Pyroguard, the world’s leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has developed a thinner, lighter glass specifically for balustrades that achieves A2 fire-rated performance and contains less encapsulated CO2. In partnership with Q-railing, a specialist in balustrade systems, the product has been successfully tested and is the first approved…
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When it comes to rooftop paving systems, wind uplift has become one of the most critical design and safety challenges. Lightweight ceramic slabs, when installed without mechanical or adhesive fixation, can pose a serious risk, especially on high-rise buildings or…
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Hunter Douglas Architectural is expanding its popular HeartFelt® range with the introduction of the HeartFelt® Groove Wall. This latest addition strengthens the brand’s wall portfolio and reflects its long-standing expertise in ceilings and walls. By enabling designers to extend ceiling…
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Launched earlier this year, FUHR’s autosafe 835 multipoint door lock is meeting market demand and has already been incorporated by some of the industry’s leading system houses, thanks to its innovative DuoSecure technology, smooth operation and modularity. “Choosing the right…
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Specification challenge: Find a roofing solution that delivers an eye-catching tile aesthetic combined with durable and long-lasting performance for a stunning new property annex. Specification solution: Marley’s Autumn Brindle colourway tiles from the Acme Single Camber clay plain tile range…
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With climate extremes increasing and urban drainage networks under growing stress, ACO Building Drainage has published the second volume of its Blue Roof Guide to help architects, engineers, specifiers and contractors design resilient, multi-functional roofscapes. The new guide explains how…
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Fassa Bortolo’s advanced render systems combine innovation, durability, and aesthetic performance through products like Fassacouche, Fassanet Maxi, and IS 510. Fassacouche, a high-performance monocouche render, delivers a seamless decorative finish with exceptional weather resistance and breathability, ideal for modern façades…
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St Sidwell’s Point, in the heart of Exeter city centre, is the world’s first Passivhaus-certified, multi-zoned leisure centre. The £44 million, world-leading project includes the A. Proctor Group’s Wraptite® external air barrier as part of the highly efficient external wall…
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Saniflo has launched the Clear Water range, a new line of pumps designed for the collection, distribution, and pressurisation of clean water. Expanding beyond its 70 years of wastewater expertise, Saniflo now offers solutions for rainwater harvesting, irrigation, basement drainage,…
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ARC Building Solutions has unveiled its latest product innovation – the Retrofit Wall Plate Insulator (RWPI) – developed to tackle one of retrofit’s most pressing challenges: preventing heat loss and mould growth at the eaves. The RWPI provides continuous insulation…
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Forbo Flooring Systems is delighted to have joined Material Source Studio London as one of its Founding Partners, with the new studio soon to open its doors to architects, specifiers and interior designers in Clerkenwell. With London marking its third…
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Siderise CW-FS120 Firestop for Curtain Walls is now being installed at 989 6th Avenue—delivering robust passive fire protection for this dynamic new 73-story development in the heart of Manhattan. The intricate unitized curtain wall façade was designed, engineered, and fabricated…
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Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing’s new technical solution combines its Raised Access Floor Barrier (RAFB) with Rockwool Ablative Batts to provide a tested, cost-effective solution. RAFBs prevent the passage of flame and smoke through underfloor cavities for at least the period…
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May 2025 marks one year since the A. Proctor Group’s air permeable pitched roof underlay, Proctor Air®, was awarded its BBA certificate. Developed based on feedback from designers, specifiers and installers – and combined with the Group’s quarter of a…
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Fassa Bortolo’s Fassacouche is a high-performance monocouche through-coloured render, designed to provide a durable, attractive finish in a single coat. Suitable for both new builds and renovation projects, Fassacouche offers excellent weather resistance, breathability, and crack resistance, making it ideal…
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