Plastics processor RENOLIT officially opened its new plant in Pune, India, on October 14, 2026. After fifteen months of construction, the company successfully began commercial production of geomembranes for civil engineering projects. These are used in storage reservoirs of pumped-storage... View Article

Refurbishing an existing building is now the default rather than the exception. With embodied carbon under scrutiny and demolition harder to justify, more practices are reworking what is already standing, from tired offices to post-war schools. Projects like the low-carbon... View Article

Kingspan Insulated Panels and Euroclad Group are proud to share that five product sets have received the CCPI Mark, helping to provide specifiers and end users with greater confidence that the product information supplied is clear, accurate, accessible, up-to-date and... View Article

Modern ‘breathable’ membranes allow moisture vapour to pass out of the roof space. As an air permeable and low resistance (APLR) underlay, Proctor Air® also allows air to pass through it, ensuring air movement in the roof at the same... View Article

Advanced has launched Smart Walk Test, a new feature within AdvancedLive, the smart management platform available on MxPro 5 Gen-2 fire panels. Designed to support the testing and record-keeping requirements highlighted in the latest revision of BS 5839-1:2025, Smart Walk... View Article

Coming later this year, Grant Westfield’s Laura Ashley Wall Panel Collection will combine the distinctive patterns of the iconic British brand with the practical benefits of waterproof wall panels, giving architects, interior designers and developers new scope to create characterful... View Article

The ‘Supreme’ from Premier Loft Ladders sets the standard for loft ladders, combining heavy-duty performance with light-weight operation. It features a high-strength retractable ladder, suitable for ceilings as high as 4.6m. Furthermore, it offers superb thermal insulation and an airtight... View Article

Large-scale projects share a common challenge: a design has to hold up across dozens, sometimes hundreds, of bathrooms, while meeting rising expectations for hygiene and cost-efficiency. Villeroy & Boch’s Architectura collection was developed with this brief in mind, offering architects... View Article

With Vea, Villeroy & Boch introduces a collection of fittings inspired by the timeless aesthetics of classic modern interior design. Created by Christian Haas, the series embodies minimalist design, precise geometry and a visual language conceived for longevity. Vea is... View Article

Askern’s last bathhouse may have disappeared in the 1960s, yet the South Yorkshire town still carries the quiet serenity of a historic spa resort, surrounded by lakes, woodland and open water that make it an appealing place for people to... View Article

A residential development in West Yorkshire is demonstrating how careful material specification can help balance planning requirements, rural character and practical construction considerations, particularly when it comes to ancillary structures such as garage buildings. The scheme, delivered by Holroyd Homes,... View Article

Coming later this year, Grant Westfield’s Laura Ashley Wall Panel Collection will combine the distinctive patterns of the iconic British brand with the practical benefits of waterproof wall panels, giving architects, interior designers and developers new scope to create characterful... View Article