Solarlux – Avoiding overheating when using large glazing

How to prevent overheating in glass extensions: Expert tips from Solarlux UK From glass canopies and verandas to wintergardens, bifolding doors and curtain walling, glazed extensions are widely used in UK architecture. Glazed extensions bring many functional and aesthetic advantages... View Article

Salisbury Square – Blockwork for a new London landmark

For more than 30 years, Lignacite has partnered with Swift Brickwork Contractors to supply blockwork to some of London and the East of England’s most recognisable developments, including Shepperton Studios, Lord’s Cricket Ground, Westfield Stratford, Westfield White City and One... View Article

Early stakeholder engagement matters

Richard Tocher at Permarock explains how facade system suppliers can bring greater benefits if engaged at the earliest stages of new build or refurb projects. It’s well understood that an externally insulated facade, when properly designed and installed, can yield... View Article

Architects need to network

Josh Collins at Altecnic Ltd explains the vital role of heat networks in the UK’s journey towards net zero and how architects could be key to ensuring their adoption. The UK’s Energy Act 2023 paved the way for a new... View Article

Freefoam Announces New Box End Fascia Board for 2026

Freefoam Building Products is pleased to announce an exciting product update for 2026. The popular Woodgrain FMS Magnum Square Leg Fascia (405mm) is now available in a shorter length of 1.25 metres. This new addition to the comprehensive roofline range... View Article

Proctor Group membranes used in next generation SIP technology

Factory-fitted Proctor Group membranes were part of the successful construction of the Ultrapanel demo house.The building envelope for a three-bedroom home, from sole plate to ridge, was erected in a single day using Ultrapanel Building Technologies’ Category 2 MMC SIP... View Article

How landscape architecture futureproofs urban spaces

Kinley’s Sol Russel assesses the importance of utilising sustainable urban design solutions – to mitigate the urban heat island effect, improve air quality, and create more liveable urban environments. While sustainability is rapidly becoming a major consideration of building design... View Article

Upwardly-mobile inclusivity

Rebecca Goldsmith at Knauf explains how expectations are now higher for inclusive bathrooms in high-rise multi-occupancy buildings, which are often where requirements for safety, acoustics, thermal performance and durability are tested. High-rise multi-occupancy buildings (HRMOs) now face unique regulatory obligations... View Article

The power of supplier collaboration

Ashley Cooper from WMS Underfloor Heating discusses the importance of collaborating with suppliers who are committed to a low-carbon future. The UK’s journey to net zero is reshaping every aspect of the housing sector. While the Future Homes Standard is... View Article

Compliance is about more than fire

Joe Ragdale of Wetherby Wall Systems explores how facade safety is evolving, and that as regulation and sustainability expectations rise, compliance must now extend beyond fire performance. Facade specification has long centred on fire safety, and rightly so. But in... View Article

Retrofit quality is the measure of success

Rob Garner from Warma UK explains why the defining measure of success in the UK’s retrofit journey is not funding or volume, but the quality and integrity of delivery. The UK housing sector is entering one of the most important... View Article