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International flooring specialist Gerflor have donated Gradus carpet products to The Salvation Army to help support social projects and to put surplus stock to good uses in a sustainable way. This charitable initiative is the commitment the business has to... View Article

CaberFloor P5 is a high-performance particleboard from West Fraser, which is widely specified by developers, architects and self-builders due to its stability, durability and ease of installation. The high-density panels come in thicknesses of 18 or 22mm, in both square-edged... View Article

Material Lab, in London’s West End, is a design resource and materials library and home to a comprehensive range of innovative, high-end brands which have been developed for the UK’s architectural community. The impressive two-storey showroom was founded in 2006 as... View Article

The Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort – winner of the Best UK Hotel spa award 2024 – is taking its visitor experiences to the next level, with contribution from Gilberts Blackpool. The globally renowned venue has invested £16m in... View Article

Installers, designers and homeowners know the issue too well. If accessories such as shelves and niches need to be added at any stage after the initial framework build, drilling through the tile and stone will damage both the covering and... View Article

Steel in the home continues to dominate in the home fashion stakes; internal partitions and large steel windows replace solid doors and walls in contemporary homes. And, with advice from the Steel Window Association, homeowners can enjoy plenty of options... View Article

Owatrol produces high-quality, long-lasting coatings which offer exceptional protection and superior finish. With products which have been established for 70+ years, we are proud to be known as, ‘The Professional’s Choice’. As an architect, your primary aim is to design... View Article

Circa column casings at London Gatwick’s South Terminal, are still demonstrating their durability after 10 years in one of the world’s busiest international airports, which served around 35 million passengers in 2023. Originally installed in 2014 as part of the... View Article

Having provided ventilation solutions for over 35 years, Domus Ventilation will be sharing its extensive knowledge with visitors to select Specifi Mechanical Services events this year, enabling them to implement effective ventilation solutions for their projects. Starting on the 28th May... View Article

70% of RIBA House of the Year 2023 shortlisted projects featured rooflights. It’s no surprise given they allow architects to unlock design potential, play with light, increase ventilation and access unused space. Here Jon Shooter, Managing Director at Glazing Vision... View Article

Britain’s leading garage door manufacturer, Garador, has introduced a new robust hand transmitter designed specifically for use with its popular GaraMatic operators. The new hand transmitter has been carefully designed not just for convenience but also with a more robust... View Article

ISOLINE LOW LINE. Our easy to install bituminous sub-roof system for installation beneath any roof tile at a pitch as low as 10 degrees. Designed to be used with all roof tiles, new or existing; ISOLINE® LOW LINE, lightweight bituminous sub-roof is... View Article

Achieving product set verification for hot melt structural waterproofing, liquid-applied and reinforced bituminous systems, in addition to single ply roof systems verified in September Global building product manufacturer Sika has become an early adopter of the Code for Construction Product... View Article

Welsh Slate is the lucid choice for Lucent. A project that exemplifies a “perfect application of Welsh Slate to unify a unique roofscape,” has drawn to completion by Wates on a landmark site in London’s iconic West End. Prior to... View Article

Mapei renovation and tiling systems have been used as part of an extensive redevelopment at Gatwick Airport Station. The project, which was carried out by DMC Contracts for Costain, included construction of a new second concourse and airport entrance, doubling... View Article

Fabco can take on any project – no matter how complicated. Working in conjunction with our clients, we are able to meet their expectations whilst navigating the tight regulations that often surround commercial properties. All of our products are engineered... View Article

For residential clients undertaking a renovation or extension, choosing the right glazed door system to connect the home and garden is just one of many decisions to be made. Typically that decision has meant choosing between bifold and sliding doors... View Article

Grass Concrete offer retaining walls for road highways or the simplest garden or boundary walls that feature: planting, colour, shape or textured finish. The Betoconcept range brings different shapes and styles to accommodate planting on high or low walls. The... View Article