A. Proctor Group names new National Sales Manager

The A. Proctor Group is delighted to promote Margaret Airth to the position of National Sales Manager, effective immediately. In her new role, reporting to Sales Director John Johnston, Margaret will oversee the team of Regional Sales Managers, providing them... View Article
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Electric radiator series sparks huge interest….

The electric radiator series launched by leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad, has sparked significant interest in the heating sector.  The range is currently made up of 13  steel and aluminium radiators and towel radiators, which provide unbeatable quality and design to suit... View Article

Unlock Expert Insight: Regulation 4 and What It Means for You

As an architect or specifier, ensuring your projects comply with the latest water regulations can be challenging. Regulation 4 of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations is a cornerstone of safe and efficient water systems, and understanding its requirements is... View Article

New Recruit for Manchester’s Architecture Unknown

Ancoats-based architecture practice ‘Architecture Unknown’ is to expand its team ahead of 2025 to its tackle its growing portfolio. Alice Allen joins the business as an Architectural Assistant and will be working on projects across the North of England, including... View Article

The JJ Mack Building

Just 150m from Farringdon Station, the JJ Mack Building on Charterhouse Street is marketed as ‘one of London’s smartest and most sustainable office buildings.’ A variety of Schlüter-Systems’ products were specified to provide robust waterproofing and tile protection in the... View Article

A focus on SWA member, West Leigh

Located in Charlton, South London, West Leigh was established during the Blitz in 1943. During the destruction in London, the company helped in repairing windows and facades that had been damaged by bombings throughout the city. Over the years, West Leigh has... View Article

Ventilation in Retrofitted Homes: Getting It Right

The focus of retrofitting is often on improving energy efficiency — through better insulation, sealing gaps, and upgrading heating systems. But there’s another critical factor that can’t be overlooked: ventilation. Without proper airflow, a tightly sealed home can trap moisture,... View Article

Retrofitting in 2025: How Technology Is Shaping the Industry

Retrofitting is all about upgrading buildings to make them more energy-efficient and sustainable. In 2025, new ideas and technologies are changing how we do this, making retrofits smarter, faster, and more effective. To explain what’s happening, we spoke to Michael... View Article

Industry reacts to National Planning Policy Framework changes

The construction industry has reacted with a range of positive and negative statements to the changes announced to the National Planning Policy Framework, which could have major implications for the housebuilding sector in 2025, although there remain several areas which... View Article

CIAT reaccreditation for Architectural Technology programme

The University of Huddersfield’s Architectural Technology programme has received its re-accreditation certificate from the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). The BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology runs alongside BA (Hons) Architecture, with both courses continuing the University’s outstanding, decades-long reputation in the profession.... View Article