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City Council Specifies ISO Chemie For Energy Improvement Pilot Project
ISO Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system has been specified for a new energy saving pilot project being...


Building Resilience In Conservation Projects
Paul Trace, Director of Stella Rooflight explains why British-made rooflights are more critical than ever. For architects and...


New Fact Sheets From The Steel Window Association Answer Professionals’ Specification Questions
The Steel Window Association has developed twelve fact sheets which give the architect, contractor and installer important information...


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...


Timeless Elegance From Steel Window Fittings
Steel Window Fittings , a member of the Steel Window Association , is a market leader in high quality steel window and door handles,...


Aluprof Adds CAB’s Closed Loop Recycling To Their Holistic Approach To Sustainability
By Wojciech Brożyna, MD Aluprof UK - Aluminium is a strategic raw material with distinctive characteristics that enable repeated...


Why Should Builders Choose SterlingOSB Zero Over Plywood?
West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero , is often seen in restaurants, exhibitions and retail outlets where the theme is "natural", "eco", and...


Foam Tape Sealants Fill Decorative Gap – And Secure Energy Efficiencies
Advanced foam tape sealants offer a cost-effective decorative finish for doors and windows together with energy saving benefits, says...


TORMAX Automatic Access Works Swimmingly
Spennymoor Leisure Centre, County Durham, has recently undergone a significant refurbishment. As part of that, TORMAX worked with NE&C...


SWA Members Wowing New Markets With Thermally Broken Ottostumm Profiles
The evolution of steel windows within the UK is gaining fresh momentum as clients and consultants warm to the enhanced performance...


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 W20 and...


CRL Paris System Now Available In Four Design-Led Finishes
Newly available in a chic and sophisticated Matte Black finish, the CRL Paris System offers a simple, stylish and streamlined solution...


SWA Member Delivers ‘Fresh Hope’ For University’s Sustainable Building Department
A detailed contract to restore an iconic Art Deco building in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter to create a modern teaching...


Strand Hardware Boss Marks Quarter Century of Leadership
Strand Hardware is celebrating a remarkable career milestone as Company Chair Catherine Franks marks 25 years with the company. Since...


Beyond the Replica
Paul Trace, Director of Stella Rooflight discusses why true conservation rooflights are more than just aesthetic. Specifying rooflights...


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...


W20 Steel Screens Define Spaces In Modern Mansion
A longstanding member of the Steel Window Association has helped the designers of a luxurious modern mansion delineate and enhance a...


Aluprof Partner’s Day
By Wojciech Brożyna, MD Aluprof UK - A major event in Aluprof’s 2025 calendar, the 29th of January saw over one hundred delegates from...


The Second Steel Window Association Awards Are Launched
Following the success of the inaugural Steel Window Association’s awards in 2024, 2025 sees a bigger and better programme with the...


Getting To Know Darren Lloyd MD Of Govette Windows And Steel Window Association Member
Steel Window Association member Govette Windows has been manufacturing steel windows and doors from its factory in Surrey for almost 30...


Aluprof Showcases Cutting-Edge Aluminium Solutions At BAU 2025
By Wojciech Brożyna - MD Aluprof UK BAU (Building, Architecture, and Urban Planning), the world’s leading trade fair for architecture,...
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