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

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) Hydrolution EZY air-to-water monobloc heat pump range has received global recognition for its design and engineering excellence after being awarded the Platinum A' Design Award, the highest accolade in one of the world's largest and most prestigious international design competitions. The award recognises products that combine outstanding innovation, functionality and aesthetics, highlighting Hydrolution EZY's ability

The agenda for Glazing Summit 2026 has officially been unveiled, featuring new breakout sessions, a Bank of England economic update and a dedicated Supply Chain Debate, as the sector's leading conference returns to the Coventry Building Society Arena on Thursday 8 October. Built around the principle of "for the industry, by the industry", this year's programme has been developed through extensive consultation with glazing professionals, combining independent market research w

A team of 16 riders, made up of SIG Roofing employees and suppliers, has taken part in a gruelling two-day, 200-mile charity bike ride challenge to raise funds for two charities: the Band of Builders and PASIC. This is the third year that SIG Roofing has brought together a growing team to support these charities. This year, they set off from SIG Roofing Colchester to catch the overnight ferry to Holland, starting the challenge on 18th June. On the first day, they completed 10

The Royal Marine Hotel, County Dublin, has completed a significant upgrade of its fire alarm system with the installation of Advanced’s MxPro 5 fire panels. The hotel comprises guest accommodation, bar and restaurant areas, a pool and spa, underground car park, kitchens and plant rooms. Its previous fire alarm system was removed as it no longer met the site’s operational needs, with ongoing reliability issues and false alarms causing disruption for guests and staff. Instead,

The Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) recently welcomed around 100 professionals working throughout the metal roofing and façade supply chain to its 2026 Technical Conference, reflecting the event’s growing importance as an annual focal point for the development of technical skills and knowledge, as well as collaboration and networking. Held at the Telford Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort and sponsored by member companies Steadmans, Hambleside Danelaw, Fixing

Vectaire’s Cool Breeze and Cool Breeze Plus are designed to mitigate overheating in residential properties during summer months, ensuring a comfortable indoor environment at all times. They meet the standards used in CIBSE TM59 assessments and Approved Document O of the Building Regulations and also use the eco-friendly R290 refrigerant, which is over 225 times more environmentally friendly than R32. The UK-manufactured system can be floorstanding or wall mounted and integrat

Walworth Town Hall has undergone a landmark transformation, emerging as a vibrant new workspace and community hub more than a decade after a devastating fire left the Grade II‑listed building severely damaged and placed on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register. Led by architects Feix & Merlin, in collaboration with developer General Projects and Southwark Council, the refurbishment represents a major achievement in heritage‑led regeneration, combining sensitive restora

Genuit Group plc, a leading provider of sustainable water, climate and ventilation solutions for the built environment, has been named in the Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026 list for the second consecutive year, recognising its continued progress in reducing emissions while supporting the transition to a low-carbon built environment. Compiled by the Financial Times in partnership with Statista, the annual ranking is one of the most respected independent assessme

Saniflo has added the Saniboost Smart product to the Saniflo Clear Water portfolio. It is a variable speed, mains boosting pump that delivers high pressure and flow rates for mains-fed water systems, providing a solution to restrictive mains water pipes. It is designed to boost water flow up to 97 litres/min and pressure up to 5.5 Bar in mains fed systems to help overcome issues such as: • Low flow and/or pressure from outlets such as showers, taps, washing machines, dishwash

Daniel Boulton, Sales & Procurement Director at Clearwater Products, explains how ceramic sinks bring character to newbuilds. In newbuild housing, the most successful kitchen specifications combine buyer appeal with long-term practicality. Every element has to earn its place, not only in terms of how it looks on handover, but how it performs once the homeowner moves in. The sink is a perfect example. Used every day, highly visible and central to the way the kitchen functions,

Rinnai Director Chris Goggin looks at current domestic energy policy and the undertaken UK direction towards widespread electrification. He looks at how commercial sites will benefit from the installation of a heat pump once the UK electrical grid becomes fully decarbonised. Current UK energy policy is aiming to introduce wider electrification for issues that relate to domestic energy security and lessening carbon output. One, if not the, reason for this shift in direction aw

GOLDBECK explains how systemised construction is changing the perception of offsite manufacturing processes. For years, offsite construction has been underestimated, often criticised as ‘functional’, ‘temporary’ or ‘visually uninspiring’, but that perception is now shifting. GOLDBECK, a family-founded construction pioneer, has spent over 50 years refining ‘systemised construction’ – a highly engineered, manufacturing-led process that industrialises key building elements witho

The EJOT CROSSFIX facade support system has enabled Kovara Projects to install a complex timber cladding feature as part of a large new building at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. The EJOT CROSSFIX system, which will be showcased at the Zak World of Facades event in Manchester in June, has been used in a project to create Tech Edge West. Delivered by main contractor Glencar, this will provide 70,000ft2 of mixed use office space on the campus near Didcot to su

Mykor secures £4 million to scale low-carbon construction systems grown from industrial waste