UK heating manufacturer Trianco is reinforcing its commitment to installers with a comprehensive package of technical support services, including a free heating system design service. Recognising the increasing complexity of modern heating systems, particularly with the rise of low-temperature technologies such as air source heat pumps, Trianco has developed a dedicated in-house Design and Specification team to support installers at every stage of a project. At the heart of t

Brickability, one of the UK's leading suppliers of brick and facade materials and part of the BRCK Group, is showcasing the specification expertise available across its multiple specialist businesses, after Skinner Street in Leeds is shortlisted at the 2026 Brick Awards. Supplied by LBT Brick & Facades, one of the nine specialist businesses within the Brickability family, the 31-storey residential tower designed by Leach Rhodes Walker Architects, has been shortlisted in the L

Laing O’Rourke and BDP embarked on the challenge of building Everton’s new home at Bramley-Moore Dock with a bold vision: to construct one of Europe’s most innovative and sustainable football stadiums. Valued at £800m, the Hill Dickinson Stadium is not just a sporting arena, it represents a transformative regeneration project for Liverpool’s historic waterfront. With a capacity of 52,769 seats and a design that meets stringent safety and sustainability standards, the stadium

The most successful residential refurbishments are rarely defined by the amount of space they add. Instead, they are remembered for how they transform the quality of that space. At The Ramblers in the Oxfordshire village of Roke, a once dark and inward-looking 1960s house has been completely reimagined through the careful integration of natural daylight, demonstrating how rooflights can become fundamental architectural elements rather than simply sources of overhead light.

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has won the Refurbishment Project of the Year category at the Steel Window Association Awards 2026 for the extensive refurbishment of the fenestration at 214 Oxford Street project, in Central London which now houses IKEA’s flagship store and HQ. Complex transformation of a historic Oxford Street landmark Located at 214 Oxford Street, the former Topshop flagship store has a long and documented history that shaped the complexity of its

The Cotswold Casement Company has been named Domestic Project of the Year at the Steel Window Association Awards 2026 for its work on the restoration of Westcote Hall, one of Northamptonshire’s most significant historic country houses. With origins as a 17th‑century Jacobean Hall, and later transformed into an Edwardian hunting lodge, Westcote Hall represents centuries of architectural evolution. The project required a sensitive glazing solution that would enhance natural l

Available in three different dimensions and nine colours, the Schlüter-DESIGN-NICHE niche elements can be used to create a multitude of design highlights on walls while providing practical, integrated storage solutions. Designed for modern living spaces, the prefabricated installation elements are suitable not only for bathrooms and wetrooms, but also for kitchens, utility rooms and other areas throughout the home. Stylish and functional, Schlüter-DESIGN-NICHE is manufactured

International jury recognises biobased kitchen concept enduura® elba for design and innovation. Keller Kitchens, part of DKG, has received the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026 for its biobased kitchen range enduura® elba. This recognition highlights the sustainable and innovative direction DKG has pursued for many years. The Red Dot Design Award is recognised worldwide as one of the leading competitions for product and concept design. Each year, independent experts assess t

Callum Jensen, Senior Commercial Manager at Haddonstone, explains what architects and developers should consider when specifying cast stone... Specifying cast stone is about far more than achieving an attractive finish. For architects, housebuilders and developers, the decisions made at specification stage can have a lasting impact on a building’s appearance, durability, and whole-life costs. While it may be tempting to focus on initial purchase prices and ambitious delivery

HMG Paints, a leading manufacturer in the paint and coatings industry, has recently been recognised at The Family Business United Awards 2026, as the Manchester-based business have been crowned as The People's Choice Award Winner for The North of England & Northern Ireland. Hosted by Family Business United, the Family Business of the Year Awards celebrates the very best of family firms across the UK. Now celebrating their thirteenth year, the Family Business Awards recogni

Pyroguard, a leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has delivered a comprehensive fire safety glazing solution as part of the major redevelopment of the TX Building at Strijp-T in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Originally constructed in 1929 for Philips and recognised as one of Eindhoven's most significant industrial landmarks, the TX Building has undergone an extensive transformation to create 56,000 m² of contemporary workspace for high-tech businesses. The redevel

Sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, P C Henderson, have recently re-tested their trusted external folding door hardware system, Securefold Pro, to the latest PAS 24 2022+A1:2024 security standard. Designed for residential and commercial applications with doors up to 100kg each, Securefold Pro has been enhanced to support specifiers, fabricators and developers working on upcoming housing projects. What is PAS 24 and why does it matter? PAS 24 is the UK’s benchmark

