The secret to a successful supplier partnership? Trust.

Glidevale Protect is proud to support The Innovation Hub in its goal to deliver sustainable and thermally efficient timber frame homes for Morro Partnerships. For Dave Thacker, Head of Innovation at The Innovation Hub and an experienced specialist within the... View Article

The Five Key Principles of Low-Energy Buildings

By Roly Ward, head of business development at MEDITE SMARTPLY Creating low-energy buildings requires more than isolated upgrades; it begins deep within the fabric and foundations of the building itself. As the Future Homes Standard approaches and Building Regulations place... View Article

Cedral fibre cement cladding: built to last

Cedral fibre cement cladding offers long-term durability, low maintenance and proven fire performance, helping housing providers create attractive, resilient homes. The innovations in fibre cement technology are creating high performing materials which are lighter, thinner and ultimately stronger. Fibre cement... View Article

Pendock column casings for Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2

More than 100 column casings have been manufactured and installed by Pendock at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2, to conceal structural supports throughout check-in, security areas and departure lounges, while providing a durable and decorative finish to the interior. The Pendock... View Article

Senior Architectural Systems joins London’s Building Centre

Senior Architectural Systems has returned to the Building Centre with a new permanent product stand that showcases the company’s latest aluminium window, door and curtain wall systems. Located in central London, the Building Centre is a non-profit organisation dedicated to... View Article

The Repair Is Complete. But Can You Prove What Happened?

Paul Oxley, Founder of Visionbase Software, explores why the audit trail is becoming just as important as the repair itself. Housing providers have never faced this much scrutiny over what happens after a repair is reported. Response times, resident communication, and... View Article

Sustainability is a key benefit to window conservation

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has long been known as a specialist in the restoration of Victorian, and earlier, metal windows, with Operations Director, Kris Bennell being the current President of the Steel Window Association as well as a member... View Article

New video shows benefits of pre-formed boxing over site made

The time saving benefits and cost advantages of using pre-formed pipe boxing over site made alternatives are graphically demonstrated in a new split-screen live action video from Encasement, which compares the two methods side by side. Encasement has always advocated... View Article

Award brings fresh success for SWA Member

Godstone based Govette Windows was understandably proud to have won the Best Domestic Project category at the inaugural Steel Window Association Awards in 2024, but the accolade has brought the company wider acclaim and more recently led directly to it... View Article

Future Homes Standard: Everything you need in one hub

The Future Homes Standard has arrived, setting a new benchmark for the energy performance of new homes in England. But compliance might not be as complicated as you think. To help you navigate the changes, Knauf Insulation has created a... View Article

Fibre Cement Solutions for Modern Facades

Already specified a fibre cement product? Send us the specification and we’ll review it, recommend suitable alternatives and provide technical support. Valcan designs and manufactures a complete range of A1 and A2 classified fibre cement façade solutions, supported by comprehensive... View Article

Haddonstone – Fulfilling lifelong dreams

An ambitious private redevelopment in Northamptonshire has seen a traditional dwelling replaced with a striking contemporary residence defined by architectural clarity, refined detailing and material quality. Conceived as a modern family home with a strong sense of permanence, the purpose-built... View Article