Designer Contracts, one of the UK’s leading furnishing suppliers to housebuilders, has added a luxurious new collection of contemporary fabrics to its blinds and curtains portfolio – and doubled its blind making capacity. Its updated Fabric Studio Curtain Collection comprises... View Article

Sheet vinyl floors from IVC Commercial provide social housing with a flooring option that’s suitable for more than just bathrooms and kitchens. A growing number of social housing providers are stepping beyond regulation to consider the positive impact of providing... View Article

With the recent announcement that the revised Decent Homes Standard for England will not mandate floor coverings in all rooms of social housing, Beauflor asks whether the provision of flooring for tenants should really be a postcode lottery.  While some... View Article

While our focus has always been on quality, longevity and style, we continually monitor changing market needs – from building and safety regulations to evolving design tastes. Our aim is simple: to ensure customers can rely on VELFAC to meet... View Article

Horne’s Duŝo shower column offers a streamlined, resource-efficient approach to communal shower provision in sports and leisure facilities, education environments and other high-use wet facilities. Designed as a compact, pre-plumbed shower column, the Duŝo neatly combines the shower control and... View Article

The regeneration of a historic industrial building in Wakefield is anything but ‘run of the mill’ thanks to an inspired design by Hawkins/Brown and a high-performance fenestration package supplied by Senior Architectural Systems. Part of the group of buildings formerly... View Article

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 addition, with... View Article

Glasdon UK Limited has over 65 years’ experience designing and supplying high-performance modular buildings, GRP housings and secure steel enclosures. Glasdon’s off‑site construction solutions are designed for versatile use, from security gatehouses and personnel or weighbridge offices to robust plant... View Article

In today’s highly connected and electrified world, cable trays play a hugely important role in how we power our buildings and share information, so protecting them with effective weatherproofing is key to mitigating risk and keeping operations running smoothly. From... View Article

Forbo Flooring Systems has updated its trusted Eternal de Luxe brand of sheet vinyl, with a focus on delivering effective impact sound reduction, an updated colour palette and more realistic visuals.  The Eternal de Luxe collection sets a new standard... View Article

Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect is helping to make roofing contractors’ lives that bit easier by offering a co-branded service that provides clear and concise fixing instructions printed directly onto its pitched roofing underlays. The simple instructions provide roofing contractors... View Article

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) carefully selects skilled operatives for its specialist projects, ensuring they are fully prepared for the unique challenges involved. Each team member receives comprehensive training to approach every task with confidence and diligence, supported by the right... View Article

A truly reliable wetroom starts from the floor up. Marmox’s reworked Showerlay provides a fully waterproof, durable base that keeps floors dry, safe, and comfortable. With flexible drainage options, improved installation features, and a design built for both modern homes... View Article

Quantum Flooring Accessories is proud to announce the launch of its latest high-performance stair nosings, designed to deliver superior safety, durability, and compliance in both internal and external environments. The EPNR-F and EPNR-R ranges provide a robust solution for areas... View Article

Designed to conceal structural steel or concrete supports our bespoke column casings provide specifiers with a choice materials and finish options to help improve project aesthetics. Manufactured to meet exact project specifications, our range incorporates circular and square casings, which... View Article

Persistent damp and mould remain among the most pressing maintenance challenges facing social landlords. With the introduction of the Social Housing Regulation Act and the implementation of ‘Awaab’s Law’ in October 2025, expectations have shifted decisively. Providers are no longer... View Article

As highlighted in recent planning updates for 2026, the margin for error in UK planning submissions has effectively disappeared. The tightening of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the mandatory nature of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), means the architectural... View Article

Keld Rindom, managing director of Green Drain, examines how hybrid occupancy is reshaping drainage performance in commercial buildings and why designers must reassess traditional trap seal assumptions in both new-build and retrofit projects. Hybrid working is reshaping not only how buildings... View Article

Continually investing in the improvement of its engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser has received new BBA certification, confirming its environmentally-friendly CaberShield Eco is capable of withstanding constant exposure to the elements for a full sixty days: comfortably delivering extended practical and economic advantages for... View Article

As of May 2025, construction of the new £65 million Currie Community High School in Edinburgh is nearly complete, meaning it can be assessed for Passivhaus certification. A host of schools currently being built across Scotland are aiming to achieve... View Article