Open plan design combined with outdoor living

This luxury home in Harrogate is a great example of the stunning and open plan spaces that can be created with Express Bi-Folding Doors. A traditional property completely revamped with aluminium windows, steel look doors and windows, and a modern... View Article

Story Homes submits plans to bring 219 new homes to Brampton

New development would follow the success of Winchester Place October 2025 – Story Homes is pleased to announce the submission of a full planning application to Cumberland Council for a proposed new residential development in the market town of Brampton. The plans propose the delivery... View Article

Burning bright

Peter Mintoft of Charlton & Jenrick explains the Government’s decision to allow woodburning stoves in new homes under the Future Homes Standard and the impact for self-builders. Despite increasing environmental regulations, the UK Government has confirmed that woodburning stoves will... View Article

Ted Todd launch six new extra wide, extra thick floors

Ted Todd, specialists in engineered wood flooring, has announced the expansion of its highly esteemed Project Collection with the launch of six new extra wide, extra thick floors.  Following the successful introduction of a 20mm thick construction option within the... View Article

Belfast Grand Central Station covers up with Pendock

Stainless steel and aluminium column casings from Pendock’s Radius range have been installed at Belfast Grand Central Station to conceal interior structural steelwork within the 7,500 square metre transport hub. Designed by architects, John McAslan & Partners with Arup for... View Article

Get ahead of evolving fire safety regulations

The UK fire safety landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades as new regulations reshape how buildings are designed, specified, and constructed. Architects, specifiers, and designers now face more pressure than ever to demonstrate compliance right from the... View Article

Sprucing-up Offsite

Data shows that timber and timber-based panels have become the fastest-growing categories in contemporary construction, particularly in the offsite and modular niche. Whether it’s walls, floors or ceilings, recent, proprietary research we conducted showed these products are predicted to make... View Article

The Radiator Company Launches New Slimline Accorto Towel Rail

The Radiator Company, a leading manufacturer of designer radiators and towel rails, has welcomed its latest innovation to its ever-evolving collection. The Accorto is a slimline towel rail which combines sleek, minimalist design with impressive performance, making it ideal for modern bathrooms... View Article

RIBA previews new look and focus for the future

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today offered a first glimpse of its new, refreshed brand. Following extensive consultation, discussion and debate guided by external brand experts Johnson Banks, RIBA will not only introduce a redesigned visual identity... View Article

Fire Doors for the Healthcare Sector

Ahmarra is a leading UK fire door specialist for the healthcare sector. With over 30 years of experience, they have manufactured and installed thousands of Q-Mark certified fire doors for NHS hospitals throughout London & the South East. Ahmarra recently... View Article

Be winter ready with Saniflo Submersible Pumps

As winter beckons, the risk of floods and excess water increases. Mitigating the risk is easy thanks to the extensive range of submersible pumps from Saniflo that are purpose-designed to discharge clear, rain and waste water, as well as sewage... View Article

Expansion Vessels Explained: Types, Sizing & Troubleshooting

What Is an Expansion Vessel? An expansion vessel is a crucial safety and performance component in heating and potable water systems. Its main purpose is to absorb increases in water volume caused by temperature changes, preventing over-pressurisation that could damage... View Article