Purplex Marketing, the agency in the glazing and construction sectors, has announced a new live business growth webinar  aimed at business owners and directors across the construction, building products and wider built environment sectors. Led by Purplex CEO and founder Andrew Scott , the webinar will take place on Wednesday 22nd April at 11am  and follows a run of well-attended and widely praised sessions that have drawn hundreds of participants from across the home improvem

Steel window and door manufacturer Crittall Windows has announced that its groundbreaking W20 TE system now represents almost a third of all consumer orders. This marks a significant shift in homeowner demand towards higher performing steel glazing that comes with a much admired and sought-after brand name. The growth of W20 TE reflects a trend towards steel windows and doors that retain slender profiles associated with traditional Crittall designs, while meeting modern expec

Sternfenster has strengthened its position as a forward‑thinking UK fabricator by integrating Sense by MACO, the smart window and door sensor technology, across its product portfolio. The move reinforces a 16‑year partnership between the two companies and positions installers to meet growing homeowner demand for smart home capability. For Sternfenster, the decision reflects a strategic commitment to innovation and a continuation of its mission to deliver high‑quality, future‑

ASSA ABLOY and Lorient are delighted to return to the UK’s fastest-growing fire safety exhibition,The Fire Safety Event, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 28–30 April 2026. Located at stand 4/G50, these industry leaders will present a comprehensive range of complete fire door systems. Spanning an impressive 84 sqm, the stand will demonstrate the critical role that door hardware and intumescent sealing systems play in passive fire protection, showcasing how correctly s

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