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Having nurtured a desire to construct his own dream home for the past 20 years, self-builder and project manager, Harjit Padda, is now nearing the stage of achieving a fully weatherproof envelope. Harjit took the prudent step of installing West... View Article

Leading specialist supplier, IronmongeryDirect has extended its diverse range of products to offer a wider choice of storage solutions, with new products added to the Elfa range offering further flexibility on home storage ideas. A recent survey by IronmongeryDirect found... View Article

Spring is the perfect time to think about preparing outdoor spaces for the summer months ahead, but while the great British weather cannot be relied on, a Glass Room from CRL provides the perfect solution. Featuring an intelligent modular design,... View Article

Hurst Doors has become one of just a handful of UK suppliers certified to produce a quality composite FD30s fire doorset with sidelights and fanlights. The company are now certified under the BM Trada UKCA marking of external pedestrian fire... View Article

Target Timber Systems Ltd has been chosen to design, supply and construct timber frame systems for 20 new eco-focused homes in West Sussex. Their closed panel systems give outstanding levels of insulation and energy efficiency, achieving a ‘U’ value of... View Article

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, which caters for 700 pupils aged 11- 16, has corridors and break-out areas throughout the school where walls and corners especially are exposed to marking and impact damage caused by the everyday movement of pupils, staff... View Article

The Sanifos 1600/2100/3100 underground lifting stations from Saniflo can be tailor-made to any projects’ requirements. With over 90 configurations possible, there is an option to efficiently discharge black and grey water waste from any domestic and commercial application, whether one... View Article

Neaco supplied a bespoke balustrade design as part of a project carried out to improve accessibility at York Theatre Royal. The historic building, which dates back to 1744, commissioned the design and construction of a new wheelchair ramp to support... View Article

Steel windows and doors manufacturer Crittall Windows is offering architects a unique chance to win a rare original lithograph poster that celebrates the work of the famous Swiss architect La Corbusier, one of the pioneers of modern architecture and design.... View Article

In 2021, a partnership was born with ZLTO, Keller Kitchens’ parent company, DKG, and two farmers to start the Carbon Farming-project to sequester carbon into their soil. The collaboration was established over a five year period in which the farmers apply Carbon Farming... View Article

The Business Garden Wrocław is a remarkable 17,000 square metre development in the heart of Wroclaw, Poland. Comprising nine offices and service buildings along with retail units, this LEED Platinum development includes the new headquarters of Santander Bank, designed by... View Article

Delta Membrane Systems Limited, an innovator within the waterproofing industry is proud to be launching the new 695 Sump Pump Chambers, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in sump pump applications.  With a unique design, impressive storage capacity, and exceptional... View Article

We all know that we need to protect the environment and try to undo some of the damage that has been done in the past. West Fraser (Trading as Norbord Europe Ltd), one of the UK’s leading wood-panel manufacturers, takes... View Article

Aluminium systems company Schüco is this year celebrating the 10th anniversary of its industry-renowned Excellence Awards and is delighted to announce that entries are now open. The Schüco Excellence Awards, held in partnership with Architecture Today, celebrate the creativity, innovation, technical... View Article

As condensation build up and the associated problems of damp, mould and mildew can continue to cause problems in both new and existing homes, leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect is encouraging specifiers to take stock of the benefits of working with... View Article

Rob Annable, Director of Axis Design Architects talks to West Fraser about his use of SterlingOSB Zero. Rob was the co-creator, alongside Justin Pickard, of the commended entry in the West Fraser SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition: The Retreat. While the competition... View Article

Forma metal column casings are a key product in our extensive Verta column casings range, and as they are manufactured from metal, they offer a highly versatile solution for concealing interior and exterior structural steelwork, while also providing a stylish... View Article

The Blaenau Ffestiniog quarry in North Wales has been reopened by Welsh Slate. Leading UK natural slate manufacturer Welsh Slate is bucking the trend and re-opening one of its quarries to meet exceptional demand for its roofing, architectural and hard... View Article

Marmox will be displaying its range of NEW Slicedstone Veneers at the Natural Stone Show, held at the ExCeL, London on the 6th – 8thJune on stand G48. For architects and interior designers looking for reliability coupled with visual appeal,... View Article