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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.

Senior puts innovation into motion for stunning state of the art manufacturing facility

May 15, 2026 | Articles, Aluminium Products, Architectural Ironmongery, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Curtain Walling, Doors, Facades, Glass, Glazing, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls, Windows

Senior Architectural Systems has supplied a full package of aluminium fenestration systems for the new headquarters of electric motor manufacturer YASA in Oxfordshire.

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.

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.

Senior opens the door (and window) to greater transparency with new EPD releases

May 7, 2026 | Articles, Aluminium Products, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Systems, Curtain Walling, Doors, Glass, Glazing, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Walls, Windows

Senior Architectural Systems has expanded its suite of independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to give architects and contractors even greater confidence and clarity when assessing the environmental impact of some of the manufacturer’s most popular fenestration systems.

Fantastic CUPA PIZARRAS HEAVY 3 slate for South Yorkshire property project

May 6, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Roofs

Located on the edge of Cawthorne conservation area is a large self-build property, designed by CODA Studios, with key design aspirations to increase natural light and add a modern twist to the traditional design. A natural slate finish was requested for the cross-gable roof by the end client to match an existing bungalow on the site which had established the footprint and style of the new dwelling – CUPA PIZARRAS HEAVY 3 was specified to echo the traditional style of neighbouring properties.

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.

West Fraser’s CaberDek protects Essex housing development

Apr 30, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Floors, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Timber Buildings and Timber Products

West Fraser’s CaberDek structural flooring has been specified by Essex‑based housebuilder Bocking Homes on a 10‑home residential scheme, helping to protect floor quality during construction while supporting programme efficiency and high standards at handover.

Midlands construction firm chooses quality West Fraser CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero

Apr 24, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Floors, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Timber Buildings and Timber Products

Leicestershire-based construction business, WP Developments Leicestershire Limited, now in its tenth year of trading, continues to specify West Fraser’s CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero as its preferred flooring solutions across new build residential projects.

ASWS wins big contract at Glasshouse Street

Apr 22, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Steel and Structural Frames, Windows

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has been appointed to undertake the full refurbishment off 78 steel lightwell windows and 43 timber windows for a project on 21-29 Glasshouse Street, London, working with BAM Construction Ltd and for The Crown Estate.

Category: Building Systems

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

Senior puts innovation into motion for stunning state of the art manufacturing facility

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

Rockpanel at Clerkenwell Design Week: Stand BH1

Senior opens the door (and window) to greater transparency with new EPD releases

Fantastic CUPA PIZARRAS HEAVY 3 slate for South Yorkshire property project

June dates confirmed for 2026 MCRMA Technical Conference

West Fraser’s CaberDek protects Essex housing development

Midlands construction firm chooses quality West Fraser CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero

ASWS wins big contract at Glasshouse Street

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