Designer Contracts’ Summer six spotlight

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has announced six new Summer starters and promotions. Mathew Gregory, Matt Miles, Georgina Lee, Mark Johnston, Stephen Miles and Bradley Stone have all joined the company or been promoted within it to strengthen... View Article

U-What?!

Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight helps readers understanding the thermal performance (U-values) of rooflights and what to look out for in the specification process. One of the most important elements of modern building materials is thermal performance, which is measured... View Article

Infinity modular fibre-optic star ceiling

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

Senior Architectural Systems’ makes a major new appointment

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

Haddonstone’s stonework stuns at new luxury private residence

“Working with our client on this beautiful private residence has been incredibly rewarding. It was really important to meet our client’s vision by meticulously designing the highest-quality cast stonework that would help to transform this new-build project. I’m delighted with... View Article

Fabulous facade stonework from Haddonstone

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

Embracing nature’s light

Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight discusses the importance of effectively introducing light into home design for wellbeing, health and productivity. The Influence of Natural Daylight The introduction of natural light into a living or working space has far-reaching effects on... View Article

Metsec underlines commitment to accurate product information

voestalpine Metsec has become one of the earliest adopters of the Code for Construction Products Information (CCPI), introduced by the Construction Products Association in response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, set up following the... View Article

What is a conservation rooflight

Paul Trace, director of Stella Rooflight discusses the unique properties of a genuine conservation rooflight What is a conservation rooflight? If you know that you need conservation rooflights for your project, the chances are that you have searched online and... View Article

Waterproofing Below Ground Structures to BS 8102:2022

Diving into the realms of structural waterproofing, we aim to provide Architects, Designers, and Specifiers with comprehensive knowledge about structural waterproofing methods, in alignment with BS 8102:2022.  This involves a detailed exploration of the critical elements and factors that a... View Article

Cladding comes of age

Rainscreen cladding has been put under immense scrutiny post-Grenfell. While manufacturers have worked hard to regain trust, architects have become much more sophisticated when it comes to material specification. Rainscreen cladding has been put under immense scrutiny post-Grenfell.. Andy Thomas... View Article