Pyroguard, a leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has delivered a comprehensive fire safety glazing solution as part of the major redevelopment of the TX Building at Strijp-T in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Constructed in 1929 and seen as a significant industrial landmark, the TX Building has been transformed to create 56,000m² of contemporary workspace for high-tech businesses. The redevelopment combines the preservation of the building’s historic character with

Ideal Commercial Heating has launched a CIBSE-approved CPD titled ‘Low carbon hybrid heating system considerations’, designed to help specifiers and building services engineers navigate the complexity of designing heating systems that meet the needs of users while reducing carbon emissions. The CPD provides a practical, real-world overview of how hybrid and bivalent systems can support the decarbonisation of commercial buildings, while addressing the constraints that often li

Rinnai’s Peter Seddon explains how heat pump technology in commercial applications can improve system efficiency and contribute towards national decarbonisation targets. Heat pumps are fast becoming a widespread and viable option for business owners who require heating and hot water. Find out how investing in a heat pump can benefit commercial projects. Heat Pumps are a viable technology that efficiently provides warmth and heated water. Although the UK is still reliant on fo

While some areas of construction continue to face challenging market conditions, Deceuninck Commercial says schemes backed by long-term investors are maintaining momentum. Specify & Build reports. As the UK construction sector continues to be battered by strong headwinds, with a sluggish economy, bad weather and the fallout from the Iran conflict all taking their toll, many housebuilders have struggled to keep schemes viable. Fighting rising costs, economic uncertainty and su

As the need for greater understanding of the Building Safety Act persists, Nicola John, Managing Director of FDM Training & Development, clarifies its crucial responsibilities and implications. Eight years on from Dame Judith Hackitt’s Building a Safer Future report, and four years after the introduction of the Building Safety Act (BSA), a recent FDM survey found 85% of people on the Constructionline register believe the Building Safety Act doesn’t apply to them. They are wro

Flash flooding across Birmingham on 27 August has once again highlighted the challenges UK urban drainage systems face in coping with extreme weather events. In response, ACO Water Management, the drainage solutions specialist, is urging local authorities and developers to prioritise rainfall interception at the surface, before it reaches sewers that were not designed for modern volumes. Recent heatwaves have delivered long dry spells, baking the ground unusually hard, so tha

The Rooflight Association will exhibit at FIT Show 2027, using the UK’s only exhibition representing the entire fenestration supply chain to promote higher standards in rooflight design, installation, compliance and ongoing performance. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 18 - 20 May 2027, FIT Show will bring together professionals from across the fenestration, glass, glazing, roofing, construction and installation supply chains. For The Rooflight Association, the event w

In the Highlands, north of Inverness, students aged from 3 to 18 are enjoying the health and comfort benefits of the region’s first Passivhaus-standard school. The new £72 million Tain Campus is now home to Tain Royal Academy, Tain Primary School and St Duthus School. It has been constructed to the Passivhaus standard to reduce energy consumption and create a healthy learning environment. The external wall specification included two Proctor Group membranes: the Wraptite® ext

Free to enter, open to the whole industry, and expanded this year with new categories covering sustainability, building performance and social value. Entries are now open for the London Construction Awards (LCA) 2026, the annual celebration of the projects, people, products and teams shaping the UKs built environment. Entry is free, and organisations of every size, from contractors and consultancies to product manufacturers and individual teams, are invited to put their work

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

Rinnai Director Chris Goggin looks at and discusses the potential next generation of energy technology ideas and appliances that could deliver economic and efficient power to residential and commercial properties in the near future. New and original approaches will replace traditional and well referenced methods of heating and hot water provision. History is saturated with case histories of a process and pattern of technological replacements. Join the free Rinnai newsletter f

Industry leaders from across the built environment will meet in London to discuss how existing buildings can be transformed to meet modern carbon reduction standards and support the UK’s transition to net zero. Mapped Out Media Limited is pleased to announce the first Round Table event, taking place at The Building Centre, London, on 8 September. The inaugural event will focus on one of the most significant challenges facing the built environment: “Retrofitting Britain – Tran

Are you trying to achieve a clean minimalist finish, or make sure period details take centre stage? In either case, the last thing you want is an eye-catching loft hatch dominating the ceiling and spoiling the aesthetic. It is really important to consider loft access as early in the design process as possible. Doing so not only ensures easy access to valuable storage space, but can also make sure that the ladder you choose works with the aesthetic style you are trying to achi

Rinnai Director Chris Goggin espouses the financial and ecological benefits of adopting hybrid technology in heating & hot water delivery. Hybrid systems are an innovative decarbonising solution that provides a first step towards the limiting of emissions on projects that may not be able to fully adopt decarbonising technology. Learn more about Rinnai Hybrid solutions and how they have delivered a practical, economical and technically feasible solution. https://www.rinnai-uk.

FUHR has expanded its smart access control range with the launch of SmartAccess multiscan, a compact biometric fingerprint scanner designed to unlock FUHR motorised multipoint locking systems securely and conveniently. Developed for aluminium, timber and PVC-U doors, SmartAccess multiscan allows users to unlock their door using their fingerprint, turning the finger into a personal key that cannot be lost, forgotten or shared. The unit can be surface-mounted or flush-mounted i