Pendock metal pipe boxing conceals interior and exterior pipework used in low-carbon district heating schemes and air-source or ground-source heat pump installations, improving appearance while helping to protect against damage or tampering. The range includes the three-sided CHM channel profile for fixing... View Article

Historically when it has come to choosing sliding doors for a project homeowners and architects have had to choose between outstanding thermal performance (but with chunky frames) or slender frames and compromise on efficiency – but the SUNFLEX SF80 makes that decision... View Article

For many self-builders, the dream begins with finding the perfect plot. For Anna and Edward, that dream started with an ancient oak tree. Located in Woolverstone, Suffolk, their one-and-a-half-acre site included a tired bungalow that sat within the tree’s root... View Article

Housing associations, local authorities and accommodation providers are balancing growing expectations around durability, maintenance and resident experience. As multi-occupancy developments continue to evolve, specification decisions are becoming increasingly important to long-term performance. To support this evolving market, Amtico’s dedicated Multi-Occupancy... View Article

Residential development continues to evolve. Housebuilders, developers and housing associations are operating across a growing range of delivery models, from apartment schemes and later living communities to single-family housing developments, creating new considerations for specification teams. To support this evolving... View Article

Apollo Fire Detectors has expanded its Soteria Dimension range with the introduction of a black optical detector – Dimension Black – offering greater flexibility for architects, designers, and specifiers working across visually sensitive or design-led environments. The new finish responds... View Article

The UK is transitioning from British Standards (BS) to European EN fire resistance standards – and the September 2029 deadline is closer than it seems. Whether you test products, specify them, install them, or manage the buildings they go into,... View Article

The University of West London (UWL) is benefitting from enhanced fire safety visibility and streamlined system management thanks to the integration of AdvancedLive across multiple campuses. Over the past three years, the University has undertaken a significant investment programme to... View Article

For architects seeking to design grand, timeless entrances for prestigious projects, few architectural features are as effective and enduring as the portico. It often evokes classical architecture (Georgian, neoclassical) and gives a building a sense of prestige and permanence making... View Article

Tobermore, one of the UK & Ireland’s leading construction manufacturers, has rebranded its City Pave block paving as Tetralock and added three new colours to the range. The new name reflects Tetralock’s unique five-side interlock which provides exceptional stability under heavy trafficking... View Article