Designing for lower-carbon homes starts with better specification

As building regulations evolve and operational energy performance improves, understanding the carbon impact of construction materials is an increasingly important part of designing better homes. Embodied carbon can account for a significant proportion of a building’s whole-life carbon impact. Here’s... View Article

Create the ultimate home spa

Bathrooms are no longer simply somewhere to get ready in the morning. As homeowners and designers look for ways to make everyday routines feel more enjoyable, the bathroom is increasingly becoming a place to slow down, switch off and spend... View Article

From Entrance to Bathroom: Choosing the Right Flooring for Every Space.

Across the UK housing sector, evolving market demands are reshaping how residential interiors are designed and specified. Build-to-rent developments, affordable housing schemes and later living environments are all increasing the need for interiors that balance durability, operational efficiency and long-term... View Article

What is the secret to a successful partnership?

Integrity. Transparency. Trust. In a challenging climate where housebuilders and structural timber manufacturers demand a high quality product package from their supply chain, the area of clarity in technical performance data has never been more important. In recent weeks, Glidevale... View Article

NEW PRODUCT: EPNR External Proformance Nosing Ramped

Quantum Flooring Accessories Launches External Performance Nosing Ramped Quantum Flooring Accessories is proud to announce the launch of its latest high-performance stair nosings, designed to deliver superior safety, durability, and compliance in both internal and external environments. The EPNR-F and EPNR-R ranges provide a robust... View Article

SWA member leads restoration work on iconic De La Warr Pavilion

A member of the Steel Window Association (SWA) is the principal contractor for a challenging restoration project being carried out on the world-famous Grade I listed De La Warr Pavilion at Bexhill-on-Sea. The specialist team at Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) is coordinating a... View Article

Keller Kitchens INTRODUCES ‘CALM FLOW’ design

A kitchen that breathes calmness Calm Flow is Keller Kitchens’ response to the growing demand for composed, understated interiors. Defined by a fluid, organic aesthetic, the design aligns closely with the soft minimalism trend, where simplicity, gentle forms and restrained colour palettes are... View Article

Kooltherm®: Less thickness, more performance

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

Vent-Axia Celebrates 90 Years of British Innovation

Vent-Axia, the UK’s leading ventilation company, celebrated 90 years of British manufacturing and innovation on Thursday 15 October 2026, marking the milestone with a commemorative tree planting at Crawter’s Brook People’s Park in Manor Royal, Crawley, close to its headquarters.... View Article

UK Boxings’ tough metal pipe boxing

UK Boxings’ metal pipe boxing is designed for use in a diverse range of social housing projects to conceal exterior and interior services, such as low carbon distributed heating pipework as well as pipes and systems associated with ground source or... View Article