New fastener lengths in EJOT’s DDS-Z range, exclusively available in the UK, are enabling much deeper levels of soffit insulation to be installed easily and efficiently thanks to the screw’s ability to anchor effectively into concrete with an embedment of just 25mm. Existing DDS-Z fasteners in lengths including 275mm, 300mm, 325mm and 350mm are already proving popular with installers tasked with meeting higher thermal performance and fire resistance objectives in projects suc

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has introduced SmokeGo, a 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 range of buildings, it is designed to make smoke control simpler, faster and fully compliant. From dedicated to non-dedicated smoke control systems, SmokeGo makes c

W.Howard’s new subsidiary, Pillo, is transforming how the industry thinks about waste MDF by recovering and reusing wood fibres to create a natural, UK-manufactured wood-fibre insulation. For decades, MDF has been one of the few timber-based materials that could not be recycled. Instead it often went to landfill or incineration, creating a gap in the timber sector’s otherwise strong recycling story. That is about to change with the arrival of W.Howard Pillo – a natural, UK ma

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

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

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

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

Keyfix’s new range of Wall Ties and Fixings developed to ensure performance that matches modern requirements. Introduced to complement Keystone Group’s one-stop shop for masonry ancillary products – such as Masonry Support, Lintels and Non-Combustible Cavity Trays (NCCTs) – the new Keyfix range of wall ties and fixings gives specifiers, developers, contractors and installers peace of mind that all the masonry ancillary products for the entire slab edge design have been consid

Samsung Climate Solutions has announced the launch of its new heating and cooling solution for smaller commercial refurbishments, the HVM R32. Samsung’s latest modular chiller uses R32 refrigerant with a lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) which, combined with the HVM’s water-based system that eliminates the need for refrigerant inside a building, creates a safer and lower carbon environment inside the building. Designed with consultants in mind, the HVM R32 is a compact, ea

Tata Steel has announced that its Colorcoat Prisma – Textured range of pre-finished steel has comfortably met the requirements for Ruv5, demonstrating its excellent UV resistance and colour and gloss retention, even in the most challenging environments. Originally launched in 2021, Colorcoat Prisma – Textured is designed to offer a unique look and feel, combining contemporary aesthetics with the durability and long-term performance expected from the Colorcoat Prisma brand. Pr

The new DEVIcell Low Carbon insulation plate system offers faster heat, lower energy use and a smaller carbon footprint. Developed by European underfloor heating manufacturer DEVI, the system is made using 75% recycled aluminium and delivers up to 33% faster heat-up times and impressive energy savings. Suitable for both dry installations beneath wood, laminate, or parquet floors, and wet screed installations beneath tiles, DEVIcell Low Carbon can be used under almost any floo

Vent-Axia has gained Passivhaus Certification for its Sentinel Apex commercial Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) range. Gaining this certification confirms that the Sentinel Apex is suitable for low and zero-carbon buildings, with the Passivhaus Certified models available at no extra cost.   Vent-Axia has now attained Passivhaus Certification for its HR06, HR10, HR15, and HR21 Sentinel Apex units. MVHR performance is considered an integral element of the primar

Life on the coast has its perks, but also presents some serious challenges for architects. The salty breeze and sea spray can wreak havoc on building materials, causing rapid corrosion, especially to steel components. Render is often used on coastal houses to protect the substrate from the elements but staining from rusty steel beading, which is used to reinforce the edges and create attractive straight finishes, can spoil the look. PVC render beads offer long-lasting protect

Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has established a collaborative partnership with SBS Cladding to bring its high-performance fire-rated external wall membranes to SBS’s portfolio of façade solutions.  L to R – Kelly Phipps, Glidevale Protect’s Head of Sales Specification for Fire Rated Solutions and Michael Brookman, Cladding Product Advisor, SBS Cladding.   SBS Cladding can now offer Glidevale Protect’s Protect FrameSafe FR fire-rated external wall membrane a

Brett Martin has launched Adopta, a complete portfolio of drain and sewer pipes, fittings and non-entry inspection chambers for where the drains/sewers are required to be adopted by the sewerage or water authority. The Adopta range is manufactured and tested to ensure full compliance with the strict industry guidelines and requirements for adoptable drain and sewer projects in England, Scotland and Wales.  The introduction of a full package adoptable system is a seminal momen