Sliding doors framed in style with Brooklyn

Available in a sophisticated matte black finish, the CRL Brooklyn frame system brings style and timeless elegance to sliding glass door partitioning for domestic and commercial use. In the domestic setting, CRL Brooklyn taps into the move towards open-plan living,... View Article

Public realm regeneration with permeable paving

LISTEN HERE 🔊 A new case study from Interpave explores recent urban realm regeneration projects in Tottenham, London exemplifying the synergy of concrete block permeable paving and street trees to address climate change while delivering SuDS. It demonstrates important new... View Article

Sustainable restoration with Nordic Copper

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Although a thoroughly modern material offering limitless possibilities for contemporary architectural design, copper is also – of course – one of our oldest building materials, covering the domes and spires of city skylines. Nordic Copper Special Patina... View Article

AET at Bridge House, Southwark

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Completed in April 2022, this extensive refurbishment of Grade II listed building Bridge House will create light, and airy contemporary CAT-A office space which will incorporate AET’s innovative and highly adaptive underfloor air conditioning (UfAC) system across... View Article

Senior makes waves at new seafront residential development

LISTEN HERE 🔊 A new luxury residential apartment scheme in Southend-on-Sea in Essex has combined a classic Art Deco design with a modern aluminium fenestration package, featuring doors, windows and curtain walling solutions from Senior Architectural Systems. The new Clifftown... View Article

A tile collection that knows no limits

Chart is the tile collection exclusively available from Parkside Architectural Tiles that knows no limits. With 19 colours, multiple formats, a selection of finishes and mosaic pieces, Chart is the tile collection for designers looking to explore the creative potential... View Article

Below ground waterproofing systems

At London Waterproofing Solutions Ltd we specialise in the design and installation of below ground waterproofing systems to BS8102:2022. We’re a full member of the PCA and our expertise covers small basement and cellars, to large new build and multi-level... View Article

Make walls a feature in cork

WALLTrend is the new and accessible cork wall panel collection from Granorte that brings a special touch. With the beautiful natural texture of cork, WALLTrend comes in 16 designs ready to transform interiors. From the classic look of Grain to... View Article

BLANCO UNIT: Drink, prep, clean – all you need, in one place

BLANCO UNIT – combines sinks, taps, in-cabinet waste and organisation systems and creates innovative and flexible solutions for modern kitchen life. Everything needed to work quickly and cleanly in the kitchen is all in one place with the new BLANCO UNIT a space-saving, timesaving, creative hub in... View Article

Knauf announces new factory plans

Knauf has reached an agreement with Gypfor for the purchase of a new plasterboard manufacturing plant in Newport, South Wales. This multi-million pound investment will increase the UK production volume of Knauf’s range of gypsum-based building materials by 20% when fully... View Article

Meet BS5250 with fewer tile vents – with Ubbink!

Ubbink’s UB19 Hooded Tile Vent and UB62 Inline Tile Vent each have the largest free vent areas available in their respective applications. So with Ubbink, fewer vents are needed for both high and low level ventilation, to meet BS525. The... View Article

Jackon UK strengthens its business development resource

JACKON UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Douglas as the company’s second Business Development Manager within its Building Systems Division. Working alongside Glenn Kiely, JACKON UK’s first BDM in the Building Systems Division, Richard will be responsible... View Article

Norcros Rock-Tite is a hit with landscapers!

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Norcros Rock-Tite Exterior Porcelain & Stone System was developed specifically to appeal to landscape designers, tilers and DIYers who want an easy-to-use system for installing the increasingly popular 20mm porcelain tiles externally for patios and terraces. One... View Article

Spray Foam Insulation reduces high energy consumption

Installing better insulation and preventing air leakage are two of the most important steps that homeowners can take to reduce energy bills and improve comfort levels. With fuel costs going through the roof, what are the practical steps homeowners can... View Article

SIMONSWERK launches ANSELMI range of concealed hinges

LISTEN HERE 🔊 SIMONSWERK UK is pleased to announce the ANSELMI range of concealed hinge systems for residential doors. The ANSELMI range offers high-quality products for lightweight interior residential doors up to 60 kg. The hinge systems are three-dimensionally adjustable... View Article