New 70mm Window system with flexible U-Values

AluK’s brand new C70S aluminium window system uses three different foam insulation options to give specifiers flexibility to dial the thermal efficiency either up or down, depending on the performance and budgetary requirements of their project. In hi mode, performance... View Article

Essential Bacteria Protection For Safe Heating

When hospitals, schools and other public buildings look to make improvements, they’ll now have a new requirement to add to the list. As well as being fit for purpose and in the budget, facilities are facing unprecedented levels of strain... View Article

Rocking style from Keller

Fully embracing the trend for solid, industrial aesthetics in the home is the new Rock Solid kitchen from Keller – www.kellerkitchens.com. Stone and steel are at the heart of this superb professional-look kitchen which addresses the fashion for stone, black... View Article

Oxfordshire estate boasts more than 1000 steel windows

When Steel Window Association member, Cotswold Casements, (www.cotswold-casements.co.uk)  was approached to look at a tender for a brand-new housing estate in Oxfordshire, the scale of the project was immediately apparent – over 1000 steel windows! The Station Road Development at... View Article

Sustainable homes from InstaHaus and Norbord

InstaHaus has built an enviable reputation by designing and creating bespoke, relocatable timber homes using the highest quality, sustainable materials.  From garden annexes to holiday lodges, InstaHaus hand-builds every house in its Somerset workshop in 8-10 weeks and, depending on site conditions,... View Article

Why SterlingOSB Zero?

Norbord‘s portfolio of OSB products is one of the most popular in the building and interior design industries and comprises SterlingOSB Zero OSB3, SterlingOSB Zero Tongue and Groove, SterlingOSB Zero Fire Solutions and SterlingOSB Zero StrongFix. They are variants of the precision-engineered OSB3 board; BBA-approved... View Article

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions goes from A to Z

Following the completion of its acquisition by Aurelius Equity Opportunities, Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, the leading manufacturer of mineral fibre ceiling systems, has unveiled its new brand name and identity across its international markets, including the UK, where it will now... View Article

Patience is a virtue

By astutely saving up for over a decade, Chris and Linda Anderson had the time and money to re-configure their 1930s London semi to be exactly how they wanted, including a dramatic blend of indoor and outdoor TEXT KAREN WILSON... View Article

Offsite, on time

Paul Newman of Potton Self Build explains the ins and outs of offsite construction, and the many benefits it holds for self builders In many people’s minds, construction still happens ‘brick by brick’ on a building site. With the advent... View Article

Winter weather is no bother with Norbord

We all know this year has been especially challenging for construction. As the country battles to recover, Norbord is on hand to ensure the weather isn’t going to stop the nation’s resilient builders getting on with the task of producing... View Article

Colour and texture expand the use of metal in architecture

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Powdertech Corby specializes in ­­developing and applying unique ranges of powder coating materials that follow trends in design and developments in technology. Metals are rightly prized for their striking appearance and can offer a wide variety of... View Article

Roofing trends of the future

While a roof’s primary function is to provide shelter, the trends of each century and now each decade can be chartered by the roof. From the pitch to the colour, the gables to the materials used. In the 90s there... View Article