Recolour is the cork floor from Granorte that brings the beauty of nature’s wonder material in a palette of contemporary tones. In a natural cork texture recoloured across a 24-strong palette that ranges from blues, greens to warm terracotta, saffron... View Article

Beauflor took part in Housing 2026, showing how its sheet vinyl floor collections deliver the performance, style and value needed for social housing projects. Social housing demands a lot from its flooring: easy installation and low purchase cost, durability, hygiene,... View Article

IVC Commercial exhibited at Manchester’s Housing 2026, showing providers, builders and specifiers how its sheet vinyl floors can meet the demands of affordable housing. IVC Commercial exhibited at Housing 2026, showcasing its dedicated social housing collections that are affordable for... View Article

Forbo Flooring Systems has unveiled its refreshed collection of high performing Flotex Planks, introducing re-imagined digitally printed designs inspired by natural textures and contemporary colour stories. Launching in the first wave, the Woven and Stone ranges effortlessly combine durability with... View Article

One of England’s most famous historic monasteries, Grade I Whitby Abbey, has invested in a lift modernisation by Stannah to offer reliable step-free access to visitors. Originally founded in AD 657 and occupied by the Anglian community, Whitby Abbey was... View Article

The ARDEX Group UK – manufacturer of high-performance flooring, tiling and general construction brands across the UK – has been awarded BSI Kitemark™ for Service Excellence, recognising the company’s unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences across its operations. This respected... View Article

HMG Paints, one of the UK’s leading independent paint manufacturer, has identified Chartwell Green as one of the defining exterior paint colour trends shaping garden renovation projects in 2026. As public interest for heritage-inspired outdoor living spaces continues to grow,... View Article

Set within the rolling Devon countryside, The Field House is a refined rural home designed to embrace expansive views while maintaining a sensitive relationship with its natural surroundings. Architect Stan Bolt conceived a modern intervention that maximises transparency and light, creating an immersive connection... View Article

As housebuilders prepare for lower-temperature heating, heat-pump-ready specifications and the direction set by Part L and the Future Homes Standard, many are reviewing how they heat new-build homes. Radiators are familiar. UFH can feel more complex because the pipework is... View Article

From standard rooflights to bespoke glazed roofs, LAMILUX combines technical expertise with high-performance daylight solutions to help you specify with confidence. Whether you’re designing a school, healthcare facility, commercial development or residential project, the right rooflight should do more than... View Article

This minimalistic Harpenden home is evidence that futureproofing doesn’t need to come at the expense of style. After 13 years of living in the original building, owners, Gerry and Rosie Doherty, knocked the structure down and rebuilt their home, with... View Article

When looking at a material for the external envelope of a residential building and examining the lifecycle cost and values and compliance with the new Future Homes & Buildings Standards, fibre cement cladding is a strong choice. Cedral fibre cement... View Article

One of the latest builds in the Government’s £50 billion new hospital building and extensions programme is a new hospital currently being constructed over a period of three to five years within the grounds of the existing Shrewsbury hospital. The... View Article

Premier Loft Ladders have made it as easy as possible specify loft ladders and flat roof access hatches. NBS product data, CAD drawings and BIM models are available for many of their products, covering a wide range of requirements; from... View Article

As part of its What You See Is What You Spec campaign, Senior Architectural Systems is reinforcing the clarity of its environmental information and calling on the wider fenestration industry to move beyond top-line figures and also adopt the same transparent, evidence‑based... View Article

West Fraser’s new Sustainability Report showcases the company’s performance in 2025 across a variety of environmental, social, and governance goals and disclosed targets. “Our 2025 Sustainability Report, Building Foundations for the Future, reflects our commitment to transparency and responsible operations – highlighting our... View Article

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire has unveiled a brand-new website at www.nuaire.co.uk designed to make it easier for customers to access product information, technical resources and expert guidance across its extensive ventilation portfolio. Launched during Nuaire’s 60th anniversary year,... View Article

As the bathroom continues to evolve into a more considered and design-led part of the home, architects, designers and specifiers are increasingly seeking solutions that combine aesthetic flexibility with practical performance. With Skyla, Villeroy & Boch introduces a bathroom collection... View Article