Product Articles

Building Insights has released its latest podcast, in association with Sapphire Balconies. For the third time on the podcast, we are joined by Nick Haughton, Head of ESG at Sapphire Balconies, who are sponsors of this episode. James Parker discusses... View Article

New highly sustainable surface finish enabling architects and designers achieve top level environmental and health accreditations without sacrificing aesthetics Armourcoat Limewash offers a new highly sustainable and healthy mineral-based surface finish suitable for residential and commercial projects targeting BREEAM or... View Article

The built environment generates around 40% of all global carbon emissions – a figure that the industry is working hard to reduce. Whilst there are many factors to consider, product durability is a vital part of achieving more sustainable building... View Article

For 2025, Dulux is asking architects, specifiers and designers to embrace yellow and infuse a sense of optimism, pride and imagination into their projects. As a guiding light to introduce these bold, positive shades to clients, the paint manufacturer has... View Article

Rockpanel considers circular economy and responsible production methods to be crucial initiatives in securing a more sustainable future within the construction industry. As the latest step on their journey, Rockpanel have received external validation of their improvements by becoming Cradle... View Article

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is the preferred manufacturer of air-source heat pumps for family-run installation company, Concept Heating Systems Ltd. Making the transition from boiler installations to heat pumps 10 years ago, Concept Heating is the Lancashire contractor for... View Article

Vectaire Ltd – a market leader in the design, manufacture and supply of ventilation products and systems, with over forty years’ experience in the air movement industry, provides ventilation solutions which give the best in energy efficiency, comfort and design.... View Article

CUPA PIZARRAS Heavy 3 roof slate has been installed on a new self-build home in Cawthorne, South Yorkshire. Specified to echo the traditional style of neighbouring properties, the slate also provides a clean striking finish that complements the home’s extensive... View Article

An 18-month refurbishment and reconstruction project in Kent is set to create a cavernous basement showroom to house a private car collection in stunning and pristine conditions, where a selection of fully compatible products from the Wykamol-Triton range have been... View Article

Domus Ventilation is proud to be a participant in the newly opened SME Energy Centre in Surrey, where it has provided an HRXE-HERA Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit for display, along with wall mounted graphics for the informative... View Article

Perfect Workwear – for less than perfect days. Snickers Workwear’s new range of lightweight Mid-layers are a Fusion of style and performance – built for active work in the Autumn. Crafted for full flexibility on site and optimal comfort and... View Article

Gilberts has risen to the challenge of ensuring the balance of ventilation and safety with the development of its fire rated connection box (plenum). The Fire Rated Connection Box (available in both top and side entry versions) achieves 60 minutes’... View Article

Part of the Hushwood Acoustics collection, the new name in acoustic panel solutions for residential and commercial applications, Havwoods has expanded its range with the addition of 8 new colours to the lightweight Hushwood Flute range. Designed to improve sound... View Article

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

Sapphire is expanding its Next Generation Clip-On® balcony line with the introduction of vertical sidebar balustrading. This new feature provides architects with enhanced design flexibility for creating outdoor spaces on tall buildings, offering a more unobstructed view from every angle.... View Article

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

Residents of Barratt Home’s Watkin Road development now enjoy panoramic views of the iconic Wembley Stadium, made possible by Sapphire’s cutting-edge balconies. The balconies were designed with one of the most critical aspects of modern high-rise construction—fire safety—in mind. In... View Article

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

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