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

Nick Bratt, National Technical Sales Manager at tile adhesive and grout manufacturer Palace Chemicals explains that the specification of appropriate grouts is critical to the success of any commercial project. While tile specification is the main focus for architects and... View Article

Two advanced iMotion 1401 underfloor door drives from TORMAX have been installed at the main entrance to All Saints Church, Bingley, automating new bespoke glass and timber swing doors crafted by Roy C Smith. Engineered for superior performance, the iMotion... View Article

Leading kitchen and bedroom component distributor, PWS, has introduced a new customer incentive scheme called Total Order Rewards. The new ‘Total Order Rewards’ initiative encourages customers to consolidate purchases across multiple product categories, with additional discounts available based on overall... View Article

The UK government clearly recognises that timber-based construction must play an increasing role in the country’s built environment. It’s seen as key to meeting the dual need for more housing and lower building sector emissions. In 2021 it set up... View Article

We’ve updated the AKW Virtual Showroom to include eight brand-new bathrooms as well as an AKW Bidet display! If you’ve not yet had a tour, the Virtual Showroom is a digital space where you can browse a variety of AKW... View Article

Technologically advanced formulas, from our excellent opacity Vinyl Matt to our top-performing, maximum durability MAX+ Walls & Ceilings emulsion, available in all 100 Lick colours + 10 popular British Standard and RAL colours. SHOP LICKPRO Our industry-leading process and advanced... View Article

As any specifier is aware, colour is one of the most important elements in an interior design scheme, and the aim is to apply it to all of the elements in a space. This can be difficult for tiled surfaces... View Article

Leading door lock manufacturer, FUHR, has introduced a new automatic locking solution for pivot doors, designed to secure both the wide and narrow sides of the door leaf. The locking system supports the growing demand for large-format entrance doors in... View Article

Premier Forest Products has completed a landmark year of strategic growth and expansion, strengthening its position as one of the UK’s largest independent timber and timber processing groups through major acquisitions, operational investment and continued workforce growth. Premier Forest has... View Article