Category: Building Systems

Rockpanel at Clerkenwell Design Week: Stand BH1

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.

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

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.

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Fantastic CUPA PIZARRAS HEAVY 3 slate for South Yorkshire property project

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.

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June dates confirmed for 2026 MCRMA Technical Conference

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.

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West Fraser’s CaberDek protects Essex housing development

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.

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Midlands construction firm chooses quality West Fraser CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero

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.

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ASWS wins big contract at Glasshouse Street

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.

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West Fraser products reinforce Construction Safety Week 2026 message

As the industry unites for Construction Safety Week 2026 (4 – 8 May), West Fraser – the UK’s leading manufacturer of engineered wood-based panel products – is highlighting how its carefully designed solutions help contractors, developers and housebuilders advance the week’s core mission: putting safety first, every day.

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EJOT to showcase CROSSFIX at Zak World of Façades, Manchester

Architects and façade designers attending Zak World of Façades in Manchester in June will be able to explore how the award-winning EJOT CROSSFIX substructure system can help them deliver more sustainable and robust rainscreen projects with greater efficiency and lower whole life costs.

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EJOT CROSSFIX provides ready-made fixing solution for timber-clad overhanging gable

The EJOT CROSSFIX façade support system has enabled Kovara Projects to securely and efficiently install a complex timber cladding feature as part of the construction of a large new building at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.

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