Category: Building Systems

Minimalist Renson curtain wall screens prevent Netceed office from overheating

Netceed’s employees are thoroughly enjoying their new office buildings in the Dutch city Breda, thanks to Renson. Space, all the modern facilities, plenty of natural light… and also sun protection to prevent the huge glass sections of the south-west-facing curtain walls from causing the office to overheat when the sun is at its strongest.

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West Fraser and Kirkwood Timber Frame strengthen partnership

A strong and reliable supply chain is essential to the continued growth of offsite construction in the UK, and the collaboration between West Fraser and Kirkwood Timber Frame Ltd is a clear example of how aligned partnerships are helping to deliver high-quality timber buildings at scale.

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Celebrating the winners of the Steel Window Association (SWA) Awards 2026

The winners of the third Steel Window Association (SWA) Awards have been announced at a ceremony held at County Hall, London. Comprising the leading names in the industry, SWA members gathered to celebrate longstanding expertise and recent achievements.

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AWMS: Alumasc Heritage Cast Aluminium Rainwater Systems – style and performance for buildings of all ages

For more than 90 years, Alumasc has pioneered the efficient use, retention and management of water through high-performance systems designed for the built environment. The Heritage Cast Aluminium Rainwater range from Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS) combines proven durability with architectural sensitivity, for traditional buildings, and new builds wishing to maintain authentic charm.

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Senior appoints new architectural advisor for Scotland and Ireland

Leading aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems has welcomed Paul Henderson to the role of architectural advisor for Scotland and Ireland. The recent appointment follows the retirement of Kenny McEnemy, who was a familiar face to many across the regions.

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Senior Architectural Systems signs the Armed Forces Covenant

Senior Architectural Systems, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of aluminium windows, doors and curtain wall systems, has formally signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its support for serving personnel, service leavers, veterans and their families.

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Senior’s PURe® and simple solution for the new Future Homes Standard

Senior Architectural Systems is helping designers and housebuilders prepare for the forthcoming Future Homes Standard (FHS), with its aluminium window systems already engineered to meet the more stringent thermal performance requirements that will apply from 2028.

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West Fraser: Quality CaberShield ECO chosen for new townhouses

West Fraser has introduced CaberShield ECO, an eco‑friendly flooring solution engineered to meet the practical demands of residential, commercial and refurbishment construction. Providing a high‑performance, waterproof floor during the build phase, CaberShield ECO creates a slip‑resistant working platform while protecting floors below from the elements.

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EJOT: A fast-track to more sustainable, stronger and safer facades

Gary Robson, Business Development Manager at EJOT UK, explains why the stainless steel composition of its substructure system – EJOT CROSSFIX – coupled with innovative design and manufacture, make it a future-ready solution for next generation facades.

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