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Embodied carbon has increasingly become a driving factor for specification choices, making product durability more important than ever. With design advantages, ease of maintenance and corrosion resistance, pre-finished steel is one of the most effective solutions with whole-life carbon in... View Article

A unique solar roof tile system launched by the UK’s leading building materials group Breedon has ticked all the boxes for the first housebuilder to use it. Breedon Generon was launched in spring 2024 in partnership with leading European roof... View Article

Flicking through outdated static printed or digital brochures is for yesterday. In 2025 expectations are higher, the desire to seek out product possibilities in the quickest and most inspiring way, is not just desirable but essential. Now all this is... View Article

Sapphire Balconies played a key role in transforming the Green Man Lane Estate in West Ealing. The estate has been undergoing major redevelopment since 2011 as part of Ealing’s initiative to improve the borough’s housing stock. Phase 3 of the... View Article

Senior Architectural Systems, the UK’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of aluminium windows, doors, and curtain walling, has appointed Luke Osborne to the newly created role of UK sustainability lead. Luke brings with him a wealth of industry experience, having worked with... View Article

The recent storms have highlighted and reported a weakness in a commonplace cavity wall construction detail. Subsequently, the longest-established cavity tray company – Cavity Trays Ltd – has reported a surge in demand for one of its products, that eliminates... View Article

More favourable borrowing costs led to September 2024’s market figures indicating that UK house prices have risen at their fastest rate for two years, adding to the political pressure on housebuilders and their supply chain partners to increase the level... View Article

Horne’s leading design for accessible showering now complies with BS 8300, HBN 00-02, DOC M and Wheelchair Housing Design Guide. This accessible dual-mode shower panel package features lever controls, a fixed overhead showerhead, and a separate, height-adjustable handset on a... View Article

Nick Bratt, National Technical Sales Manager for tile adhesive manufacturer Palace Chemicals, says that the single issue which he comes across most frequently in queries from architects is the topic of tiling on to anhydrite screeds. Anhydrite (or calcium sulphate)... View Article

Vectaire’s  Fire Rated Air Bricks are high performance, non-combustible terminals designed for low resistance use with powered mechanical ventilation. They are available in three sizes, 500mm or 100mm length. bezelled or non-bezelled and in five RAL colours with a range... View Article

Ravago Building Solutions, the UK’s original manufacturer of extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, is inviting Futurebuild attendees to visit stand E70 on the GRO Pavilion to discover why its Ravatherm XPS X range gives customers a ‘winning hand’ in insulation. With... View Article

GreenCoat® is SSAB’s brand for innovative, sustainable colour coated steel solutions for roofs, facades and rainwater systems. Widely used in sustainable architecture, GreenCoat® products offer an extensive range of more than 400 colours. Most GreenCoat® products use a coating where... View Article

When the George and Abbotsford Hotel in Melrose urgently required an upgrade to its existing fire alarm system, Safe Services installed a new Advanced MxPro 5 analogue addressable fire panel to provide industry-leading protection. The George and Abbotsford Hotel is... View Article

Support your residents with electric vehicle charging. Who are Zaptec? Zaptec are the leading brand for AC electric vehicle chargers for both home and shared parking needs. With a strong Norwegian heritage, and many accolades for their safety and quality,... View Article

To add a touch of opulence to your project, look no further than the Dulux Heritage collection. At Dulux Trade, we understand that you need paints that not only look luxurious on the walls, but also apply smoothly and stand... View Article

This new, elegant, industrial style kitchen from Keller merges traditional and bold features and hues. The Bronzite fronts and bronze-framed glass doors with bronze tinted glass combine with the striking, angled Calacatta black worktop to create a calming clean space. Which is perfect for dining, working... View Article

Armatherm™‘s new Cast-In Situ (CIS) thermal break prevents thermal bridging in reinforced concrete structures like balconies and parapets. Its 75mm thick Armatherm™ 500-280 insulation achieves a high R-value of 5.7, enhancing the building envelope’s thermal efficiency. With stainless steel rebars... View Article

UK ventilation manufacturer Domus Ventilation is proud to announce that its industry leading ventilation ducting will now be manufactured primarily from recycled plastic. The company already uses 100% recycalate on its rectangular ducting and over 95% of its fittings use... View Article

Whether it’s a large extension, a stunning renovation, or a completely new residential build, certain designs demand a more complex or expansive glazing solution. For over 25 years, IDSystems has worked closely with architects across the UK, delivering exceptional doors,... View Article

AG’s lightest 200mm high dry build retaining wall block is lighter than ever before – a ‘one man lift’ on site, faster to build, saving time, cost, and effort. Diamond Pro® Air – a revolutionary lightweight retaining wall solution that... View Article