Specifying grout can feel a bit like Hobson’s choice with a limited range of colours available, especially when specifying for environments where performance is critical such as leisure facilities and food-production areas. 50 contemporary colours This doesn’t have to be... View Article

Fibre cement cladding could be viewed as a fairly homogenous building material. This versatile and durable building material is made of Porland cement, cellulose, sand, synthetic fibres and water, allowing for strong and high-performance cladding. But there are vital variations... View Article

A new mid-range glass rooflight designed to bridge the gap between plastic domes and premium glass. The VELUX Standard glass rooflight is built for the middle of the market. Suited to residential renovations, extensions, public buildings and spaces where premium... View Article

Take our FREE 2-minute MYRO Repairs & Compliance Health Check. START HEALTH CHECK It’s Not Just About Managing Repairs. It’s About Proving You Managed Them Properly. A repair is reported. A contractor is instructed. Emails are exchanged. Photos are sent.... View Article

Extending a period home is rarely simple. If the project is inside a conservation area the goalposts shift again, because every choice about space, light and layout has to answer to the character of the street around it. This is... View Article

Every building begins as a set of decisions made long before anyone picks up a tool. Where a walkway sits, how a roof is reached for maintenance, whether a service riser can be accessed safely once the building is occupied.... View Article

New research from the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and their Fire Door Alliance scheme found that 27% of the professionals who specify, install and maintain fire doors cite uncertainty over the data needed to evidence performance as a barrier to... View Article

Occupiers of commercial buildings, their owners and/or facilities managers are being urged to give automated entrances an autumn health check ahead of darker mornings/nights and cooler, wetter months. The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) says seasonal changes provide a timely... View Article

On the Isle of Islay, a 12-room boutique hotel underwent a major refurbishment and used 200 years of distillery heritage as a core element of the interior design and one of the key partners in this project was the sculptural... View Article

C-TEC’s fire and lockdown systems protecting community special school A powerful network of C-TEC’s ZFP CAST fire alarm and lockdown alert systems is protecting a school in Wigan. Situated in a residential area of Ashton-in-Makerfield. Willow Grove Primary is a... View Article

The Pendock Profiles range of specialist pipe boxing and casing solutions is one of the most comprehensive available, and is already a common feature in countless projects across the UK including heating system refurbishment, boiler upgrades and retrofit fire sprinkler system installation.... View Article

Schlüter-Systems is proud to be part of the newly opened Multiplex Centre for Excellence in Woolwich, London – a pioneering facility designed to elevate standards for Multiplex, their clients, and sub-contractors through hands-on technical training, collaboration and quality assurance. Opened... View Article

A new podcast aimed at self-builders, aspiring homeowners and anyone fascinated by the reality of building their own home launches in October 2026.  The Self Build Sessions, hosted by Jay Hubbard, Managing Director, and Matt Higgs, Commercial Director of English... View Article

The FHS is a keystone of the government’s emissions reductions strategy –  and timber frame construction is recognised as a prime route to compliance. The target is for the UK to be a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. Currently construction... View Article

The FHS is a keystone of the government’s emissions reductions strategy –  and timber frame construction is recognised as a prime route to compliance. The target is for the UK to be a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. Currently construction... View Article

The FHS is a keystone of the government’s emissions reductions strategy –  and timber frame construction is recognised as a prime route to compliance. The target is for the UK to be a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. Currently construction... View Article

The FHS is a keystone of the government’s emissions reductions strategy –  and timber frame construction is recognised as a prime route to compliance. The target is for the UK to be a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. Currently construction... View Article

Clement Windows Group has manufactured and installed new, bespoke steel windows at The Wye College Collection in Kent. Wye College was founded in 1497 by Cardinal John Kempe and originally established to train priests and educate local boys. Later, it... View Article

As heat networks continue to evolve, ensuring long-term performance requires more than efficient energy generation. The design of the Heat Interface Unit (HIU) and its integration within the wider network play a vital role in achieving reliable operation, maintaining low... View Article

In this webinar, Keira Proctor, CEO of the Proctor Group, will discuss strategies for managing moisture risks and limiting air leakage in cross-laminated timber (CLT) buildings. CLT fundamentals Heat, air and moisture management BS 5250 guidance Performance assessment Balancing performance... View Article