August 2026: Premium window and door designer, The Residence Collection have officially announced they have become a founding member of the Women In Fenestration Network (WFN). The newly formed organisation held its inaugural Professional Development Day last month, with women from across the country in attendance representing every part of the fenestration supply chain. Several inspirational keynote speakers took to the stage, including former England Rugby Captain, Catherin

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

Welborne in Hampshire is a new generation sustainable garden village delivering 6,000 homes designed to blend traditional architectural character with high-performing houses built for the future. As part of the project, Roseview Windows was selected as the fabricator to supply REHAU’s Heritage vertical slider windows, for both domestic and commercial properties throughout Welborne. A perfect match for the architectural vision With its focus on creating an authentic heritage a

Deceuninck and VBH (GB) raised more than £8,000 for Demelza and Bath Rugby Foundation at their annual Golf Day on 9th July held at Bowood Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort in Wiltshire. Customers, colleagues and industry partners joined the two businesses for a day on the course, with this year’s event dedicated to supporting the two charities. Demelza provides specialist care and support for children and young people with serious or life-limiting conditions, as well as their families

Jack Aluminium Systems' Marketing Manager, Katie Bregazzi, has completed her third year volunteering at Derby Kids' Camp, a Derbyshire children's charity that gives more than 300 children aged seven to ten a free residential holiday each summer. Supported by hundreds of volunteers over the six-week school break, the camp provides children that need it the break they deserve and the chance to build confidence, make friends and create lifelong memories. Katie spent seven days a

BURY (June 2026) – With BS 8670-2 on the horizon, door hardware suppliers face growing expectations around competence and product stewardship. In this article, Iain Banks, product marketing manager at Allegion, discusses how the in-development Code of Practice presents both challenges and opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers and, if implemented in the spirit intended, should help strengthen the industry and improve confidence in specialist door hardware. The latest

Oscar Acoustics recently hosted a roundtable at dMFK Architects' London offices in association with RIBA to discuss why construction treats acoustics as an add-on, and what specifiers and contractors can do about it. Acoustics is not a snagging issue. It is a foundational design element, influencing how people work, feel and behave in a space. When it is left until late in the design and build process, or cut from the budget entirely, the consequences are measurable and expen

Leading roofing manufacturer BMI UK & Ireland has crowned its 2026 BMI Apprentice of the Year winners, with George Mcilhiney winning the Flat Roof category and Alexander Dempsey recognised as the Pitched Roof winner. Now in its ninth year, the competition was hosted at the BMI Academy near Gloucester, where 20 shortlisted apprentices took part in two days of technical challenges and group tasks that put their collaboration, business acumen and practical skills to the test.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) Hydrolution EZY air-to-water monobloc heat pump range has received global recognition for its design and engineering excellence after being awarded the Platinum A' Design Award, the highest accolade in one of the world's largest and most prestigious international design competitions. The award recognises products that combine outstanding innovation, functionality and aesthetics, highlighting Hydrolution EZY's ability

Elaine Gilligan at K Rend examines the role of colour in external facades and how the right render can elevate a building’s aesthetic. For architects, colour is much more than an aesthetic choice. It is a design tool that can shape how we experience the built environment. When colour is applied through render, it can significantly influence how people perceive and interact with architecture. The colours specified for a building’s exterior are often the first thing we notice a

The agenda for Glazing Summit 2026 has officially been unveiled, featuring new breakout sessions, a Bank of England economic update and a dedicated Supply Chain Debate, as the sector's leading conference returns to the Coventry Building Society Arena on Thursday 8 October. Built around the principle of "for the industry, by the industry", this year's programme has been developed through extensive consultation with glazing professionals, combining independent market research w

Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has supplied a range of roofing and ventilation solutions to the refurbishment of a mixed-use residential scheme in Bristol. The Charlton Hayes development is a large four- and five-storey mixed-use building with an arcade of shops and businesses at ground level as well as residential dwellings on the upper storeys. Designed in a dogleg shape, its roof is situated at three different levels and has a shallow roof pitch of 17.5°.

Rinnai Director Chris Goggin explores the financial and ecological benefits of hybrid technology in heating and hot water delivery. Hybrid systems offer an innovative approach to decarbonisation and can provide a practical first step for projects that are not yet able to adopt technologies such as heat pumps as a standalone solution. UK energy policy is focused on reducing and eventually eliminating the use of fossil fuels. During the transition away from coal, oil, petrol an

As builders face increasing pressure to balance performance, cost efficiency and environmental responsibility, SterlingOSB Zero provides a practical and adaptable solution. Its ability to perform across multiple applications means it can often replace several different panel types within a single project, simplifying procurement and improving consistency. West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero is a high-performance, sustainable panel manufactured in the UK to exacting standards. It o

Siderise has launched its new PC-FS Firestop and PC-CB Cavity Barrier range, a passive fire protection package developed specifically for precast concrete cladding systems. Siderise previously supported precast concrete façade applications with its CW-FS Firestop, providing a fully compliant solution. However, growing demand for these durable and efficient external wall systems led the company to develop a dedicated range that addresses practical challenges such as tight tole