Two SWA members join forces at County Hall, London

Steel Window Association members, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) and Steel Window Fittings (SWF) brought their individual expertise together while working on the County Hall project. Building on its 30-year long association with the former GLC headquarters on the south bank of the Thames,... View Article

Triton Systems used in underpinning old Kent water mill

One of Triton Systems most experienced installers has employed a package of its waterproofing products, while carrying technically challenging improvements to the basement and substructure of a 19th century watermill in Kent. Archer Specialist Treatments was called in by the... View Article

New SFS Tightlapper® range simplifies cladding installation

Following extensive consultation with industry stakeholders, SFS has responded to the market by introducing its new Tightlapper® fastener range which offers specifiers and cladding specialists radically improved performance plus simplicity, in place of what can be confusing choices. Pivotal to... View Article

Bristol builder banking on West Fraser boards

A Bristol-based building company, active across a variety of sectors, relies on the performance and physical robustness of the panels manufactured by West Fraser Europe Limited for a wide range of applications. PPS Building Services Ltd was established in 2015... View Article

ROCKWOOL® launches guide to BS 5422:2023

ROCKWOOL guide provides clarity to HVAC and building services professionals on changes to BS 5422 guidance To support HVAC and building services professionals in meeting the latest thermal performance guidance, stone wool insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has released its Guide to... View Article

Saint-Gobain Weber publishes UK’s first EPD for monocouche render

Saint-Gobain Weber is the first manufacturer in the UK and Ireland to release an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for monocouche render, helping specifiers make informed, sustainable choices when selecting finishes. EPDs are a third-party certified document and are created based on data... View Article

New 2024 Door Collection from JB Kind

Door supplier JB Kind is gearing up for a busy start to the year as it releases its exciting new Door Collection 2024 brochure, in both digital and printed format. This year’s brochure is packed with stylish door designs and... View Article

Ventilation for the built environment – combatting mould

Poor indoor air quality contributes to respiratory and allergy problems. Inadequate ventilation creates ideal conditions for condensation and mould growth. Vectaire’s MVHRs help tackle these problems. Incorporating two fans they deliver low level continuous ventilation – extracting stale air from... View Article

A Year On: Revisiting Changes to Part F & Part L

In October 2022, Housebuilder & Developer undertook an Industry Viewfinder reader survey to discover the views of its readership on the important changes to the Building Regulations Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) as well as Part F (Ventilation) and the... View Article

Structherm proudly announces award

Structherm proudly announces the INCA Winners Award for the successful 18-month renovation of the Glasgow Green Boathouse. The revitalised Grade 2 listed building, on the River Clyde bank, utilised Structherm’s Structural External Wall Insulation with textured silicone finish and replication... View Article