HDR strengthens aerospace offering with senior global appointment

17 March 2026 – Global Architectural and Engineering design firm HDR has appointed Sébastien Doucet as Aerospace Sector Director within its Building Engineering Services Business Group. Sébastien joined HDR in January 2024 as Regional Aerospace Sector Leader for North America, where he... View Article

Work begins on new homes development in Castle Cary

Independent housebuilder Redcliffe Homes has begun construction on a new residential development in Castle Cary. The development, The Carriages, named after the nearby railway station, consists of 29 homes, including 30 per cent affordable housing, helping to support local housing needs and... View Article

Case study: Biddenham

Sliding doors and bifold doors bring the outside in for a luxury self-build home When Martin Shaw began building his dream home in the Bedfordshire countryside, he wanted the best quality for every element of the build. The picturesque spot,... View Article

Castle Green Homes appoints Senior Partnerships Manager

AS part of a commitment to delivering affordable housing, Castle Green Homes has appointed a new senior partnerships manager. Chris McAllister has more than 20 years’ experience in the affordable housing sector, having previously worked at Cobalt Housing and before... View Article

Structural Steel and Cladding Fasteners: Quality Matters

By Chris Middleton, General Manager, Construction Fixings Association (CFA) Structural steel and cladding fasteners are safety-critical components that sit at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing precision, and site practice. While often small in size, these products perform a disproportionately... View Article

Klargester Specialist Design & Specification Support

Design with confidence: Klargester provides architects and specifiers with technical expertise, bespoke drawings, and compliance guidance for successful stormwater and wastewater projects. From initial design to on-site delivery, Klargester provides architects and specification teams with practical guidance and technical expertise... View Article

Blindingly good news from Designer Contracts

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

So Much More Than Just Bathrooms and Kitchens

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

End the Postcode Lottery with Beauflor Flooring

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

Window solutions for everyday life

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

Efficient shower systems for sports and leisure facilities

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