Making the most of aluminium windows

Director of ASWS (Associated Steel Window Services) Kris Bennell, considers how conserving aluminium window systems can cut cost as well as carbon As a strong, lightweight and very versatile material, aluminium has seen service for everything from saucepans to the... View Article

Copper’s resilient appeal

The Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP) explores the benefits of copper in modern day infrastructure – from our homes to hospitals and transportation systems – and how copper is helping to create a more sustainable future through careful and considered design... View Article

Zinc: the natural choice

Jonathan Lowy of VMZinc says the history of zinc specification aligns with its future When zinc was first used as a roofing material at the beginning of the 19th century many of the reasons for its choice all that time... View Article

Towards a greener steel future

Andy Hackett of voestalpine Metsec puts the case for putting steel at the core of industry moves towards the goal of net zero carbon 2050, as production begins to evolve away from fossil fuels, and advises a holistic comparison of... View Article

W40 steel profiles an ideal match for modern living

The versatile W40 window profiles, specifically developed by the Steel Window Association (SWA) for its members, are a stylish and modern solution that suit both new-build and refurbishment applications. While the classic W20 section continues to be preferred by conservationists and many... View Article

From Innovation to Installation: MidVerg20®

Innovation has always been a driving factor at Hambleside Danelaw. We are constantly looking to develop and produce new solutions for the roofing industry. Our MidVerg20® interlocking verge system was manufactured to suit all flat intermediate gauge single-lap interlocking tile... View Article

Diffusion Offers New CIBSE-Approved CPD

Diffusion, British heating and cooling equipment specialist, is thrilled to announce that it now offers a CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Engineers) approved Continued Professional Development (CPD) course designed to give attendees a better understanding of Heating, Ventilating and Air... View Article

Breathing Buildings Offers New CIBSE-Approved CPD

Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, is delighted to announce that its ‘Ventilation for Education and Commercial Buildings’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course is now approved by CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers).... View Article

New F. Ball Smoothing Compound Provides A* Finish

F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s new high flow, two-component smoothing compound, Stopgap 1400, has delivered a copybook finish at the newly constructed Carew Academy for children with special educational needs in the London Borough of Sutton. Ideal Interiors Southern were... View Article