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TORMAX UK was contracted by Spec-Al Facades to install its advanced iMotion 1301 door drives to automate a pair of heavy, bespoke swing doors, that form one of the main public entrances to the new V&A East Storehouse Museum.  The... View Article

For half a century, the Klargester BioDisc has been at the forefront of domestic and commercial sewage treatment, revolutionising the way we manage wastewater. Benefiting from over 70 years experience, Klargester offer a range of reliable wastewater and SuDS management... View Article

When Zeal Hotels were looking to create a new brand of sustainable hotel at Exeter’s Science Park, they turned to Westworks Interiors for their design expertise. Looking for building materials and finishes that would promote sustainability at every turn, Westworks... View Article

Book your FREE tickets today! With just one week to go, here are five things that make a visit to the NSBRC’s Winter Self Build & Renovation Show an unmissable event! Over the three days, there’s so much happening. To... View Article

ARDEX UK and Building Adhesives Ltd – part of the ARDEX Group UK – are proud to announce they have both achieved Gold Certification for five years of continuous CO2 reduction and have retained their ISO 14064-1 certifications for Green... View Article

Lancaster Grand Theatre has upgraded its auditorium with the installation of a Harlequin Rocksure stage surface, demonstrating a clear investment in stage quality and performer confidence. The decision was made during the theatre’s dark period late last year, when no... View Article

Natural stone, such as marble, slate and sandstone, has been a core construction material around the world for centuries; think the Taj Mahal, Palace of Westminster, the Palace of Versailles, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, for example. Weather-resistance, beauty,... View Article

Originally launched by Schlüter®-Systems nearly 40 years ago, the DITRA uncoupling membrane revolutionised the flooring industry by offering functions such as load distribution, vapour management and reliable waterproofing. Over time, these practical benefits have been developed further, creating a key family of products... View Article

As the annual SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition celebrated its 10th anniversary, the 2025 competition entitled Powers of Ten, challenged architects to explore the principles of scale. Entrants were unrestricted by building standards and were free to play with the concept of... View Article

As illustrated by a recent commercial office project, cladding specialists are increasingly turning to SFS Group Fastening Technology’s innovative TDBL- nonut® fastener to ensure their installed systems achieve the objectives of the Building Safety Act, while at the same time,... View Article

Eurobrick Systems recently supplied its X-Clad cladding system together with specially sourced stone slips for a new McDonald’s restaurant in Buxton, working closely with long-term client A.E.P. (Modular Construction) Limited to achieve a high-quality finish on a complex and technically demanding project. Although... View Article

Whether you’re an architect, conservation officer or homeowner, SWA members help to protect and celebrate the legacy of steel windows and doors. The Steel Window Association (SWA) represents the UK’s leading specialists in the preservation and refurbishment of steel windows and... View Article

As an acknowledged industry expert in the repair and replacement of steel, timber and other fenestration types, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) was awarded four separate prestigious packages, as well as being tasked with additional project elements, during the conversion... View Article

Tanya Vincent-Tomlinson and her family have transformed their summer house into a comfortable, year-round space after winning the Grand Designs and Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions competition.  The family received a Panasonic Etherea air conditioning unit as their prize, which... View Article

It was back in 2012 in its Living Planet Report when the World Wildlife Fund asserted that, if the Western developed nations continued with their pattern of consumption, we would need three planet’s worth of resources by 2050. During the years since... View Article

Permavent supports roofing works at The Ark homeless shelter Permavent is supporting essential roofing works at The Ark, a Shrewsbury-based homeless shelter, by donating its Apex breathable membrane as part of a collaborative project with roofing contractor Roofrite (Shropshire) Ltd... View Article

Freefoam Building Products is pleased to announce an exciting product update for 2026. The popular Woodgrain FMS Magnum Square Leg Fascia (405mm) is now available in a shorter length of 1.25 metres. This new addition to the comprehensive roofline range... View Article

Factory-fitted Proctor Group membranes were part of the successful construction of the Ultrapanel demo house.The building envelope for a three-bedroom home, from sole plate to ridge, was erected in a single day using Ultrapanel Building Technologies’ Category 2 MMC SIP... View Article

With the Zenura collection of sheet vinyl, IVC Commercial can respond to the need for cost-effective floors that enhance the lives of people living in social housing. With growing focus on social housing providing a good standard of accommodation or... View Article

We love upgrading our homes to make them nicer, cosier, and easier to heat. But one issue is often overlooked, which can backfire and spoil the works: Research shows that upgrading a home through new glazing, insulation and draft-proofing triples... View Article