AkzoNobel Powder Coatings’ Interpon D Futura 2026–2029 Collection has won the Finishes + Surfaces – Paint & Coating category in The Architect’s Newspaper’s 2026 Best of Products Awards, recognizing a forward-looking collection designed to give architects and designers freedom to create distinctive spaces with durable, expressive finishes. Selected by a jury of practicing architects, designers and critics, The Architect’s Newspaper’s Best of Products Awards celebrate solutions

Leading heating and plumbing distributor in the UK has welcomed two new senior team members in recent weeks - Ian Scarrott has joined as the company’s new Operations Director. He brings with him many years of experience working with the likes of Knightsbridge MLA, Wolseley, Fresh Direct, Tate & Lyle and Budweiser. At Navigator, Ian will take the lead on Health and Safety, Customer Services, Warehouse, Logistics, Stock Control, Facilities, Insurance and Fleet issues. Shortly a

Style Group has opened the doors to its new London showroom, creating a new destination for architects, designers and specifiers working across commercial interiors. The company will host an open day this Thursday 8th October, giving the industry an opportunity to explore the new facility and meet the team. Located at 3–4 Hardwick Street, London EC1R 4RB, the showroom puts Style Group’s movable wall systems and acoustic solutions firmly at its centre, while also bringing toge

BRCK Group plc has marked a major milestone by achieving three internationally recognised ISO certifications across its entire business portfolio, including brands such as Brickability Ltd, UPOWA, Beacon Roofing, Alfiam and Brick Services, to name just a few. The certifications; ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) were formally presented at BRCK Group’s Bracknell

Twenty-nine teams took to the fairways at Branston Golf & Country Club for the Automatic Door Suppliers Association’s (ADSA) annual charity golf day, helping to raise £9,000 for three main charities and a range of others. The event, on 24 September, brought together 163 golfers and networking guests during the day. This year, those not competing in the tournament got a chance to have fun on an adventure mini golf course or unwind in the club house. The gala dinner which fol

Sustainable timber products help architects, housebuilders and contractors meet performance and environmental goals "The construction industry has a significant opportunity to drive positive environmental outcomes through its purchasing decisions. By specifying responsibly sourced timber products, the sector can help support sustainable forest management while delivering high-performing buildings for future generations." West Fraser is supporting FSC Forest Week (21-27 Septem

AkzoNobel has named Soulful Sage™ as Interpon's 2027 Color of the Year, reflecting the growing influence of softer, nature-inspired color palettes and natural materials in contemporary architecture. Available in the Interpon D2525 range of superdurable powder coatings, Soulful Sage™ is a refined soft green with subtle grey undertones that brings warmth and understated character to facades, windows, doors, furniture and a wide range of powder-coated products. Balancing contem

New lifecycle assessment finds that, in the assessed scenarios, timber-based façades and window frames have lower cradle-to-grave carbon footprints than aluminum, steel and PVC alternatives. AkzoNobel is marking World Green Building Week with the launch of ‘The case for wood in more sustainable buildings’, a new whitepaper developed in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam. The whitepaper examines how responsibly sourced and properly protected timber can support lowe

New Era begins at Vicaima Limited One of Europe’s key joinery manufacturers, the Vicaima Group, have announced the appointment of Patrick Guest as Vicaima Limited’s Managing Director. Responsible for its operations and activities throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, Patrick is a highly accomplished and well-known timber industry figure. He brings with him an immense wealth of strategic acumen, which, when combined with the skilled and professional resources at his dis

Early-stage project planning often involves comparing different system options, estimating material quantities, assessing thermal performance and understanding project costs before a final specification has even been developed. To simplify this process, Ecological Building Systems, a leading supplier of natural building products for sustainable construction, has launched its new online System Calculator, designed to make early-stage project planning quicker, simpler and more

FP McCann is combining automated pipe testing with app-based product traceability at its Ellistown facility, creating digital quality records that follow drainage products from production through to dispatch. Quality assurance in precast drainage manufacturing is often described in terms of individual tests or inspections. At FP McCann’s Ellistown facility, the company has been developing a more connected model: linking automated verification, product identification, remedial

As in previous years, Keller will be presenting the company’s latest kitchen innovations at Küchenmeile, together with worktop supplier Jetstone. Under the theme “The art of combination”, Keller will show how dealers are offered maximum design freedom through its range – and how this enables them to respond to the growing demand for personal, distinctive kitchen concepts. The recently-acclaimed Red Dot award for the biobased kitchen line will also be in the spotlight. The

Businesses that continue to invest in innovation, people and market visibility during periods of economic uncertainty will emerge stronger than those that retreat, according to the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA). As organisations across the construction supply chain continue to navigate inflationary pressures, delayed investment decisions, skills shortages and evolving regulatory requirements, ADSA is encouraging the entrance systems sector to view challenging ma

Schlüter-Systems Ltd, the market-leading provider of innovative tile and stone installation systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Coxall as its new Head of Sales UK. Jamie joins Schlüter-Systems with extensive experience in the construction sector, having held senior commercial roles with leading industry organisations. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for developing high-performing sales teams, strengthening customer relationships an

For architects, developers and housebuilders seeking a material that offers design flexibility, proven durability and reliable structural performance, reinforced cast stone provides a practical and enduring solution. With extensive experience in the design and manufacture of bespoke reinforced cast stone, Haddonstone continues to support projects of every scale with products engineered to meet the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship and performance. Steel reinforcemen

A private residence designed by Thomas Robinson Architects demonstrates the enduring relevance of classical architecture when paired with contemporary craftsmanship. Working in partnership with specialist manufacturer, Haddonstone, the project centres on the design and delivery of four bespoke cast stone capitals - elements that encapsulate both architectural rigour and creative reinterpretation. Ultimately, the success of a project like this depends on shared knowledge, trus

Schlüter-Systems is proud to be part of the newly opened Multiplex Centre for Excellence in Woolwich, London – a pioneering facility designed to elevate standards for Multiplex, their clients, and sub-contractors through hands-on technical training, collaboration and quality assurance. Opened in May 2026, the Centre for Excellence is a first of its kind training hub for Multiplex in the UK. Designed to bring industry excellence to life, the facility combines classroom-based l

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

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

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