Lighting as a Strategic Asset for Urban Regeneration

As cities evolve, lighting is increasingly recognised as a fundamental element of urban design rather than a purely functional layer. When carefully specified, it enhances wayfinding, reinforces identity, and helps create safer, more inclusive public spaces – all while supporting... View Article

The original game‑changing loft door

For 15 years, the GL250 has redefined airtight loft access. Discover why housebuilders still trust the original market‑leading design for outstanding performance. Since its launch, the Manthorpe GL250 Loft Access Door has set the benchmark for airtightness and reliability. Traditional drop‑down loft... View Article

An aquatic theme created with perforated sheets

Aarhus Vand, a local water company, needed a perforated facade solution as well as a perforated interior design for their new office building. The goal was to create an aesthetic that reflects their work with water, and this was achieved... View Article

Stella – A compact office building located in Nagpur

Stella is a compact office building located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. Within a plot of 836.07 sq.m., the project accommodates 5,575 sq.m. of office space across 14 levels, with four offices on each floor. The restricted plot size and statutory... View Article

Why the drive for sustainable buildings has never been stronger

Until recently, building sustainably was largely driven by the need to comply with regulations. Today, the situation is fundamentally different. Sustainability has become central to how we think about long-term asset value, fuelling the drive for sustainable building design.  What... View Article

The hidden cost of inconsistent product data in a post-BSA era

Paul Instrell, Chief Commercial Officer at wienerberger UK Introduced to strengthen oversight and rebuild trust across the construction industry, the Building Safety Act (BSA) has reshaped responsibilities throughout the building lifecycle – most notably for architects.  Few would disagree with... View Article

Introducing the ROCKWOOL Training Academy

We’re pleased to inform you that ROCKWOOL’s Training Academy is open and construction and building safety professionals can now register their interest in attending our expert-led fire-stopping course. The purpose-built Academy in the West Midlands provides best practice learning and... View Article

A staple component in homes since 1966!

MDF is a staple component in most homes; the panel product has been around since 1966 when West Fraser’s CaberMDF was introduced to the building market. It can be sawn, drilled, shaped, and routed cleanly with minimum fuss, using hand or machine tools and looks good... View Article