Product Articles

Ensuring compliance with current and upcoming legislation is a critical focus for architects and specifiers aiming to create sustainable, future-proofed buildings. One such area of increasing importance is waterproofing in wet rooms and bathrooms, with the NHBC Technical Guidance 9.2/06 now setting stricter... View Article

Jane Elvins, Specification and Business Development Manager at GEZE UK, delves into the role of access control systems in enhancing building safety. In today’s environment, ensuring building safety has become a top priority for businesses. Access control systems – including... View Article

Glidevale Protect has launched its Whole House Solution – a new interactive web-based specification tool offering housebuilders and specifiers seamless navigation of its complete building envelope product collection, ranging from pitched roofing underlays and construction membranes to loft hatches and... View Article

Restoration of 170-year-old ironwork on a heritage property was achieved with ease by a Devon decorating company, thanks to its discovery of Ferrozinc from HMG Paints. Dart Decorators were tasked with a complete makeover of the Grade II listed townhouse... View Article

Sustainability is at the core of modern manufacturing, and transparency is key in building trust with developers and consumers alike. To demonstrate its commitment to sustainable practices, Keller Kitchens has published its first detailed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in a European Environmental... View Article

Mayplas, a specialist in passive fire protection, acoustic and thermal insulation for the housebuilding industry, has introduced two new products. The new Party Wall Head Cap System and Therma Soffit add to Mayplas’ comprehensive portfolio of products for timber and... View Article

A common question when talking about waterproofing is “what’s the difference between waterproof and water resistant?” We have developed a guide on offering a fully tanked solution to protect the tile and stone for as long as the bathroom lasts.... View Article

Garador, one of the UK’s leading garage door manufacturers, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of Somerset County Cricket Club for the 2025 season. This partnership will see Garador supporting both the men’s and women’s teams through match sponsorships and... View Article

Ventilation leader Vent-Axia brought together leading building design professionals for an action-packed Charity Powerleague 5-a-side Football Tournament on Thursday 20th March in Shoreditch, London, in aid of Cancer Research UK. Hosted by Vent-Axia at the world-class Powerleague in Shoreditch, the... View Article

Following the popular white paper ‘Flat roofs: Managing fire risk in the fifth facade’, we are pleased to welcome you back to the world of the Fifth Facade with an expansive new release, ‘Flat roofs: The functional fifth facade’. Today,... View Article

Steel systems specialist, Schüco Jansen, has introduced a new internal fire door with the slimmest sightlines available on the UK market for an internal fire rated system. The Jansen Art’15 Fire NR E-EW fire protection door system is designed for... View Article

A natural wood garage door brings warmth, character, and timeless elegance to any property. Garador, a leading British garage door manufacturer, offers a stunning range of Up & Over timber garage doors crafted from high-quality red cedar – a sustainable... View Article

Leading UK paint manufacturer Bradite is promoting the benefits of its One Can product when used as a coating over uPVC. Here, Operations Director Ben Mottershead answers some quick-fire questions on its application and suitability. uPVC is particularly suitable as... View Article

As part of their long-term commitment to sustainable manufacturing and green initiatives, Hörmann UK supply their comprehensive range of entrance doors CO2 neutral as standard. Providing specifiers and developers with high quality doors in a choice of materials – composite, steel, and... View Article

With competency under the spotlight, it is important that all construction professionals have easy access to high quality, educational opportunities. Siderise Academy has launched a new, online learning platform designed to help the industry build its understanding of passive fire... View Article

BAL Waterproof 1C – the one-coat ready-mixed waterproofing system from the market-leaders in tiling solutions – has received EAD certification for use on NHBC-approved housebuilding sites. From January 1st 2025, NHBC the UK’s leading provider of warranty and insurance for... View Article

EJOT Colorfast fasteners have been used extensively in the construction of eight new high-specification warehousing and logistics buildings at the Urban 8 Logistics Park in King’s Norton, Birmingham. The £32.9m development by St Francis Group in partnership with Tristan Capital... View Article

On February 27th, Valcan – manufacturer and supplier of A1 fire rated, non-combustible cladding panels and systems, hosted the inaugural Façade HUB at the Building Centre in London. The event was collaboration between Valcan with support from their partners; Certifix... View Article

Strand Hardware is celebrating a remarkable career milestone as Company Chair Catherine Franks marks 25 years with the company. Since joining the business in 1999, Catherine has been instrumental in its growth and development, solidifying Strand Hardware’s position as a... View Article