Strategic agreement secures UK-based product availability, continued warranty protection and technical support for existing James Hardie customers. Swisspearl, a leading European manufacturer of fibre cement building materials, has announced a significant investment in the UK market through the planned acquisition... View Article

As architects seek to balance energy efficiency, space optimisation and design ambition, insulation specification has never been more important. When every millimetre counts, choosing a solution that delivers exceptional thermal performance with less material can help unlock a building’s true... View Article

Skylights, rooflights and roof-mounted solar panels have become standard features on many new-build homes, driven by daylighting requirements, Future Homes Standard targets and buyer demand for greener, brighter properties. However, as these glazed elements have grown larger and heavier, so... View Article

Schools planning refurbishment and energy efficiency programmes should use the opportunity to rethink how their washrooms use water, according to Cistermiser, which is encouraging education estates to consider direct flushing technology as an alternative to traditional cistern-fed urinals. According to... View Article

Vent-Axia, the UK’s leading ventilation company, is once again supporting World Ventilation Day, #WorldVentil8Day, on Sunday 8 November 2026. This year, as Vent-Axia celebrates its 90th Anniversary, the company is highlighting nine decades of developing ventilation solutions to improve indoor... View Article

Ask any facilities manager running a shopping centre, gym or leisure centre what keeps them up at night, and washrooms are rarely far from the list. A running cistern nobody’s noticed. A queue of complaints about a WC that won’t... View Article

Bjelin has secured two major UK industry awards for Woodura flooring, with wins at both the Interiors Monthly Product of the Year Awards and the National Flooring Awards 2026. The Woodura Herringbone Collection was named Editors’ Choice at the Interiors... View Article

Looking for greater choice in your glass louvre window supplier? Discover Airstream, with direct supply, technical expertise and dedicated UK support from LAMILUX. Your projects. Your customer relationships. Our expertise. For smoke ventilation specialists, façade contractors and glazing businesses, choosing the... View Article

Airtech, the condensation, mould and radon specialists, is once again supporting UK Radon Awareness Week (2-8th November 2026) by helping raise awareness of the radioactive gas.  Run by the UK Radon Association (UKRA), this year’s campaign focuses on ‘Know Your... View Article

Freefoam Building Products has acquired Marley Alutec from the Aliaxis Group, strengthening its position in the building products sector and expanding its portfolio into specialist aluminium rainwater systems. Following the acquisition, Marley Alutec will trade as Alutec Rainwater Systems. The... View Article

As part of its ongoing ‘What You See Is What You Spec’ campaign, which aims to bring greater clarity and transparency to the aluminium fenestration sector, manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems has launched a new guide focused on the circular recovery... View Article

Discover how carefully chosen windows helped create a light-filled, energy-efficient forever home in the Suffolk countryside. As the colder months approach, creating a warm, comfortable and energy-efficient home becomes an even greater priority. At Timbers in Woolverstone, Suffolk, these considerations... View Article

DAB Pumps is highlighting the importance of whole-life pump efficiency after new figures revealed that approximately 99% of the Group’s carbon footprint is associated with the use of its products after they have been sold. The finding is published in... View Article

The Future Homes Standard is changing how new homes are designed, specified and built. With 50 years of heat pump and 25 years of ventilation manufacturing expertise, we’re here to help you get ready. As the requirements evolve, we’ll work... View Article

Kerakoll’s collection of grouts and silicones is made up of 2 ranges of grout and one of silicone. All in 50 colours carefully selected to complement contemporary interiors, enabling perfect coordination with any style of tile, interior and architectural concept,... View Article

Stelrad continues to offer a wide range of specialist designer towel rails both for traditional wet heating systems and in its new electric radiator series which has taken off in a big way. From relatively simple ladder type designs to... View Article

Hey! It’s been a busy few months at NIBE, with new product innovations, exciting industry developments and plenty of opportunities to connect with our installer community. Since introducing our next-generation S2060 air source heat pump earlier this year, it’s been... View Article

A Unique Clinical Partnership Delivering Better Housing Adaptations AKW is proud to partner with The Occupational Therapy Service to offer a fully integrated, end-to-end clinical and technical solution for housing adaptations. This partnership is unique in the marketplace, combining independent... View Article