Fall protection systems: an essential briefing for architects

Recent legislation changes highlight architects’ responsibilities for ensuring robust fall protection in building design. So, what do you need to be aware of if you’re the lead designer or architect? Stuart Pierpoint, Specification Sales Manager at MSA Safety, offers the... View Article

Engineered in the UK to shape a sustainable tomorrow

With the market being flooded with cheap imports, an increasing number of architects are opting to bolster the UK economy by specifying domestically-produced products and brands. West Fraser has been a respected and trusted provider of OSB, particleboard, and MDF... View Article

Leviat CPD Series

Leviat offers a comprehensive range of CPD seminars covering some of our most popular products across our brands Ancon, Helifix & Halfen, including Support & Restraint of Masonry Cladding, Wall Ties & Head Restraints, Windposts and Structural Concrete Connections. Available... View Article

Live online spiral and helical staircase CPD

With over 30 years’ experience in the design, manufacture and installation of spiral, helical and cantilever staircases, Spiral UK’s expertise is well placed to offer bespoke staircase CPD.    Sessions are normally 30-40 minutes depending on questions and cover staircase... View Article

Channel your creativity with Crucial Trading

Visualise your next floor covering in our online Rug Builder. Having the power to experiment with different tones, weaves and patterns long before products ever reach a space allows designers to immerse both themselves and their clients in their flooring... View Article

CaberFloor performance cuts it for Cotswolds carpenter

A specialist carpenter, who works across much of the Cotswolds carrying out new-build and refurbishment work, has been making use of CaberFloor P5 and other panel products from the West Fraser range throughout his career. Paul Doherty, who trades as Doherty Carpentry,... View Article

Kestrel Aluminium launches 75mm window system

Kestrel Aluminium Systems has launched a high-performance 75mm aluminium window system. The new window is designed to meet the strict performance requirements of both commercial and domestic applications such as homes, schools, offices, healthcare and leisure facilities. Options can be... View Article

BTP Architects welcomes four new team members

BTP Architects is pleased to welcome four new members to its team. The Stockport-based firm which works across the social housing, commercial and education sectors, has seen Ethan Tayler and Liam Jones join as architectural technicians and Rayyan Amjad and Oliver Martin... View Article

CLT retirement day centre in South London wins Stirling Prize

Mae Architects has picked up the 2023 Stirling Prize for a daycare centre constructed in CLT in Blackheath, south London. The London practice’s red-brick clad John Modern Centre is “an inspiring example of architecture enabling elderly living without isolation,” said... View Article

The Common Pitfalls Of Modern Construction

In the intricate dance of creating skylines and crafting landscapes, modern construction techniques have emerged as game-changers. As buildings rise higher, designs become more avant-garde, and technologies more advanced, the industry faces a new era of opportunities and challenges. Let’s... View Article

Designing healthy spaces from the ground up

In our modern world, people spend around 90% of their time indoors, so it is essential that internal spaces are designed with the health and wellbeing of users in mind. This starts from the ground up, where flooring choices can... View Article