The ‘Supreme’ from Premier Loft Ladders sets the standard for loft ladders, combining heavy-duty performance with light-weight operation. It features a high-strength retractable ladder, suitable for ceilings as high as 4.6m. Furthermore, it offers superb thermal insulation and an airtight seal, therefore helping to maintain warmth in the home and reduce energy costs. The sophisticated counter-balance system makes using the Supreme very easy. However, it is also available with

Leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators has long lead the way in the provision of training and sharing knowledge via continuing professional development courses about every aspect of the use and specification of radiators on heating systems. You can now learn about the latest developments in radiators, from these upgraded CPD training sessions led by a Stelrad expert. Each one-hour training session counts towards your annual CPD requirement and can be arranged for you

HIMACS has long been the solid surface material of choice for architects and designers looking for a refined balance of aesthetics, performance, and versatility. Now, the full range of HIMACS standard sinks and basins has been officially SCS-certified for containing a minimum of 8% pre-consumer recycled content. This certification adds to the material’s technical and visual appeal by offering an option with enhanced sustainability, without compromising on quality or functiona

As value for money makes the Home Bargains brand an increasingly popular choice with price conscious shoppers, the national retailer is continuing to increase its coverage by building new stores in locations such as Camborne in Cornwall, with products from the FIREFLY® range repeatedly being included in the specification to help ensure the safety of staff and customers.  As with many of its outlets, the existing 9,150sq ft warehouse and sales floor on the Camborne Retail Park

A recently completed contract for an underfloor heating company has demonstrated how a Grade I listed landmark building can undergo a transformation, in terms of its energy efficiency, without any traces being left on the existing historic internal fabric: while also future-proofing it for a switch to a fully renewable heating source in the coming years.  St. Paul’s Church in Covent Garden is not only known for its architecture - prominent from the famous Piazza - but also as

Kris Bennell, Director of Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) discusses the continuing health threat posed by a class of paint which has been banned for the past 30 years; and the solutions.   “Dealing with lead paint in old buildings is a growing issue; options include grit-blasting in-situ or at off-site premises, removal by chipping, or chemical poultice. Lead paint is not a prohibitive problem; it is a management process.”   Commercial property companies and the cons

Toby Marlow, Building and Construction team Director, considers Haddonstone’s commitment to reducing its impact on the environment... Extending across a significant percentage of the total roof area of Haddonstone ’s Northamptonshire production plant, the solar panel array installed in 2023 has been performing reliably, feeding into the manufacturing processes as well as exporting surplus power to the National Grid. This is, however, only one aspect to the cast stone speciali

Navigator MSL has introduced its new NavYseal PTFE Cord – a high-grade alternative to traditional PTFE tape, featuring a thicker, string-like design that wraps securely around threads to deliver a tighter, more reliable seal across a wide range of applications. With over 200 high strength fibres per cord and advanced wetting properties for optimal adhesion to metallic surfaces, NavYseal ensures maximum sealing efficiency and durability, even under demanding conditions. Fully

The Glade House is a bespoke five-bedroom home situated in a secluded woodland clearing in Surrey. Designed by award-winning AR Design Studio, this contemporary new-build redefines the family home with a clear architectural intent: to create seamless connections between the built form and the natural landscape through structure, material, and light. Replacing an outdated property that no longer met modern standards, the new home was shaped through close collaboration between

Siderise has partnered with Ash & Lacy to provide a tested passive fire protection solution for the NaturAL X Brick Cladding System being installed on Vita Student’s latest accommodation development on the historic Gough Street and Suffolk Street intersection in Birmingham. Vita Student Gough Street has been built to meet the increasing demand for purpose-built student accommodation across Birmingham. Due to complete in summer 2026, it will provide high-quality apartments and

A bespoke curved side sliding timber garage door by Rundum Meir has enabled a unique feature garage to be created as part of the extensive remodelling of a large private dwelling in southern England. A Rundum Original sliding garage door spanning 8m wide and 2.2m high was integrated within the new designs by BWP Architects for a major property renovation, transforming a house which had evolved in an uncoordinated and poorly designed way.  The door provides access to a large g

FP McCann has completed a unique supply and build project consisting of 64 luxury apartments in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. The high-end development is set on 200 acres of historic private gated grounds offering new-build houses and apartments next to a grand Grade II listed Georgian era mansion house.  Newland Park is a development by London based Comer Homes. The collection of new apartments and houses sits within the modern country estate and is set to become one o

Grespania continues to redefine architectural surfaces with ultra-thin, large-format porcelain tiles that are suitable for both interior and exterior spaces, blending beautiful design with an eco-conscious approach. Designed for contemporary architecture and interior design, Coverlam represents the evolution of porcelain: lighter, stronger, and engineered with respect for the planet. Large-format technical stone represents the next evolution in architectural surfaces - an eng

