A rapid and precisely executed two-week retrofit contract has brought the fire compartmentation within the complex roof-spaces to a Nottinghamshire health centre up to current standards under the Building Regulations, with the work being carried out by a Midlands based contractor, highly experienced in the installation of the FIREFLY ® systems specified. The Meadow Heath Health Centre in the south-east area of the city has been undergoing alterations to allow two existing

Factory-fitted Proctor Group membranes were part of the successful construction of the Ultrapanel demo house. The building envelope for a three-bedroom home, from sole plate to ridge, was erected in a single day using Ultrapanel Building Technologies’ Category 2 MMC SIP system. The system features the vapour permeable Proctorwrap Reflect membrane in its external wall panels. An innovative new cold roof panel features the air permeable, low resistance (APLR) Proctor Air underl

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has introduced SmokeGo, its powerful new smoke control panel designed to offer complete and active smoke management through the fire system, without the complexity. Developed to give specifiers, installers, and end-users a smarter, more intuitive way to achieve smoke control in a wide range of buildings, it is designed to make smoke control simpler, faster and fully compliant. From dedicated to non-dedicated smoke control syst

Clement Windows Group has manufactured and installed new steel windows at a prestigious Central London apartment building. This striking, Georgian-fronted building is located in the Harley Street Conservation Area and situated within the boundaries of the ancient Manor of St Marylebone, the history of which can be traced back to the Domesday Book in the eleventh century. The area is rich in history and architecture, with terraced houses from different periods, ranging from t

Fernox recently assisted solv group in restoring a broken-down boiler for a customer in Belfast. After being approached by the mechanical, electrical and facilities management service provider, Fernox recommended its unique Protector+ Filter Fluid F9, which actively helped the filter to remove significant levels of contaminants from the system, and restored full operation of the boiler, avoiding a costly replacement. The East Belfast Mission supports the community in Belfas

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

Leading aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems has added further strength to its extensive product range with the launch of the new SPW+ Tilt & Turn Open In aluminium window system. The new SPW+ aluminium window system has been developed to offer a convenient and cost-effective solution for projects where slim sightlines, thermal performance and speed of installation are all required. Designed to provide a flexible solution where therm

Historians will know how ‘Forming Square’ proved a useful defence during the Napoleonic Wars, but FIREFLY ® adopted a modern interpretation of the tactic at this year’s London Build Expo by positioning its latest product launches at the corners of its striking stand. The Rochdale based manufacturer whose flexible fire barrier systems such as Zeus and Titan Lite are to be found providing compartmentation in commercial, industrial and other buildings across the country, has

Chris Goggin looks at the modes & methods of heating and hot water provision to domestic and commercial properties in the Latin Euro countries - Spain, Portugal, and Italy. A comparative analysis of national approaches will demonstrate how each economy is making progress in their NetZero targets and how properties in each country uses energy and appliances. Each EU state is legally required to reduce emissions by the year 2050, yet each European country will face individual

Marmox wound up its 25 th anniversary year with a strong showing at London Build Expo (19-20 th November), where the manufacturer’s original launch product proved its continuing relevance to the bathroom, wetroom and other sectors of the construction market, drawing interest from many amongst the thousands of attendees within the majestic setting of Olympia. While the coated XPS board, available in a wide range of thicknesses, continues to find applications as a tilebacker

By Aaron Morley, Contracts Manager at Ruskins The quality of a finished home begins with the ground it stands on. The soil beneath every development plays a critical role in the long-term stability and success of that property. Too often taken for granted, soil is the hidden risk that can determine whether a site thrives or fails. Poorly understood or mismanaged soil can cause subsidence, structural movement and damage to buildings, alongside surface problems such as flooding

Andy Lake, Sales Director at Pyroguard, explains how multi-functional fire safety glass can help architects and contractors navigate the complex requirements of modern building projects. Fire safety glass is specifically designed to withstand high temperatures and prevent the spread of flames, smoke and toxic gases, therefore protecting people, property and possessions in the unfortunate event of a fire. However, its capabilities extend far beyond just fire resistance. In fa

A £170m production facility opened in Bristol this year by Etex to produce plasterboard for the Siniat brand has been named Global Gypsum Plant of the Year. Achieving international recognition, the new plasterboard line was singled out at the industry’s high-profile Global Gypsum Awards, which recognise innovation and excellence in the gypsum industry. Opened in March this year, the production line has been designed to deliver efficiency and to support sustainable manufac

SCOTLAND has the chance to lead the way in housing innovation say industry bosses who were invited to present their solutions to the Scottish Parliament. VASO by Eco, based in Dumfries and Galloway, presented its industrialised construction innovation to the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group for Housing. VASO by Eco is a world-leading circular housebuilding innovation which creates building solutions from structural composite panels manufactured from recycled glass, pro

RAUVIPEX, REHAU UK’s pre-insulated district heating pipework solution, has won in the ‘Commercial HVAC Product of the Year – Components and Peripherals’ category at the 2025 Heating & Ventilating News Awards. RAUVIPEX stood out to the judges for its technical excellence and contribution to improved efficiency and sustainability for heat networks. The judging panel also noted how RAUVIPEX’s design demonstrates strong innovation, reliability and had addressed feedback from desi