As highlighted in recent planning updates for 2026, the margin for error in UK planning submissions has effectively disappeared. The tightening of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the mandatory nature of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), means the architectural... View Article

Keld Rindom, managing director of Green Drain, examines how hybrid occupancy is reshaping drainage performance in commercial buildings and why designers must reassess traditional trap seal assumptions in both new-build and retrofit projects. Hybrid working is reshaping not only how buildings... View Article

Continually investing in the improvement of its engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser has received new BBA certification, confirming its environmentally-friendly CaberShield Eco is capable of withstanding constant exposure to the elements for a full sixty days: comfortably delivering extended practical and economic advantages for... View Article

As of May 2025, construction of the new £65 million Currie Community High School in Edinburgh is nearly complete, meaning it can be assessed for Passivhaus certification. A host of schools currently being built across Scotland are aiming to achieve... View Article

Our Environmental Product Declaration explains the verified life-cycle impacts of reclaimed bricks, offering clear carbon data and sustainability metrics to help architects and builders make informed, low-carbon choices. EPD Introduction Understanding the true environmental impact of the materials we build... View Article

RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products is proud to announce that its Slip Resistant Walkway membrane has been rewarded the Archiproducts Design Award 2025, an annual award celebrating excellence and visionary projects in the global design community. Selected by a multidisciplinary jury... View Article

When your design demands expansive glazing, minimal pitch, and high performance, the LAMILUX Glass Roof PR60 delivers a technically robust solution tailored to your project requirements. Delivering large-span roof glazing without compromising performance requires early technical coordination. The LAMILUX Glass Roof... View Article

Advanced will be exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2026, taking place from 28-30 April at the NEC, Birmingham, where the company will showcase its latest intelligent fire and life safety solutions designed to support safer, smarter buildings. The Fire... View Article

Favoured by specifiers who need to consider solutions to noise pollution in today’s busy, building world, CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a versatile, economical sound-reducing flooring system which reduces both impact and airborne transmitted sounds. It can be laid over concrete and timber floors... View Article