Kawneer glazing helps to take Wales international

Manufacturer’s systems feature on the new International Convention Centre Wales. Architectural aluminium glazing systems from the complete portfolio of leading UK manufacturer Kawneer have been used on Wales’, if not the UK’s, new leading business tourism complex. Two variants of... View Article

Tessera Perspective: Rich. Luxurious. Design.

Manufactured using cut and loop technology, the tip-sheared aesthetic of Forbo Flooring Systems’ new high-end Tessera Perspective carpet tile collection delivers a feeling of luxury, making it the ideal solution for workspaces where a stylish, contemporary design is desired. Designed,... View Article

Senior’s curtain call at Bolton’s famous theatre

With slim sightlines and enhanced thermal performance, Senior Architectural Systems’ SF52 aluminium curtain wall system has been put centre stage to create the modern new facade of the historic Octagon Theatre in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Originally dating back to 1967,... View Article

Knauf Insulation U-value calculator saves architects time

Architects and specifiers can calculate U-values quickly and more accurately with Knauf Insulation’s online U-value calculator which now features even more applications to help save architects and specifiers time. The tool speeds up calculations by allowing users to choose from... View Article

It’s time to look more closely at controls

At a time when getting even more energy efficiency out of a heating system is proving more and more difficult, leading heating controls manufacturer ESi says there is one place to look ever more closely for savings. ESi says heating... View Article

Pendock’s pipe boxing ‘tool-box’

The Pendock Profiles range of pipe boxing and casing solutions is one of the most comprehensive available for social housing projects. Each product like a specialised ‘tool’ designed for a specific purpose, but also versatile enough to be used on a range... View Article

Designs taking flight

Eric Nicholls of Spiral UK explores the different options for feature staircases available to housebuilders and developers, detailing the benefits of each. Choosing a staircase sounds easy – after all a staircase has only one function – but why should... View Article

Raising the standard

Steve Cipriano of Vaillant examines the real-world impact of the 2025 Future Homes Standard for England’s housebuilders. The long-awaited publication of the UK Government’s response to the Future Homes Standard (FHS) consultation provided much needed clarity around the direction of... View Article