Steel windows meet aesthetic aspirations at St Albans Cathedral

Sympathetically connecting the grade I listed cathedral building to its 1980s chapter house, the new welcome centre at St Albans Cathedral provides a visitor entrance, retail space, interpretation and exhibition areas and other facilities. The architecture is respectfully understated with... View Article

Versilia Marble is a class act

Timeless elegance is guaranteed with Versilia Marble from RAK Ceramics, a porcelain tile that will bring an air of luxury to any setting. Inspired by the natural, effortless beauty of marble, with all the practical advantages that porcelain brings to... View Article

Know you’re in safe hands with LDS

LDS Leak Detection Specialists is the UK’s leading leak detection company with a reputation that precedes them. From domestic heating, shower and mains leaks to leaks affecting multiple flats and big commercial sites, our engineers are always on hand to... View Article

Forbo’s Allura Flex impresses at Café GEC

London’s leading workplace caterer, The Good Eating Company, has opened its first commercial Café in the city. Requiring an interior design that reflects its core values, the sophisticated charm of Forbo Flooring Systems’ Allura Flex Wood luxury vinyl tiles, along... View Article

Charon at Chatham Grammar School for Girls

Charon, a decorative high lumen LED pendant luminaire from Luceco has been installed by Carter Services Group based in Basildon, at Chatham Grammar School for Girls located in Gillingham. Charon was chosen for its contemporary appearance and longevity, offering 100,000... View Article

EASY MEG – Designed to make life… easy!

LISTEN HERE 🔊 EASY MEG is the latest addition to Abet Laminati’s exterior cladding range and designed for use by everyone from professional builders to the DIY and self-build market. Based on the widely used MEG (Material External Grade) High... View Article

New brochure from Draks

The go-to brand for beautiful, clever storage solutions, wardrobes, wardrobe interiors, room dividers and walk-in dressing rooms, Draks, has launched a stunning new downloadable brochure designed to inspire the designer, developer and homeowner when creating beautiful homes. To download, just... View Article

Get to know a SWA member, Govette Windows

Lauren Murphy of Taylor Alden speaks to Darren Lloyd, Director of Govette Windows and long-standing SWA member. Fun fact – Darren was the President of the Steel Window Association for six years! What is the most exciting or interesting project... View Article

Roto’s Innovative Inowa From Carl F Groupco

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Carl F Groupco, the major stockist of Roto hardware, reports increasing demand from fabricators for the innovative Patio Inowa sliding door hardware system. Launched in the hardware distributors range in 2020, the sliding door system has gathered... View Article

Thomas Crapper – the iconic British brand then and now

The history Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd. was founded by Thomas himself in London in 1861. The business supplied and installed bathroom and plumbing products throughout London; as such, he was responsible for many improvements in sanitary conditions and bathrooms... View Article

Draks partners with Parkinsons.Me

Draks, an Oxfordshire-based design led manufacturer of high-quality wardrobe and room dividers, is proud to partner with a respected charity close to their hearts. Louise Sellar, Sales and Marketing Director of Draks (pictured) discusses the new relationship with Parkinsons.Me. “We... View Article

Silicate Masonry Paint for all surfaces

LISTEN HERE 🔊 A newly formulated Bonding Primer from Earthborn can now be used alongside Silicate Masonry Paint for exterior masonry surfaces that do not need to breathe. Bonding Primer provides a mechanical bond between a ‘sealed’ wall and the... View Article

Senior brings a trio of solutions to new apartment scheme

High-performance aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling from Senior Architectural Systems have helped create a stunning glazing package for a new residential development in Solihull. The Brambles is a new apartment complex that forms part of the established Blythe Valley... View Article