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ASWS Extends Life Of Hardwood Windows Atop Ikea’s New Oxford Street Store
As arguably the best-known retailer of timber furniture across Europe and beyond, Ikea takes its environmental responsibilities; these include the sustainable sourcing of materials, very seriously. It is fitting, therefore, that the creation of the company’s latest store in the UK has featured the conservation of 14 large hardwood windows which had been exposed to the worst of the weather for more than a century.  The Swedish chain’s ESG commitments focus on three key areas


How Beautiful Heritage Windows Can Achieve Modern Standards Of Energy Performance
Kris Bennell of Associated Steel Window Services discusses how the company helps heritage, W20Â and other traditional steel and timber...


A Window Onto SWA Refurbishment Project Winner 2025, Associated Steel Window Services
At the 2025 Steel Window Association awards, the Refurbishment Project winner was named as Associated Steel Window Services  (ASWS) for...


ASWS Triumphs In Oxford Circus Contract
Best known in recent decades as Topshop’s flagship store, 214 Oxford Steet has undergone a two-year refurbishment and restoration project...


ASWS Demonstrates Its Mastery Of Metals On Olympia’s Copper Canopy
Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has taken its working relationship with Erith Contractors to a new level, while demonstrating...


ASWS Assists In BREEAM Excellent Journey For ‘The Harrison’
The restoration and conversion of a former Victorian furniture warehouse into a modern and flexible commercial property, offers high...


ASWS Explains How Dated Windows Can Achieve Modern Standards Of Energy Performance
Laura Mercer, Managing Director of Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), reflects on the steps available to help heritage W20Â and...


Maintenance Capabilities Of ASWS Are Key To Continued Steel Window Performance
A long-term working relationship between Associated Steel Window Services  (ASWS), and one of the country’s leading contracting...


Abseiling And Anti-Social Hours All Part Of The ASWS Armoury
As one of the UK’s most experienced and accommodating specialists in the art of steel and aluminium window refurbishment, Associated...


Architects’ Drawing On ASWS Expertise
Different ages of the UK’s built heritage are frequently most recognisable from their fenestration patterns as by their roof structure or...


Pre-contract Involvement Sees ASWS Earn Refurb Contract For Historic Copthall House
As an acknowledged specialist in the restoration of steel and other metal windows, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) is regularly...


ASWS Lands Contract For Iconic Oxford Street Building
ASWS is proud to be working on the brand new Ikea store at 214 Oxford Street. The grade II listed building was formerly home to Topshop’s...
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