As glass is increasingly being used to breathe new life into old architectural buildings Simon Boocock, MD of CRL Europe, looks at the benefits of the material and some of the systems available to aid installation and maintenance. What do... View Article

Market-leading single ply roofing manufacturer Sika Sarnafil and leading Glasgow-based contractor Ashton Building Systems (Scotland) Ltd have triumphed at the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards 2019. The awards, which recognise outstanding standards... View Article

Decorative specialists Armourcoat will be exhibiting at The Surface Design Show in February 2020, a must-visit event for architects, designers and specifiers looking for material inspiration from the UK and around the world, with this year’s chosen theme of ‘Close... View Article

Industry-leading PVCu systems supplier VEKA UK has launched a brand new specification guide providing manufacturers, installers and specifiers with comprehensive information on all the products within the VEKA UK portfolio. For a brand that is world renowned for both its... View Article

RCM are delighted to announce that three further products have successfully achieved the prestigious BBA accreditation. Through extensive testing RCM have secured BBA approval for its Supertech Weatherboard, Multipurpose sheathing board and Renderflex render carrier board. The BBA – British... View Article

Many people see James Latham as simply a timber supplier and after 262 years in the business you can see why! However,  with this year’s ‘How Well Do You Know Us’ campaign, the leading timber and panel products distributor has... View Article

A development of 82 new build houses to the north of Glasgow benefit from Optima casement windows and French doors from Profile 22 Background A brownfield site, formerly the home of the NHS Orchards hospital was acquired by Keepmoat Homes... View Article

George Barnsdale is continuing its involvement in a three year pan-European research project led by the BRE, which it hopes will encourage architects to specify more sustainable timber products in construction. ClickDesign aims to develop a performance based specification protocol to enable... View Article

Colours have been used throughout history as an unspoken language understood by all humankind and are popularly connected to seasonality and to mood. Detail makes all the difference on tiling projects, which is why BAL – market-leaders in full tiling... View Article

Leading independent supplier of structural waterproofing systems, Newton Waterproofing, has provided the perfect solution for a huge development in London. Stonehouse Property Care, a Newton Specialist Basement Contractor, worked alongside Sir Robert McAlpine on the luxury Lillie Square project in... View Article

The new facility at the Royal Horticultural Society gardens, Wisley, Surrey has transformed the experience for visitors. The new Welcome Building buildings with its surrounding landscape includes a spacious arrivals hall, cafe, shop, plant centre and a 100 seat restaurant.... View Article