Cast stone versus natural stone

Natural stone has been used in building and construction for thousands of years, but it was in the eighteenth century – when classically inspired country houses rose in popularity – that it became the preferred material of choice for the... View Article

Retrofit made simpler

With millions of social homes still sitting below an EPC rating of C, a data-led retrofit model is emerging to help landlords tackle varied portfolios, as Luke Gale at Wienerberger explains. Across the UK, the challenge facing social housing providers... View Article

MVHR: The missing link

Craig Cundey at Ubbink UK explains why MVHR systems are the missing link in delivering healthy, future proof social housing for both new build and retrofit. As housing associations and local authorities continue to face mounting pressure to improve building... View Article

Navigator introduces new renewables range

Leading heating and plumbing distributor Navigator continues to offer a range of quality products that offer installers and specifiers ease of installation and peace of mind at competitive prices. The range includes filters and pumps, hoses and clips, valves and... View Article

Stelrad launches new AI room visualiser

Stelrad has released its AI Room Visualiser software. It’s free of charge and available on both the company’s Home and Professional web sites. This new AI based device created in partnership with BIMStore works on both Android and Apple devices.... View Article

RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products championed sustainability through technological excellence at the Belgian Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka

The integration of the specialised RENOLIT ALKORPLAN Bright membrane ensured high solar reflectance and sustainability for the Belgian Pavilion, reflecting RENOLIT’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products is thrilled to have played a pivotal role in the construction of the Belgian... View Article

Altro package delivers for same day emergency care facility

A stylish, safe and durable package of Altro products is delivering results at the newly developed Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and Minor Injuries services at Bassetlaw Hospital. The facilities, completed in December 2025, are designed to provide rapid assessment,... View Article

Smarter Heating for Social Housing Upgrades

Housing providers across the UK are switching to electric heating solutions that reduce maintenance, minimise disruption, and eliminate combustion risks. Discover how EHC supports compliant, hassle-free heating upgrades. As housing providers plan heating upgrades to meet safety, efficiency and decarbonisation... View Article

Unlocking the value of EPDs

Marvyn Candler at Lignacite explores why Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are now under increasing scrutiny – and how robust, independently verified data supports evidence-based specification and credible carbon reduction in architectural design. Environmental claims in construction are increasingly questioned by... View Article

Ventilation is no longer in the background

Dave Harding of Gilberts Blackpool looks at the raised profile of ventilation systems, which is leading to a better appreciation by architects of their importance. It’s refreshing to see how the means of heating and cooling a space are now... View Article

An uplifting message for drainage in conversions

Amanda Mills at SFA Saniflo discusses how lifting stations can prove an effective method for discharging waste from buildings in change of use projects. One of the most crucial elements of reconfiguring an existing building for a new purpose is... View Article

Delivery under pressure

Samuel Sturgiss at offsite specialist Wernick explores how modular construction is influencing early-stage architectural design, procurement strategy, and sustainability outcomes across a pressurised UK built environment. The UK construction sector is facing a convergence of pressures that are redefining how... View Article