Product Articles

Quality architectural stonework is more than a design feature. It is an investment in longevity, performance and enduring appeal. Here, Callum Jensen, Senior Commercial Manager at Haddonstone, examines why whole-life value should be at the heart of every specification decision... View Article

As the manufacturer of the bespoke cast stone plinths for Amy Goodman’s Queen Elizabeth II “Sister Queens” sculptures in the Hampshire towns of Andover and Romsey, Haddonstone spoke to the artist about the importance of design, the collaborative process behind... View Article

Crittall Windows has secured a major contract to supply 2,600 individual window frames for the transformation of London’s Grade II-listed Ibex House into a landmark hotel. Crittall’s W20 windows will feature throughout the historic Art Deco building, including large ribbon... View Article

HMG Paints, the UK’s leading independent paint manufacturer, has supported Manchester-based employment and skills organisation YES, with a donation of decorative paint to help transform its community space and support its wider transformation. As part of Yes’ project to renovate... View Article

BBA-certified XPS insulation for demanding applications When thermal performance, durability and reliable specification matter, Polyfoam XPS provides a robust insulation solution for a wide range of building applications. Our 0.031 W/mK Polyfoam XPS products are BBA-certified, providing architects, designers and specifiers with independently... View Article

Making room for photovoltaic panels and daylight It’s clear that a commercial roof can put sunlight to work in two ways. Photovoltaic (PV) panels generate electricity, while rooflights bring natural light into the building, reducing the need for electric lighting.... View Article

Resapol supported the delivery of Sunderland’s Sheepfolds Public Realm project, supplying specialist streetscape materials and technical support for a major new pedestrian route connecting the city centre, River Wear, Sheepfolds Stables and the Stadium of Light. Delivered by Esh Construction... View Article

Johnstone’s Trade announced today Country Soil (PPG15-30) as its 2027 Colour of the Year. A warm, saturated hue that blends beige, taupe and grey, Country Soil draws inspiration from the natural world, evoking clay-rich earth and weathered stone. Inspired by... View Article

Designed for pitched and curved canopy roofing applications, Brett Martin’s Marlon Toploc panel glazing system is a high-performance solution. Engineered with installers and specifiers in mind, the product offers a streamlined installation process, alongside reliable weather resistance, helping to ensure... View Article

Pipers Square in Charlestown, Dublin is one of four projects currently under construction by Cairn, Ireland’s largest house builder. Alongside the other three sites, Pipers Square represents the company’s first foray into delivering residential accommodation to the Passivhaus standard. Over... View Article

The innovative calculator, the cornerstone of the new RENOLIT ALKORPLAN website, enables roofing professionals to instantly quantify the energy savings and carbon reduction generated by RENOLIT ALKORPLAN Bright cool roof membrane. RENOLIT ALKORPLAN announces the launch of its energy savings calculator, an exclusive new... View Article

For over 50 years, Optigrun has been at the forefront of roof greening innovation, helping transform urban environments across Europe. Through industry-leading green roof systems, expert technical support, and dedicated customer service, we work with architects and contractors to create... View Article

At the heart of the new Reuben Young People’s Centre at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital was a focus on reimagining the clinical feel that can often be associated with healthcare spaces, instead creating a welcoming environment that promotes healing and... View Article

With pupils and staff now back in the routine of the school year, Keraflo is encouraging facilities managers to use the start of term to plan water-system remedial work well ahead of the next holiday closures. The return to school... View Article

Every square metre of a building must not only be justified but also used to its fullest extent. Over the past few years, the expectations for roofs have transitioned from merely providing protection against the elements to providing a way... View Article

Askern’s last bathhouse may have disappeared in the 1960s, yet the South Yorkshire town still carries the quiet serenity of a historic spa resort, surrounded by lakes, woodland and open water that make it an appealing place for people to... View Article

How SPECTRSOLUTIONS LTD uses HIMACS, specified through James Latham, to deliver premium retail kiosks inside Westfield, Battersea Power Station and other landmark UK shopping destinations. A shopping kiosk has nowhere to hide. Standing in the middle of the mall, surrounded... View Article

Specifying grout can feel a bit like Hobson’s choice with a limited range of colours available, especially when specifying for environments where performance is critical such as leisure facilities and food-production areas. 50 contemporary colours This doesn’t have to be... View Article

Extending a period home is rarely simple. If the project is inside a conservation area the goalposts shift again, because every choice about space, light and layout has to answer to the character of the street around it. This is... View Article