V33 Multi-Surface Paint ideal for rental properties

– For Walls, Tiles, Floors, Furniture and More – Anyone renting out property needs to be able to rely on quick, easy and reliable maintenance fixes, especially during tenant changeovers. Keeping the time a property is unavailable to rent to... View Article

Schöck are offering free design support for BSA projects

Thermal breaks in external wall systems play a pivotal role in meeting the revised Building Safety Act 2022. Professional design input is a vital part of this process. Following the Grenfell tragedy and the subsequent Hackett Review, The Building (Amendment)... View Article

New HQ provides a test-bed for circular economy principles

Unusual Rigging, the bespoke rigging company specialising in providing services for theatres, film, TV and museums is flying high with its new HQ in Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire. Designed by Corstorphine & Wright, the building is a test-bed project for circular economy... View Article

Beko named Which? Best Value Appliance Brand for second year running

Appliance manufacturer Beko has once again been recognised by leading consumer champion Which?, earning the title of ‘Best Value Appliance Brand of the Year’ at the 2025 Which? Awards. This marks the second consecutive year the customer-favourite brand has received this prestigious accolade.... View Article

Futureproof by design

Chris Stammers of the BEAMA’s Underfloor Heating Group explores the key benefits and latest research around low temperature heat emitters, and how they can support specification choices that futureproof residential projects. With the Future Homes and Buildings Standard (FHS) due... View Article

Declaring an interest in hitting lower carbon goals

Neil Turner of Ecological Building Systems explores how Environmental Product Declarations are helping the construction industry move towards its goals of low carbon building, by providing verified information on environmental impact. The UK construction industry is working towards achieving net... View Article

Balcoon – the new designer series from Duravit

Balcoon, a new bathroom series from Duravit; is a strikingly elegant design created by Patricia Urquiola. Created for the medium price segment the overall design plays with differences in height, projections and the overlapping of materials and textures, from which... View Article

What’s Smart about burying a Smart Meter?

Smart meters are seen as a significant part of the solution to reducing domestic water usage. Thames Water have recorded post installation savings of 12-17%. However, existing infrastructure does not provide the best environment for this new technology. Following multiple... View Article

Draig 30 – Fire Protection from Hörmann Truedor

The range of Draig 30 composite fire doors from Hörmann Truedor provide uncompromising protection against fire and smoke for both external and internal installations. Designed to meet the highest standards and certification, the range offers a robust solution that is... View Article

Pedestal expert’s one-stop-shop landscaping system

Installers looking to create attractive architectural landscaping elements on roof terraces, balconies and podium decks can now source the complete system, from sub-structure through to planters/seating. Wallbarn – market-leader in metal and plastic pedestal and sub-structure systems – has developed... View Article

Connecting the dots

Tom Reynolds of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association explains why joined-up thinking in bathroom design is vital, and how collaboration across the sector can drive innovation, sustainability, and smarter regulation. It may be a small space in the grand scheme of... View Article

Engineering-out structural emissions early

Jack Brunton and Ioana Price of AECOM explore how designers can redefine carbon calculations by assessing carbon at the early design and optioneering stage. The built environment is a significant contributor to the UK’s carbon emission and is responsible for... View Article

Canary conservation

Ruth Slavid reports on how Buckley Gray Yeoman successfully pursued the most sustainable option for a real estate client in Canary Wharf – reusing one of the site’s original offices with a BREEAM Outstanding refurb, enhanced by some striking cladding.... View Article

CCF launches its groundbreaking new carbon report tool

Leading interior building products distributor CCF is taking carbon calculations to the next level with the launch of CCF Connect – a bespoke new reporting tool that provides a comprehensive and shareable assessment of the carbon impact of the building... View Article