Product Articles

The specification of a StoVentec Glass cladding solution at London’s new Paddington Elizabeth line station has highlighted the growing popularity of this system for use at transport hubs such as rail stations and airports. Paddington is the latest in a... View Article

Ahmarra are one of the UK’s leading fire door specialists with over 30 years’ experience. Our core services include the design, manufacture, installation and project management of internal doorsets and glazed screens. We specialise in Q-Mark certified fire doors for... View Article

Award-winning architect and designer, Mac Stopa, has explored new themes and designs that let him express his artistic interpretation through the form of flooring. Using Forbo Flooring Systems’ high-definition digital printing techniques, the new ‘Created by Mac Stopa’ Flotex range... View Article

IronmongeryDirect has recently added Hendel & Hendel to its offering of leading ironmongery brands. As a name that aspires to produce eye-catching yet practical designs, Hendel & Hendel is the ideal range of cabinet hardware for those wanting to make... View Article

Fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has extended its emergency lighting range with Dynamic Safety Signage (DSS) – proven to make building evacuations faster and safer. In emergency situations, lack of information and confusion mean people often make poor... View Article

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has been shortlisted in two prestigious award schemes. The company’s leading product range and commitment to sustainability secured Newton’s finalist spot at the London Construction Awards, being... View Article

Stuart Judge, managing director of Tradelink, explains what the new Part F of the Building Regulations means for window installers… Trickle vents in windows have long been used in the background as a means of complying with Part F of the... View Article

Recent development work carried out by Steel Window Association member company, Steel Window Fittings, means it is now possible to specify concealed multipoint locking on virtually all the different door and window systems available in the sector. Where steel frames traditionally only offered... View Article

Architects and building designers are increasingly looking to green infrastructure to help mitigate the effects of climate change and reconnect urbanised populations with nature. Here, Richard Sabin, Managing Director at Biotecture, looks at why living walls are one of the... View Article

Bringing nature into our cities is a vital component for a sustainable future to help mitigate the effects of climate change and improve wellbeing. Living walls are a space efficient way to green up our urban areas and bring a... View Article

Steve Roebuck, European Health & Safety Director at West Fraser explains why achieving net carbon negative status for the products is not the end of the company’s environmental journey. West Fraser, and formerly Norbord, has always been committed to reducing... View Article

West Fraser (trading as Norbord), the leading UK panel manufacturer, has given its well-loved MDF range a makeover. Still the same great products but with a bold new look!  One of the most comprehensive ranges on offer to the UK... View Article

Building with BecoWallform is not only practical and quick, it’s also highly energy efficient. The system is designed to give maximum insulation, meaning it not only keeps the home warm in the winter but it also keeps it cool in... View Article

You may not be familiar with our name, but we’re certain you’ll be impressed with our 100 years of waterproofing experience and the breadth of high-performance technologies we offer. Soprema is a global company with a wide-ranging portfolio of projects... View Article

With gardens becoming crucial to so many during the pandemic lockdowns, the effective utilisation of outdoor space is more important than ever and Knightsbridge – a leading manufacturer of wiring devices, accessories and lighting – has curated its impressive IP-rated outdoor... View Article