Sustainability

Victaulic

24 February 2025

Victaulic solutions enable record-time piping system installation at Manchester’s newest office block

Posted on by Max Banner

Victaulic, a global leader in mechanical pipe joining, has played a key role with its innovative solutions in the development of Plot 9A, a cutting-edge 10-storey office block located on First Street in Manchester.

West Fraser

20 February 2025

Alcove Architecture talks about the dizzying heights of success in the West Fraser SterlingOSB Zero competition

Posted on by Max Banner

Sian Briggs and Julian Evans of Alcove Architecture, whose Sports Climbing at Grant’s Quay Wharf entry won the 2024 Zero to Hero competition, talk to West Fraser about their use of SterlingOSB Zero.  

Ahmarra

18 February 2025

Ahmarra: Specialists in Bespoke Fire Doorsets – Safe, Certified & Compliant

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Ahmarra provide a comprehensive fire door service – specialising in the bespoke design, manufacture and installation of certified fire doorsets.

Glidevale Protect

11 February 2025

Glidevale Protect and Superglass join forces

Posted on by Max Banner

Glidevale Protect has recently announced a collaboration with Superglass Insulation to provide a collective system solution that strengthens the offering for housebuilders, specifiers and offsite manufacturers.

ADSA

07 February 2025

ADSA Podcast is Speedlane to New Standard

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A powerhouse of industry leaders give insight into EN 17352 – the European safety standard that outlines requirements for the safe operation of turnstiles and speedlanes – in the latest episode of Tech Talk from the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA).

Senior

03 February 2025

Senior takes the lead on sustainability with new appointment

Posted on by Max Banner

Senior Architectural Systems, the UK’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of aluminium windows, doors, and curtain walling, has appointed Luke Osborne to the newly created role of UK sustainability lead.

HMG Paints

30 January 2025

HMG Paints Nominated for Two Accolades at National Family Business Awards 2025

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HMG Paints, a leading manufacturer in the coatings industry, has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards at the National Family Business Awards 2025. HMG are finalists for the North and Northern Ireland Family Business of the Year award.

BMBI

29 January 2025

BMBI: Merchants’ November value sales fall -4.6%, as prices drop -3.4%

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The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales in November were down -4.6% compared to the same month in 2023.

Strand

29 January 2025

Strand: Metallic Accents – Enhancing Architectural Identity

Posted on by Max Banner

From bold façades to the smallest hardware details, the choice of metal and its finishes plays a vital role in defining a building’s identity. Strand has more…

Cistermiser

17 January 2025

Cistermiser welcomes DEFRA’s Water Saving Targets

Posted on by Max Banner

Cistermiser, a leader in water management, has welcomed the ambitious water saving targets for commercial buildings recently set by DEFRA.