Valcan has entered an exciting new phase following the successful completion of a management buyout led by Managing Director Alan Lamming. The transaction establishes a clear foundation for the future of the business, creates a platform for continued investment, growth... View Article

As another exceptionally hot and dry summer places pressure on water resources across the UK, Cistermiser is urging the construction industry to make water efficiency a higher priority, warning that the conditions which led to the company’s creation half a... View Article

A recent project in Surrey showcased Apex’s full design‑to‑install capability: a SIPS timber frame system supplied and installed for a developer constructing two new‑build, single‑storey, five‑bedroom homes. Designed to achieve excellent insulation performance and airtightness, all SIP panels were fully... View Article

Designing homes that perform for the long-term means creating dwellings that are durable, energy-efficient, comfortable, adaptable, and environmentally responsible throughout their entire lifespan, not just when they are first built. West Fraser’s consistent goal is to design and manufacture panel... View Article

Trianco’s new Activair R290 is a revolutionary indoor air/water heat pump designed for locations where an outdoor unit is unfeasible; examples are apartments without balconies or those with limited outside space.  Developed to supply both heating and hot water, when fitted with a... View Article

In the world of high-performance panel products that deliver reliability, consistency, and versatility on every project, CaberMDF from West Fraser continues to stand out as a trusted solution, offering exceptional versatility for both structural and decorative uses. Engineered to exacting standards, CaberMDF combines durability... View Article

As the built environment confronts the twin pressures of climate responsibility and an ageing building stock, retrofitting has shifted from a niche intervention to a fundamental design imperative. Across cities and communities, architects are challenged to elevate the performance of... View Article

Drive north across the border and something quietly different begins to reveal itself in how homes are built. It’s not immediately obvious in the streetscape, but beneath the surface Scotland has, over time, reshaped the fundamentals of housing delivery –... View Article

RENOLIT ALKORPLAN presents a new digital tool designed to help designers, installers and property owners quantify the real value of a reflective roof.  RENOLIT ALKORPLAN Bright’s new energy calculator allows you to immediately estimate the financial and environmental benefits of installing a cool... View Article

For architects seeking to design grand, timeless entrances for prestigious projects, few architectural features are as effective and enduring as the portico. It often evokes classical architecture (Georgian, neoclassical) and gives a building a sense of prestige and permanence making... View Article