Product Articles

When looking at a material for the external envelope of a residential building and examining the lifecycle cost and values and compliance with the new Future Homes & Buildings Standards, fibre cement cladding is a strong choice. Cedral fibre cement... View Article

One of the latest builds in the Government’s £50 billion new hospital building and extensions programme is a new hospital currently being constructed over a period of three to five years within the grounds of the existing Shrewsbury hospital. The... View Article

Premier Loft Ladders have made it as easy as possible specify loft ladders and flat roof access hatches. NBS product data, CAD drawings and BIM models are available for many of their products, covering a wide range of requirements; from... View Article

As part of its What You See Is What You Spec campaign, Senior Architectural Systems is reinforcing the clarity of its environmental information and calling on the wider fenestration industry to move beyond top-line figures and also adopt the same transparent, evidence‑based... View Article

West Fraser’s new Sustainability Report showcases the company’s performance in 2025 across a variety of environmental, social, and governance goals and disclosed targets. “Our 2025 Sustainability Report, Building Foundations for the Future, reflects our commitment to transparency and responsible operations – highlighting our... View Article

Nick Bratt, National Technical Sales Manager at tile adhesive and grout manufacturer Palace Chemicals explains that the specification of appropriate grouts is critical to the success of any commercial project. While tile specification is the main focus for architects and... View Article

Two advanced iMotion 1401 underfloor door drives from TORMAX have been installed at the main entrance to All Saints Church, Bingley, automating new bespoke glass and timber swing doors crafted by Roy C Smith. Engineered for superior performance, the iMotion... View Article

The UK government clearly recognises that timber-based construction must play an increasing role in the country’s built environment. It’s seen as key to meeting the dual need for more housing and lower building sector emissions. In 2021 it set up... View Article

As any specifier is aware, colour is one of the most important elements in an interior design scheme, and the aim is to apply it to all of the elements in a space. This can be difficult for tiled surfaces... View Article

Leading door lock manufacturer, FUHR, has introduced a new automatic locking solution for pivot doors, designed to secure both the wide and narrow sides of the door leaf. The locking system supports the growing demand for large-format entrance doors in... View Article

Style has delivered a bespoke acoustic solution as part of an extensive CAT B refurbishment of The Pattern Shop, a Grade II listed industrial landmark in Newcastle. Working alongside Overbury, Style installed Autex acoustic products across four floors, introducing high-impact... View Article

HMG Paints Ltd, one of the UK’s leading independent paint manufacturers, has partnered with specialist commercial contractors Anglia Decor to successfully deliver a comprehensive refurbishment of a Self-Storage warehouse unit. Utilising HMG’s advanced “1K DTM” (Direct to Metal) system Anglia... View Article

Don’t settle for anything less than the perfect match for your colour scheme, when choosing the grout to go with your carefully selected tiles. Kerakoll’s Fugalite Color is a resin grout range with 50 different shades, allowing you to use... View Article

In a first for UK roofing, Edgemere 2.0 combines Marley’s familiar concrete roof tile specification with carbon-capture cement technology and Carbon Bank evidence supplied for every order. The carbon reduction story behind Edgemere 2.0* begins with the cement. CO₂ from... View Article

From unit to outlet, Ubbink UK delivers complete MVHR systems designed for performance, efficiency and easy installation. At Ubbink UK, we understand that successful ventilation projects require more than just an MVHR unit. That’s why we provide complete, end-to-end MVHR... View Article

A major new Grade A logistics development at Logistics City Milton Keynes has been completed in late 2025, delivering a futureready distribution facility designed to meet the growing demands of modern supply chains. Developed by Kier Property, with IC King... View Article

HLM Architects has delivered a new studio environment in Cardiff, underpinned by a coordinated flooring specification from Gerflor. The project incorporated 330m² of floor finishes, comprising Gerflor Creation 55 Looselay luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and Gradus Lunar carpet tiles, installed... View Article

High passenger traffic volumes place specific demands on column casings and wall linings, as they must withstand scuffs and damage while complementing the design of airports, rail stations and bus terminals. Encasement’s Verta column casings and Vecta building lining products are designed to meet... View Article