Technical ventilation louvres for any project

While Renson is an international trendsetter in ventilation, sun protection and outdoor living today, it all started with ventilation louvres. The family-owned business develops wall, surface-mounted, window, door, and floor louvres, in every possible size, shape, and colour. The extensive... View Article

Styling Black Hardware Finishes with Croft

A continuation of style is crucial for retaining cohesion throughout the home. To create a truly harmonious scheme, opt for hardware in the same finish across cabinetry and doors. Black finishes are becoming increasingly popular in contemporary homes thanks to... View Article

Dialling down noise at Seven Dials Market

Seven Dials Market in Covent Garden is a market and dining space occupying the 19th Century Thomas Neal’s Warehouse. Designed by architects Stiff+Trevillion for client Kerb, the scheme comprises 23,680 square metres of food, drink and entertainment space. Centred around... View Article

A helping hand for specifiers from SFS

Despite the prevalence of design and build contracts across many construction sectors, there is still a high proportion of architectural practices, along with developer clients, which seek to achieve excellence in the specification and delivery of projects: whether in relation... View Article

Recycled material versus design flexibility?

Nick Haughton of Sapphire Balconies delves into the concept of ‘next generation’ manufacturing, and the need for firms to account for their recycled materials’ origin,  addressing the perceived impact on design flexibility Aluminium has been instrumental in companies advancing sustainable... View Article

The height of luxury with Keller’s Marbling Moods kitchen

Classic styles are still very much on trend, and Keller’s all-new Marbling Moods kitchen is a clear sign that this admiration is unlikely to disappear soon. This kitchen maintains modern utility, form, and function alongside its retro design. The suspended cabinets are... View Article

Industry ‘bible’ updated

voestalpine Metsec has recently published the latest version of its Steel Framing Systems (SFS) Specification Manual, the industry’s most comprehensive resource for professionals involved in the specification, installation and use of light gauge steel framing systems. Widely recognised as the... View Article

CaberDek weatherproofs flooring with protective film

CaberDek, from West Fraser, is well-suited for the unpredictable climate in the UK. It combines their leading particleboard flooring with a durable, waterproof, and slip-resistant film. Meeting BS EN312: part 5 standards, CaberDek provides a secure working surface with its robust... View Article

A focus on SWA member, Govette Windows

Based in South Godstone, Surrey, Govette Windows has been manufacturing steel windows, doors (and more) from its factory for almost 30 years. It supplies both domestic and commercial customers right across the South-East region, covering Greater London and the surrounding counties. In... View Article

W Edinburgh Case Study

With a rich history for adding a touch of elegance and glamour to commercial buildings, Flowcrete has once again left its unmistakable flooring mark with the recent refurbishment of the luxurious W Edinburgh. The Project Conveniently located within the historic... View Article

AG Launches new CPD on Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

AG, a leading paving and building products manufacturer has announced the launch of its latest CPD (Continued Professional Development) course – Understanding Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). This 30 minute lunch and learn is aimed at empowering architects and specifiers with... View Article

HydroPro Floor Paint – Fast and versatile

HMG Paints Ltd has announced the launch of its HydroPro Floor Paint, an easy to apply, single pack, water-based product that provides an excellent result in the shortest possible time.  The latest addition to the Manchester-based firm’s growing Hydro-Pro range... View Article

Brett Martin’s Flat Glass Rooflight receives BBA Approval

Brett Martin is pleased to announce that its Flat Glass Rooflights have recently secured BBA Approval. An industry recognised certification denoting the product’s quality, safety and reliability, Brett Martin is one of only few UK rooflight suppliers to obtain this... View Article