The Steel Window Association Awards 2026 announced

Entries are open for the third Steel Window Association Awards; where members are invited to submit entries for prestigious commercial, domestic, and refurbishment projects. In addition, there is an Associated Award, recognising a member whose product features within a winning project, and... View Article

Cool breeze – Reducing overheating

Vectaire’s Cool Breeze and Cool Breeze Plus are effective solutions for mitigating overheating in homes, particularly during summer months.  They use the eco and environmentally friendly refrigerant  R290, and meet the CIBSE TM59 assessments and Approved Document O of the... View Article

VentRidg® Ridge System: The Best of Both Worlds

Celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2026, Hambleside Danelaw have made their name in high quality roofing ancillaries, designed and made in Britain. Shortlisted for ‘Most Innovative Product’ at the 2025 Pitched Roofing Awards, VentRidg® is a dry fix ridge system that continues to uphold... View Article

The beauty of non-painted Zinc for roofs and walls

When zinc was being used on a wide range of buildings in the 19th century many of the reasons for its choice all that time ago are still relevant today; availability of the metal, the technical advantages of the roofing... View Article

Dandara launches new development in Takeley, Essex

Independent housebuilder, Dandara has now launched its newest Prior’s Edge development in Takeley. The new homes will support the strong demand for housing in the area, driven by its desirable location near London and Cambridge. Prior’s Edge will provide a total of... View Article

Goretti Dampness? Chandra Dampness?

Winds challenge traditional stepped running flashings, as rain drives under running flashing edges. Once rain is just a few millimeters under the running flashing edge, it is in contact with the back of the flashing and the brickwork that is... View Article

54 homes approved to meet housing need in Linslade

Peabody has received planning permission in principle from Central Bedfordshire Council for 54 new homes in Linslade, bringing welcome progress in providing more affordable, family-sized housing for local people. Around 40 per cent of the homes will be family sized,... View Article

Wernick CPD: Exploring modular construction

Our CPD session offers architects and construction professionals the opportunity to explore modular construction through both a structured learning presentation and a guided factory tour. The session covers modular design principles, procurement routes, regulatory compliance, fire and life safety, and... View Article

Orbit appoints new non-executive director to its Common Board

Orbit has appointed Tracy Sheedy as non-executive director to its Common Board from 1 February 2026. Tracy’s appointment further enhances the effectiveness of Orbit’s governance structure, to strengthen its oversight and guidance across both day‑to‑day operations and its long-term strategic approach... View Article

Beauflor awarded EcoVadis Gold for sustainability performance

The cushion vinyl division of Beaulieu International Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold medal, recognising its strong performance in sustainability, ethics and responsible business practices. With an overall score of 80/100, Beauflor ranks among the top 5% of companies... View Article