Beautifully safe

David Pringle of Bailey Street Furniture Group says that as we venture out to town centres as lockdown eases, sadly the continued terrorism threat means a focus on aesthetic features with hidden security capability Many cities across the globe are... View Article

New door closer opens more opportunities

Samuel Heath and SIMONSWERK, two of the industry’s leading designers and manufacturers of architectural ironmongery, have created Powermatic Axis, a controlled, concealed door closer which opens more opportunities for specifiers wishing to maintain a clean appearance to doors and interiors.... View Article

On a mission

A sensitive restoration of a dilapidated but listed ‘Mission Hall’ in west London posed a series of challenges, not least ensuring that external fixtures such as rainwater goods met strict authenticity criteria. Neil Davies Architects report on the project The... View Article

A fresh appreciation

The pandemic has increased appreciation for fresh air as well as natural light; Tracey Jackson of Howells Patent Glazing explains how rooflights can be the practical answer The pandemic has changed the way owners feel about their homes. Lockdowns have... View Article

Conserving authenticity

Lewis Proudfoot of Cliveden Conservation looks at moisture management in historic buildings, and why he believes lime should be the default material for repairing traditional structures The challenge of maintaining and repairing historic or traditional buildings often comes down to... View Article

How to lay perfect paving

Have you ever considered laying your own patio? Tobermore recently teamed up with Roger Bisby from Skill Builder to visit a project and see a Tobermore Approved Paving Contractor in action and pick up a few tips. The project saw... View Article

Selectaglaze Secondary Glazing for Healthcare

Controlling the environment within hospitals to stop the spread of disease and infection is very important. Selectaglaze secondary glazing creates an excellent barrier to help prevent this and has a wide range of healthcare products; from switchable glass, anti-ligature furniture... View Article

Keep your hands comfortable and protected

Work Gloves for Healthy Hands that deliver Precision and Protection Snickers Workwear now has an extensive collection of Work Glove styles in a wide range of sizes, developed for different workplaces and tasks – designed for dexterity, durability, comfort and... View Article

JACKODUR® ATLAS is the foundation for success

An amazing self-build property built on a JACKODUR® ATLAS foundation slab has won the Small Project Category of the 2021 Passivhaus Awards. The property, Larch Corner, is located in Warwickshire and predominantly features modern timber engineering in its above ground... View Article

New product: Ecoglo Stair Nosings

EcoGlo is Quantum’s innovative solution to stair safety. It is a unique photoluminescent tread material which can be used with most Quantum stair nosings. Ecoglo (Eglo 31, 32, 35, 51, 52, 55) illuminates step edges in reduced light, aiding safety in... View Article

Proven renewable heating options… from LG

Housebuilders and developers are increasingly looking at renewable systems to provide heating and cooling in their new build homes and developments and air to water heat pumps are proving a popular route to travel for many. With recent announcements from... View Article

New colours to sectional garage door range

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Garador are launching four exciting new colours for their sectional garage doors range. These new colours will be available, as part of the standard colour range, across their Georgian and Linear door models. There are currently 16... View Article