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Reuse rainwater from the roof, pump water from a pond or irrigate an allotment from a water tank – the new Clear water range from Saniflo is designed to do the lot. Using decades of renowned wastewater expertise, three new... View Article

Effective weatherproofing protects the building envelope, reduces risk and prevents costly repairs and disruption. Often considered late in a project, the best strategy is to make it part of the building design process. When should weatherproofing be considered in the... View Article

As multigenerational living becomes increasingly common, the bathroom has emerged as one of the most important spaces in the home. Rising housing costs, less affordable housing, and the high cost of care homes means families are now living together for... View Article

Once considered purely functional, the bathroom is undergoing a quiet transformation. Increasingly, it is becoming a space defined by mood, ritual and design – a place to pause, reset and reconnect. Responding to this shift, new online luxury bathroom brand... View Article

VMZINC has been used as a material for roofing, facades and rainwater systems throughout the world since 1837.  This has allowed VMZINC to prove not only its aesthetics but also its durability credentials. Whilst BRE EPDS state that a service life of 100 years should be expected... View Article

Leading UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products has confirmed the full relaunch of the National Timber Systems (NTS) Sheffield manufacturing site following its acquisition of NTS out of administration at the end of 2025. The 25,000 sq ft facility, which... View Article

The leisure sector is a long-standing user of decorative column casings from Encasement and as these buildings usually need to deal with large volumes of people in foyers, reception areas, café bars and fitness suites, column casings must be highly... View Article

Nick Bratt, National Technical Sales Manager at tile adhesive manufacturer Palace Chemicals says that the exterior porcelain tile sector provides a popular design opportunity for architects, but correct installation is key to achieving a good result. The 20mm thick exterior... View Article

With the emphasis on creating beautiful and sustainable spaces, Forbo Flooring Systems is delighted to once again be opening the doors of its EC1 showroom for Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), where the manufacturer will be showcasing its range of low... View Article

In nursery and early years settings, door hardware plays a critical role in safeguarding. Beyond basic security, doors must prevent children from leaving unnoticed, restrict unauthorised access from outside and maintain fully compliant emergency escape at all times. FUHR’s autosafe... View Article

Recently redeveloped, the Sutton Life Centre is a vibrant community and education hub in South London, offering a blend of learning, leisure, and civic facilities. TORMAX was contracted to work with façade specialist Sealtite Windows, alongside main contractor Thomas Sinden,... View Article

AG, a Tyrone headquartered, manufacturer of low carbon paving and building products, has launched Heathfield, a new clay‑like concrete brick range designed to challenge long‑held assumptions about what brick should be. Developed in response to growing pressure on traditional clay... View Article

Garador has launched its new website, delivering an improved digital experience for customers and partners. The redesigned site introduces a more modern look and feel, alongside enhanced navigation to help users access key information quickly and easily. With a strong... View Article

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has been gathering momentum across the UK for some years now, and the reasons are well understood. Faster programmes, reduced site labour, better quality control and more predictable outcomes. For architects, MMC also offers something... View Article

CASE STUDY LEISURE INTERIOR DESIGN AND BUILD: SPACE SOLUTIONS LOCATION: EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND The National Galleries Scotland: Portrait in Edinburgh, a grand, neo-gothic listed building, offers visitors a journey through the country’s past and present with a remarkable collection of paintings,... View Article

Agrément certified compliant sustainable solutions satisfying Building Regulations, NHBC & LABC directives form part of the extensive range of protective preformed cavity trays from Cavity Trays Ltd. Claiming the longest-established proven track record unmatched by other tray specialist, the company... View Article

The EJOT CROSSFIX façade support system has enabled Kovara Projects to securely and efficiently install a complex timber cladding feature as part of the construction of a large new building at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. The system, which... View Article

Target Timber Systems goes beyond traditional timber‑frame supply by providing a complete technical and design support package for Architects and Building Designers. Their offer includes not only timber‑frame drawings and structural calculations, but also U‑value modelling, thermal‑bridging assessments, fire‑performance evidence,... View Article

Building at the heart of Lancaster University’s decarbonisation uses Magply boards. A university ranked in the top 25 of sustainable UK universities is using Magply’s fire-resistant roofing boards on its latest project to help it achieve Carbon Net Zero from... View Article

A new self-adhered interface membrane from Proctor Group, built on the same Wraptite® adhesive technology trusted on projects worldwide for over 15 years, has been launched. Proctor Group continues to expand its facade system offer with the launch of Wrapseal,... View Article