Broadoaks Park By Octagon Developments, West Byfleet

Haddonstone was commissioned by award-winning Octagon Developments to manufacture the cast stone architectural components, including door and window surrounds, for its flagship development, Broadoaks Park. Octagon Developments has earned an excellent reputation for high standards of design, build quality and... View Article

Luceco’s complete lighting solutions package at Springpack!

Luceco has supplied a comprehensive lighting solution to Springpack, an eco-friendly packaging provider who has recently completed a state-of-the-art warehouse relocation. The new 90,000² ft facility is located on a six acre site in Worcester providing efficient packaging solutions with... View Article

Schlüter®-Systems launches customisable washbasin/vanity unit

Building on the success of its acclaimed KERDI-BOARD, Schlüter-Systems has launched the customisable, prefabricated KERDI-BOARD-W, enabling homeowners as well as architects and contractors to create a vanity unit quickly and cost-effectively. KERDI-BOARD-W, like the company’s durable and waterproof, extruded rigid-foam KERDI-BOARD, is immediately ready... View Article

In-house expertise a driving force behind success

As a BOPAS Accredited light steel frame specialist, Frameclad has an advanced offsite manufacturing infrastructure underpinned by customised digital technology. But Joint Managing Director Nik Teagle considers it’s the firm’s in-house capabilities that’s the driving force behind their success. Don’t... View Article

Steel windows and screens deliver style to enhance interior decor

Strong yet comparatively slim steel frame sections are well recognised amongst architects for offering excellent light transmission, while the slender sightlines are also ideal for allowing windows to “bring the outdoors in.” However, contemporary systems available from members of the... View Article

Luceco fits well at White Oak Leisure Centre

Luceco has recently supplied luminaires to the brand-new £20 million White Oak Leisure Centre in Swanley. The impressive facilities required energy efficient lighting to suit, Luceco’s lighting design services proposed a scheme that was chosen to illuminate the majority of... View Article

Parkside goes on protecting with 40 for 40

To date, 40 for 40, a partnership between Parkside Architectural Tiles and World Land Trust has protected over 156 acres of biodiverse habitat. 40 for 40 is a partnership between specifiers, Parkside Architectural Tiles and the World Land Trust, www.worldlandtrust.org,... View Article

The Art of Perfect Transparency from Hörmann UK

Hormänn UK have announced an exciting addition to their market leading range of sectional garage doors, the ART 42 Vitraplan which offers an eye-catching blend of transparency and reflection. Featuring surface-mounted, flush-fitting grey glazing panels the door provides the perfect... View Article

Two game-changing product launches from K Systems

Award-winning UK supplier of external wall insulation (EWI) solutions, K Systems, has launched two innovative new systems to the industry in a matter of weeks. The most recent innovation, a new KIWA BDA-certified Direct Fix system is ideal for new... View Article

Mapei makes a grand entrance at Village Hotel

Mapei has provided a fast-track repair and resurface solution for the main entrance steps at the Village Hotel, Warrington. The renovation project – completed by SCFR Ltd for main contractor, Derek De’Ath Ltd – included a complete renovation of the... View Article

Simplifying the specification process using online tools

Hitesh Pattni, Specification Manager at SFS, discusses how to simplify the specification process for rainscreen subframe systems solutions whilst attaining the optimal thermal performance the faster and easier way. So how can specifiers and engineer’s create better buildings? Simplify the process... View Article

Keeping your basement dry and your sump pumps healthy

Basement drainage monitoring and notification – Any Device, Anywhere, Any time. Introducing the Delta HLA Plus enabling smarter monitoring and maintenance, less opportunities for mechanical failure and dedicated data-driven technical support. Delta’s new HLA Plus is an advanced monitoring high-water... View Article

Step into 2024 on trend with Origin Internal Glazing

Stepping into a new year, it’s essential that architects understand homeowner priorities. Now, more than ever, homes need to work harder for families and their contemporary lifestyles. This will mean being able to provide solutions that balance the requirements for... View Article