Durability is a key factor in the specification of kitchen and bathroom flooring in social housing, and Beauflor cushion vinyl flooring is the first line of defence against premature wear and early replacement.  Every day flooring comes under attack and... View Article

KeyTracker helps organisations secure, manage and trace keys, access cards, tools and equipment, giving authorised teams quick access while strengthening control and accountability. When keys and assets change hands, visibility matters. KeyTracker’s scalable portfolio helps organisations strengthen access control, reduce... View Article

Frontline Bathrooms has significantly expanded its Aqua Glass collection for 2026, adding new enclosure configurations, larger sizes and further finish options to create one of the most comprehensive stock-backed showering ranges available in the UK. The development forms part of... View Article

For housing associations and local authorities, maintaining existing heating systems can be a tricky balancing act. Budgets remain are ever-tightening, housing stock is continuing to age, and expectations around energy efficiency and tenant comfort are only increasing. As a result,... View Article

Ten years after launching its pioneering “Inspector” app, Siderise has unveiled the next generation of this digital tool. Named “Siderise Inspection App,” it has been developed to help installers verify the quality of passive fire protection and acoustic installations, maintain... View Article

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has won the Refurbishment Project of the Year category at the Steel Window Association Awards 2026 for the extensive refurbishment of the fenestration at 214 Oxford Street project, in Central London which now houses IKEA’s flagship store and HQ. Complex transformation of a... View Article

Bifold doors have become a defining feature of contemporary residential architecture, creating bright, open spaces that blur the boundary between indoors and out. But specifying the right system involves far more than achieving slim sightlines and impressive aesthetics. As glazed... View Article

Three new Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are announced for PVC rainwater systems and PVC & U-PVC roofline products. Freefoam Building Products are delighted to announce the release of three Environmental Product Declaration’s. Summary documents of the full EPD’s are now... View Article

With the UK experiencing four heatwaves so far this year and with heat-health warnings currently in place across parts of England, Vent-Axia has sponsored a new white paper examining the growing challenge of overheating in UK buildings. Published by Architects... View Article

When urban development and exterior design find a common language In the middle of London’s bustling Victoria district, directly north of the railway station, a formerly traffic-heavy area has been transformed into a modern, vibrant neighbourhood: Nova Victoria. An ensemble... View Article

Kinemagic shower cubicles from Kinedo are popular in the accessible sector thanks to great looks, ease of installation and user-friendliness. The current Serenity model is purpose-designed for inclusive use and features low threshold entry, a fold-down chair and grab rails,... View Article

As the demand for seamless indoor-outdoor living continues to grow, architects and housebuilders are seeking ways to optimise the boundaries, aesthetically, between buildings and their surroundings. One of the most effective ways of achieving this is through the use of... View Article

Too much water. Not enough water. These seemingly opposing challenges are becoming defining issues for the built environment. As the Environment Agency warns of a potential five billion litre-per-day water deficit by 2055, the UK is also experiencing increasingly intense... View Article

New products in Vectaire’s range are the Cool Breeze and Cool Breeze Plus. These units  mitigate overheating in residential properties during the summer months by automatically sensing the room temperature and that of the incoming fresh air to determine when... View Article

A substantial roof reconstruction project at a standalone property in Somerset valued at over £1 million, saw the entire existing pitched roof removed and rebuilt. Soteria Roofing Specialists put forward Proctor Air® as an alternative to the pitched roof underlay... View Article

Varner Arena, ice hockey arena, Asker, Norway In Asker Municipality, 20 km southwest of Oslo, IF Frisk Asker is the pride of the city. The team competes in Norway’s most prestigious ice hockey division, the EliteHockey League, and has a... View Article

International jury recognises biobased kitchen concept enduura® elba for design and innovation. Keller Kitchens, part of DKG, has received the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026 for its biobased kitchen range enduura® elba. This recognition highlights the sustainable and innovative... View Article

As part of a refurbishment of the Grade II* listed Pitt Building, TORMAX UK partnered with IQ Glass to deliver advanced automation for the building’s new frameless glass draft lobby. Supplying an advanced iMotion 2202 operator to power the single... View Article

Trying to decide on the perfect colour of your external render finish? Here’s why K Rend’s FREE sample service is must-use for that all-important decision. The colour of your render finish is one of the most important, and often difficult, decisions during... View Article

Brett Martin’s Marlon Clickfix polycarbonate panels have been installed as part of the rebuilding of Hangar 2 at Manchester Airport, undertaken to accommodate Jet2.com’s expanding aircraft fleet. Made to order in 12m lengths, and with excellent light transmission as well... View Article