The ways in which HIMACS can elevate a design are extensive, as are the ways in which it can bring joy into a project. As soft play experts Tigerplay have discovered, it’s also ideal for designing slides that deliver just as much fun on the way back down!  The properties that make the premium solid surface material perfect for such applications are considerable: strong, yet thermoformable into any shape desired; warm and silky to the touch, yet robust and durable; inherently

The Steel Window Association (SWA) represents the UK’s leading specialists in the preservation and refurbishment of steel windows and doors – particularly in listed buildings, heritage properties, and conservation areas. Its members, including London-based Associated Steel Window Services  (ASWS), are trusted custodians of architectural legacy, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern performance standards.   The Northcliffe’s revitalised exterior showcases ASWS’ comp

For over four decades, Hill Farm Furniture has been crafting some of the UK’s most elegant, classically-inspired kitchens from its rural base in Newark, Nottinghamshire countryside.  Founded by Mike and Carolyn Ashwin, the business has evolved from a pine furniture workshop into a high-end kitchen specialist, now proudly run by the second generation – siblings Chris and Jo Ashwin.   With a design ethos rooted in Georgian and Victorian influences, Hill Farm’s kitchens are a c

Abode , award-winning designer and distributor of market leading kitchen sinks and taps, boiling water taps, bathroom taps and showering solutions redefine the iconic Belfast sink with the launch of OPTIMA , a brand-new Belfast sink which is made of granite and designed with a fluted apron front.   Offering a modern interpretation of an 18 th  century design classic, OPTIMA is available in 4 matt colours to help UK customers move away from traditional white gloss models and

Kaldewei, is renowned for its precision-engineered steel enamel bathroom solutions, also has an option for design flexibility with colour-matched waste covers for its shower trays. This offering interior designers and specifiers a solution enabling them to provide options for coordinated bathroom aesthetics. Whether updating a residential bathroom or prepping a new build, the ability to harmonise every detail matters. Kaldewei’s latest innovation allows the waste cover to be.

Keller Kitchens , long recognised as an industry leader in kitchen sustainability, is taking a bold leap forward. In early 2026, the Dutch kitchen specialist is set to launch an entirely new range that combines carbon-neutral manufacturing with biobased materials and affordability; a first in the industry. enduura® elba is a truly sustainable kitchen solution. This innovative range will debut in four on-trend colours, carefully curated to meet the evolving demands of today’s

Haddonstone , supplier of quality cast stone to the architectural, construction and garden industries, will celebrate 55 years in industry in 2026.  With the proven business continually developing, three new members have been added to the project and design teams. Haddonstone's newest additions to the project and design team - pictured (left to right): Ben Hughes, Marco Van De Water, and Joe Blatchly. Joe Blatchly has been appointed as Projects Administrator  to support the c

A highly experienced contractor, specialising in energy upgrade refurbishments, underfloor heating and heating installations, has cited ease of installation, as well as the waterproofing and high insulation values of Marmox Multiboard, for his practice of using the coated XPS boards for all of his bathroom fit-outs and many other projects. Richard Percy, a former firefighter, who has been carrying out challenging contracts across the country for the past 15 years and trading

SFS UK ’s JB‑D Plus pre‑wall window installation brackets have been specified by façade specialist Leay Ltd for the £725 k window‑and‑curtain‑wall package on Chichester College’s new STEM Academy in West Sussex, a choice Leay says streamlines site logistics while guaranteeing the structural integrity of the double‑skinned façade. Established in 1937 and now a nationwide fabricator of Kawneer aluminium systems, the Aylesford‑based company designed, supplied and installed AA1

For contractors tasked with classroom refurbishments, Optimise 70 could well be the perfect recommendation. Modern school classrooms are a tough place for any floor, but the IVC Commercial Optimise 70 range might well be the perfect solution. Affordable, tough, easy to maintain and with class-leading impact noise reduction, it upgrades any classroom floor in need of replacement. Made in Europe by IVC, Optimise 70 is a heavy-duty (0.70mm wear layer) heterogeneous vinyl floor

A large 7.66-acre site on the north bank of the River Orwell in Ipswich, Suffolk is the site of a new 173 home housing development being built by a partnership of Galliard Homes, Aviva Investors and Packaged Living. And Stelrad has supplied just short of 1,200 of its Vita Deco radiators to share heat around the homes on the development. The main contractor for the heating installations on site is Loughton based Link 365 and the Stelrad radiators were supplied via BSS in Colch