By Wojciech Brożyna - MD Aluprof UK  - The Architecture & Building Expo 2025 (ABX 2025) took place at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) in Dublin on 8-9 October 2025. The event served as a key meeting point for architects, architectural technologists, building professionals and specifiers from across Ireland and beyond. The show featured a broad exhibition scope from smart-home systems and modular building to insulation materials, security systems and façade solutions. This year

SFS UK ’s JB‑D Plus pre‑wall window installation brackets  have been specified by façade specialist Leay Ltd  for the £725 k window‑and‑curtain‑wall package on Chichester College’s new STEM Academy in West Sussex, a choice Leay says streamlines site logistics while guaranteeing the structural integrity of the double‑skinned façade. Established in 1937 and now a nationwide fabricator of Kawneer aluminium systems, the Aylesford‑based company designed, supplied and installed AA1

Steel Window Association  member, Associated Steel Window Services , is a long-established member of the Steel Window Association and expert in the repair of metal windows, from the earliest wrought iron examples through to contemporary curtain walling. ASWS also undertakes full restoration works to timber windows and doors, architectural metalwork, specialist glazing, bronze windows and shopfronts. Members of the Steel Window Association together offer a UK wide service for

By Paul Trace, Director, Stella Rooflight  - When the government launched its latest wave of retrofit initiatives, from the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) to the Great British Insulation Scheme, the goal was admirable: improve the energy efficiency of the nation’s housing stock and accelerate progress towards net zero. Yet, the recently published audit findings paint a very different picture. According to data analysed by Refurb & Retrofit, an astonishing 92% of external wa

Government funded residential development will contribute to the growth of fenestration foam tape sealants in 2026, according to Andy Swift, sales and operations manager   at ISO-Chemie. ISO Chemie’s Andy Swift says new build to fuel foam tape sealants growth in 2026 He believes the sealants’ sector will continue to remain buoyant throughout the next 12 months, seeing steady growth despite the completion of new homes falling well below the Government target of 1.5 million in

Is a garage somewhere to park the car or something more? Many detached and semi-detached UK homes built since the mid-twentieth century feature garages, but the way we use them varies hugely. In recent years we have seen a trend in converting garage spaces into additional living accommodation, such as to create an extra bedroom, especially in properties where the garage is integrated. But the appeal of having a space for vehicles, a workshop, separate home office or for accom

Yale is pleased to announce the successful release of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for five of its leading domestic window...

Discreetly integrated into the entrance of Acai Berry café in London’s busy SW1 district, a TORMAX iMotion 1401 underfloor door operator...

By Shaun Cartwright - National Sales Manager of Domestic Systems Aluprof UK  - For the homeowner, aluminium framed windows are an...

ISO Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system has been put to the (weight) test – and passed with flying...

By Tom Cherowbrier, Major Projects Manager at Aluprof UK - Gateway 2 Compliance, introduced under the Building Safety Act 2022, is...

A recent Freedom of Information request to Cornwall Council has revealed an extraordinary case of planning delay -a single residential...

By Wojciech Brożyna, MD Aluprof UK  - For the homeowner, outdoor living refers to the design and use of exterior spaces, such as patios,...

Swaffham Museum is an independent social history museum providing a wealth of information about the locality. Creating disabled access...

Modular building specialist Okopod has specified Hörmann RollMatic roller garage doors for a newly completed 9-car garage project in...

Advanced foam sealant tapes from ISO Chemie are featuring in a new Passivhaus initiative designed to showcase the energy saving benefits...

Associated Steel Window Services  (ASWS) has won the Refurbishment Project of the Year category at the Steel Window Association  Awards...

At the 2025 Steel Window Association awards, the Refurbishment Project winner   was named as Associated Steel Window Services  (ASWS) for...

By Wojciech Brożyna, MD Aluprof UK - A perfect aluminium window system seamlessly combines high-performance engineering with elegant...

The Cotswold Casement Company  has won the Domestic Project of the Year category at the Steel Window Association Awards 2025  for work on...