deal with complaints about damp and mould knows the cost of putting things right. The repairs to rotten timbers and water damaged plaster. The expense of redecorating and rehousing while the work goes on.... View Article

Ecodan air source heat pumps are one of the most advanced & efficient heating systems available on the market today. Easy to apply, install and maintain; they are available from 4kW up to 960kW, making them suitable for virtually any... View Article

The Ecodan range of air source heat pumps from Mitsubishi Electric are some of the most advanced heating systems available. Designed specifically for UK conditions. Ecodan provides renewable, low carbon alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-burning heating systems. With an A+++... View Article

Over the past twelve months LG has seem huge interest in its Therma V air to water heat pump range that will only increase after the recent announcement by the Prime Minister.  There have been a number of new additions to... View Article

Vent-Axia has welcomed the launch of the Government’s new public information campaign which highlights how ventilating indoor spaces can reduce the risk of coronavirus infection by over 70%1. As part of the campaign a new short film released by the... View Article

The Grenfell Tower tragedy is once again making headlines. The latest news from the enquiry makes for uncomfortable – if not chilling – reading for most in the building industry. Architects, specifiers and contractors who opt for more cost-effective solutions... View Article

In these difficult and disruptive times, CMOStores.com’s commitment to ensuring its customers can get what they need, when they need it, has put the builders’ merchant in a strong position to continue to respond to the market’s changing needs, with... View Article

The Autumn update from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government confirmed that nearly half of the UK’s high-rise buildings with dangerous ACM cladding still have it in place. The Government has provided millions of pounds for funds to... View Article