How to prevent overheating in glass extensions: Expert tips from Solarlux UK From glass canopies and verandas to wintergardens, bifolding doors and curtain walling, glazed extensions are widely used in UK architecture. Glazed extensions bring many functional and aesthetic advantages... View Article

How Bauder supports architects to ensure the roof meets performance criteria Comprehensive, free-of-charge flat roof specification support from Bauder helps architects mitigate the challenges of technical calculations, regulation compliance, and detail design. And, with 24 Bauder systems covered by 16... View Article

Ecological Building Systems has appointed George Mikurcik as Technical Specification Architect, reflecting the company’s commitment to advancing innovative straw wall panel solutions in the UK through its close collaboration with EcoCocon.  The new role follows Ecological Building Systems’ recent exclusive... View Article

VEKA’s OMNIA PVCu window and door system unites verified compliance with design flexibility – a complete suite engineered to meet Future Homes and Part L performance standards. As energy performance requirements continue to tighten, specifiers need PVCu systems that not... View Article

Titon Ventilation Systems has extended its MVHR range with new features and smarter design improvements offering standardised control options and on-site handling configuration for easier installation. This update standardises its MVHR product range and makes it easier for customers to... View Article

Kris Bennell, Director of Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) discusses the continuing health threat posed by a class of paint which has been banned for the past 30 years; and the solutions.  “Dealing with lead paint in old buildings is a growing... View Article

GEZE UK is delighted to announce we have been recognised at the National Fenestration Awards 2025, winning the ‘Fire Door Product of the Year’ category for our ‘Slimdrive EMD-F Powered Swing Door Drive System’. The awards took place at Doncaster... View Article

Save Money • Save Energy • Reduce Emissions Future-proof your project with an industry-leading WWHRS solution for any shower installation. Recover heat energy from the 85 to 90% wasted in every day showering What is WWHRS? Do you know what... View Article

Tobermore has launched Create & Construct, the most comprehensive housebuilder support hub on the market. It gives you access to tailored tools, resources and advice at every stage of your project. Whether you’re looking for early design inspiration, need technical... View Article

When ABM Alliance, an events planning company, looked to refurbish a former ambulance station into its new Bristol city centre offices, they tasked Kerr Office Group with the job. With the aim of creating a bold and inspiring space, Kerr... View Article

With renter and buyer demand for EV charging rising fast and a new EV charging tariff removing long-standing cost barriers for shared buildings, now is the time to make your properties EV-ready and more competitive. Almost four in ten new... View Article

We work with housing associations to create safe, enduring spaces where communities can thrive. Our trusted materials and expert support help you deliver homes that meet today’s needs and stand strong for generations. At wienerberger, we honour what’s been built... View Article

In today’s construction landscape, effective roof design goes far beyond the surface. To truly achieve long-lasting performance, durability, and efficiency, you need to understand what’s happening below the visible roofline. We’re pleased to share the eBook: “SMART ROOFING STARTS BELOW:... View Article

Built to Passivhaus principles, Homestead is a modern family home with a distinctly Scandinavian feel – thanks in no small part to the VELFAC windows and doors featured throughout. After raising her family in a Victorian townhouse in Ipswich, homeowner... View Article

Ready for better water? Find out more → Hi valued customer Our Black Friday offer is here! Save £150 on a Culligan Harvey Water Softener and start enjoying the benefits of soft water – shinier surfaces, softer skin, and less dryness. Contact... View Article

Project: New Multi-Level Residential Development- Dagenham, East London Client: BeFirst Developer: Hollybrook Precast Frame Supply/Install: FP McCann Products Supplied: Precast Concrete Core and Party Walls; Prestressed Hollowcore Flooring Planks; Transfer Slab and Ground Floor Cladding; Precast Stair Cores and Stair... View Article

VELFAC window systems: giving housebuilders the flexibility to create unique houses with outstanding aesthetic and performance benefits. Whether building in an urban or rural setting, contemporary or traditional architectural style, single or multi-storey, window aesthetics and performance are an important... View Article

Cedral surveyed 250 industry professionals for the report entitled Building the Future which examines the construction industry’s attitudes towards emerging design trends, sustainability and meeting the UK’s chronic housing needs. The 30 page study highlights some of the key trends... View Article

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has scooped the ‘Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year’ award at the prestigious H&V News Awards. The Sussex-based company secured the accolade for its Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq range of Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR).... View Article