Air conditioning remains an expensive and uncommon solution to summer heatwaves in UK homes while it is also generally very difficult to retrofit within older and especially our heritage commercial buildings. There are, however, much more financially viable measures which can be quickly taken to help mitigate high-temperatures and stuffy indoor atmospheres as window renovation specialist Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) is experienced in providing for its customers. Th

New luxurious utility rooms Keller’s versatile, durable, and stylish utility room range of units makes it possible to design this popular “work” room in a beautiful way; and it has recently been extended. With a series of tall, base and wall units, and interior fittings, a bespoke utility room can be created, where ease of use and design go hand in hand. The cabinetry is available in all melamine decors while the interior comes in white, mist or graphite. The base unit

A recent project in Surrey showcased Apex’s full design‑to‑install capability: a SIPS timber frame system supplied and installed for a developer constructing two new‑build, single‑storey, five‑bedroom homes. Designed to achieve excellent insulation performance and airtightness, all SIP panels were fully designed, engineered, and manufactured in‑house by Apex. As with all Apex timber frame builds, SterlingOSB Zero was used extensively to sheath the external wall panels, contri

As a third generation steel window repair company and a long term member of the Steel Window Association, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) clearly knows its way around W20 and similar steel window systems, but in recent years the London based contractor has extended its expertise into other categories of fenestration – including renovating aluminium curtain walling – and now has a number of its carpenters and supervisors trained up in the patented Repair Care system; a

Architects and architectural technologists can now benefit from a range of high-tech powered surveys of underground tunnels, pipes and drainage systems, provided by start-up firm, Survey X (UK). The Yorkshire-based company delivers a range of cost effective, value-added professional surveying techniques and equipment, which include topographical surveys, ground penetrating radar, utility surveys and CCTV surveys, designed to help to locate, map and inspect drainage systems

Trianco’s new Activair R290 indoor heat pumps deliver efficient, low-carbon heating with outputs of 3.2kW and 5kW, advanced smart controls and remote diagnostic/monitoring capability; ideal for retrofit, new build and LA/social housing. Trianco’s new Activair R290 is a revolutionary indoor air/water heat pump designed for locations where an outdoor unit is unfeasible; examples are apartments without balconies or those with limited outside space. Developed to supply both heat

West Fraser’s 2025 Sustainability Report is bringing new clarity to the role timber can play in reducing the climate impact of buildings, revealing that the use of wood products helped avoid an estimated 19.8 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions in 2025. The figure comes from the company’s latest analysis of “displacement”, the measurable emissions avoided when timber is used instead of more carbon-intensive materials such as steel and concrete. Photograph courtesy of U

Trianco is proud to announce that the company’s new Activair Pro air source heat pump range has been awarded the prestigious Quiet Mark certification for its 6kW, 12kW and 17kW models. Leading low-noise performance recognised across 6kW, 12kW and 17kW models Awarded by Quiet Mark, the international certification programme associated with the UK Noise Abatement Society, the accreditation recognises products that have been independently assessed and proven to reduce noise witho

TORMAX UK has delivered a complete door automation solution for Frostree Ltd at the new Bishop Auckland Bus Station, on behalf of Durham County Council. The installation incorporates a combination of TORMAX iMotion door operators to automate 12 key passenger access points, creating efficient movement from the bus station interior, through to external boarding areas. The installation includes 8 iMotion 2202a single sliding door operators, 2 iMotion 2203 bi-parting door opera

In the world of high-performance panel products that deliver reliability, consistency, and versatility on every project, CaberMDF from West Fraser continues to stand out as a trusted solution, offering exceptional versatility for both structural and decorative uses. Engineered to exacting standards, CaberMDF combines durability with a smooth, uniform surface finish, making it suitable for all sorts of projects – from carpentry and interior finishing to commercial fit-outs. Ph

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has flagged that its partnership work to deliver a competency framework Initiative for the door, gate and shutter industry is nearing completion, following two years of intensive collaboration to define clear, role-specific competency pathways. Final outputs are now undergoing industry consultation. This marks a significant step forward in establishing nationally recognised, structured competence frameworks across the construc

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has appointed experienced industry professional Steve Rutherford as its new Membership Development Officer, reinforcing the association's commitment to supporting members, strengthening engagement and helping businesses maximise the value of their membership. Steve brings more than 20 years' experience within the automatic door industry to the role, alongside a strong track record in training and skills development. Most recen