Interpon, a brand of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings, has launched the Eco+ Cure energy calculator – a new expert-led, advanced analysis tool designed to help manufacturers uncover practical ways to reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs, and shrink their carbon footprint across powder coating operations. Manufacturers across industries are prioritizing energy efficiency and emissions reduction alongside productivity and product quality. By unlocking deeper insights into

The conversation around silicosis has intensified significantly in recent months, with increased scrutiny into the industry. Earlier this year, PWS, one of the UK’s largest, best-invested, market leading fabricators of quality bespoke surfaces, reinforced its commitment to safe working practices, calling for greater industry-wide accountability. Proper regulation and safe fabrication when handling quartz are essential to ensuring the safety of workers and the environment, h

Instashade looks at some of the trends shaping outdoor living in Spring/Summer 2026... As outdoor spaces continue to evolve from functional add-ons into fully realised extensions of the home, InstaShade – premium partner of Grand Designs – reveals the key trends shaping how we live, entertain and unwind outside this season. With insight drawn from both residential and commercial projects across the UK, InstaShade’s latest trend forecast captures a market that is becoming mo

Cosentino, a global leader in the production and distribution of innovative surfaces for architecture and design, announces the launch of its new mineral surfaces brand, Éclos®. Éclos® marks a significant milestone for the industry, introducing an entirely new category: the “Inlayered Mineral Surface.” Based on Cosentino’s proprietary Inlayr® design technology, the brand expands Cosentino’s portfolio alongside Silestone®, Dekton® and Sensa®, combining a layered design system

As the UK’s leading authority on steel windows, doors and screens, the Steel Window Association (SWA) represents manufacturers, suppliers and specialists committed to maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship, performance and design across the industry. Here, the SWA talks to leading interior designer, Amelia McNeil, about how steel in the home steals the show for aspirational clients. Internal W20 doors and screens in a Fulham townhouse. Design and vision by Amelia

Paul Trace From Stella Rooflight Discusses Why Material Choice Matters In Conservation Rooflights Conservation rooflights are often judged on aesthetics first. Sightlines, glazing bars, flush detailing and planning compliance understandably dominate the specification conversation, particularly within listed buildings and sensitive heritage settings. Yet beneath the visual detailing lies a far more important consideration that is still too often overlooked within the industry:

As the demand for frame-style and Art Deco-inspired shower screens continues to rise, CRL’s Quadrato Shower System is a cutting-edge solution that combines style, versatility, and ease of installation. This innovative system provides designers with the creative freedom to transform ordinary bathrooms into stunning, on-trend spaces. The Quadrato Shower System by CRL offers a sophisticated and customisable look, leveraging the elegance of metal flat bars to create a striking gr

NASA’s first manned flight around the moon for 50 years has sparked fresh interest in space exploration while also reminding us of the tantalising properties to a vacuum: especially back here on earth. As the poster for the original Alien movie said: “In space no one can hear you scream.” There are many industrial applications for vacuum technology, and these continue to expand as technology advances. At the same time, falling costs are making it an increasingly practical s

Architects today are under more pressure than ever. Tighter programmes, complex planning constraints, heightened sustainability targets and exacting clients mean there is little room for friction anywhere in the supply chain. When it comes to cast stone, architects are not simply looking for a manufacturer; they are looking for a partner who understands design intent, technical reality, and the long-term value of the buildings they create. Here, based on years of close collab

Window and door sealant tape specialist ISO Chemie is investing further in supporting the house building sector with a new exhibition at a showroom dedicated to Passivhaus principles, sustainable innovation, and smart eco-living. The move will see a permanent showroom at Home by Milestone - The Passivhaus Centre of Excellence in Matlock, Derbyshire, enabling the company to showcase its thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system WINFRAMER Type 1 and Hybratec

In its 90th year, it seems almost fitting that leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad has chosen to expand the range of options for its cast iron column radiators here in the UK. The popularity of cast iron radiators, albeit better manufactured and much more efficient than their elderly predecessors, has seen major growth in recent years, if anything making them even more popular now than they were in their so called heyday back between the mid nineteenth century and the 1920s

The UK roofing sector is currently facing significant supply chain challenges. A recent survey by MRA Reports, published in Builders' Merchant News, revealed that 79% of specialist roofing merchants are experiencing problematic lead times. In some cases, contractors are waiting 52 weeks or more for concrete roof tiles, causing costly delays to construction schedules across the country. While the wider industry struggles with these shortages, FP McCann has taken decisive ac

A new era of liquid screed technology delivers speed, strength, and simplicity for modern flooring projects. Flowcrete, a product brand of Tremco CPG UK Ltd is proud to announce the launch of the new and improved IsocreteFlowing K, developed in partnership with Cemfloor by McGraths. This next-generation cement-based liquid screed combines Flowcrete’s flooring expertise with Cemfloor’s advanced binder technology to deliver a solution that’s faster to install, easier to wor

By Fitzroy of London... The UK office construction sector is one of the most promising areas for growth in 2026. Following years of uncertainty, the upturn for new office construction and refurbishment, as well as the increased return to the workplace, creates significant opportunities for architects, developers, specifiers and contractors to deliver high-quality, future-ready spaces. According to a recent report by Glenigan*, 23 major projects worth £6.3 billion are schedule

Paul Trace, Director of Stella Rooflight, discusses why authenticity and performance must go hand in hand... There is a well understood principle in conservation and restoration work that extends far beyond architecture: the idea that the method must be appropriate to the material. A stonemason repairing a centuries old wall would not reach for modern cement where lime mortar is required, even if the modern material appears stronger, quicker or more convenient to apply. The w

As home renovation remains popular, and with the focus being on the acquisition and refurbishment of rural properties, this has resulted in Steel Window Association (SWA) members reporting a higher than usual demand for the replacement of the traditional W20 style windows. The W20 closely replicates the appearance of the older universal suite of sections and can therefore be found providing reliable service from country cottages to dockland warehouses and in commercial, as we

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has launched the new superdurable Interpon D2525 Futura 2026–2029 Collection, now available across Europe and North America. Drawing on the enduring beauty of classic design while embracing the bold expressions shaping tomorrow’s buildings, the collection brings together expressive finishes, advanced textures, and a refreshed vision for the built environment. Designed to show where architectural colour is headed next, the new Futura 2026–2029 Colle

Construction professionals from leading architects’ practices to fire engineers and major contractors are signing up in increasing numbers to receive a significant new CPD seminar from Stephen Neville, the Specification Sales Manager for FIREFLY® keen to understand the technicalities of compartmentation and other key fire safety considerations. Leveraging a comprehensive portfolio of barrier products and fire hatches employed across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and oth

The UK is facing a critical housing shortage, with the government pledging to build 1.5 million new homes to meet demand. However, this ambition is coupled with the urgent need to decarbonise the construction industry, a sector traditionally associated with a significant carbon footprint. In a groundbreaking R&D project, FP McCann, a leading UK manufacturer of precast concrete solutions, is tackling this challenge head-on by developing scalable production of graphene-enhanced

Warm, versatile and timeless, wood continues to be a key influence in interior design, and Tile of Spain’s latest launches demonstrate that its evolution within ceramic surfaces is more refined than ever. Nordik Wood Pearl Tiles by AB (Azulejos Benadresa) ( www.azulejosbenadresa.com ) From textured wood-effect finishes to warming, neutral colour palettes, the new collections from Tile of Spain’s manufacturers highlight how wood-effect tiles, paired with soft, neutral palette