Brick slip façade systems vary significantly, meaning standard cavity fire barriers may not always provide sufficient evidence needed to support specification and compliance. The Siderise BH and BV Brick Slip Cavity Barrier System has been engineered specifically for ventilated brick slip... View Article

ITP have launched a new breather membrane providing a solution for high-performance wall construction. FlameOut Breathe Class A has been developed to meet the growing demand for fire-safe, durable, and moisture-managing building envelope systems. Designed specifically for external wall applications,... View Article

Whether a project is a new-build development or a refurbishment, weatherproofing building penetrations is an important part of protecting the building envelope. However, the challenges for each type of project can be very different. In new builds, typically, weatherproofing and... View Article

Crittall Windows is now offering Fineo vacuum insulating glass across its entire range of steel window and door systems, giving architects and specifiers greater scope to combine the aesthetics of steel with outstanding glazing performance. Manufactured by AGC Glass Europe,... View Article

Fire safety manufacturer Advanced has been named a finalist in eight categories across two major industry awards, recognising achievements spanning product innovation, complex project delivery, sustainability, training and customer support. The Newcastle-based manufacturer has secured five finalist positions at the... View Article

Beauflor Create is the custom printed vinyl flooring programme that makes it easy to bring unique design ideas to reality. Whether renovating a shop, styling a restaurant, personalising a public area or bringing imagination to play centres; Beauflor Create offers... View Article

Strategic agreement secures UK-based product availability, continued warranty protection and technical support for existing James Hardie customers. Swisspearl, a leading European manufacturer of fibre cement building materials, has announced a significant investment in the UK market through the planned acquisition... View Article

As architects seek to balance energy efficiency, space optimisation and design ambition, insulation specification has never been more important. When every millimetre counts, choosing a solution that delivers exceptional thermal performance with less material can help unlock a building’s true... View Article

Skylights, rooflights and roof-mounted solar panels have become standard features on many new-build homes, driven by daylighting requirements, Future Homes Standard targets and buyer demand for greener, brighter properties. However, as these glazed elements have grown larger and heavier, so... View Article

Schools planning refurbishment and energy efficiency programmes should use the opportunity to rethink how their washrooms use water, according to Cistermiser, which is encouraging education estates to consider direct flushing technology as an alternative to traditional cistern-fed urinals. According to... View Article

Vent-Axia, the UK’s leading ventilation company, is once again supporting World Ventilation Day, #WorldVentil8Day, on Sunday 8 November 2026. This year, as Vent-Axia celebrates its 90th Anniversary, the company is highlighting nine decades of developing ventilation solutions to improve indoor... View Article

Ask any facilities manager running a shopping centre, gym or leisure centre what keeps them up at night, and washrooms are rarely far from the list. A running cistern nobody’s noticed. A queue of complaints about a WC that won’t... View Article

Bjelin has secured two major UK industry awards for Woodura flooring, with wins at both the Interiors Monthly Product of the Year Awards and the National Flooring Awards 2026. The Woodura Herringbone Collection was named Editors’ Choice at the Interiors... View Article

Looking for greater choice in your glass louvre window supplier? Discover Airstream, with direct supply, technical expertise and dedicated UK support from LAMILUX. Your projects. Your customer relationships. Our expertise. For smoke ventilation specialists, façade contractors and glazing businesses, choosing the... View Article

Airtech, the condensation, mould and radon specialists, is once again supporting UK Radon Awareness Week (2-8th November 2026) by helping raise awareness of the radioactive gas.  Run by the UK Radon Association (UKRA), this year’s campaign focuses on ‘Know Your... View Article

Freefoam Building Products has acquired Marley Alutec from the Aliaxis Group, strengthening its position in the building products sector and expanding its portfolio into specialist aluminium rainwater systems. Following the acquisition, Marley Alutec will trade as Alutec Rainwater Systems. The... View Article

As part of its ongoing ‘What You See Is What You Spec’ campaign, which aims to bring greater clarity and transparency to the aluminium fenestration sector, manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems has launched a new guide focused on the circular recovery... View Article

Discover how carefully chosen windows helped create a light-filled, energy-efficient forever home in the Suffolk countryside. As the colder months approach, creating a warm, comfortable and energy-efficient home becomes an even greater priority. At Timbers in Woolverstone, Suffolk, these considerations... View Article