Keane Grantham, Marketing Manager at Roseview Windows, explains how thermal performance and practical design is reshaping window specification in commercial and heritage projects. For a product that has been part of Britain’s architectural language for centuries, the sash window is evolving in response to the demands of modern construction. In today’s commercial market, windows are no longer assessed on appearance alone. Architects and specifiers are balancing aesthetic inten

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

Deceuninck is strengthening its commercial focus as building reforms reshape specification routes across the built environment. Specify & Build finds out more. With building safety reform and changing regulations reshaping specification routes, Deceuninck is strengthening its commercial focus to meet rising market expectations. By combining aluminium, PVC and composite systems under one roof, the business is helping specifiers to make better-informed decisions earlier, ensuri

Reynaers Aluminium UK has received the Commercial Project of the Year award at this year’s prestigious G-awards thanks to its involvement in the high-profile Wembley Park regeneration project in collaboration with Everglade Windows. Reynaers’ systems played a central part in the North East Lands NE02 and NE03 development of the extensive regeneration project, which helped to achieve developer Quintain’s vision for this ambitious £227m project.  Designed to provide high-qualit

Located in Heswall on the Wirral, Claybanks Estates is a luxury four home development which blends contemporary design with cutting-edge performance. The project is a collaboration between fabricator HWL windows and flush window specialist  The Residence Collection , creating visual appeal and energy efficiency.   The project’s design was driven by a vision for uncompromising quality. To achieve a clean, contemporary look without sacrificing durability, the development team s

Roseview celebrates the new NSBRC Retrofit Zone, showcasing secondary glazing for efficient, low-impact upgrades. Window manufacturer Roseview Windows has supported the National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) as it opens its new Retrofit Zone. The Retrofit Zone is an interactive exhibit designed to help homeowners with practical ways to reduce energy use, cut bills and improve comfort in existing homes. The Retrofit Zone was officially opened on Friday 7 November by S

Jo Trotman, Sales and Marketing Manager at The Residence Collection, gives homeowners advice on how to embrace Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer, in their homes. “The long-awaited announcement has finally arrived, and Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2026, Cloud Dancer, is set to redefine calm, comfort and timeless design within the home. A soft, airy, white neutral, Cloud Dancer celebrates simplicity and warmth, offering a versatile backdrop that works effortlessly

Jack Aluminium Systems has achieved STS202-BR2 approval for its TD68 thermal door system, confirming its capability to meet BR2-level security performance – equivalent to LPS1175 SR2. The approval has already acted as a catalyst for increased Q4 sales, as specifiers and fabricators look for aluminium alternatives to steel in high-security projects. Historically, STS202-BR2 approvals have been achieved mainly by steel doorsets. The standard measures a door’s ability to resist

GE Door Manufacturing has announced the launch of the GE Hygrothermal Doorset  - the only UK-manufactured doorset independently tested and certified to meet EN 12219  for hygrothermal performance. The new product provides verified compliance with the Department for Education’s (DfE) requirements for school doorsets, helping architects, contractors and facilities managers meet official performance standards with confidence. The DfE recommends that certain school doorsets must

Reynaers Aluminium UK has been shortlisted for Commercial Project of the Year at this year’s prestigious G-awards thanks to its involvement in the high-profile Wembley Park regeneration project in collaboration with Everglade Windows Ltd.  Reynaers’ innovative systems played a central part in the North East Lands NE02 and NE03 development of the extensive regeneration project which helped to achieve developer Quintain’s vision for this ambitious £227m project.  Designed to pr

The Residence Collection , premium window and door designer, has been shortlisted as a finalist for three awards in this year's G Awards, an annual celebration of talent in the glass and glazing industry. The Residence Collection are in the running for Commercial Project of the Year, New product of the Year and Promotional Campaign of the Year.   The first award that The Residence Collection has been shortlisted for is Commercial Project of the Year for their work in collabor

Window Widgets , an industry leader in windows ancillaries, has been announced as a finalist at the 2025 G Awards for the ‘Rising Star Award’ which will be hosted in London on the 28th November.   The G Awards was founded more than two decades ago, and has presented many individuals and businesses within the glass and glazing industry awards for their stand-out work.   This year, Window Widgets has been announced as a finalist in the rising star category -celebrating employee

A traditional red-brick new-build property nestled in the Sussex countryside has been constructed as a contemporary, mock tudor-style home with the use of R9 Windows and French Doors in an English Oak colourway. The property features a half-timbered exterior, gables and jetty details, which all combine for a stand-out aesthetic.   Collaborating with installer, Provincial Windows , and fabricator, Window Tech Trade , Residence 9  windows and French doors in English Oak  on Gra

Garador has announced the launch of a new GRP side hinged garage door designed specifically for the modern market. These new doors offer...