Over the last few years, cohesion has become increasingly important to bathroom design. Homeowners are looking for ways to create a harmonious and unified look, where every element complements the overall design. It’s about creating balanced, thoughtful designs that meet the aesthetic and functional requirements of homeowners through intentional specification. Choosing complementary colours and materials is key, as is recognising the role that each component, from baths to ac

Howells Patent Glazing has returned to Northallerton institution, Barkers, to replace three areas of roof glazing above the iconic arcade at the High Street department store and in the atrium of Barkers Home store. This follows the installation of replacement rooflights in all four atriums in the centre of the store in 2022.  The Arcade is located on Northallerton High Street and is home to a variety of retail and commercial premises, including a jewellers, shoe shop, florist

Jack Aluminium’s Technical Manager, Terry Hirons, chatted to Specify & Build about the latest changes in the aluminium market. How is glazing specification changing as we head into 2026? Glazing specification is increasingly focused on whole-system performance rather than isolated products. Specifiers now demand clear evidence that systems will perform as intended in real-world applications, particularly in commercial and public-sector projects. Security, thermal efficiency,

As National Apprenticeship Week celebrations have begun, The Residence Collection  have highlighted the experiences of two of their current apprentices, Will Evans-Baines and Evie Hughes, who are both developing valuable skills while contributing positively to the business. Will Evans-Baines Will Evans-Baines started his apprenticeship at The Residence Collection as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer Apprentice on 6th August 2025, and he will complete his programme in 2029. S

As part of the UK’s ongoing focus on apprenticeships, Permavent is proud to highlight Technical Manager Graham Copson , whose career embodies the power of education and apprenticeships in shaping the future of construction. With over 40 years in the roofing and construction industry, and recently named the Pitched Roofing Award 2025 winner for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry , Graham began his career as an apprentice, a three‑year slating and tiling programme that ig

Instantor has achieved the Business Working Responsibly Mark. Established in 2010 by Business in the Community Ireland, the Business Working Responsibly Mark (‘the Mark’) is Ireland’s Economic, Environmental, Social, and Governance (EESG) standard.   Independently verified by the National Standards Authority of Ireland, it is the standard for sustainability that goes beyond legal compliance by fostering a culture of responsible business through continuous improvement, ongoing