London based, West Leigh has won the Best Commercial Project category at the Steel Window Association (SWA) Awards 2024 for its sensitive and painstaking work on the restoration of a former Victorian wallpaper factory in West London. Voysey House in Chiswick had previously been... View Article

No doubt you imagine growing old in your dream home, enjoying a comfortable retirement in the place you’ve always imagined and finally built… Which is why it’s never too early to think about how you’ll use your house in the... View Article

A recent and growing trend, especially in urban areas where outdoor spaces are at a premium, has seen building owners convert flat roofing areas into more functional assets. Office block roofs are being transformed into breakout areas to offer something... View Article

West Fraser has a long-standing commitment to its local communities and has forged close relationships with schools and colleges in the Inverness and Cowie areas to provide the best possible start to young people’s working lives through the provision of... View Article

The ADSA Academy – the online learning platform for members of the Automatic Door Suppliers Industry – has undergone a radical revamp with improved levels of functionality and personalisation. The site, which boasts more than 60 courses – free of... View Article

Saniflo and Kinedo are celebrating the outstanding success of their presence at Installer 2024. This year, the innovative stand design featuring Saniflo on one side and the Kinedo shower brand on the other received more than 400 visitors over three... View Article

As the main provider of acute hospital services ample parking space is required at all times. It was decided that a multi-storey car park (MSCP) should be built to keep pace with demand at the Dorset County Hospital. Due to... View Article

Early engagement between Peter Brett Associates, PRP Architects, and Berkeley Homes ensured that Sapphire could supply balconies that reflected the architectural vision and historical significance of the Huntley Wharf site. Historically the site was home to the former Huntley and... View Article

A former member of the Royal Corps of Signals, who switched to carpentry after leaving the Army, now runs his own building company covering the West Riding area of Yorkshire and is making a name for himself fitting out property... View Article

Catnic is delighted to announce the British Board of Agrément (BBA) certification for Urban Seam Façade, the limited combustibility wall system for use on buildings over 11 metres in height. This milestone achievement provides assurance for specifiers and contractors that... View Article

GEZE UK is delighted to announce several new products have been added to their range of pedestrian traffic control systems, PACE, to give even more choice when selecting solutions that offer safe and efficient control of pedestrians in and out... View Article

Property compliance specialist Inspectas has launched a new website to help architects, developers and contractors navigate the complexities of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. Since the CDM Regulations 2015 broadened CDM responsibility to all “duty holders”, Inspectas has developed a... View Article

The last few years have been significant for the construction industry. There have been some important changes, due to the implementation of the Building Safety Act. This landmark law will revolutionise the construction industry in the UK and pledges to... View Article

Think of skylights and chances are you’ll think of VELUX. Ever since Villum Kann Rasmussen, a civil engineer with a creative mind, had the idea of putting windows in roofs in 1941, VELUX windows have been bringing ventilation and light... View Article

This episode of Building Insights is the second in association with Sapphire Balconies; James Parker, editor of ADF speaks to Nick Haughton, Head of ESG at Sapphire Balconies to discuss the key topic of ‘Streamlining Construction and Competency.’ Nick looks... View Article

Simplicity is crucial in bathroom design, requiring a balance of creativity and efficiency to achieve a desirable aesthetic while ensuring accessibility, performance and functionality. With a portfolio that extends to over 12,000 products, it means a huge range to choose... View Article

In Aspholz, a seven story student residence has been built to accommodate 332 students in 30 apartments and 11 studios, making it the largest of its kind in Zurich. For the project, Darlington Meier Architects had Iranian-born Swiss artist and... View Article

A glass rainscreen system manufactured by Sto in four different designs has been used as part of the £21m transformation of an indoor entertainment centre. Located in Manchester city centre, the Printworks is home to bars, restaurants and leisure facilities... View Article

Appliances designed to perform and built to last At Beko we are confident in the durability and reliability of our products. We stress test our appliances to the extreme to ensure they are built to stand the test of time,... View Article