BAL are celebrating after winning Best Innovation at this year’s Tile Association (TTA) Awards and also scooping the Best Environmental Initiative as part of ARDEX Group UK. The TTA Awards 2025 took place at The Hilton Metropole on Friday 16th... View Article

The historic Manchester Central railway station is embarking on its latest evolution as an award-winning venue with the opening of a new bar, restaurant, café and social workspace. Built under the iconic arch of the 140 years-old station, ‘Junction’ aims... View Article

A new slimline facade panel from Petrarch combines aesthetics with sustainability. An innovative slimline cladding panel manufactured in the UK from reconstituted stone has been launched by leading rainscreen solutions supplier Petrarch to help architects and specifiers marry facade aesthetics... View Article

The Steel Window Association has developed twelve fact sheets which give the architect, contractor and installer important information and advice for the specification of steel windows and doors. All can be viewed and downloaded here. The collection covers security, installation, aftercare... View Article

Originally created to meet new workspace design scheme demands, Tessera Chroma was renowned for its contemporary aesthetic. Now, Forbo has updated this collection, not only refreshing its colour palette but also improving its sustainability credentials, with an impressive >80% reduction... View Article

Anyone with timber decking would agree that it’s a good idea to care for it to ensure that it’s not only looking its best but is protected from the elements. However, knowing your oil from your cleaning product or your... View Article

Senior Architectural Systems, one of the UK’s largest aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturers, is opening up new opportunities in the commercial market thanks to the launch of its new SPD150 aluminium door system. Complementing Senior’s established commercial product range, the SPD150... View Article

Mayplas’ Thermal Soffit, just launched in March, has now achieved an A2 Reaction to Fire classification and has been renamed ‘Thermafire A2 Soffit’.  The product is part of a range of insulation Mayplas, a specialist in passive fire protection, acoustic and... View Article

Raven Housing Trust is partnering with Aico, the European market leader in home life safety, to upgrade fire protection systems in 432 dwellings across its sheltered and temporary accommodation. This major investment underscores Raven Housing Trust’s commitment to the safety... View Article

Freefoam is proud to announce that it has successfully retained its Ecovadis Silver Medal for 2025, placing the company in the 94th percentile of all companies assessed globally. This recognition reaffirms Freefoam’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.... View Article

May 2025 marks one year since the A. Proctor Group’s air permeable pitched roof underlay, Proctor Air®, was awarded its BBA certificate. Developed based on feedback from designers, specifiers and installers – and combined with the Group’s quarter of a... View Article

Titon, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of ventilation systems and window and door hardware, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vesa Nenye as Sales Director for its Window & Door Hardware business unit. Vesa brings over two decades... View Article

C-TEC has announced that all its CAST-powered products will have a new 5-year warranty from 1 May 2025. CAST (C-TEC Addressable System Technology) is C-TEC’s own proprietary life-safety system protocol. Hailed as the world’s most-advanced distributed intelligence fire alarm system... View Article

Three next-generation Advanced MxPro 5 fire panels have been installed across a multi-building residential development on Westminster Bridge Road, London, delivering reliable protection for residents. Located in the heart of London, just minutes from Waterloo Station, the Westminster Bridge Road... View Article

Altecnic Ltd, the UK’s leading supplier of hydronic solutions and part of the Caleffi Group, is proud to announce that its SATK32107 Heat Interface Unit (HIU) has delivered industry-leading results in the latest BESA UK HIU Test Regime, passing more... View Article

Passivent and Kingfisher Louvres, subsidiaries of the Building Product Design group, have joined forces to deliver a full package of natural ventilation products and external louvres for the new Isle of Man Ferry Terminal building in Liverpool, which opened in... View Article

With growing demand and government targets for new construction increasingly conflicting with shortages of the skilled labour necessary for delivery, moving construction offsite can offer a compelling solution. The Proctor Group, have collaborated with modular and offsite companies for many... View Article

Recent technical guidance (9.2/06) from the NHBC emphasises the importance of maintaining the structural integrity of a building through effective waterproofing. Schlüter-Systems’ product innovations have always guaranteed that bathrooms, wetrooms and steam rooms are properly waterproofed; it is the company’s mission after all.... View Article

Designed as a superior alternative to traditional ‘can’ style downlights, Knightsbridge’s FireNova range prioritises fire safety with its innovative open-back fire-rated design. This simplifies compliance with fire safety regulations, while also supporting multiple lamp configurations, including LED and halogen options.... View Article

Stelrad Radiators offers the widest range of designs, shapes and sizes of radiator for every application in selfbuild projects. From standard steel panel radiators to premium panels, designer and decorative radiators, towel rails and bathroom radiators – there’s a choice... View Article