Building Industry News

MCRMA: MCRI’s growing membership – compliance support and professional standard

May 15, 2026 | Articles, Aluminium Products, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Systems, Cladding, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Roofs, Steel and Structural Frames, Walls

Six months since its first members were approved, the value of the support available to ensure compliance can be effectively maintained, as well as to uphold the highest professional standards, are emerging as the key reasons behind the growth of the Metal Cladding & Roofing Institute (MCRI). Launched in September 2025 by the MCRMA (Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association), the MCRI is the only membership organisation for individuals working in the metal building envelope sector.

HKC and Abloy UK celebrate success at The Security Event 2026

May 13, 2026 | Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Doors, Exhibitions and Conferences, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Information Technology, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Security and Fire Protection

HKC and Abloy UK have reflected on a highly successful appearance at The Security Event 2026, following three busy days at the Birmingham NEC where both brands welcomed a record-breaking number of visitors to their stand.

Pyroguard and Schüco Deliver High-Performance Fire-Rated Façade for Belfast Grand Central Station

May 12, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Facades, Glass, Glazing, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls

Pyroguard, a leading independent provider of high-performance fire safety glass, has partnered with leading framing manufacturer, Schüco, to deliver a complex fire-rated façade solution for the landmark Belfast Grand Central Station.

Doors open at UKCW London 2026 as part of ‘built environment super event’

May 12, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Exhibitions and Conferences, Posts, Seminars

Architect and Channel 4 presenter, George Clarke, officially opened three days of innovation, discussion, networking and collaboration, as UK Construction Week London got underway today (12th May).

Futurebuild 2026 officially opens today and turns 21

May 12, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Exhibitions and Conferences, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Seminars, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

Futurebuild 2026 (12 – 14 May at Excel, London) opened its doors this morning marking the show’s coming of age with a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony.

Brett Martin improves cow comfort with its Marlon CST Heatguard at Dairy Farm in Lancashire

May 11, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Facility Management & Building Services, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Roofs

Brett Martin’s Marlon CST Heatguard has been installed onto the roof of a milking shed at Wedacre Farm in Lancashire.

Your essential guide to UK Construction Week London – connect, buy, collaborate

May 11, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Exhibitions and Conferences, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Seminars, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

With the doors set to open on three days of innovation, discussion, networking and collaboration, planning is key to make the most of your time at UK Construction Week London (Excel, 12 – 14 May).

Rinnai: Heat Pumps Without the Headache – Why System Congruity Matters

May 11, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

Rinnai Director Chris Goggin establishes the importance of heat pump system congruity and the different methods of measurement that reveal heat pump performance.

GF Silenta: Defining new standards in acoustic comfort for multi-occupancy buildings

May 11, 2026 | Articles, Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Drainage, Pipes, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation

Georg Fischer is redefining standards in acoustic comfort with its innovative Silenta range of acoustic drainage pipes, engineered to significantly reduce noise while delivering outstanding reliability and performance.

Building the Future: digital innovations at UK Construction Week

May 8, 2026 | Articles, BIM, Infrastructure & CAD Software, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Exhibitions and Conferences, Information Technology, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Seminars

From AI and robotics, to BIM and generative design, the latest developments and innovations in digital construction will be taking centre stage at UK Construction Week (UKCW) London when doors open next week.

Rockpanel at Clerkenwell Design Week: Stand BH1

May 7, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Cladding, Exhibitions and Conferences, Facades, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls

Be sure to visit Stand BH1 at Clerkenwell Design Week (19 – 21 May) to see why non-combustible Rockpanel facades are in such great demand throughout the country and across all sectors, for new build, recladding and remedial projects.