As bathrooms increasingly become spaces dedicated to wellbeing and relaxation, the shower has evolved far beyond a purely functional zone. Today, it serves as a centrepiece of bathroom design – a place where materials, texture and colour come together to... View Article

When Martin Shaw began building his dream home in the Bedfordshire countryside, he wanted the best quality for every element of the build. The picturesque spot, situated on what was a 2.5-acre paddock, is less than 100m from the River... View Article

Eurocell has issued a replacement window specification directly to every social housing provider in the UK, designed to help providers improve compliance, reduce risk and bring greater certainty to window installation and retrofit programmes. As the UK’s largest window supplier to... View Article

As home renovation remains popular, and with the focus being on the acquisition and refurbishment of rural properties, this has resulted in Steel Window Association (SWA) members reporting a higher than usual demand for the replacement of the traditional W20 style windows. The W20 closely replicates... View Article

ISO-Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system is providing energy efficiency improvements to an Edwardian property in Oxfordshire. WINFRAMER units have been retrofitted as part of an initiative to bring the poorly insulated solid walled house built in... View Article

Forest Hill, south-east London, is a district defined by grand terraces, robust brickwork, and a long history of craftsmanship, and when Ashely Williams set out to transform their Forest Hill rooftop into a private terrace, the design evolved naturally from... View Article

The new products will star alongside their numerous smart solutions, ventilation units and tilt and turn hardware at FENSTERBAU 2026. The SIEGENIA GROUP will be showcasing smart building automation solutions as well as a wide range of window and door... View Article

As cities evolve, lighting is increasingly recognised as a fundamental element of urban design rather than a purely functional layer. When carefully specified, it enhances wayfinding, reinforces identity, and helps create safer, more inclusive public spaces – all while supporting... View Article

For 15 years, the GL250 has redefined airtight loft access. Discover why housebuilders still trust the original market‑leading design for outstanding performance. Since its launch, the Manthorpe GL250 Loft Access Door has set the benchmark for airtightness and reliability. Traditional drop‑down loft... View Article

Aarhus Vand, a local water company, needed a perforated facade solution as well as a perforated interior design for their new office building. The goal was to create an aesthetic that reflects their work with water, and this was achieved... View Article

Sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, P C Henderson, have recently relaunched their popular Pocket Door Pro Fire Rated system, expanding the certified specification to include a range of new features such as self-closing and soft close functionality.  Designed to... View Article

Designer Contracts supply and install nationwide with an extensive product portfolio of floorcoverings, blinds, curtains and furnishings, backed by a commitment to provide exceptional customer service through a unique regional network. Choosing the right flooring contractor is a critical decision... View Article

Wakefield based Grass Concrete Ltd has a line-up of vertical landscaping products known as the Betoconcept. The range to meet growing demand for both retaining walls that combine attractive vertical planted landscapes with reduced noise levels. Dry built blocks interlock... View Article

Our new Technical Tools platform provides housebuilders and housing providers with a faster, clearer, and more transparent route to compliant roofing specification. The new Technical Tools include a range of features designed to reduce risk, save time, and support compliance:... View Article

When pipework needs to be concealed in social housing, Encasement’s Vetta pipe boxing and casings range can provide the perfect finish, whether it’s a fire sprinkler retrofit, low carbon district heating scheme upgrade or energy efficient heat pump installation. Versa pre-formed pipe boxing... View Article

We’re pleased to inform you that ROCKWOOL’s Training Academy is open and construction and building safety professionals can now register their interest in attending our expert-led fire-stopping course. The purpose-built Academy in the West Midlands provides best practice learning and... View Article

ecoHaus are no strangers to unique and complex new build glazing. Our Internorm expertise, amongst other specialist products, has earnt us an enviable reputation over the years with self-builders and architects alike; helping clients achieve their dream homes. Windows and... View Article

MDF is a staple component in most homes; the panel product has been around since 1966 when West Fraser’s CaberMDF was introduced to the building market. It can be sawn, drilled, shaped, and routed cleanly with minimum fuss, using hand or machine tools and looks good... View Article

As building standards for energy efficiency tighten, the popularity of wider wall cavities is growing. A recent survey1 found that 77% of respondents who build masonry cavity walls are already building with 150mm cavities or are planning to. Notably, a... View Article

When engineer Andrew Brash and his wife were looking to build a forever retirement home in the Suffolk village that they love, Andrew was immediately attracted to the elegance of an Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) solution. It was the thermal... View Article