Aquarius Blinds: Redefining Architect-Contractor Partnerships

A sponsored publication produced in collaboration with Aquarius Blinds, a specialist installer of commercial and residential awnings, pergolas and blinds, supplying bespoke shading solutions across London and the South East for over 40 years. Some awning specifications test the limits... View Article

Mosaic wins BCO award for landmark office redevelopment in Glasgow

Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has triumphed at the prestigious British Council for Offices (BCO) Scotland awards for a landmark office redevelopment in Glasgow city centre. The firm won the fiercely contested refurbished/recycled workplace category... View Article

BREEAM And Beyond: Designing For Water Efficiency

The Armitage Shanks  ‘BREEAM And Beyond: Designing For Water Efficiency’ CPD looks at the key drivers behind bathroom and washroom water consumption and some practical design approaches to managing it effectively. We’ll then move into the main section, exploring the key... View Article

Low-pitch challenge resolved on Grade II renovation at Howgill House

A sensitive renovation in the Yorkshire Dales National Park has highlighted the importance of balancing historic character with modern performance standards, particularly where roofing constraints are involved. Meeting listed building requirements Howgill House, a Grade II listed farmhouse in Dent,... View Article

Fitzroy of London at Clerkenwell Design Week

Fitzroy of London will present its latest accessible washroom solutions at Clerkenwell Design Week (19–21 May 2026), introducing the new Oxford Doc M Commercial Pack and previewing a forthcoming digital configurator.   The Oxford pack is designed to meet UK... View Article

Group-fed shower systems with built-in efficiency

Horne’s range of push-button timed flow control (TFC) shower panels provides a simple but robust pre-plumbed solution for group-fed installations – using pre-mixed warm water from a single upstream thermostatic mixing valve (TMV). Like the Duŝo column, these panels are... View Article

AIM doubles fire stop block capacity

Investment in additional CNC technology at its Crawley manufacturing facility has increased AIM Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing’s Fire Stop Block production capacity by 50 per cent. “This significantly greater CNC capability supports AIM’s position as a Fire Stop Block category... View Article

Are Your Washroom Designs Part T ready?

Taking into account Part T and Approved Document T in the design of accessible WC facilities What does Part T of the Building Regulations change for accessible washroom design? In short, it doesn’t replace Approved Document M. However, it does... View Article

Explore, Learn, Connect: Your Futurebuild Experience Starts Here

Futurebuild 2026 is where connections drive change. Across three packed days, explore a dynamic programme spanning the Arena, National Retrofit Conference, specialist stages, showcases, hands-on hubs and interactive features all designed to bring the entire built environment together. From thought-leading discussions and real-world case studies, to cutting-edge innovations and... View Article

The new aesthetic of accessible commercial washrooms

Anil Madan, Non-Residential Marketing Manager at Armitage Shanks For many years, commercial washrooms sat firmly in the background of design thinking. Functional, compliant, and often disconnected from the wider interior scheme, they were spaces to be resolved efficiently rather than... View Article

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings launches Eco+ Services to help manufacturers measure and improve sustainability performance

As part of its sustainability offering, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has introduced Eco+ Services – a suite of technical, digital and data-driven services designed to help manufacturers better understand, measure and improve the sustainability of their coating operations. Eco+ Services combines digital tools, technical expertise and verified environmental data to give customers a clearer understanding of... View Article

West Fraser’s CaberDek protects Essex housing development

West Fraser’s CaberDek structural flooring has been specified by Essex‑based housebuilder Bocking Homes on a 10‑home residential scheme, helping to protect floor quality during construction while supporting programme efficiency and high standards at handover. Founded in 2017, Bocking Homes is a privately-owned, SME housebuilder... View Article

Achieving maximum building envelope efficiency with Armatherm™

Introducing a full-service solution to maximise building envelope efficiency… Striving for net zero? Structural thermal breaks manufacturer, Armatherm™, can support architects, specifiers and designers to ensure buildings are constructed with maximum efficiency in mind. Thermal bridging poses a significant challenge... View Article

Glasdon Buildings, Housings and Commercial Shelters

Offering versatile aesthetics and unmatched durability, Glasdon provide high-performance building solutions that integrate effectively into all environments. Seamless Integration – Available in a wide range of finishes and colours to help blend into any urban or industrial setting. Technical Excellence – Maintenance-free,... View Article