BAL – the market leader in full tiling solutions -is delighted to announce the launch of its new brand website, www.bal-adhesives.com, delivering a streamlined, user-friendly experience designed to make it easier than ever to find products, access technical information and plan... View Article

This luxury home in Berkshire demonstrates the versatility of W20 steel doors and screens, designed, manufactured and installed by Steel Window Association member The Cotswold Casement Company. The project included both internal and external steel doors and screens, creating a consistent architectural language... View Article

For architects and specifiers, selecting the right façade is about more than aesthetics. Performance, buildability, compliance, and build programme all play a critical role in delivering successful outcomes. Eurobrick offers brick cladding systems designed to meet the demands of modern... View Article

Earth-retaining structures form a critical part of below-ground construction, providing stability to excavations and resisting the lateral pressures exerted by surrounding soils and groundwater. They are designed to maintain changes in ground elevation, prevent soil collapse, control erosion, and protect... View Article

Meadfleet has been named winner of the Biodiversity and Nature Award at the Unlock Net Zero Awards 2026, recognising its commitment to enhancing biodiversity and supporting sustainable communities across the residential developments it manages. Meadfleet manages more than 545 acres... View Article

Durability is a key factor in the specification of kitchen and bathroom flooring in social housing, and Beauflor cushion vinyl flooring is the first line of defence against premature wear and early replacement.  Every day flooring comes under attack and... View Article

KeyTracker helps organisations secure, manage and trace keys, access cards, tools and equipment, giving authorised teams quick access while strengthening control and accountability. When keys and assets change hands, visibility matters. KeyTracker’s scalable portfolio helps organisations strengthen access control, reduce... View Article

Frontline Bathrooms has significantly expanded its Aqua Glass collection for 2026, adding new enclosure configurations, larger sizes and further finish options to create one of the most comprehensive stock-backed showering ranges available in the UK. The development forms part of... View Article

For housing associations and local authorities, maintaining existing heating systems can be a tricky balancing act. Budgets remain are ever-tightening, housing stock is continuing to age, and expectations around energy efficiency and tenant comfort are only increasing. As a result,... View Article

Ten years after launching its pioneering “Inspector” app, Siderise has unveiled the next generation of this digital tool. Named “Siderise Inspection App,” it has been developed to help installers verify the quality of passive fire protection and acoustic installations, maintain... View Article

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has won the Refurbishment Project of the Year category at the Steel Window Association Awards 2026 for the extensive refurbishment of the fenestration at 214 Oxford Street project, in Central London which now houses IKEA’s flagship store and HQ. Complex transformation of a... View Article

Bifold doors have become a defining feature of contemporary residential architecture, creating bright, open spaces that blur the boundary between indoors and out. But specifying the right system involves far more than achieving slim sightlines and impressive aesthetics. As glazed... View Article

Three new Environmental Product Declaration’s (EPDs) are announced for PVC rainwater systems and PVC & U-PVC roofline products. Freefoam Building Products are delighted to announce the release of three Environmental Product Declaration’s. Summary documents of the full EPD’s are now... View Article

With the UK experiencing four heatwaves so far this year and with heat-health warnings currently in place across parts of England, Vent-Axia has sponsored a new white paper examining the growing challenge of overheating in UK buildings. Published by Architects... View Article

When urban development and exterior design find a common language In the middle of London’s bustling Victoria district, directly north of the railway station, a formerly traffic-heavy area has been transformed into a modern, vibrant neighbourhood: Nova Victoria. An ensemble... View Article

Kinemagic shower cubicles from Kinedo are popular in the accessible sector thanks to great looks, ease of installation and user-friendliness. The current Serenity model is purpose-designed for inclusive use and features low threshold entry, a fold-down chair and grab rails,... View Article

As the demand for seamless indoor-outdoor living continues to grow, architects and housebuilders are seeking ways to optimise the boundaries, aesthetically, between buildings and their surroundings. One of the most effective ways of achieving this is through the use of... View Article

Too much water. Not enough water. These seemingly opposing challenges are becoming defining issues for the built environment. As the Environment Agency warns of a potential five billion litre-per-day water deficit by 2055, the UK is also experiencing increasingly intense... View Article

New products in Vectaire’s range are the Cool Breeze and Cool Breeze Plus. These units  mitigate overheating in residential properties during the summer months by automatically sensing the room temperature and that of the incoming fresh air to determine when... View Article

A substantial roof reconstruction project at a standalone property in Somerset valued at over £1 million, saw the entire existing pitched roof removed and rebuilt. Soteria Roofing Specialists put forward Proctor Air® as an alternative to the pitched roof underlay... View Article