Bespoke cast stone combines architectural craftsmanship with structural engineering at Supreme Award-winning Somerset museum Vobster Architectural, the specialist manufacturer of bespoke cast stone products and part of Taylor Maxwell Group, has contributed to the Shoemakers Museum in Street, Somerset, winner of the Supreme Award at the 2026 Brick Awards. The museum, designed by Purcell for the Alfred Gillett Trust, which preserves the heritage of Clarks and the local shoemaki

Taylor Maxwell, one of the UK’s leading providers of brick, façade and timber solutions and part of the BRCK Group plc, has strengthened its timber division with the appointments of Finlay Gilding and Scott Barrett as Regional Sales Directors for timber in the South and North respectively. Both appointments reflect the company’s commitment to developing talent from within. From Left to Right, Finlay Gilding & Scott Barrett Finlay has been promoted from Regional Manager, havin

Leading heating and plumbing distributor in the UK has welcomed two new senior team members in recent weeks - Ian Scarrott has joined as the company’s new Operations Director. He brings with him many years of experience working with the likes of Knightsbridge MLA, Wolseley, Fresh Direct, Tate & Lyle and Budweiser. At Navigator, Ian will take the lead on Health and Safety, Customer Services, Warehouse, Logistics, Stock Control, Facilities, Insurance and Fleet issues. Shortly a

BRCK Group plc has marked a major milestone by achieving three internationally recognised ISO certifications across its entire business portfolio, including brands such as Brickability Ltd, UPOWA, Beacon Roofing, Alfiam and Brick Services, to name just a few. The certifications; ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) were formally presented at BRCK Group’s Bracknell

New lifecycle assessment finds that, in the assessed scenarios, timber-based façades and window frames have lower cradle-to-grave carbon footprints than aluminum, steel and PVC alternatives. AkzoNobel is marking World Green Building Week with the launch of ‘The case for wood in more sustainable buildings’, a new whitepaper developed in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam. The whitepaper examines how responsibly sourced and properly protected timber can support lowe

AkzoNobel has named Soulful Sage™ as Interpon's 2027 Color of the Year, reflecting the growing influence of softer, nature-inspired color palettes and natural materials in contemporary architecture. Available in the Interpon D2525 range of superdurable powder coatings, Soulful Sage™ is a refined soft green with subtle grey undertones that brings warmth and understated character to facades, windows, doors, furniture and a wide range of powder-coated products. Balancing contem

Early-stage project planning often involves comparing different system options, estimating material quantities, assessing thermal performance and understanding project costs before a final specification has even been developed. To simplify this process, Ecological Building Systems, a leading supplier of natural building products for sustainable construction, has launched its new online System Calculator, designed to make early-stage project planning quicker, simpler and more

Navigator MSL – the leading distributor in the heating and plumbing sector - has recently released its new product catalogue. You can download a pdf version or a flip book version by going to the Navigator website at www.navigatormsl.com. The timing was perfect and designed to coincide with the company’s appearance at the Installer Show at the end of June at the NEC where it had a stand where you coud meet the Navigator team and see the wide range of products – including a su

New Era begins at Vicaima Limited One of Europe’s key joinery manufacturers, the Vicaima Group, have announced the appointment of Patrick Guest as Vicaima Limited’s Managing Director. Responsible for its operations and activities throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, Patrick is a highly accomplished and well-known timber industry figure. He brings with him an immense wealth of strategic acumen, which, when combined with the skilled and professional resources at his dis

A private residence designed by Thomas Robinson Architects demonstrates the enduring relevance of classical architecture when paired with contemporary craftsmanship. Working in partnership with specialist manufacturer, Haddonstone, the project centres on the design and delivery of four bespoke cast stone capitals - elements that encapsulate both architectural rigour and creative reinterpretation. Ultimately, the success of a project like this depends on shared knowledge, trus

FP McCann is combining automated pipe testing with app-based product traceability at its Ellistown facility, creating digital quality records that follow drainage products from production through to dispatch. Quality assurance in precast drainage manufacturing is often described in terms of individual tests or inspections. At FP McCann’s Ellistown facility, the company has been developing a more connected model: linking automated verification, product identification, remedial

Schlüter-Systems Ltd, the market-leading provider of innovative tile and stone installation systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Coxall as its new Head of Sales UK. Jamie joins Schlüter-Systems with extensive experience in the construction sector, having held senior commercial roles with leading industry organisations. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for developing high-performing sales teams, strengthening customer relationships an

The UK's Future Homes Standard, which comes into force in March 2027, will impact window specification, focusing on ways to improve airtightness as energy ratings for properties continue to tighten, says Andy Swift, sales and operations director - UK for sealant tape manufacturer ISO-Chemie. Andy Swift, sales and operations director UK for ISO-Chemie The UK's Future Homes Standard mandates a 75% to 80% cut in carbon emissions, ensuring that new homes and non-domestic building

Schlüter-Systems is proud to be part of the newly opened Multiplex Centre for Excellence in Woolwich, London – a pioneering facility designed to elevate standards for Multiplex, their clients, and sub-contractors through hands-on technical training, collaboration and quality assurance. Opened in May 2026, the Centre for Excellence is a first of its kind training hub for Multiplex in the UK. Designed to bring industry excellence to life, the facility combines classroom-based l

Architects and architectural technologists can now benefit from a range of high-tech powered surveys of underground tunnels, pipes and drainage systems, provided by start-up firm, Survey X (UK). The Yorkshire-based company delivers a range of cost effective, value-added professional surveying techniques and equipment, which include topographical surveys, ground penetrating radar, utility surveys and CCTV surveys, designed to help to locate, map and inspect drainage systems

Taylor Maxwell, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of brick, façade and timber solutions to the construction industry, has launched SpecView, a new in-house visualisation service that allows architects and specifiers to see how façade materials will look across a full building before they commit to a specification. SpecView combines live visualisation with hands-on guidance from Taylor Maxwell’s brick and masonry specialists. Architects and Main Contractor design teams can bri

Style Group has been acquired by dormakaba and will become part of the company’s Global Movable Walls business. The acquisition marks an important milestone for Style, strengthening its position for future growth while ensuring complete continuity for customers and partners. For customers, it is very much business as usual. Style will continue to operate under its existing name, with the same experienced team, the same customer contacts and the same commitment to delivering

Contemporary terrazzo colours featuring certified recycled content. Five HIMACS Terrazzo colours have been honoured with the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2026 in the Product Design category, one of the world's most respected design distinctions. The award recognises a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional terrazzo aesthetics, combining expressive design with responsible material innovation. The award-winning colours, Terrazzo Ulivo (Q102), Terrazzo Nuvola (Q103), T

West Fraser’s new Sustainability Report showcases the company’s performance in 2025 across a variety of environmental, social, and governance goals and disclosed targets. “Our 2025 Sustainability Report, Building Foundations for the Future, reflects our commitment to transparency and responsible operations - highlighting our progress while identifying priority areas for further action to enhance our ability to succeed in a rapidly changing world” - Sean McLaren, President and

Steel Window Fittings has won the Associated Award at the 2026 Steel Window Association (SWA) Awards; recognising the company’s pivotal role in supporting with one of the industry’s standout projects. Domestic Project of the Year winner is Westcote Hall in Northampton, a large country house with origins from the 17th century, by The Cotswold Casement Company. Image credit: Pete Helme. Presented at the third annual SWA Awards in London, the accolade highlights the contribu