Out of this world innovation from Senior helps shape Nottinghamshire’s new science centre

The new Planetarium & Science Discovery Centre at Sherwood Observatory in Sutton-in-Ashfield is bringing the universe a little closer to home, thanks to a stellar combination of innovative architecture and high-performance glazing solutions from Senior Architectural Systems. Designed by Anotherkind Architects and delivered by GF Tomlinson, the state-of-the-art... View Article

Pyroguard unveils the TechLibrary

Pyroguard, the world’s leading independent provider of fire safety glass for timber, steel and aluminium applications, is pleased to announce the launch of the Pyroguard TechLibrary – an innovative digital platform designed to make it easier for architects, specifiers and... View Article

Euroform’s Weatherclad® meets brief for Ilfracombe Homes

Euroform’s WeatherClad® wood effect shiplap planks have been selected for Devonshire Homes’ new Ilfracombe development, Mariner’s Haven. Euroform is supplying the low maintenance, fibre cement planks, which are manufactured according to BS EN 12467: 2012+A2:2018 and have BDA Agrément certification... View Article

Large format tiles offer great aesthetic freedom for architects

Nick Bratt, National Technical Sales Manager for tile adhesive manufacturer Palace Chemicals, outlines some of the issues around specifying the new generation of large format tiles. Large format porcelain panels are now increasingly seen in both commercial and residential installations.... View Article

Dulux champions the Design Talent of Tomorrow

Dulux is proud to announce its support for the visionary GREEN GRADS initiative, a unique UK platform dedicated to promoting the next generation of sustainably focused talent in design, art and engineering. With shared goals to foster innovation and champion... View Article

Non-combustible structural thermal breaks ensure fire safety

MAX FRANK Egcobox® are non-combustible concrete-to-concrete structural thermal break units, supplied with stone wool insulation (Fire classification A1) as standard in the UK. The stone wool insulation is Hydrophobic, offering excellent water repellent properties, and its thermal and fire-resistant properties... View Article

Stelrad ‘Green Compact’ radiator series

Leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators continues to offer low carbon-emissions steel radiators, with an excellent response so far to this new approach to the reduction of carbon emissions in the production of steel radiators. The steel utilised in the manufacture... View Article

Doing every house proud

When it comes to housing repair and maintenance, Bond It has become a preferred choice for sealants, adhesives and so much more. This year marks the first ever appearance by Bond It at The Installer Show. The business, which is... View Article

CaberDek earns top marks from Home Counties carpentry specialist

A specialist carpentry sub-contractor covering housing sites across a large swathe of the Home Counties has come to value CaberDek from the West Fraser range for a variety of reasons: not least because the high quality panel product doesn’t destroy his operatives’ electric saws!... View Article

Common costly mistakes when renovating a bathroom

With nearly six decades of experience in the bathroom world, Schlüter-Systems knows all there is to know about the challenges of installing a perfect one! Avoiding these five common mistakes will make the whole process run smoothly and ensure a newly installed... View Article

Why less is more in buckets made with Hardox® 500 Tuf

Don’t let looks deceive you. Building a bucket entirely with Hardox® 500 Tuf wear plate results in enhanced wear performance, less need for maintenance and less fuel consumption due to reduced bucket weight. By going all-in with Hardox® 500 Tuf you get... View Article

Luxury Vinyl Flooring From the Belgian Master

Unilin Flooring is home to the Quick-Step and Moduleo brands of luxury vinyl flooring. Unilin Flooring designs and makes luxury vinyl floors in Belgium under the Quick-Step and Moduleo brands. Proven in the commercial market, these floors are known for... View Article

Stepping up to help disabled social housing tenants

Guidance from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities1 is calling for social housing providers to train staff in disability issues to better support impaired tenants. One of the biggest concerns reported among the Department’s Resident Panel for disability... View Article