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Every building begins as a set of decisions made long before anyone picks up a tool. Where a walkway sits, how a roof is reached for maintenance, whether a service riser can be accessed safely once the building is occupied.... View Article

New research from the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and their Fire Door Alliance scheme found that 27% of the professionals who specify, install and maintain fire doors cite uncertainty over the data needed to evidence performance as a barrier to... View Article

On the Isle of Islay, a 12-room boutique hotel underwent a major refurbishment and used 200 years of distillery heritage as a core element of the interior design and one of the key partners in this project was the sculptural... View Article

C-TEC’s fire and lockdown systems protecting community special school A powerful network of C-TEC’s ZFP CAST fire alarm and lockdown alert systems is protecting a school in Wigan. Situated in a residential area of Ashton-in-Makerfield. Willow Grove Primary is a... View Article

Schlüter-Systems is proud to be part of the newly opened Multiplex Centre for Excellence in Woolwich, London – a pioneering facility designed to elevate standards for Multiplex, their clients, and sub-contractors through hands-on technical training, collaboration and quality assurance. Opened... View Article

Clement Windows Group has manufactured and installed new, bespoke steel windows at The Wye College Collection in Kent. Wye College was founded in 1497 by Cardinal John Kempe and originally established to train priests and educate local boys. Later, it... View Article

In this webinar, Keira Proctor, CEO of the Proctor Group, will discuss strategies for managing moisture risks and limiting air leakage in cross-laminated timber (CLT) buildings. CLT fundamentals Heat, air and moisture management BS 5250 guidance Performance assessment Balancing performance... View Article

VMZINC is a material that brings together both good design and excellent craftmanship since the company was founded back in 1837. To formalise the installation aspect, the VMZINC at Work program was introduced to the UK and Ireland almost 15... View Article

A private residence designed by Thomas Robinson Architects demonstrates the enduring relevance of classical architecture when paired with contemporary craftsmanship. Working in partnership with specialist manufacturer, Haddonstone, the project centres on the design and delivery of four bespoke cast stone capitals –... View Article

The FHS is a keystone of the government’s emissions reductions strategy –  and timber frame construction is recognised as a prime route to compliance. The target is for the UK to be a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. Currently construction... View Article

With regulatory scrutiny of carbon claims increasing, architects and specifiers are under growing pressure to justify carbon decisions, often relying on product comparisons that fail to reflect a building’s true environmental performance. Insulation Manufacturers Association (IMA) is hosting a webinar... View Article

FP McCann’s precast concrete T-Beam and Block flooring system has been installed as part of a £17.5 million state-of-the-art social housing project in the Midlothian village, Gorebridge. Leading Scottish housebuilder Cruden is underway with the unique residential development that will... View Article

Stelrad Radiators has introduced an Italian -designed new look, improved range of its popular Column radiators – in both its vertical and horizontal column radiator ranges. With effect from 1st July 2026, the new range is  available through all existing outlets... View Article

More than 100 column casings have been manufactured and installed by Pendock at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2, to conceal structural supports throughout check-in, security areas and departure lounges, while providing a durable and decorative finish to the interior. The Pendock... View Article

Senior Architectural Systems has returned to the Building Centre with a new permanent product stand that showcases the company’s latest aluminium window, door and curtain wall systems. Located in central London, the Building Centre is a non-profit organisation dedicated to... View Article

Glidevale Protect has developed a comprehensive new CPD to address the importance of fire rated wall membrane systems and how they can contribute to building safety in higher risk buildings, as well as to support specifiers and architects in understanding... View Article

By Lee Cowen, Managing Director, Milbank Concrete Products Construction has never stood still. Over the years we’ve found quicker ways to build, safer ways to work and more efficient ways to manufacture. We’ve embraced modern methods of construction, invested in... View Article

Location: Hunsdon Lodge, Hertfordshire A new housing development in a historic Hertfordshire village demonstrates how aesthetic considerations and surface-water management can be addressed through a single permeable paving system. Hunsdon Lodge Farm is a new development of 14 homes in the... View Article

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has long been known as a specialist in the restoration of Victorian, and earlier, metal windows, with Operations Director, Kris Bennell being the current President of the Steel Window Association as well as a member of the third... View Article

Godstone based Govette Windows was understandably proud to have won the Best Domestic Project category at the inaugural Steel Window Association Awards in 2024, but the accolade has brought the company wider acclaim and more recently led directly to it... View Article