For a room that rarely takes up more than a few square metres of a project, the bathroom carries a disproportionate amount of technical risk. It is where waterproofing, ventilation, drainage falls, electrical zoning and tight tolerances all meet, and... View Article

When renovation briefs land on architects’ desks, the garage rarely features as a design priority. It’s functional, peripheral, often treated as a handover to the contractor with minimal specification. Yet for homeowners investing substantially in their properties, the garage is... View Article

A major restoration project at one of the UK’s most significant industrial heritage sites has been given a fitting final touch – with two PAS 68-rated planters manufactured and installed by Securiscape. The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, which... View Article

Altecnic Ltd, the UK’s leading supplier of hydronic solutions, has launched its new 2026/27 General Product Guide, introducing over 130 new products alongside an expanded heat pump section showcasing solutions designed to support the energy transition. The latest edition features... View Article

Suspended deck systems are the unseen hero of many successful paving/decking schemes. For hidden beneath ultra flat porcelain tiles or composite boards, for example, is a carefully planned substructure of plastic or metal pedestals supporting the surface finish. Not only... View Article

As a highly experienced specialist contractor, Krasi Fire Protection Ltd. carried out the precision installation of the Promat (vermiculux?) VERMICULUX®-S board encasement system to protect the structural steel frame throughout an existing industrial building near Oxford; coordinating its efforts with... View Article

Leading radiator manufacturer, Stelrad Radiators has introduced an Italian-designed new look, improved range of its popular Column radiators – in both its vertical and horizontal column radiator ranges. The most obvious changes are to the design of the radiators that... View Article

In the Highlands, north of Inverness, students aged from 3 to 18 are enjoying the health and comfort benefits of the region’s first Passivhaus-standard school. The new £72 million Tain Campus is now home to Tain Royal Academy, Tain Primary... View Article

Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has joined the global NBS Chorus specification writing platform, providing further collaborative technical support for specifiers and architects. NBS Chorus is a leading cloud-based specification writing platform designed to help construction industry professionals create, edit... View Article

A ground-breaking healthcare project, believed to be the first of its kind in the world, is combining the highest levels of medical care with access to nature via a roof garden atop a leading London hospital. Delivering the outdoor Critical... View Article

Recolour is the cork floor from Granorte that brings the beauty of nature’s wonder material in a palette of contemporary tones. In a natural cork texture recoloured across a 24-strong palette that ranges from blues, greens to warm terracotta, saffron... View Article

Beauflor took part in Housing 2026, showing how its sheet vinyl floor collections deliver the performance, style and value needed for social housing projects. Social housing demands a lot from its flooring: easy installation and low purchase cost, durability, hygiene,... View Article

IVC Commercial exhibited at Manchester’s Housing 2026, showing providers, builders and specifiers how its sheet vinyl floors can meet the demands of affordable housing. IVC Commercial exhibited at Housing 2026, showcasing its dedicated social housing collections that are affordable for... View Article

Forbo Flooring Systems has unveiled its refreshed collection of high performing Flotex Planks, introducing re-imagined digitally printed designs inspired by natural textures and contemporary colour stories. Launching in the first wave, the Woven and Stone ranges effortlessly combine durability with... View Article

One of England’s most famous historic monasteries, Grade I Whitby Abbey, has invested in a lift modernisation by Stannah to offer reliable step-free access to visitors. Originally founded in AD 657 and occupied by the Anglian community, Whitby Abbey was... View Article

The ARDEX Group UK – manufacturer of high-performance flooring, tiling and general construction brands across the UK – has been awarded BSI Kitemark™ for Service Excellence, recognising the company’s unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences across its operations. This respected... View Article

HMG Paints, one of the UK’s leading independent paint manufacturer, has identified Chartwell Green as one of the defining exterior paint colour trends shaping garden renovation projects in 2026. As public interest for heritage-inspired outdoor living spaces continues to grow,... View Article