Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has long been known as a specialist in the restoration of Victorian, and earlier, metal windows, with Operations Director, Kris Bennell being the current President of the Steel Window Association as well as a member of the third generation to run the family firm. However, expertise in the repair and maintenance of other window types, and a true empathy for the key objective of delivering sustainability, have become major strengths of th

Godstone based Govette Windows was understandably proud to have won the Best Domestic Project category at the inaugural Steel Window Association Awards in 2024, but the accolade has brought the company wider acclaim and more recently led directly to it securing a contract for another residential client in the same Surrey town. For when the owners of a six-bedroom Edwardian house in Weybridge asked if there were any nearby examples of Govette Window’s expertise at producing do

TORMAX UK Ltd was contracted by glazing specialist Bournemouth Glass Company to install a three-wing, fully automatic T5 Classic revolving door at the main entrance of 175 Putney, - a premium office development in central London owned by the Nicolas James Group. Drawing on more than 60 years’ experience in door automation, TORMAX continues to develop technologically advanced systems designed to deliver reliable operation, safety and long service life. Combining elegant a

As a specialist in the field of passive fire protection systems serving customers across multiple sectors – carrying FIRAS as well as IFC certification – Coventry based KRASI Fire Protection was appointed to carry out all the upgrades within the roof-space to the late 20th century residential development. As well as undertaking the design work, KRASI installed a temporary walkway within the roof zone and began erecting studwork partitions to either side of the central access

An ambitious private redevelopment in Northamptonshire has seen a traditional dwelling replaced with a striking contemporary residence defined by architectural clarity, refined detailing and material quality. Conceived as a modern family home with a strong sense of permanence, the purpose-built design balances clean-lined aesthetics with enduring elegance, creating a home that feels both contemporary and timeless. For homeowner Harry Barnes, Managing Director of Barnes Buildi

As contemporary interiors continue to embrace soft neutrals, clean lines and uncluttered layouts, designers are increasingly turning to darker timber flooring to introduce warmth, depth and visual weight. Havwoods’ rich Walnut Cocoa planks exemplify this shift, bringing contrast and a greater sense of permanence to light-filled schemes while creating an atmospheric balance between light and shadow. A Victorian London home designed by Studio 163, is a strong example of the tre

As part of a refurbishment of the Grade II* listed Pitt Building, TORMAX UK partnered with IQ Glass to deliver advanced automation for the building's new frameless glass draft lobby. Supplying an advanced iMotion 2202 operator to power the single internal sliding door, TORMAX helped create an accessible, energy-efficient and reliable entrance solution that complements this prestigious heritage refurbishment. Designed and manufactured to exacting standards, the TORMAX range

The recent announcement of a year-long uplift to the Government grant supporting the replacement of specific types of fossil fuel boilers is already resulting in significant increases in the number of households switching to high-efficiency heat pumps, particularly in more remote rural areas. Previously set at £7,500, those in England and Wales taking advantage of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to switch from using an LPG or oil-fired appliance to a far more efficient and ec

In Asker Municipality, 20 km southwest of Oslo, IF Frisk Asker is the pride of the city. The team competes in Norway’s most prestigious ice hockey division, the EliteHockey League, and has a history dating back to 1935. Known as The Tigers, Frisk Asker has won the national championship multiple times. However, over the years, their facilities became outdated. Consequently, a collaboration agreement was established between the club, the contractor and the developer to construc

A Glasgow affordable housing development featuring facing bricks supplied by Taylor Maxwell, one of the UK’s leading providers of brick, façade and timber solutions, has been shortlisted for the 2026 RIBA Neave Brown Award for Housing. St Andrew’s Drive Phases 2 & 3, designed by jmarchitects for Southside Housing Association, is one of just four developments in contention for the national award, which recognises the UK’s best new affordable housing. The project received a Com

Set within a quiet Cambridgeshire village, Sycamore House is a striking contemporary home that demonstrates how thoughtful architecture and carefully specified glazing systems can transform a site. Designed by Gary Johns Architects and built by Ley Construction, the property was conceived as a downsizing project that would allow the homeowners to remain in the village, they had lived in all their lives. Rather than move away, the clients chose to build a new home within the

The Oaklea Group is a charitable organisation whose purpose is to give vulnerable people the opportunity to live and work as independently as possible within their communities. Their mission is to support and care for people and communities so they can learn, develop and thrive. Right2Work, a Community Interest Company which is part of the Oaklea Group, asked Sound Reduction Systems Ltd (SRS) to deliver the project, subject to funding being secured. In late November 2025, Rig

The use of fire-resistant roofing boards from leading UK manufacturer Magply on an exemplar Passivhaus school was a first-time experience for the architects and installers. And both would be more than happy to use them again. Magply’s 12mm-thick boards, which meet Euroclass EN13501 (A1 Non-Combustible) standards, were specified for a warm roof build-up by AHR architects for Caledonia High School in Rosyth, Fife, Scotland. The magnesium oxysulfate boards were installed over

This luxury home in Berkshire demonstrates the versatility of W20 steel doors and screens, designed, manufactured and installed by Steel Window Association member The Cotswold Casement Company. The project included both internal and external steel doors and screens, creating a consistent architectural language throughout the property. The client wanted the home to feel open and connected to the garden without losing its sense of character. As the main living space was natural

Spring Grove Care Home, part of the Springdene group in Hampstead, North London, provides a welcoming and safe environment for its residents, many of whom live with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. With 46 rooms to refurbish, the care home faced a common challenge for independent living providers: how to upgrade bathrooms in a working care home with minimal disruption, while ensuring the spaces were hygienic, durable and low-maintenance. The challenge: modern bathroom

Regent House offices in Cheltenham were recently transformed by award-winning design duo Lauren and Chloe Piper (@2SistersUK) using Bradite’s popular One Can - Matt finish. This single-pack, water-based primer, stain block and finish was tinted to a selection of vibrant shades from the NCS colour range to create an uplifting mural within the lobby of this office building. After collaborating on a selection of previous projects, Bradite was delighted to partner with 2SistersUK

FP McCann has successfully supplied and installed its prestressed precast hollowcore flooring system for a new care facility currently under construction in Milton Keynes, further demonstrating the benefits of off-site manufactured structural solutions within the healthcare and residential sectors. Located within the modern Brooklands community to the east of the city, the purpose-built Rosebrook Care Home is set to open in 2027. Once complete, the development will provide a

As a highly experienced specialist contractor, Krasi Fire Protection Ltd. carried out the precision installation of the Promat VERMICULUX®-S board encasement system to protect the structural steel frame throughout an existing industrial building near Oxford; coordinating its efforts with the main contractor to help ensure the programme targets for the refurbishment were met. The Midlands based company has invested time and resources in having a large proportion of its operati

A nationally renowned flooring specialist is making use of Marmox Multiboards as part of a high-specification installation covering much of the 13th floor to Moor House, an architecturally striking commercial office building located on the capital’s historic London Wall. Epping based OSF is a family run business serving clients from the commercial, residential and other sectors across the UK, and recognised for carrying out work to the highest possible standards. In this case

Work has begun on a major conservation project at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill‑on‑Sea, one of the UK’s most important modernist buildings, as the Grade I‑listed arts centre marks its 90th anniversary. Designed by Erich Mendelsohn and Serge Chermayeff and completed in 1935, the Pavilion is internationally recognised for its pioneering architecture and cultural significance. Photo by Burst Photos Specialist heritage contractor, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has

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