Natural stone has been used in building and construction for thousands of years, but it was in the eighteenth century – when classically inspired country houses rose in popularity – that it became the preferred material of choice for the building industry. Can cast stone be considered a viable alternative? Katherine Kates, Production Director at Haddonstone , discusses the main differences between the two types of stone and tells us why cast stone can be a cost-effective alte

Perched on the edge of Lewes with far-reaching views across the South Downs,  Dacres is a striking bespoke family home designed to maximise light and make the  most of its connection to an extraordinary landscape. Set within the South Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the house adopts an innovative inverted layout, placing the principal living spaces on the upper floors so that the most-used rooms enjoy the biggest skies and longest sightlines. Designed by sustainable

Last year, leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad introduced a new quicker turnaround service  for the supply of some of its radiators in colour. Initially this new rapid turnaround service applied to the popular Column and Concord ranges, and to the Classic Towel Rail, Caliente and Concord towel rail products when ordered in one of the now 55 standard RAL colours and finishes within the huge range of radiators. The lead time had been reduced from the previous standard eight w

Stannah Lifts Distribution & Service (LD&S), a leader in the UK lift sector, has launched a new commercial website that makes it easier for construction professionals to find the right lift solution. Developed around the needs of architects, contractors and consultants, the site features a simplified structure, improved navigation, clearer product pages and more consistent data, making it easier to access technical information and identify the right lift solutions for differe

Favoured by specifiers who need to consider solutions to noise pollution in today’s busy, building world, CaberAcoustic  from West Fraser  is a versatile, economical sound-reducing flooring system which reduces both impact and airborne transmitted sounds. It can be laid over concrete and timber floors and is available in 18mm and 22mm thicknesses.  Photo courtesy of Unsplash Recommended to be laid and fitted with D3 PVA glue in the tongue and groove joints, CaberAcoustic achi

Working with Haddonstone's building and construction team was seamless. Their technical expertise, proactive communication, and unwavering commitment to meeting deadlines kept the build running smoothly. We completed the project on time and with full confidence in the quality of Haddonstone's cast stonework. It was such a positive experience that we’ve already partnered with them on other projects!” - Vince Montagnino , Pyramid Solutions Haddonstone , the UK’s leading cast st

Award-winning architectural ironmongery specialist John Planck is set to open its first product showcase at London’s prestigious Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. Located within the Design Centre’s brand-new, fifth floor Design Emporium Collective, the showcase will officially open on 9 th  March, giving architects, contractors, specifiers and interior designers direct access to the business, its partner brands and its superior technical expertise. Modern and contemporary in it

In a context of deep social, technological and cultural disruption, interior design increasingly positions itself as a direct reflection of new ways of living, working and experiencing space. We are living in a time of accelerated transformation, where interiors have become emotional extensions of everyday life.  The way we design spaces is now shaped by multiple factors, from technological progress to behavioural change, from regulatory demands to the growing importance of c

Leading heating and plumbing distributor Navigator is making a huge move into renewables with the launch of its new Thorsys Renewable energy accessories brochure – hot off the press. Thorsys is driving the transition to a greener, more sustainable future with its latest range of renewable energy accessories. Engineered for innovation and reliability, these high-quality products are designed to maximise the efficiency of heat pumps and other clean energy systems, helping your