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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.

June dates confirmed for 2026 MCRMA Technical Conference

May 1, 2026 | Articles, Aluminium Products, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Cladding, Curtain Walling, Exhibitions and Conferences, Facades, Posts, Roofs, Seminars, Steel and Structural Frames, Walls

The MCRMA (Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association) 2026 Technical Conference will take place on 10 – 11 June at the Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Shropshire, and will once again provide a unique platform for renowned industry experts to examine the key challenges and innovations shaping the immediate future of the metal building envelope supply chain.

ADSA Leads on Industry Standards Changes

Apr 28, 2026 | Articles, Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Doors, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire Protection

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is playing a central role in informing and influencing a series of significant changes to standards and regulations affecting the powered pedestrian door industry across the UK.

ADSA leads industry-wide initiative to ensure safe automation of fire-rated doors

Apr 14, 2026 | Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Doors, Health & Safety, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire Protection

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has launched a collaborative industry initiative to address a growing technical challenge: how to safely automate existing fire-rated doors without compromising their fire performance.

HMG Paints has Modular and Portable Building members covered

Apr 8, 2026 | Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Interiors, Paints, Paints, Coatings & Finishes, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation

The UK’s leading independent paint manufacturer, HMG Paints Ltd has become part of the growing Modular and Portable Building community by becoming an associate member of the Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA).

RIBA-Accredited CPD Webinar Series Launched by GEZE

Apr 2, 2026 | Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Doors, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Information Technology, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire Protection, Seminars, Training, Windows

GEZE UK has announced a new series of online CPD webinars taking place across April, offering architects and specifiers the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of door, window and access control systems through four RIBA-accredited sessions.

SWA member impresses in County Hall window restoration

Mar 30, 2026 | Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Glass, Glazing, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Steel and Structural Frames, Windows

The Steel Window Association (SWA) represents the UK’s foremost specialists in the preservation and refurbishment of steel windows and doors – particularly within listed buildings, heritage properties, and conservation areas. Among its expert members is Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), an architectural heritage refurbishment specialist which has completed the restoration of 40 distinctive ‘porthole’ and rectangular steel windows at County Hall overlooking Westminster Bridge.

New and Updated Training on ADSA Academy

Mar 26, 2026 | Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Information Technology, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Seminars, Training

Three new and updated training courses are being launched on the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) online Academy – reinforcing the association’s commitment to delivering competence, compliance and continuous professional development across the powered pedestrian door industry.

BMBI: New year off to a weak start as like-for-like value sales slip

Mar 25, 2026 | Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Information Technology, Latest Building News, Posts, Publications, Research & Materials Testing

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows January’s builders’ merchant like-for-like total value sales (adjusted to remove the effect of trading day differences) were -2.6% lower than the same month in 2025. Like-for-like volume sales fell -7.2% while prices increased +5.0%.

Vent-Axia Backs BEAMA’s 2050 Connected Climate Commitment

Mar 25, 2026 | Articles, Air Conditioning, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Health & Safety, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Posts, Site Preparation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Waste Management & Recycling

Market-leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, is strengthening its Net-Zero commitments by supporting the BEAMA 2050 Connected Climate Commitment.

Category: Building Associations & Institutes

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

June dates confirmed for 2026 MCRMA Technical Conference

ADSA Leads on Industry Standards Changes

ADSA leads industry-wide initiative to ensure safe automation of fire-rated doors

HMG Paints has Modular and Portable Building members covered

RIBA-Accredited CPD Webinar Series Launched by GEZE

SWA member impresses in County Hall window restoration

New and Updated Training on ADSA Academy

BMBI: New year off to a weak start as like-for-like value sales slip

Vent-Axia Backs BEAMA’s 2050 Connected Climate Commitment

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