BEWI, the market leader in developing insulation and construction solutions for foundations, walls and roofs, is announcing a major push into the growing Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) market in the UK. As increasing attention turns to improving the thermal efficiency... View Article

In healthcare and other managed-water environments, decisions made during design and specification can influence how easily water outlets can be effectively commissioned, inspected, isolated, tested, flushed, maintained and recommissioned throughout their service life. For showers, that means considering more than... View Article

Style Group, part of the dormakaba Group, is bringing a new dimension to movable wall design with DORMA Hüppe’s innovative Zero-Joint Technology, combining seamless aesthetics, lasting quality and independently verified low emissions. The technology creates a premium, seamless appearance, with... View Article

Plastics processor RENOLIT officially opened its new plant in Pune, India, on October 14, 2026. After fifteen months of construction, the company successfully began commercial production of geomembranes for civil engineering projects. These are used in storage reservoirs of pumped-storage... View Article

Refurbishing an existing building is now the default rather than the exception. With embodied carbon under scrutiny and demolition harder to justify, more practices are reworking what is already standing, from tired offices to post-war schools. Projects like the low-carbon... View Article

When concealing exterior or interior pipework associated with low carbon district heating schemes or air-source and ground-source heat pumps, Pendock’s metal pipe boxing range provides effective protection against damage or tampering while helping improve aesthetics. Available for specification on NBS Source,... View Article

Kingspan Insulated Panels and Euroclad Group are proud to share that five product sets have received the CCPI Mark, helping to provide specifiers and end users with greater confidence that the product information supplied is clear, accurate, accessible, up-to-date and... View Article

Modern ‘breathable’ membranes allow moisture vapour to pass out of the roof space. As an air permeable and low resistance (APLR) underlay, Proctor Air® also allows air to pass through it, ensuring air movement in the roof at the same... View Article

Advanced has launched Smart Walk Test, a new feature within AdvancedLive, the smart management platform available on MxPro 5 Gen-2 fire panels. Designed to support the testing and record-keeping requirements highlighted in the latest revision of BS 5839-1:2025, Smart Walk... View Article

Mon Timber Engineering, a business division of Premier Forest Products, has announced its strategic decision to rebrand as National Timber Systems (NTS) following the acquisition of NTS earlier this year. Mon Timber Engineering, based in Newport, South Wales, provides precision-engineered... View Article

Coming later this year, Grant Westfield’s Laura Ashley Wall Panel Collection will combine the distinctive patterns of the iconic British brand with the practical benefits of waterproof wall panels, giving architects, interior designers and developers new scope to create characterful... View Article

The ‘Supreme’ from Premier Loft Ladders sets the standard for loft ladders, combining heavy-duty performance with light-weight operation. It features a high-strength retractable ladder, suitable for ceilings as high as 4.6m. Furthermore, it offers superb thermal insulation and an airtight... View Article

Large-scale projects share a common challenge: a design has to hold up across dozens, sometimes hundreds, of bathrooms, while meeting rising expectations for hygiene and cost-efficiency. Villeroy & Boch’s Architectura collection was developed with this brief in mind, offering architects... View Article

With Vea, Villeroy & Boch introduces a collection of fittings inspired by the timeless aesthetics of classic modern interior design. Created by Christian Haas, the series embodies minimalist design, precise geometry and a visual language conceived for longevity. Vea is... View Article

Askern’s last bathhouse may have disappeared in the 1960s, yet the South Yorkshire town still carries the quiet serenity of a historic spa resort, surrounded by lakes, woodland and open water that make it an appealing place for people to... View Article

A residential development in West Yorkshire is demonstrating how careful material specification can help balance planning requirements, rural character and practical construction considerations, particularly when it comes to ancillary structures such as garage buildings. The scheme, delivered by Holroyd Homes,... View Article

Coming later this year, Grant Westfield’s Laura Ashley Wall Panel Collection will combine the distinctive patterns of the iconic British brand with the practical benefits of waterproof wall panels, giving architects, interior designers and developers new scope to create characterful... View Article

Brick slip façades are becoming increasingly popular on residential developments, offering the appearance of traditional masonry while supporting modern construction methods, energy efficiency targets and project delivery requirements. However, the huge variation between different brick slip systems can create challenges... View Article

Obex, the global leader in innovative sealing and protection solutions for commercial glazing and façades, will be showcasing its Through-Wall System on its stand at London Build. It is a system which provides optimal structural integrity, safety, and fire protection... View Article