Product Articles

Fire doors play a crucial role in the overall fire safety strategy of a building. They are designed to delay the spread of fire and smoke, providing vital protection for both occupants and property. Understanding how fire doors work is... View Article

Passivent, a specialist in natural and hybrid ventilation solutions, has partnered with Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) to make its full range of roof ventilation terminals available for modelling within the latest IES Virtual Environment (VE) 2024, Feature Pack 1. This... View Article

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied an intelligent fire panel with wireless detection to iconic Scottish knitwear brand Eribé. An Advanced MxPro 5 analogue addressable fire panel has been installed at Eribé Knitwear to provide industry-leading protection that is... View Article

Ideal Heating Commercial POD Heat Interface Units (HIUs) and Evomax 2 condensing boilers have been installed into Ash View Extra Care in Huddersfield as part of a heat network designed to heat the 50 one and two bedroom flats and... View Article

Situated alongside St Paul’s Cathedral, the Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s recently added flexibility to two of their high-spec meeting rooms. Working with architects, Cunningham McLean, and Edgewater Contracts, partitioning expert Style was contracted to install three glazed Stylefold... View Article

The listed Victorian Gothic Revival ‘Riverside School’ is situated along the Thames, has successfully implemented a comprehensive decarbonisation project, featuring the Mitsubishi Electric 2*40kW CAHV and a 40kW QAHV heat pump units connected to K-con thermal and potable water vessels.... View Article

In a wood flooring market which is not known for innovation, the pioneering approach of Välinge Innovation, sister company of Bjelin, stand outs strongly. Darko Pervan, founder of Välinge, developed the world’s first mechanical locking system which enabled wood and laminate flooring... View Article

A multi-award-winning masonry supplier has unveiled its new range of eco-friendly blocks to sustainably power a British building boom. The new Lignacite ECO Range initially features concrete blocks made of 50% and 70% recycled materials – the Lignacite ECO 50 and Lignacite... View Article

Japandi (a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design) became a trend buzzword after a leading Italian furniture show (Eurocucina) featured new schemes in this serene style. Now it is embedded in our aspirations for a clean, modern, ultra-stylish new kitchen space... View Article

A chemical engineer’s retirement project to convert a former fishing bothy is taking advantage of the benefits of two different membrane products from the A. Proctor Group: Facadeshield® UV and Proctor Air®. The former boat house, complete with double doors... View Article

St Mary’s Voluntary Catholic Academy in Derby is the first completed school in the UK to meet the Department for Education’s new GenZero specification and biophilic brief. Here, architects Hawkins\Brown have designed a beautiful combined nursery and primary school following... View Article

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire has announced that its Magnelis® steel based ventilations systems are now being made from XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel. Leading the way in sustainability, Nuaire is the first UK ventilation manufacturer... View Article

Sculptor Charles Gurrey provides an insight into how he worked with Haddonstone, for the Duchy of Cornwall’s landmark Nansledan project, to create a trio of panels inspired by the South West’s seafaring legends. With an extensive portfolio of work, including private and... View Article

West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero, is often seen in restaurants, exhibitions and retail outlets where the theme is “natural”, “eco”, and “earthy”. It is also commonly used as a hoarding panel for building sites, or for boarding up broken windows. The fundamental engineered panel... View Article

As DELABIE approaches its hundredth year, and following an incredibly successful 2024, the company’s centenary is not their only focus. Now an EcoVadis gold medal holder for sustainability, the group is delighted to announce they will be exhibiting at Clerkenwell... View Article

DAB Pumps’ Genix range of automatic lifting stations are easy to install, operate and maintain across a wide range of domestic and light commercial applications. Available in Genix, Genix WL and Genix VT models, the system offers a quiet, reliable... View Article

The new Planetarium & Science Discovery Centre at Sherwood Observatory in Sutton-in-Ashfield is bringing the universe a little closer to home, thanks to a stellar combination of innovative architecture and high-performance glazing solutions from Senior Architectural Systems. Designed by Anotherkind Architects and delivered by GF Tomlinson, the state-of-the-art... View Article

Pyroguard, the world’s leading independent provider of fire safety glass for timber, steel and aluminium applications, is pleased to announce the launch of the Pyroguard TechLibrary – an innovative digital platform designed to make it easier for architects, specifiers and... View Article

Euroform’s WeatherClad® wood effect shiplap planks have been selected for Devonshire Homes’ new Ilfracombe development, Mariner’s Haven. Euroform is supplying the low maintenance, fibre cement planks, which are manufactured according to BS EN 12467: 2012+A2:2018 and have BDA Agrément certification... View Article

Laura Mercer, Managing Director of Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), reflects on the steps available to help heritage W20 and other traditional steel and timber windows attain contemporary standards of energy performance. New horizon on energy performance for traditional steel windows Together with building... View Article