Europe’s largest 3D printed housing project  has been completed in Denmark, delivering multiple units faster and more sustainably. Specify & Build reports. The 3D printing phase of Europe’s largest 3D printed housing project has been completed by 3DCP Group. The work will create 36 student apartments in Holstebro using COBOD’s BOD3 3D Construction Printer for NordVestBo. The project demonstrates how 3D construction printing can deliver multiple housing units at scale with hig

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

EJOT UK has strengthened its support for architects, engineers and specifiers by partnering with NBS Source, further improving online access to the digital information on its core anchoring and flat roofing products.  This decision has been driven by the growing pace of digital transformation within construction, coupled with the strategic evolution of the platform in recent years. These factors make NBS Source increasingly well-positioned and ready for an extensive portion o

Ben Hancock, Managing Director of Oscar Acoustics  explains the benefits of Sownd Certification. With 30% of people identifying as noise-sensitive, designing for acoustic inclusivity is a commercial and moral imperative. Sownd Certification  from Sownd Affects  provides a simple, credible framework to turn acoustic comfort into measurable return on investment. For too long, acoustics have been treated as a secondary consideration in the design and construction process, an ite

Triton Showers  will continue to sell its leading range of DuElec® electric showers in the UK and Ireland, following its victory in the Court of Appeal in a long-running patent infringement action brought by Kohler Mira. In its judgment dated 22 December 2025, the Court of Appeal unanimously overturned the lower court’s findings of both validity and infringement of the patent in question, which concerned Triton’s range of dual outlet electric showers. This follows an initial

Rinnai’s Director Chris Goggin takes a close look at the role of natural gas, LPG and BioLPG in the current and near future UK energy market.   Follow the free Rinnai newsletter for free updates on UK energy policy https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/contact-us/newsletter-sign   What are the fuels that presently matter most to the UK consumer and what roles do they fulfil in the current UK energy market? When responding to this question it would be impossible not to mention natural g

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