Ant Gungor, Business Unit Manager at SFS Construction UK, discusses the company’s adoption of a class of aluminium featuring a 100% recycled content for fabricating the majority of its rainscreen subframe brackets Two full centuries have passed since geologist Pierre... View Article

A prestigious office renovation in Birmingham has been completed with a full BAL solution – including BAL AF Max anti-fracture tile adhesive to remove the need for an uncoupling system. Large format 1500x200mm porcelain plank tiles from Tiles UK (Leeds)... View Article

A package of Altro flooring has been used to transform learning spaces and create a welcoming and inclusive environment at a diverse educational site in Hull. Winifred Holtby Academy and Tweendykes School share a big, lively campus that brings together... View Article

Brick slip systems combine the timeless appearance of traditional brickwork and the efficiency of modern façade construction. However, design variations unique to individual systems means standard cavity fire barriers may not always be enough, making application-specific barriers an important consideration.... View Article

As building regulations evolve and operational energy performance improves, understanding the carbon impact of construction materials is an increasingly important part of designing better homes. Embodied carbon can account for a significant proportion of a building’s whole-life carbon impact. Here’s... View Article

Across the UK housing sector, evolving market demands are reshaping how residential interiors are designed and specified. Build-to-rent developments, affordable housing schemes and later living environments are all increasing the need for interiors that balance durability, operational efficiency and long-term... View Article

Quantum Flooring Accessories Launches External Performance Nosing Ramped Quantum Flooring Accessories is proud to announce the launch of its latest high-performance stair nosings, designed to deliver superior safety, durability, and compliance in both internal and external environments. The EPNR-F and EPNR-R ranges provide a robust... View Article

A member of the Steel Window Association (SWA) is the principal contractor for a challenging restoration project being carried out on the world-famous Grade I listed De La Warr Pavilion at Bexhill-on-Sea. The specialist team at Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) is coordinating a... View Article

Reading’s Hexagon Theatre is being transformed by a scheme that will add to its facilities and give the 70’s theatre a dramatic, contemporary look. Behind the scenes, Acoustic Insulation Manufacturing’s (AIM) cavity barriers will perform a key role by preventing... View Article

A kitchen that breathes calmness Calm Flow is Keller Kitchens’ response to the growing demand for composed, understated interiors. Defined by a fluid, organic aesthetic, the design aligns closely with the soft minimalism trend, where simplicity, gentle forms and restrained colour palettes are... View Article

As architects seek to balance energy efficiency, space optimisation and design ambition, insulation specification has never been more important. When every millimetre counts, choosing a solution that delivers exceptional thermal performance with less material can help unlock a building’s true... View Article