Product Articles

With embodied carbon driving specification choices, product durability is more important than ever. With design advantages, maintenance benefits and corrosion resistance, pre-finished steel is leading the way when it comes to whole-life carbon. Product durability is a vital part of achieving more sustainable building envelopes that... View Article

CMS Danskin Acoustics supplied its Smartspan saddle system for the W Edinburgh, an eye-catching new addition to Edinburgh’s skyline. Part of Marriott’s luxury W Hotels brand, the striking 12-storey ‘ribbon building’ required a floor specification to provide effective impact and airborne... View Article

Fivemiletown headquartered Paving and Building Products firm, AG, has reinforced its position as a market leader in sustainable construction through the publication of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for over 370 of its products.  The firm, which has manufacturing locations in... View Article

The Infinity modular fibre-optic star ceiling system by Starscape has been at the forefront of bespoke feature lighting in the Home Cinema since its release in 2012. Easy to fit magnetic rails coupled with the LightFlow™ optical connectors ensure installation... View Article

If you live in period property, a converted barn, a Listed building, or a Conservation Area, the chances are that your home is unique. You most likely appreciate the aesthetic appeal and unique and charming architectural design that your home... View Article

A new lounge, that has been designed for Network Rail passengers using the assistance programme, has opened at Paddington station. TORMAX was contracted to work with Saper Glass to manufacture and install an automatic, single sliding door system, giving clear... View Article

Senior Architectural Systems, the UK’s largest privately owned manufacturer of aluminium windows, doors and curtain wall solutions, has appointed Mark Rossouw to the newly created role of major projects manager. A familiar face within the construction industry, Mark brings with... View Article

“The idea was to highlight the functionality and form of the materials used. By choosing an industrial wood – a raw material usually meant to be hidden – we were also seeking to express all of the small details we... View Article

Well known for both product innovation and its responsive customer support, Marmox UK Ltd launched its revamped website on June 3rd to further enhance its offering to the market: covering Contractors, Specifiers, Homeowners and Merchants, within a super-fast and well-designed... View Article

With summer truly here, it’s important to consider the benefits of a ventilated skylight for maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature, enhancing natural light, and promoting better air circulation in your home. Key Benefits Energy Efficiency Opening the roof light frees... View Article

A new calculation service to provide thermal bridging heat loss calculations has been launched by A. Proctor Group. It fits seamlessly alongside the company’s other high quality technical support services, including dynamic moisture movement calculations using WUFI®. Heat loss at... View Article

A brownfield industrial site along the banks of the River Thames is going from “rags to riches”, where even the background detail of ventilation is being given a high-end finish. One of London’s biggest regeneration projects, Nine Elms is being... View Article

Haddonstone, the expert in cast stone, creates exciting designs for beautiful buildings and grounds around the world. One of its integral collections, outlined here, comprises a broad range of façade stonework products, handmade by a team of specialists at the... View Article

The manufacture of new steel windows and doors from Jansen cold formed steel profiles is underway at the Clement Windows Group factory. Jansen is one of the leading producers of cold formed, thermally broken steel profile systems for windows and... View Article

With an ambitious target set to reduce energy costs and create a space that promoted the wellbeing of students, Architype specified a range of Forbo Flooring Systems’ environmentally conscious floor coverings to meet these important objectives on the new Riverside... View Article

This CPD gives an overview of pitched roof design considerations and regulations in the UK and Ireland, along with discussing the type of construction membranes used as pitched roof underlays and the effect their performance has on design. It also... View Article

Trusted by generations of architects and installers, Aruba is specified throughout the UK almost every single day. With impressive sound properties, and a range of colours available it is an incredibly versatile range that can be found everywhere from hotels... View Article